How can Reduced Rate Therapy help me?

Reduced Rate Therapy at Shift Collab is a valuable resource for individuals, students, and youth who face financial barriers to accessing therapy. We understand the importance of affordable mental health care and are committed to supporting those who otherwise might not have access. This service ensures that everyone can receive quality therapy and work towards positive mental health regardless of financial circumstances.

How does Reduced Rate Therapy work?

Reduced Rate Therapy is available for individuals, students, and youth who qualify based on financial need. Our goal is to increase accessibility to mental health care by offering reduced fees for therapy sessions. Individuals can reach out to our team to determine eligibility, and we will work collaboratively to find a suitable and affordable solution. This commitment reflects our dedication to making mental health services accessible to a broader community, ensuring that financial constraints are not a barrier to receiving the support needed.

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Common challenges & issues that we'll navigate with you.

Self Worth

We address challenges related to self-worth, helping individuals recognize and embrace their intrinsic value.

Through therapy, clients learn to combat negative self-perceptions and build confidence, fostering a healthier, more positive view of themselves.

Relationships

Our therapy services address various relationship issues, ranging from communication breakdowns to trust concerns.

We provide strategies and tools to help individuals and couples strengthen their connections and resolve conflicts effectively.

Trauma and Abuse

We treat individuals coping with the aftermath of traumatic events and various forms of abuse, offering a compassionate space to heal and rebuild.

Our therapy provides coping strategies and support to empower clients to process their experiences and foster resilience.

Stress & Anxiety

Our therapy addresses various forms of stress and anxiety, offering coping mechanisms and strategies to manage and reduce symptoms.

Through personalized treatment plans, we help individuals regain control and improve their overall mental well-being.

Fears & Phobias

These conditions can disrupt daily life, leading to significant distress. Our therapy aims to help individuals understand the root of their fears and develop tools and coping strategies to gradually confront their phobias in a safe environment, ultimately improving their overall quality of life.

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Physical Health

Our therapy services address the psychological impact of physical health challenges, such as chronic pain, disability, and illness.

We provide strategies to cope with the emotional strain of physical ailments, and therapy can enhance overall wellbeing by aligning mental and physical health.

Mood Disorders

Mood disorders encompass a range of conditions characterized by persistent emotional disturbances, such as depression and bipolar disorder.

Our therapy aims to stabilize mood swings and enhance overall well-being through evidence-based techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication management.

Parenting

Our therapy services address the diverse challenges of parenting, offering strategies for effective communication, discipline, and emotional support.

Therapy can assist in fostering a nurturing environment that promotes both the parent's and child's well-being.

Mood & Behavioural Disorders

Mood and behavioral disorders encompass a range of conditions that affect an individual's emotional state and actions, such as depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Therapy can provide strategies to manage symptoms, improve emotional regulation, and work towards behavioral changes to enhance overall well-being and functioning.

Identity & Self

We provide therapy for individuals struggling with their sense of identity and self, encompassing challenges related to self-esteem, personal values, and self-concept.

Therapy aims to empower clients to discover and affirm their true selves, fostering a healthy self-image and improved well-being.

Grief and Loss

We address the profound emotional pain that comes with losing someone or something significant.

Therapy provides strategies to cope with the loss, understand the grieving process, and eventually find a way to move forward with life.

Addiction

Addiction is a complex condition characterized by compulsive substance use or behaviors despite harmful consequences.

Our therapy focuses on identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, and fostering healthier habits to support recovery and prevent relapse.

Why choose Shift Collab instead of other online therapy practices?

CURATED THERAPISTS

Less than 5% of therapists who apply are hired, guaranteeing that you will be collaborating with top-tier professionals in the field.

PROVEN EXPERIENCE

Our therapists average 11 years of clinical experience, so you can feel confident knowing you're in the care of experienced professionals.

FIT GUARANTEE

If you're not totally satisfied with your therapist after 30 days, we'll rematch you and give you a free session.

HIGH-TOUCH SERVICE

We're open 7-days a week and hyper-responsive, ensuring that you have a hassle-free online therapy experience.

See why over 16,000+ Canadians choose us.

Popular clinical approaches used everyday at Shift Collab.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a form of psychotherapy that recognizes and addresses multiple sub-personalities or "parts" within a single individual. It helps by enabling individuals to understand and heal these parts, fostering internal harmony and psychological well-being.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy that helps reduce distress from traumatic memories by processing them for adaptive resolution, leading to symptom reduction and emotional distress alleviation.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a short-term form of therapy that focuses on adult relationships and attachment and bonding.

It helps clients understand their emotional responses and re-pattern their interactions to create a more secure emotional bond and foster healthy dependence between partners.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that emphasizes the psychosocial aspects of treatment.

It is particularly effective in helping patients deal with emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships by teaching mindfulness, distress tolerance, and effective communication skills.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on identifying and restructuring negative thought patterns that influence behavior and emotions.

It helps by equipping patients with coping skills to manage and challenge dysfunctional thinking, ultimately improving their mental health and reducing symptoms of various disorders.

Attachment-Based Therapy (ABT)

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on strengthening the relationships between a client and their important figures, based on the premise that early childhood attachments affect psychological development.

This therapeutic approach can help clients understand the impact of their early attachment experiences on their current mental health and relationships, and work through attachment issues to build healthier interpersonal connections.

Discover more clinical approaches that we offer.

Embrace your therapy journey with us.

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Common questions about starting care.

Is my therapy session tax deductible?

As of 2012, Psychotherapy services provided by a Registered Social Worker are recognized as an income tax deductible medical expense by Revenue Canada.

Are therapy sessions confidential?

We create a safe space where you can open up and share your deepest thoughts, feelings, and experiences. We take confidentiality very seriously because we believe it's the foundation for building a trusting relationship with you.

So, you can rest assured that whatever you share with us stays between us. That said, we want to be transparent and let you know that there may be rare situations where we may need to break confidentiality.

This could happen if we believe that there's a risk of harm to you or someone else or if there are concerns about child abuse or neglect. But don't worry; we'll always have an open and honest conversation with you before sharing any necessary information.

We're here to support you and help you become the best version of yourself, and we're committed to doing that in a safe and confidential environment.

How does the Fit Guarantee work?

We’re really good at finding great client-therapist matches. But if you’re not clicking with your registered psychotherapist or social worker within 30 days of starting therapy, Fit Guarantee™ means we’ll match you with another and give you a complimentary session.

What is the success rate of therapy?

According to the American Psychological Association, almost 90% of people feel significantly better after therapy. According to the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, couples who participate in marital therapy see a 70% improvement in their relationship. And it's not just couples who benefit; over 80% of veterans with PTSD find therapy useful, according to The Department of Veterans Affairs.

Moreover, children and adolescents receiving therapy report significant improvements in their behaviour, mood, and functionality, as noted by The National Institute of Mental Health. Ultimately, the effectiveness of therapy depends on your commitment, but the evidence shows that you're likely to experience incredible benefits.

Am I covered for therapy?

While Psychotherapy and Social Work are regulated health professions in Canada, they are unfortunately not covered under provincial health plans.

However, most extended health benefit plans will cover one of the two. We encourage you to speak with your insurance provider about counselling services provided by a Registered Social Worker (MSW RSW) or Registered Psychotherapist (RP) to determine your eligibility and approved rates of coverage.

How much are the sessions?

We offer a variety of price points to meet different needs. Our sessions start at $140 per 50-minute session, and we offer reduced rates for postsecondary students and new grads. You can find our current rates on our services pages.

Why should I pick Shift Collab over another therapy practice?

We are a group practice, not a network or just a solo therapist like other therapy apps. We hire only about 5% of therapists who apply to Shift Collab, and we are committed to providing top-quality care to our clients.

How soon can I start therapy?

If you're interested in starting therapy, we'll do our best to connect you with an appropriate therapist within the next 24 hours. Of course, this also depends on your own availability.

If you'd like to get a better understanding of a therapist's approach and suitability, we recommend taking advantage of our complimentary Meet & Greet option.

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FAQs

What types of therapy do you offer?

In short, a lot. We offer about 50 different approaches and cover about 80 different specialties. That's why our team plays a role in matching you with the right therapist.

Do you offer in-person sessions too?

Our clinic is operating 100% virtually. This means that all sessions are held by telephone or video to accommodate all client’s needs and schedules. Virtual therapy provides the opportunity to connect with a therapist in the comfort of your own home.

How do I pay for sessions?

Our services are covered in whole or in part by many benefits programs. Check you coverage for Registered Social Workers or Registered Psychotherapists. Payment is due at the end of each session, and then you submit a receipt to your benefits provider for reimbursement. Let us know if you need a hand figuring out your coverage or the process for reimbursement.

Can you complete a diagnosis or prescribe medication?

Unfortunately, we cannot diagnose or prescribe any medication. Depending on the needs of clients we can refer them externally to psychologists or psychiatrists.

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