How sessions flow truly do depend on the client (your needs, your supports, how severe the challenges are, etc). However, a typical structure often looks something like this:

1. Check-in since last session

2. Review of the goal/home practice

3. Exploring & processing thoughts, feelings, and experiences that you might be struggling with

4. Learning/reviewing & practicing healthy coping strategies

5. Creating a plan for how to implement the strategies outside of sesssion

The short answer is: everything! Therapy can be a space to work through difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Some common topics include:

- Burnout & stress
- Self-esteem
- Health issues & medical trauma
- Relationships
- Executive functioning challenges
- Anxiety & depression
- Identity
- Work stress

But it can also be a space to celebrate progress, reinforce growth, and continue to strive towards your hopes for the future!

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based treatment method that has been found to be effective in a wide variety of mental health concerns, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, people-pleasing, chronic illness/disability, and grief.

Psychology Today helpfully summarizes ACT as: “an action-oriented approach to psychotherapy that stems from traditional behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Clients learn to stop avoiding, denying, and struggling with their inner emotions and, instead, accept that these deeper feelings are appropriate responses to certain situations that should not prevent them from moving forward in their lives. With this understanding, clients begin to accept their hardships and commit to making necessary changes in their behavior, regardless of what is going on in their lives and how they feel about it.”

Yes! Brianna currently is accepting new clients for neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed therapy and counselling! Book a free 15-minute Discovery Call or contact us to learn more.

Please note that the PRO BONO program may have a waitlist due to high demand.

All therapy sessions are online video appointments through the secure telehealth platform Jane. Brianna is able to serve clients all across Ontario, right from the comfort of your own home. Online therapy appointments utilize the same evidence-based treatment methods as in-person therapy. The only difference is the location!

Unfortunately, psychotherapy in Ontario is not covered under OHIP when performed by a social worker or psychotherapist. However, there may be some coverage available. We encourage you to check with your insurance provider, as many plans do cover therapy and counseling with a registered social worker or psychotherapist. Brianna is a provider with Hamilton Victim Services (VQRP), as well as NIHB and TIHCSP for Indigenous folks. We provide direct billing for eligible GreenShield and BlueCross plans. Passport funding may also be available for those enrolled in the program.

Yes! We are able to provide direct billing for eligible GreenShield and BlueCross plans, as well as the NIHB and TIHCSP. Many other insurance providers do offer coverage for registered social workers (RSWs) and psychotherapists, and we always a provide a receipt at the end of your session for reimbursement.

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Nope! Whether you are self-diagnosed, formally diagnosed, or don’t have a diagnosis and just want some support to improve what you're struggling with, Brianna is here to help.

Brianna is a registered social worker (RSW) with the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Work (OCSWSSW). This lets her practice anywhere in Ontario. As long as you’re physically located in Ontario, you can see her for therapy online!