Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In this section you will find answers to some of the questions potential and new clients often ask us. Do not hesitate to contact us if you need further information or if you cannot find the answer to your question.
FAQs about Services
Understanding the difference between services can feel overwhelming. We are here to help! Please keep reading to see our answers to some common questions about our services.
The clinician will ask questions to know you better and will describe the typical process for the service you are seeking.
Through a collaborative process clients learn and implement new skills and strategies.
Identify your needs and preferences, and feel free to ask questions. You can review our therapists’ bios here – Our Team.
Think about what you want to address through assessment or therapy. If you have been in therapy, consider what was helpful and was not. You can review our services here – Services.
Both tend to produce similar outcomes, but differ in terms of cost, structure, and scheduling, among other things.
This depends on factors like severity of your symptoms, type of symptoms, and whether you received services in the past or not.
We need to consider the reasons for which you wish to be assessed and what you would like to get (e.g., brief vs. full report; accommodations, etc.)
CBT is a treatment that has been shown through research studies to produce improvement in clients.
Clients should discuss all issues related to medication with their family physician and/or psychiatrist.
It is estimated that in any given year 1 in 5 individuals (20% of the population) will experience a mental health problem.
Many factors can play a role (e.g., genetics, learning, stressful events, poor coping skills). But through various strategies people can learn to reduce their symptoms and improve their quality of life quality.
FAQs about the types of clinicians.
Understanding the difference between therapists can be confusing. We are here to help! Please keep reading to see our answers to some common questions about the different clinicians at our clinic.
Psychologists usually hold a doctoral degree in psychology and train between 6-10 years. They assess, diagnose and treat mental health issues. They do not typically prescribe medication.
Psychiatrists train in medical school and specialize in the treatment of mental health disorders. They can diagnose mental health problems and can prescribe medications.
Someone with a doctoral degree in psychology who is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) and who practices under the supervision of a fully licensed member of CPO.
A therapist in the final year of their training in a doctoral program in clinical psychology. They have generally completed at least 5 years of course and clinical work prior to their residency.
They are doctoral students in clinical psychology. They have between 2-5 years of training and offer services at reduced rates.
Social workers at OICBT are registered professionals who have an undergraduate or a graduate degree in social work and are trained to deliver CBT and to follow evidence-based protocols.
Our O.T.s are registered health care professionals with a Masters degree who help people resume or maintain participation in a variety of life domains and who deliver CBT services.
