FAQ

What is Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, is a collaborative treatment that can help individuals experiencing a wide array of mental health conditions, life and emotional challenges, in which you communicate with a licensed/registered mental health professional to identify patterns, develop coping strategies that can lead to change with emotions, thoughts, and behaviours

What does Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) mean

A Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), often abbreviated as RP (Qualifying), is a regulated mental health professional in Ontario who is registered with CRPO and authorized to provide psychotherapy with clinical supervision while completing the remaining requirements before transferring to full licensure.

They are accountable to CRPO’s professional standards.

What is Creative Art Therapy and Play-Based Approaches

Art therapy combines psychotherapy with creative expression (drawing, painting, clay, collage) and play to process emotions when words fall short

Is Psychotherapy covered by OHIP

Private psychotherapy is not covered by OHIP in Ontario, but may be covered by your health benefits or extended benefits, check with your insurance provider

Is therapy covered by private insurance

Your extended health benefits may cover services provided by a Registered Social Worker or Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), depending on your plan.

Please confirm your coverage, eligible professional designations, and any referral requirements with your insurance provider before booking.

Paige Rice Art Therapy does not bill private insurance companies directly. After payment, she will provide an electronic receipt that you can submit for reimbursement. Coverage and reimbursement times depend on your insurer.

Is Art therapy covered

Art therapy provided as part of psychotherapy may be eligible for reimbursement under your benefits plan. Coverage depends on your insurer’s requirements and the provider’s professional designation. Please confirm coverage before booking.

(Note: Material/supply fees for art therapy may or may not be bundled into your art therapy sessions)

What is the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program

NIHB provides mental health counselling coverage for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients when services meet program requirements and are delivered by enrolled providers, including Registered Psychotherapists, Registered Psychologists, and Clinical Social Workers in independent practice.

Please contact me before scheduling to confirm whether NIHB-funded appointments are available through my practice and to discuss eligibility and any required approvals.

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