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You are welcome here.
We are working on eliminating barriers of all kinds.
It can be intimidating to reach out to a therapist, especially if you are not sure that you can afford help.
Low-cost psychotherapy at a reduced rate of $60 is available to those who would not be able to afford support without this financial relief. We can meet with you in person in Toronto, or online from anywhere in Ontario. You can schedule a free introductory call directly from our website.
Affordable therapy rates are provided by Therapist Interns who are completing the final requirements for their master’s degree.
We look to take on genuine, creative interns with rich life experience and diverse identities, to help make mental health support accessible in multiple ways.
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affordable therapy F.A.Q.
Who qualifies for an affordable therapy rate?
Anyone who declares that they are not able to access therapy at the regular rate ($100), may pay the affordable rate with our affordable rate therapists. There is no limit to the number of sessions.
What should I know about working with a student therapist?
They have largely completed their training.
Most student therapists have largely completed their coursework towards a Master’s Degree and are in the final step of completing a certain number of supervised clinical hours.
They will become Registered Psychotherapists.
Some student therapists in our clinic have completed the requirements to become members of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, and the rest will do so during their placement with us. They are supervised by a Registered Psychotherapist and held to the professional standards of the College.
They are working closely with an experienced supervisor and getting lots of specialized training.
Our clinic prioritizes clinical education and your therapist is working as a team with an experienced clinical supervisor. They meet regularly to review videos of sessions, hone their skills and ideas, and to develop specialized knowledge such as treating trauma or working with neurodivergent individuals.
It’s a great way to find a skilled therapist before their wait list fills up.
Successful therapists find themselves in high demand and rarely have room to take on new clients. Finding a great fit with a therapist at the beginning of their career is a smart way to get started.
Why are you offering an affordable rate?
While we are not able make up for a lack of public funding in mental health, we recognize the difficulty in accessing affordable psychotherapy in our community. We see an opportunity to make a small difference.
Therapists who are completing requirements towards their degree are usually volunteering their time – we see no need to make excess profit from their services. Some of the costs of providing this service are contributed by clients who are able to pay the affordable therapist’s full rate.
Why work with a student therapist at Mindfulness For Life?
Our clinic prioritizes mentorship, education and support that produces honest, effective, informed and skilled therapists. We go beyond counselling basics and textbook CBT, with an emphasis on mindfulness, creativity, somatic/trauma- specific, neurodivergence-affirming and culturally sensitive therapy. We look for therapists who walk the talk, with a depth of life experience and personal practice.
What if I can't afford many sessions?
You will make a plan with your therapist that works for you. While meeting weekly or biweekly makes for a strong start, your therapist can adapt their approach to what you can afford or fit in your schedule. If you can’t meet often, you can make a plan with your therapist for complimentary activities that keep you engaged between sessions, like readings, journalling or quiet reflection time. If you can only meet a couple of times, let your therapist know and they will help you focus on what’s most impactful to do with those few meetings.
I still can't afford the accessible rate, are there options for free therapy?
No-cost psychotherapy or counselling can be very difficult to access, but you do have some options.
- Psychotherapy is generally not covered by OHIP, unless provided by a GP psychotherapist.
- Your family doctor may be able to refer you to a counsellor who is part of your family health team, to a hospital based program, CAMH or an online therapy program like BounceBack.
- Consult 211 (dial from any phone) for community organizations near you that offer counselling services. These are often free or low cost for low income people. Some examples are Family Service Toronto, Woodgreen.
- Children and youth services up to age 29 can be accessed through the What’s Up Walk in.
who we are
We specialize in therapy that is intelligent, imaginative, and deeply felt.
We are psychotherapists in Toronto with a common interest in therapies that are creative and experiential, including somatic therapies like Sensorimotor, Polyvagal and Somatic Experiencing; mindfulness-based therapies like ACT and IFS; and psychodynamic therapies that explore relationships, attachment and deep reflection.
what we do
We help people with issues like anxiety, depression, anger, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, life transitions, identity exploration and relationship struggles. We hold space to honour racialized trauma, ecological despair, and other kinds of pain it can be difficult to hold alone.
We love to work with creatives, queer and trans people, neurodivergent and culturally diverse people, frontline workers and trauma survivors.
Talk to us if you think you are too smart for therapy, too weird to be understood, or too hopeless to move forward.
In-Person Affordable Therapy Clinic in Roncesvalles, High Park, Dundas West and The Junction
Find our Toronto therapy office
We are located at 2333 Dundas West, at the corner of Dundas and Bloor, across from Dundas West Subway station.
Our office is easily accessible from Roncesvalles, High Park, The Junction and Dundas West neighbourhoods.
Directions
Get here on TTC on the line 2 Bloor-Danforth Subway line, the 506 College or 501 King streetcars. Or take the Bloor bike lanes.
There is street parking, a paid lot behind Dundas West station, and a lot for Loblaws customers across the street.
Accessibility
Our Toronto office is equipped with a ramp, automatic doors at street level and elevators. Our office is accessible however the washrooms have barriers.
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