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Return-to-Work & Workplace Functioning

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT · RETURN-TO-WORK SUPPORT · INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY · ONTARIO

Returning to Work Is More Than Returning to a Schedule

Returning after burnout, prolonged stress, trauma, or a mental-health-related leave can bring challenges beyond simply resuming work.
Toriven provides evidence-based psychological assessment and psychotherapy for adults navigating workplace functioning, recovery, and a sustainable return to work across Ontario.
Toriven™ provides psychological assessment and psychotherapy for adults navigating concerns related to workplace functioning, recovery, and return to work.
Our focus is not simply on returning to work. It is on understanding the psychological and functional concerns involved and providing clinically appropriate support for a more sustainable path forward.

Burnout Recovery Mental Health Leave Workplace Functioning Return-to-Work Planning No Referral Required

✔ Now Accepting New Patients  •  Private Pay  •  No Referral Required

Common Return-to-Work Concerns
You may recognise yourself here...
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Reduced Concentration You question whether your focus, memory, or decision-making has fully recovered.
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Returning to Work You're unsure whether returning to the same workload or environment will be sustainable.
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Emotional Stamina You worry about coping with workplace pressure while continuing your recovery.
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Building Confidence Returning to work may bring uncertainty about your confidence and professional performance.
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Sustainable Recovery Our focus is helping you understand workplace functioning and supporting a healthier, more sustainable return.

Meet Your Clinical Team

Work stress and burnout can require different forms of clinical support. Toriven provides access to both psychological assessment and individual psychotherapy, allowing the most appropriate care pathway to be considered based on your concerns, goals, and clinical needs.

Riley Registered Psychotherapist

Riley Strom

Individual Psychotherapy

Riley provides evidence-informed psychotherapy for adults experiencing work stress, burnout, anxiety, trauma, emotional exhaustion, and relationship challenges affecting wellbeing.

Therapy focuses on helping individuals understand contributing patterns while building sustainable strategies for emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.

RETURN-TO-WORK RECOVERY

When Returning to Work Feels Uncertain

The Challenges May Be Different From What You Expected.

Being ready to return does not necessarily mean everything immediately feels the way it did before.

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Mental Fatigue

Tasks that previously felt routine may now require greater concentration, planning, and mental effort.

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Anxiety About Performance

You may worry about meeting expectations, making mistakes, keeping pace, or how others will perceive your return.

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Emotional Overload

Deadlines, meetings, workplace interactions, and professional responsibilities may feel harder to manage.

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Difficulty Managing Workload

Prioritizing responsibilities, organizing tasks, maintaining concentration, or sustaining a full workday may feel different than before.

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Concern About Recurrence

You may be concerned that returning to previous patterns, demands, or working conditions could contribute to renewed psychological strain

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Navigating Workplace Relationships

Returning after leave can also involve uncertainty about communicating with colleagues, managers, or others in the workplace.

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Professional Support Can Help

These concerns can be explored with a regulated clinician to determine what type of support may be appropriate.

WHO THIS SERVICE MAY SUPPORT

When Work & Mental Health Have Started to Intersect

Return-to-work assessment or psychotherapy may be appropriate for adults who are

Preparing to return after a mental-health-related leave

Returning following significant burnout or prolonged occupational stress

Experiencing anxiety about resuming professional responsibilities.

Finding concentration or mental stamina more difficult than before.

Managing trauma or other psychological concerns that affect work.

Experiencing difficulty adjusting after returning.

Concerned about returning to previous patterns of overwork.

Navigating workplace conflict or organizational change during recovery

Looking for clinical support during a significant professional transition

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Individualized Clinical Care

Support is individualized according to the person's circumstances and clinical needs

TWO PATHWAYS TO CARE

Psychological Assessment or Psychotherapy

Return-to-work concerns do not require the same clinical pathway for everyone. Some individuals may benefit from a psychological assessment to better understand psychological concerns and their effect on functioning.

Others may benefit primarily from psychotherapy to address anxiety, burnout, trauma, emotional regulation, boundaries, confidence, or other concerns associated with returning to work.

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OPTION ONE

Psychological Assessment

A comprehensive assessment may help clarify psychological concerns, workplace functioning, cognitive difficulties, emotional wellbeing, and factors affecting recovery.

  • Clinical Interview
  • Psychological Measures
  • Workplace Functioning
  • Clinical Recommendations
  • Professional Reports (where appropriate)
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OPTION TWO

Individual Psychotherapy

Therapy may support anxiety, burnout, workplace stress, confidence, emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, and adjustment before, during, or after returning to work.

  • Burnout Recovery
  • Workplace Anxiety
  • Stress Management
  • Professional Confidence
  • Sustainable Recovery
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Not sure which pathway is appropriate? You do not need to determine that before contacting us. Our Intake Team can explain available services, clinician options, fees, and the booking process. Clinical recommendations are made by the treating regulated clinician following assessment or consultation.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

Understanding Psychological Concerns & Workplace Functioning

Where clinically appropriate, a Registered Psychologist may conduct a psychological assessment to better understand psychological concerns, workplace functioning, emotional wellbeing, cognitive functioning, and factors affecting recovery.

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Psychological Symptoms

Understanding current psychological concerns, their severity, and how they may be affecting daily life and occupational functioning.

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Occupational Functioning

Exploring workplace responsibilities, professional demands, and current functional challenges.

Mental Stamina

Reviewing concentration, organization, attention, and cognitive endurance.

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Emotional Functioning

Understanding emotional regulation, stress responses, and psychological wellbeing.

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Recovery Factors

Reviewing factors that may be supporting or slowing psychological recovery.

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Workplace Stressors

Identifying professional demands, environmental pressures, and occupational stress.

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Return-to-Work Concerns

Exploring concerns associated with returning, adjusting, or maintaining workplace functioning.

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Clinical Recommendations

Providing individualized recommendations based on clinical findings and professional judgement.

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Assessment Is Individualized

The nature and extent of assessment are determined by the psychologist based on the referral question, your circumstances, professional scope, clinical judgement, and the information gathered during assessment.

CLINICAL REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

When Additional Clinical Documentation Is Appropriate

Where clinically appropriate and within professional scope, a Registered Psychologist may provide clinical reports or recommendations arising from a psychological assessment.

Assessment-Based Clinical Information

Depending on the purpose and scope of the assessment, recommendations may address factors related to psychological recovery, functioning, treatment planning, or return-to-work considerations.

Psychological concerns and clinical findings

Functional considerations related to work and daily life

Treatment recommendations and support options

Factors relevant to recovery and workplace adjustment

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Professional Scope & Clinical Judgment

The specific nature of any report or recommendation depends on the referral question, assessment findings, informed consent, and the psychologist's professional judgment.

  • Assessment purpose and clinical need
  • Information gathered during evaluation
  • Professional standards and scope of practice
  • Appropriate recommendations based on findings
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Important Clinical Information

Clinical recommendations do not determine employment status, disability entitlement, workplace accommodation, fitness for duty, or other employment-related decisions unless the psychologist has specifically undertaken an appropriate assessment for that purpose within their professional scope.

INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY

Supporting Recovery While You Move Forward

Returning to work can involve both practical and emotional adjustment. Psychotherapy may provide support before, during, or after a return to work by helping individuals manage stress, build confidence, and develop sustainable strategies.

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Managing Workplace Anxiety

Developing strategies for anticipatory anxiety, performance concerns, difficult workplace interactions, and stress associated with returning.

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Emotional Regulation

Learning strategies to manage stress responses, emotional overwhelm, and difficult feelings during challenging periods.

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Sustainable Boundaries

Exploring patterns related to workload, responsibility, perfectionism, availability, and difficulty disconnecting from work.

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Rebuilding Confidence

Addressing uncertainty or reduced professional confidence following burnout, stress, trauma, or time away from work.

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Difficult Workplace Experiences

Supporting individuals navigating workplace conflict, organizational change, difficult professional experiences, or other workplace stressors.

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Maintaining Recovery

Developing strategies to support psychological wellbeing as professional responsibilities increase over time.

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Treatment Is Individualized

Therapy is adapted according to your concerns, circumstances, goals, and your therapist's clinical judgement. The focus is on supporting a healthier and more sustainable relationship with work.

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PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL CARE

Access Support Without Adding More Disruption To Your Day

Toriven™ provides virtual-first mental-health services for adults across Ontario, designed to make accessing support more convenient while maintaining privacy and professional standards.

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Private & Confidential

Personal health information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy requirements and professional standards.

As with all healthcare services, confidentiality is subject to applicable legal and professional limits.

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Virtual-First Across Ontario

Attend appointments from an appropriate private location without additional travel or waiting-room time.

Virtual care may support easier access around work, recovery, family, and other responsibilities.

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Regulated Professionals

Psychological services and psychotherapy are provided by appropriately regulated Ontario professionals within their respective professional scopes.

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Flexible Access

Appointments can be integrated around professional responsibilities, recovery goals, family commitments, and personal schedules.

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Private Pay

Services are privately paid. Detailed receipts are provided for insurance reimbursement where applicable.

Begin With A Confidential Conversation

Our Intake Team can help you understand available services, clinician options, fees, and the booking process.

Book a Complimentary Consultation
REFERRALS & PROFESSIONAL INQUIRIES

Individuals, Healthcare Professionals & Other Referring Parties

Toriven™ welcomes inquiries from individuals, healthcare professionals, and other appropriate referring parties regarding psychological assessment and psychotherapy services.

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Individuals Seeking Support

Individuals may contact Toriven™ directly. A physician referral is not required to inquire about available services.

No Referral Required
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Healthcare Professionals

Healthcare professionals and other appropriate referring parties may contact Toriven™ regarding potential psychological assessment or treatment services.

Professional Collaboration
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Third-Party Referrals

Where employers, insurers, legal representatives, or occupational health professionals are involved, the purpose and scope of services must be established before proceeding.

Clinical Scope Required
Before Services Begin
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Clarify the purpose of the requested service

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Confirm appropriate clinical scope and needs

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Review consent requirements and communication expectations

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Confirm availability, fees, and next steps

Clinical Acceptance

Acceptance of any assessment or third-party referral remains subject to clinician availability, professional scope, competence, clinical appropriateness, and informed consent.

FEES & ACCESS

Clear, Upfront Private-Pay Pricing

Services are privately paid. Fees vary depending on the clinician, service type, assessment requirements, and clinical needs.

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Registered Psychologist

$300–$400 / 60 minutes

Psychological consultation, assessment, workplace-functioning services, and related psychological services where clinically appropriate and within professional scope.

  • Psychological consultation
  • Assessment services
  • Workplace functioning concerns
  • Clinical recommendations where appropriate
Assessment fees may vary based on complexity, professional time required, measures, documentation, record review, and reporting requirements.
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Private Pay · Insurance Information

Services are not covered by OHIP. Detailed receipts are provided for insurance reimbursement where applicable. Insurance coverage varies by individual plan, and patients are responsible for confirming coverage with their insurer.

Ready to Explore Your Options?

Book a complimentary consultation to discuss available services, clinician options, fees, and the appropriate next step.

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GETTING STARTED

Not Sure Where To Begin?

You do not need to determine the appropriate clinical pathway yourself before contacting us. Our Intake Team can help explain available services, clinician options, fees, and the booking process.

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Psychological Assessment

Assessment may be appropriate if you are looking for greater clinical clarity, have experienced meaningful changes in occupational or everyday functioning, are navigating concerns associated with returning to work, or a structured assessment of psychological concerns and functioning may be appropriate

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Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy may be appropriate  if you are seeking ongoing support for anxiety, burnout, trauma, stress, emotional regulation, workplace boundaries, professional confidence, or adjustment during a return to work.

Our Intake Team can explain available services, clinician options, fees, and the booking process. Clinical recommendations and decisions regarding appropriate care are made by the treating regulated clinician.

Returning To Work Should Support Recovery — Not Replace It.

A return to work can be an important milestone, but it does not necessarily mean that psychological recovery is complete.

Appropriate support can help you better understand the concerns you are experiencing and determine what clinical care may be appropriate as you move forward.

Whether you are preparing to return, have recently returned, or are experiencing difficulty maintaining work after a period of psychological strain, our Intake Team can help you understand the services available.

Book a Free 20-Minute Consultation
No Referral Required · Virtual-First Across Ontario · Private Pay
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Important Information

Toriven™ provides private-pay mental-health services and is not a crisis service. Visiting this website or contacting Toriven™ does not establish a therapeutic or professional relationship. A clinical relationship is established only following appropriate intake, clinical acceptance, and required consent processes.

Information on this page is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute diagnosis, treatment, medical advice, an opinion regarding fitness for work, or an employment determination. Individual assessment and treatment recommendations are made by the appropriate regulated clinician following clinical evaluation.