Online Therapy

Who I Help

Online Therapy for Adults & Teens in Ontario

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Adults

Individual Counselling & Therapy

I do online therapy with adults who want to understand themselves better, or who are going through a difficult life transition or big change and want support and to talk through their life and relationships – with family, work, friends etc. I also help people who are having a difficult time coping due to anxiety, depression, stress, anger, worry, insomnia, etc.

I help clients gain new insights, reduce their symptoms, learn techniques to cope better, and either work towards changes, or towards feeling better about their current situation. I offer compassion, insight, clinical techniques and kindness.

Support & Coaching to Parents

I offer parenting support and counselling to help parents learn new ways to communicate and resolve conflict with their children and teens. We work on skills and techniques that are evidence based and effective. There are often things parents can do to help ease their children’s symptoms of anxiety, fears, worries or depression.

Teens & Youth

Individual Counselling & Therapy

Teens

I offer support and clinical therapy online to help teens and their families to overcome anxiety, stress, depression, OCD symptoms, school avoidance, fears, worries and phobias. As well as helping ease them through difficult life transitions.

I help teenagers understand themselves better and offer them insights and coping tools . We then work on changes they feel ready to make in order to ease their way through life.

College & University Students / Youth

I work with College and University students who are having difficulty adjusting to being away from home, the stress of studying, or who are struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, fears, phobias or stress management.

My Approach

Life is a journey of ups and downs. Sometimes we can figure it out on our own and sometimes we can use a little help. I think that reaching out for help shows courage.

My counselling and psychotherapy focuses on the present and looks toward your future. I do this by really getting to know and understand you. It is an honour and a pleasure to work with you on your goals and concerns. I offer you my caring concern, my training and my wisdom. I am not hesitant to hear about or discuss any topic or concern with you.

I use an eclectic approach to counselling based on your desires and goals. In general, I use an emotionally focused, supportive approach.

I can help with communication skills, getting in touch with your emotions, affirming your values, tips for dealing with conflict, and help for your relationships.
I can help you be less hard on yourself, understand why you do what you do, and tools and techniques to help make the decisions and changes that you want.
For anxiety, worries, anger or stress I help you to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which focuses on understanding how your thoughts, feelings and behaviours are connected.
I might help you to use Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills for helping with stress management and regulating your emotions.
I might integrate Eastern practices such as mindfulness, and diaphragmatic breathing to help ease stress and calm your mind and body.

Number of Sessions

The number of sessions varies according to your needs. Weekly, bi-monthly or monthly sessions can help you to understand yourself better, manage your situation, or get support through a big change.

Some clients do a more intensive fist few weeks and then spread out the time in between sessions. My door always remains open for clients to jump back in to therapy.

Why Online Therapy

I had to close my lovely Guelph office due to COVID restrictions and my therapy practice went online. I saw how well Online Therapy worked for people, so I decided to stay with Online Therapy also known as Virtual Therapy or Online Counselling.

This has allowed me to expand the reach of my therapy practice. I still see clients from Guelph, plus I now offer counselling and therapy online to anyone in Ontario, Canada.

I am a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). The College allows me to practice anywhere in Ontario. As well, my private practice insurance allows me to practice therapy anywhere in Ontario.

Most Extended Health Care plans through schools or workplaces and private heath insurance are Provincial. So if you live in Ontario, they likely cover my services as a clinical Social Worker. However, it’s best to check.

I use Zoom for live webcam counselling from your home, office or even your car. I use an online scheduler that you can book or cancel appointments, get email or text reminders for appointments, and pay for services through it. It’s easy peasy.

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About Me

I have great compassion and respect for my clients. I can help you work through your difficulties, make hard decisions or understand yourself better. I do this by putting all of my skills, knowledge and kindness toward you and your concerns.

I am a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) as well as a Registered Social Worker RSW in Ontario.

I have my Master of Social Work (MSW) and an Addictions Certificate from Wilfrid Laurier School of Social Work. I am a Clinical Social Worker with specialized training in mental health.

I also run an online therapy practice called CBTOnline.ca for a more focused short-term therapy approach.

I have over fifteen years of experience in the mental health field, including crisis mental health, mental health therapy for children and youth, walk-in counselling, group counselling, and have done counselling in high schools, along side the police, on phone lines, in clinics, and now in my private practice.

I have worked and volunteered in many capacities in the arts, social justice and environment areas. I was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario and lived in the beautiful city of Guelph for over 30 years and raised two children there. I would be honoured to work with you, wherever you are.

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Counselling Guelph entrance

(old) Counselling Guelph entrance on Yarmouth St.

Mary Cross, Social Worker and Therapist doing Online Therapy for Ontario Canada

FEES

Free Consult – A free 30 minute consultation session where we can get to know each other and see if we are a good fit.

Initial Assessment – 90 minutes – $150. To help me to get to know your background, present concerns and goals for treatment. (To keep costs down, I charge the same fee as for my regular sessions).

Subsequent Session – 60 minutes – $150.

Check-In Session – 30 minutes – $85. Suited for clients working on addiction issues, behaviours they are trying to change, anxiety or phobias, children and youth (who can get bored in longer sessions), clients coping with ADD and Asperger’s, or clients wanting a quick check in.

All fees include tax. Many extended health care plans cover the services of a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Masters Degree (MSW). I encourage you to contact your benefits provider and ask if my services are covered, how much you have available per year, and when your benefits renew.

Payment can be made by credit card or e-transfer. Receipts are issued via text or email. You can book online and either pay ahead or after your session.

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