Psychotherapy
Overview
Psychotherapy
Depression, anxiety, and emotional distress can significantly impact mood, motivation, sleep, concentration, relationships, and daily functioning. Individual psychotherapy provides structured, evidence-informed support for those experiencing both short- and long-term mental health challenges.
Through confidential, individualized psychotherapy, clients gain insight into the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral patterns contributing to their symptoms while developing healthier coping strategies and emotional regulation skills.
Eligibility
14+ with minor or moderate depression/Anxiety, do not have extended health insurance
How to Access
Required referral from GWFHT doctors
Provider
GWFH Interdisciplinary Team:
- Registered psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Registered social worker
Fees
Covered for Get Well Family Health Team patients
Service Included/Condition managed
Initial Clinical Assessment & Treatment Planning
To begin, a structured therapeutic assessment is taken to explore symptoms, personal history, current stressors, and treatment goals. This process guides the development of an individualized care plan.
Individual Psychotherapy Sessions
Provides medication reviews, insulin education, and recommendations for dosage or dose adjustments in collaboration with a Family Health Team doctor. The clinical pharmacist also helps prevent avoidable complications as part of the GWFHT.
Skill Development & Coping Strategies
We will provide practical tools to help you manage stress, regulate emotions, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, improve motivation, and strengthen daily functioning. If you are interested in learning practical emotion regulation skills in a supportive group setting, explore our Emotional Regulation Wellness Group
These check-ins act as regular review of symptom changes, adjustment of therapeutic goals, and development of strategies to maintain long-term emotional stability. This program supports individuals experiencing: major depressive disorder, persistent depressive symptoms, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic symptoms, adjustment-related stress, mood instability, chronic stress and emotional overwhelm.
If you are unsure whether this service is appropriate for your concerns, clinic staff can assist in determining suitability.