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Registered Psychotherapists in Vaughan

Registered Psychotherapists serving Vaughan, available online and in person. Hear them in short intro videos, compare designations and fees, and book a free 15-minute consultation directly.

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Live in Vaughan? Connect with a Registered Psychotherapist in-person or online.

Licensed Registered Psychotherapists based and insured in Ontario. All Registered Psychotherapists on EST timezone unless otherwise noted.

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    Ariella Boehm

    Registered Psychotherapist

    • Offers in-person (Toronto, ON)
    • Virtual sessions in ON, AB, BC, MB, NL, NT, NU, SK, YT
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    Jacob Emanuel

    Registered Psychotherapist

    • Offers in-person (Thornhill, ON)
    • Virtual sessions in all provinces and territories.
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    Eda Mucaj

    Registered Psychotherapist

    • Waitlist
    • Offers in-person (Toronto, ON)
    • Virtual sessions in ON
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    Bina Persaud

    Registered Psychotherapist

    • Offers in-person (Pickering, ON)
    • Virtual sessions in all provinces and territories.

Online therapy for you in Vaughan.

Out-of-province licensed Registered Psychotherapists insured to provide online therapy in Ontario. Timezone availability may vary.

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    Katherine Zhili Guo

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

    • Offers in-person (Toronto, ON)
    • Virtual sessions in ON
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    Qualia Reed

    Registered Clinical Counsellor

    • Virtual sessions in BC, AB, MB, NL, ON, YT, NU, NT, SK
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    Charlotte Laws

    Registered Psychotherapist

    • Virtual sessions in ON, MB, NL, NT, NS, NU, QC, SK, YT
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    Michelle Ryken

    Registered Clinical Counsellor

    • Virtual sessions in BC, ON
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    Sanofer Ansari

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

    • Virtual sessions in BC, AB, MB, NU, SK, YT, ON, NL, NT
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    Samantha Barr

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

    • Virtual sessions in ON
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    Amina Purac

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

    • Virtual sessions in AB, BC, MB, ON, SK
  • Photo of Dianne Shannon

    Dianne Shannon

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

    • Virtual sessions in AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, ON, SK, YT
  • Photo of Holly Gunn

    Holly Gunn

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

    • Virtual sessions in AB, ON, MB, SK
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    Melissa Melnychuk

    Registered Psychotherapist

    • Virtual sessions in all provinces and territories.
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    Lindsey Salloway

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

    • Offers in-person (Calgary, AB)
    • Virtual sessions in AB, ON
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    Jason Bains

    Registered Clinical Counsellor

    • Offers in-person (Nanaimo, BC)
    • Virtual sessions in BC, ON
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What Is a Registered Psychotherapist?

A Registered Psychotherapist (RP) is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), which regulates psychotherapy to protect the public. CRPO describes the scope as the assessment and treatment of cognitive, emotional or behavioural disturbances by psychotherapeutic means.

The title is protected. According to CRPO, only registrants in the RP class may use 'Registered Psychotherapist' or 'RP' without a qualifier.

A bio lists training, but it cannot show how a psychotherapist sounds in conversation. First Session profiles show the designation and include a short intro video, so you can judge fit before you book.

What to know about Registered Psychotherapists in Vaughan

Online and in-person

Vaughan residents can book video sessions or sessions in the room, and the listings above show who offers which. McMaster University researchers pooled 54 randomized trials of cognitive behavioural therapy. They found moderate-certainty evidence of probably little to no difference in effectiveness between remote and in-person delivery.

Out-of-province psychotherapists on First Session are insured to provide online care in Ontario, which widens the field you can compare.

Credentials in Ontario

CRPO sets the path from RP (Qualifying) to RP: the registration exam, 100 hours of clinical supervision and at least 450 hours of direct client contact.

An RP (Qualifying) practises under clinical supervision and has up to five years from the certificate's issue date to finish those requirements. CRPO requires the exact title 'Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)' or 'RP (Qualifying)'.

Cost and insurance

GreenShield reports typical private-pay fees of $120 to $250 per session for a registered psychotherapist across Canada, and says rates tend to be higher in larger urban centres. First Session's Ontario psychotherapist page says an RP (Qualifying) may charge less.

Sun Life added psychotherapists to its standard extended health plans for new proposals from May 12, 2024. Compare your plan's wording with the designation on the profile.

Vaughan languages and public care

Vaughan Economic Development reports that 85,960 residents, about 27%, spoke a language other than English or French at home in the 2021 census. The top five were Russian, Italian, Mandarin, Cantonese and Spanish.

Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital runs an Adult Mental Health Urgent Clinic at 3200 Major Mackenzie Drive West for adults who need urgent outpatient care. A physician or nurse practitioner completes the referral.

How to choose a Registered Psychotherapist in Vaughan

1Read the designation

Profiles show RP or RP (Qualifying). An RP (Qualifying) practises under clinical supervision. Check whether your plan names both titles, then choose the experience level and fee that suit you.

2Match the approach to your concern

RP describes registration, and the bio describes the approach. Filter by your concern, then look for named training such as EMDR or couples work.

3Watch the intro videos

In a video you can hear pace, tone and warmth. Watch two or three, then shortlist the psychotherapists whose manner feels easy to talk to.

4Use the free consultation

Book the free 15-minute consultation with a question ready. Good ones include 'What does the first month of sessions look like for my concern?' and 'What training do you have in this approach?'

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an RP and an RP (Qualifying) in Vaughan?

An RP (Qualifying) is a CRPO registrant still completing the requirements for full RP status. They practise under clinical supervision and have up to five years to finish the exam, supervision hours and direct client contact.

Both designations appear on profiles, so you can read the title before you book.

Does OHIP cover a Registered Psychotherapist in Vaughan?

No. According to First Session's guide to provincial coverage, OHIP covers therapy provided by a medical doctor. Private psychotherapists are an out-of-pocket cost unless a workplace plan covers them.

For information on public mental health services, the Addiction, Mental Health, and Problem Gambling Services Helpline is 1-866-531-2600.

Does my insurance cover a Registered Psychotherapist?

It depends on how your plan names providers. First Session's Manulife guide lists Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) among the professionals eligible for Manulife coverage.

Sun Life says covered practitioners must be governed by a provincial regulatory body or association in good standing and recognized by Sun Life. Receipts are provided for reimbursement claims.

How much does a Registered Psychotherapist cost in Vaughan?

GreenShield reports typical private-pay fees of $120 to $250 per session across Canada for the profession. It notes that rates tend to be higher in larger urban centres.

Each profile shows the fee before you book, so you can compare an RP with an RP (Qualifying) side by side.

Does psychotherapy work over video for Vaughan residents?

The McMaster findings cover cognitive behavioural therapy, and the authors rate the evidence as moderate certainty. They suggest studying whether some patients strongly prefer one format.

Use the free consultation by video to test how the format feels for you.

Can I find a Vaughan psychotherapist who speaks Russian, Italian or Mandarin?

Those are the top three non-official languages spoken at home in Vaughan, according to Vaughan Economic Development's 2021 census summary.

First Session lets you filter by language, then watch the intro video to hear how the psychotherapist speaks before you book.

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