Questions about my practice and working with me
What is a Nurse Practitioner?
A nurse practitioner has a background as a Registered Nurse, as well as a combined Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner degree that leads to an expanded knowledge base and increased scope of practice. In Ontario, Nurse Practitioners are able to assess, diagnose, prescribe medications, order blood work and imaging tests and refer to specialists. They can function as general practitioners or as practitioners with specific areas of focus.
What tests can Nurse Practitioners order?
Nurse practitioners can order the same tests as you would be able to get from your family doctor, including blood work, urine testing, STI testing, x-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs and bone mineral density scans.
Can Nurse Practitioners prescribe medications?
Absolutely! We can prescribe new medications, continue current prescriptions and monitor your response to medications, adjusting your treatment plan when needed.
Are Nurse Practitioner appointments covered by OHIP?
The nurse practitioner appointment is not covered by OHIP, however, most blood work and imaging tests are covered by OHIP. Medication prescriptions may be covered by your insurance plan.
What’s the difference between Psychotherapy and Coaching?
While there is overlap between psychotherapy and coaching, coaching tends to focus on creating and reaching goals, while psychotherapy focuses more on treating specific mental health issues. The overlap is that moving forward with goals in coaching generally requires inner work and healing, and similarly, that focusing on mental health in psychotherapy is done in context of your present life situation and future plans. The difference is in the emphasis and the training required for both. Psychotherapy is a regulated profession with specific theoretical and practical education and registration requirements. Coaching is a self-regulated profession in which coaches incorporate various healing modalities, knowledge, insight and experience that resonate with them and have been found to effect change for their clients.
Is Psychotherapy covered by insurance?
Psychotherapy with a nurse practitioner is covered by many insurance plans. I recommend contacting your insurance company to find out if this is covered for you. Once our session is complete and payment is received, you will be provided with a receipt to submit to your insurance company.
How do appointments with you work?
Nurse practitioner appointments are $225 for an initial 60 minute appointment and $125 for 30 minute follow up appointments. 15 minute appointments are available for $75 specifically for people tapering off medications and who are being seen solely for continued tapering of the medication.
Psychotherapy appointments are $140 for 50 minutes and coaching appointments are offered as a bundle of five appointments for $630. For both psychotherapy and coaching, people typically find it beneficial to book appointments weekly or biweekly.
What is whole being healing?
Whole being healing is a holistic approach to psychotherapy that considers all aspects of an individual’s being. While working through mental processes and patterns are essential, I like to go deeper and look at your physical health and its relationship to your mental health. Deeper, and more profound still, is your spiritual health on overall wellbeing and I love to incorporate spiritual connection and healing within our sessions.
What website or platform do you use for virtual psychotherapy and coaching sessions?
All sessions are provided through a digital platform called Jane App. It is PHIPA compliant and is available to anyone across the Greater Toronto Area and throughout Ontario.
I don’t see my specific problem listed on your website. Do you have experience with any other issues?
Yes! I encourage you to connect with me by phone, email or, even better, to book a complimentary discovery call to see if your specific issue is something we can work through together.
Do you offer evening appointments?
Appointments are typically schedule during the day on weekdays, however I do offer select evening appointments for those unable to make daytime appointments. Please reach out directly through email or phone for an evening appointment
Do you offer in-person appointments?
No, I offer virtual therapy appointments that are done through a secure video link, allowing you to come to the appointment through the comfort of your own space.
I live in the United States - can I work with you?
Due to provincial regulations, I am only able to offer nurse practitioner and psychotherapy appointments to people in Ontario. Depending on what you’re looking for, you may be interested in exploring the option of coaching, which is provided to people worldwide.
Do you offer refunds?
Refunds are not offered. I encourage you to look through my work or start with a discovery call to see if we’re the right fit before beginning our work together.