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Individual Therapy

A Personalized Space for
Growth & Resilience.

Individual therapy is not just for moments of crisis. It is a space to understand yourself more deeply, develop practical skills, and build a healthier relationship with your thoughts and emotions.

Whether you are navigating anxiety, low mood, relationship stress, or simply want tools to move through life with greater clarity and confidence — our clinicians provide a supportive and confidential environment to explore what matters most to you. Therapy is also about strengthening resilience, insight, and the skills that help you move forward.

Virtual-FirstIndividual Therapy for Teens & AdultsGroup Therapy May Be AvailableDelivered by Regulated Clinicians

🕐 Opening late spring / summer 2026 — not yet accepting patients

No referral needed. No obligation. Call-back option available.

What brings people to therapy…
People describe it in different ways
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Emotional Overwhelm“I feel like I’m running on empty and can’t seem to catch up with myself”
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Repeating Patterns“I know what I need to change — I just can’t seem to do it on my own”
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Overthinking & Worry“My mind won’t stop going in circles and it’s exhausting”
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Wanting to Grow“Things aren’t terrible — I just want to understand myself better and feel more grounded”
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Relationship Stress“Something has shifted between us and I don’t know how to fix it — or whether I’m the problem”
Regulated Clinicians
Evidence-Informed Approaches
Teens & Adults
Virtual-First Across Ontario
PHIPA-Compliant
Private Pay · Receipts Provided

Therapy services are provided by regulated mental health professionals governed by their respective Ontario regulatory colleges.

How Individual Therapy Can Help

Moving Beyond Symptoms

Individual therapy focuses on understanding the patterns beneath emotional and behavioural challenges — not just the symptoms that appear on the surface.

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Emotional Health

Learning ways to navigate anxiety, low mood, burnout, or emotional overwhelm through practical regulation and coping strategies that fit your life. Individual therapy is also effective for people processing relationship breakdown, separation, or significant changes in a close relationship.

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Daily Functioning

Support with work stress, academic pressure, procrastination, avoidance patterns, and building sustainable routines that work for you.

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Self-Understanding

Exploring patterns such as perfectionism, self-criticism, or negative self-talk, and developing a more balanced and compassionate perspective.

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Neurodevelopmental Support

Support for individuals navigating ADHD or autism, including emotional regulation and executive functioning strategies, often coordinated with our assessment services where appropriate.

Therapy is tailored to your goals, strengths, and life context. There is no single approach that fits everyone — your clinician works with you to find what is most helpful.

Evidence-Informed Approaches

Methods That Support Meaningful Change

Our clinicians use evidence-informed therapeutic approaches commonly used in psychological care. The approach is tailored to your needs and may evolve as therapy progresses.

CBT

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Helping identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns that influence emotions and behaviour. CBT focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and actions — and practical ways to respond differently.

ACT

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Supporting individuals in building psychological flexibility and aligning actions with personal values. ACT helps people relate differently to difficult thoughts and emotions rather than trying to eliminate them.

DBT Skills

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills

Developing emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills help people navigate intense emotions and build stronger, more stable relationships.

Strength-Based

Strength-Based & Trauma-Informed Care

Recognizing personal strengths while approaching past experiences and stressors with care and respect. This approach honours your resilience while supporting you in addressing what feels difficult.

Your clinician will help you find the right fit. Many people benefit from elements of more than one approach. Therapy is adapted to your needs as you and your clinician learn what works best for you.
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Individual & Group Therapy Options

While many individuals benefit from one-to-one therapy, group therapy programs may also be available depending on clinical needs and program scheduling. Group programs can provide shared learning, structured skill-building, and opportunities to practice communication and coping strategies. Your clinician may discuss whether individual sessions, group programs, or a combination of both may be helpful.

Peer Support Skill-Building Communication Practice
When to Consider Therapy

Signs That Support May Be Helpful

You do not need a diagnosis to begin therapy. These are common reasons people reach out — not requirements.

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Feeling Overwhelmed or DrainedEmotional exhaustion that makes it hard to keep up with everyday responsibilities and relationships.

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Persistent Worry or Unhelpful ThoughtsThought patterns that cycle and repeat, making it difficult to feel settled or confident in decisions.

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Difficulty With Focus or Daily TasksStruggling with organization, procrastination, or maintaining routines that once felt manageable.

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Life Transitions or LossNavigating a major change — career, relationship, relocation, grief — and wanting support through the adjustment.

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Communication & BoundariesWanting to improve communication with a partner, family member, or colleague — or to understand your own patterns in relationships before they cause more damage.

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Growth & Self-AwarenessSeeking greater self-understanding, resilience, and the skills to approach life with more clarity and confidence.

Many people seek therapy not because something is “wrong,” but because they want to develop greater self-awareness and resilience. Both are valid starting points.

What the Process Looks Like

A Clear Path Forward

Therapy is collaborative. You are not told what to do — you work together with your clinician to identify meaningful goals and practical strategies.

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Initial Consultation

A brief, no-cost introductory call to understand your goals and explore whether individual therapy may be helpful.

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Comprehensive Intake

We explore your background, current challenges, and the patterns that may be influencing your daily life.

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Collaborative Care Planning

Together, you and your clinician identify priorities and select appropriate therapeutic approaches.

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Ongoing Therapy Sessions

Sessions focus on practical strategies, reflective conversation, and applying new skills to real-world situations.

Virtual-First Care

Accessible Across Ontario

We begin with a virtual-first model, making therapy accessible from anywhere in Ontario without travel or waiting rooms. Virtual sessions allow you to participate from the comfort of your own space, which many people find helps them speak more openly.

Virtual-first delivery across Ontario.

You set the pace. Therapy is collaborative. You are always in control of what you share and when. Our role is to provide a safe, supportive environment and practical tools — not to push you faster than feels right.

No mandatory packages. You and your clinician decide together what frequency and duration of sessions works best for your goals. There are no long-term commitments required.

Fees & Access

Transparent Pricing

Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees. There are no mandatory packages — you schedule sessions based on your needs.

Individual Therapy Session

Teens & Adults · All Approaches

$170 – $300 / 60 min

Fee depends on clinician specialisation and experience. Your intake coordinator will confirm the exact rate for your clinician before your first appointment.

Evidence-informed therapy (CBT, ACT, DBT Skills)
Personalized care plan tailored to your goals
Secure, PHIPA-compliant virtual platform
No mandatory packages or commitments
Detailed receipts for insurance reimbursement
Receipts available upon request
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Private pay. Not covered by OHIP. Coverage and reimbursement are determined by your insurer. Receipts available upon request.

The Turning Point Often Begins With a Conversation.

Start with a no-cost introductory call to speak with a clinician and explore whether individual therapy may be helpful for you.

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No referral needed. No obligation. Call-back option available.

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Virtual & In-Person: Toriven™ is a virtual-first clinic serving patients province-wide across Ontario. Some sessions may require in-person attendance where clinically indicated — confirmed by your clinician at intake.

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Insurance: Coverage and reimbursement decisions are made solely by your insurer. Toriven™ makes no guarantee that any portion of services will be approved or reimbursed. Please confirm your coverage before booking. Detailed receipts are provided after every session.

You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone.

Many people tell us they wish they had reached out sooner. You don’t need to be in crisis — and you don’t need to have the right words — to begin. Start with a free, confidential conversation.

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No referral needed. No obligation. Call-back option available.

If you or someone you care for is in immediate distress: Contact the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline (call or text 9-8-8) or go to your nearest Emergency Department. This service is not a crisis service.
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