VIRTUAL COUNSELLING ONTARIO – Q and A about therapy terms and areas of practice.
I’m Mary Cross, MSW RSW (I explain the terms below). I built this page to explain terms used for virtual counselling.
Q. What Do The Different Terms Mean?
A. Virtual Counselling is another name for Online Counselling or Internet Counselling. The terms are interchangeable.
A. Therapy is another word for Psychotherapy or Counselling. They are generally interchangeable. Example: Internet Counselling, Virtual Psychotherapy, Online Therapy.
Q. Who Can Practice Virtual Psychotherapy in Ontario?
A. The two main categories of therapy practitioners in Ontario are Registered Psychotherapists RPs and Registered Social Workers RSWs. These therapists have Masters Degrees and specific education and on-site training and supervision in providing psychotherapy. I am a Registered Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work – hence RSW MSW.
A. Another category of psychotherapy practitioners in Ontario are Marriage and Family Therapists MFTs who have extensive training in Couples Counselling and Family Therapy and become RPs.
A. Qualifications in Canada are Provincial. People trained in other provinces can apply to become registered in Ontario if they meet criteria. You will sometimes see those designations. As I was licensed in Ontario, I can practice Virtual Counselling Ontario-wide.
A. Occasionally, you will find some Psychologists who provide therapy. More often Psychologists do cognitive testing.
I do Virtual Counselling Ontario wide
Q. Is Therapy Covered By Insurance?
A. If you have extended health benefits or Insurance, it will often cover psychotherapy or counselling. It is best to check yours to see which psychotherapist designations it covers.
A. Without benefits or insurance, people can pay privately for therapy if they are able.
Q. Do you offer insurance covered therapy or extended health benefits covered counselling?
A. Yes I offer virtual counselling covered by insurance and extended health benefits covered online therapy – often under the term “psychological services” in your plans.
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