Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
You can book a session by emailing me at karansharmamsw@gmail.com, or filling out the contact form
on this website.
Yes, I offer a brief consultation to discuss your needs and answer any questions before booking a full
session.
Therapy can be beneficial for anyone looking to improve their mental health, relationships, or personal
growth. If you're feeling overwhelmed, struggling with anxiety, facing relationship challenges, or just need
a space to process your thoughts, therapy can help.
For now, all sessions are conducted virtually through a secure online platform, allowing you to access
therapy from the comfort of your home anywhere in Ontario.
Fees & Insurance
● Individual Therapy: $150 for 50 minutes
● Couples Therapy: $175 for 50 minutes
● Family Therapy: $175 for 50 minutes
Longer sessions are available—see the [Rates page] for full details.
My sliding scale spots are currently full, but please inquire about alternative options if cost is a
concern.
Many extended health benefits cover therapy with a Registered Social Worker (RSW). I do not bill
insurance directly, but I provide detailed receipts that you can submit for reimbursement. Please check
with your provider for details.
Session Details
Standard sessions are 50 minutes, but 70-minute and 90-minute sessions are also available for
deeper work.
This depends on your needs and goals. Many clients start with weekly or biweekly sessions, while
others prefer a flexible schedule.
Sessions are a confidential space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges. I take a
collaborative, culturally responsive approach to help you work toward your goals.
I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, trauma, family conflict, life
transitions, self-esteem issues, and relationship challenges. I also specialize in supporting
interracial, queer, and racialized couples and families navigating cultural or, identity-based concerns,
communication or intimacy struggles and more.
Yes! I take a culturally responsive and anti-oppressive approach, working with individuals, couples,
and families from diverse racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds. I understand the impact of family
expectations, intergenerational dynamics, migration, systemic oppression, and identity struggles,
and I provide a space where clients can explore these experiences in a way that feels safe and affirming.
This version keeps it inclusive while making it clear that you support clients from all backgrounds, not
just South Asian communities.
Yes, I incorporate trauma-informed approaches into my work, helping clients process difficult
experiences in a safe and supportive way. Whether you have experienced past trauma, intergenerational
trauma, or relationship trauma, therapy can provide healing and growth.
Virtual therapy is conducted over a secure video platform, allowing you to receive professional support
from the comfort of your home. All you need is a private space, a stable internet connection, and a device
with a camera and microphone.
It's normal to feel uncertain about therapy. In our first session, we can discuss concerns and explore how
therapy might be helpful. I work collaboratively with couples and families to create a supportive
environment where everyone feels heard.
There’s no right or wrong way to start therapy. If you’d like, you can think about what’s been on your
mind lately, what challenges you’re facing, or what you’d like to change. Otherwise, just come as
you are, and we’ll explore things together at your own pace.
Policies & Cancellations
I require 48 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours'
notice will be charged the full session fee.
Yes. Therapy is confidential, except in situations where there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, or if
required by law (e.g., child protection concerns). I will always discuss any necessary disclosures with you.
Currently, I am only able to provide therapy to clients residing in Ontario.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I book a session?
You can book a session by emailing me at karansharmamsw@gmail.com, or filling out the contact form
on this website
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, I offer a brief consultation to discuss your needs and answer any questions before booking a full
session.
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Therapy can be beneficial for anyone looking to improve their mental health, relationships, or personal
growth. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling with anxiety, facing relationship challenges, or just need
a space to process your thoughts, therapy can help.
Where do sessions take place?
For now, all sessions are conducted virtually through a secure online platform, allowing you to access
therapy from the comfort of your home anywhere in Ontario.
Fees & Insurance
How much do sessions cost?
- Individual Therapy: $150 for 50 minutes
- Couples Therapy: $175 for 50 minutes
- Family Therapy: $175 for 50 minutes
Longer sessions are available—see the [Rates page] for full details.
Do you offer sliding scale rates?
My sliding scale spots are currently full, but please inquire about alternative options if cost is a
concern.
Is therapy covered by insurance?
Many extended health benefits cover therapy with a Registered Social Worker (RSW). I do not bill
insurance directly, but I provide detailed receipts that you can submit for reimbursement. Please check
with your provider for details.
Session Details
How long are sessions?
Standard sessions are 50 minutes, but 70-minute and 90-minute sessions are also available for
deeper work.
How often should I attend therapy?
This depends on your needs and goals. Many clients start with weekly or biweekly sessions, while
others prefer a flexible schedule.
What happens in a therapy session?
Sessions are a confidential space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges. I take a
collaborative, culturally responsive approach to help you work toward your goals.
What issues do you specialize in?
I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, trauma, family conflict, life
transitions, self-esteem issues, and relationship challenges. I also specialize in supporting
interracial, queer, and racialized couples and families navigating cultural or, identity-based concerns,
communication or intimacy struggles and more.
Do you offer culturally responsive therapy?
Yes! I take a culturally responsive and anti-oppressive approach, working with individuals, couples,
and families from diverse racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds. I understand the impact of family
expectations, intergenerational dynamics, migration, systemic oppression, and identity struggles,
and I provide a space where clients can explore these experiences in a way that feels safe and affirming.
This version keeps it inclusive while making it clear that you support clients from all backgrounds, not
just South Asian communities.
Do you offer trauma therapy?
Yes, I incorporate trauma-informed approaches into my work, helping clients process difficult
experiences in a safe and supportive way. Whether you have experienced past trauma, intergenerational
trauma, or relationship trauma, therapy can provide healing and growth.
How does virtual therapy work?
Virtual therapy is conducted over a secure video platform, allowing you to receive professional support
from the comfort of your home. All you need is a private space, a stable internet connection, and a device
with a camera and microphone.
What if my partner or family member is unsure about therapy?
It’s normal to feel uncertain about therapy. In our first session, we can discuss concerns and explore how
therapy might be helpful. I work collaboratively with couples and families to create a supportive
environment where everyone feels heard.
How can I prepare for my first therapy session?
There’s no right or wrong way to start therapy. If you’d like, you can think about what’s been on your
mind lately, what challenges you’re facing, or what you’d like to change. Otherwise, just come as
you are, and we’ll explore things together at your own pace.
Policies & Cancellations
What is your cancellation policy?
I require 48 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’
notice will be charged the full session fee.
Is everything we talk about confidential?
Yes. Therapy is confidential, except in situations where there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, or if
required by law (e.g., child protection concerns). I will always discuss any necessary disclosures with you.
Can I attend therapy if I live outside Ontario?
Currently, I am only able to provide therapy to clients residing in Ontario.