FAQs
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Are appointments online or in-person?
In-person sessions are available in Toronto (Christie/Bloor location in Koreatown/a 2-minute walk from Christie TTC station). Virtual sessions are available across Ontario, as well as some other provinces and territories—get in touch if you're located outside Ontario. I use the Jane app, an encrypted video platform compliant with PIPEDA and PHIPA privacy laws.
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How much do sessions cost?
50 minutes: $180
80 minutes: $260
I reserve sliding-scale spots for those experiencing financial hardship or without insurance coverage. Email me to join the waitlist.
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How often are sessions and how long?
Therapy is a personal journey, and its duration varies based on specific concerns or challenges, individual needs, goals, circumstances, the desire to heal, and the speed of progress. Some clients start therapy with one specific issue or concern, while others come to explore deeper, more complex issues that require more time.
Starting with weekly or bi-weekly sessions is a recommended practice to build momentum together. We can reduce frequency over time based on your needs and progress.
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What can I expect from the first session?
The first session is scheduled for 50 minutes (and longer sessions, 80 minutes, are available if requested). It is an introduction and an opportunity for us to review informed consent and confidentiality, explore your personal history relevant to your concern(s), as well as goals and hopes for change as a result of therapy. The initial session is also about us establishing a connection, a therapeutic relationship, to make sure you feel safe, heard, and respected.
To prepare for the first session, I ask my new clients to fill out an intake form. During the first appointment, I also encourage clients to ask any questions they may have about the therapeutic process and my therapeutic style.
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Is psychotherapy covered by OHIP?
My services are not covered by OHIP. However, psychotherapy services may be covered by private extended health benefit plans. Please confirm your coverage for Registered Psychotherapists (RP) in advance.
Receipts will be provided via email/the Jane app (my booking platform), and you can submit them to your insurance company for reimbursement. Direct billing is not available at this time.
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What is your cancellation policy?
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, I require that clients provide a minimum of 24 hours’ notice. If you are unable to provide sufficient notice, or if your appointment is missed for a non-emergency reason, the full session fee will be applied. You may cancel or reschedule your appointment by email or by accessing your online account up to 24 hours in advance. Please be aware that insurance companies typically do not cover the fees for cancellations or missed sessions.
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What forms of payment do you accept?
Payment can be made by credit card (via the Jane app/my booking app), or e-transfer, and is due at the end of your appointment.
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How do I determine if we're a therapeutic fit?
As an integrative therapist, I am trained in various evidence-based modalities and most prominently draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in my work. I also use elements of other modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), mindfulness, and body-based interventions, to meet each client's unique needs.
My methods are collaborative and focused on helping clients recognize their emotions more accurately and use them as a compass for growth. I am interested in the unique details of your experiences and the meaning you make of them, your strengths, as well as your history and its relevance to your current concerns. By blending emotionally focused therapy, sensorimotor (body-based), and skills-based approaches, the aim is to help clients develop mind-body awareness, become more aware of their patterns, regulate and process emotions, and develop a more secure sense of self and confident ability to connect with others. Please note that I do not provide structured therapy which includes homework assignments, readings, or weekly worksheets.
Choosing the right therapist involves more than learning about the therapist’s theoretical orientation and style. Since every therapist approaches therapy from their own perspective, and every client responds differently to a given approach, only you know the factors that will allow you to invest and stick with therapy. “Fit” is also about the connection (the alliance) you have with your therapist. So, in the process of choosing a therapist, it’s important to consider the following questions and pay attention to your gut feelings: Do I trust this person’s ability to be understanding and non-judgmental about my concerns? Are they open to receiving feedback?
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If you have a question that isn’t on the list, please email me at stadnykmtherapy@gmail.com, and I’ll be happy to connect with you!

