Question 1

Do you accept insurance plans? How do I know that my plan coverage is suitable for your services?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I do.  Please ask your insurance company questions listed on Fee page.

Question 2

What are your qualifications?

Accepted Answer

EDUCATION PhD in Psychology Couple and Family Studies M.A in Counselling Psychology B.A in Social Science ​ THERAPY SERVICES Tahereh provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families with different cultural, linguistic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.  She works with children, teens and adults in various cycles of life. Her family therapy includes single-parent, blended, heterosexual and homosexual families.  ​ Therapy Issues:​ Communication Interpersonal Conflicts Parenting Separation/Divorce Grief/Loss/Bereavement Work/Life Balance Anxiety/Fear/Depression Anger Management Relationships Trauma SUPERVISION FOR THERAPISTS For the past nine years, Tahereh has been providing supervision to therapists with the goal of improving clinical skills and obtaining accreditation from AAMFT, OAMFT and CRPO.   Tahereh has provided individual supervision to students at the University of Toronto.  Students were coached, mentored, and achieved 450-500 hours of practicum towards their MSW degree.  She also provided group supervision to internationally trained mental health professionals which enabled them to assimilate into the Canadian mental health community. Need more info, see aboutpage!

Question 3

Are you a provincially licenced practitioner?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I am a provincially licenced practitioner. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario, Canada.   I am a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist with the American Association of Marrigage and Family Therapy- Ontario Division.    Need more info, see aboutpage!

Question 4

Do you provide therapy or supervision via Zoom?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I do. Therapy or Supervision Services can be in person or via Zoom. During the Covid-19 that the office is close, the services are offered via Zoom.

Question 5

Are therapy services private and confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they are. The law protects the relationship between a client and a therapist.   Therapeutic information cannot be disclosed without your written permission. EXCEPTIONS include: If a client intends to harm himself or herself If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s Suspected child abuse or dependents adult or elder abuse, If your file is subpoenaed by the courts.

Question 6

What is your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

If you cancel your appointment in less than 48 hours, a cancellation fee will be applied.    The cancellation fee is equivalent to one hour therapy session.    If you are not able to attend your booked therapy session, please contact me within 48 hours of your appointment, either by phone, text, or email.

Question 7

How many therapy sessions will I need?

Accepted Answer

It depends on one's goals and concerns.  It is recommended 8-12 sessions; at times it may last 18-24 sessions or longer.

TAHEREH BARATI, PhD, RP, RMFT-S

Mental Health Practitioner & Therapists' Supervisor

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