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Treatments · Online therapy
Online therapy, anywhere in Ontario.
Secure video psychotherapy for adults and couples across the province. Ontario-registered, trauma-informed, and attachment-based, from the comfort of your own space. The same depth of work as in person, without the commute.
- Where
- Anywhere in Ontario, by secure video
- Fees
- $160 to $180 individual · couples $200 (50 min) or $285 (85 min)
- Free consultation
- 15 minutes, no charge
- Platform
- Jane, a PHIPA-compliant Canadian video platform
- Clinicians
- Katelyn Matias (RP, CRPO #10340), Daniella Simas Medeiros (RP Qualifying, CRPO #19387)
- Receipts
- Provided for extended-health reimbursement · HST-exempt
About online therapy at Anchor & Bloom.
Online therapy at Anchor & Bloom is psychotherapy delivered by secure video for adults and couples anywhere in Ontario. You meet the same Registered Psychotherapist each week from wherever you are, a home office, a parked car on a lunch break, a quiet room with the door closed. The work is trauma-informed and attachment-based, and the format simply removes the commute.
For most people, online and in-person therapy do similar work. What online removes is the friction: the drive, the parking, the waiting room, the hour of travel that made weekly sessions hard to sustain. What stays is the relationship, the pacing, and the care.
Why online
What virtual sessions make possible.
The whole province
Both clinicians are registered with CRPO and can see adults anywhere in Ontario, small towns and rural areas included, not only the cities with a clinic on every block.
In your own space
For many people, it is easier to do hard work from a familiar room. You can have your tea, your blanket, your dog at your feet, and step straight back into your day after.
Easier to keep going
Travel, a busy week, or a sick kid no longer cancels a session. Continuity is part of what makes therapy work, and online sessions are easier to protect.
Private and secure
Sessions run on Jane, a PHIPA-compliant Canadian platform built for healthcare. Your link is private and your sessions are confidential.
The same therapist
A small practice, not a rotating roster. You build the work with one person who comes to know your history over time, week after week.
Local support
Online therapy in your city.
Sessions are virtual province-wide, so you do not need to live in any of these cities to work with us. We keep dedicated local pages for the areas where most of our clients are, with details that speak to life there.
Online therapy in Toronto
Therapy without the commute to a downtown office, the TTC at rush hour, or parking near Bay Street.
Online therapy in Mississauga
Online sessions across the city, with in-person appointments available locally when that suits you better.
Online therapy in Oakville
Private psychotherapy from home, without the drive into the city for an appointment.
Online therapy in Burlington
Ontario-registered therapy that fits around the school run, the commute, and a full week.
Online therapy in Hamilton
Affirming, trauma-informed sessions you can attend from home, the office, or a quiet car.
Learn more
Want the full picture?
Everything below is optional. Open any section to go deeper on what online sessions need, what to expect, and which kinds of work translate well to video.
Getting set up
What you need for an online session.
- A device with a camera. A laptop, tablet, or phone all work. A larger screen is a little more comfortable for couples sessions.
- A reliable connection. Most home or office internet is fine. If your connection drops, we have a plan for that and can finish by phone.
- A private space. Somewhere you will not be overheard. Headphones help. A parked car or a closed room both work well.
- A browser. Jane runs in your browser, so there is nothing to install. You receive a private link before your first session.
- A few quiet minutes before. Logging in a couple of minutes early gives you space to arrive, rather than rushing in from the previous thing.
What translates to video
The kinds of work that suit online therapy.
Most of what we do translates well to secure video. The relationship, the pacing, and the depth of the work are not tied to being in the same room. Some of the areas online sessions support:
Individual therapy
One-on-one psychotherapy for adults, the core of what we do, online across the province.
Anxiety therapy
Worry, overwhelm, panic, and nervous-system reactivity, paced for what your system can hold.
Couples therapy
EFT-informed work for partnerships. Both partners join the same secure session.
Trauma therapy
Work that moves at your nervous system's pace, often easier from a space that feels safe.
ADHD & neurodivergent
Affirming support for attention, energy, and executive functioning, from your own environment.
Stress & burnout
Support for high-pressure roles and caregiving load, without adding a commute to your week.
When in-person fits better
Online, in-person, or both.
Online suits most people most of the time, but it is not the only option. Some clients prefer the containment of leaving home and sitting in a room with their therapist, especially for heavier work. Katelyn Matias offers in-person sessions in Mississauga by appointment, and some clients mix the two, meeting in person when they can and online when life is busy.
There is no wrong answer here. If you are not sure which fits, the free consultation is a good place to talk it through. You can read more on our Mississauga location page.
Who offers this
Clinicians who work online.
Katelyn Matias, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, CRPO #10340
Founder of Anchor & Bloom. Trauma-informed, attachment-based work for adults and couples. Online across Ontario, or in person in Mississauga by appointment.
About KatelynDaniella Simas Medeiros, RP (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CRPO #19387
Affirming work for adults, neurodivergent clients, 2SLGBTQIA+ clients, and people in high-pressure roles. Online for adults and couples across Ontario.
About DaniellaCommon questions about online therapy.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
For many adults, yes. Research on virtual care supports psychotherapy delivered by secure video as an effective option for a range of concerns. The depth of the work is the same. The format is what changes. Fit depends on your needs, privacy, safety, and comfort with online sessions, and the free consultation is a good place to talk that through.
How do online sessions actually work?
You meet your therapist over secure video through Jane, a PHIPA-compliant Canadian platform. Before your first session you receive a private link. You join from a quiet, private space, anywhere in Ontario, on a laptop, tablet, or phone. No software to install beyond a browser.
Where in Ontario do you work?
Anywhere in the province. Both clinicians are registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and can see adults across Ontario by secure video. We also have dedicated local pages for Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, and Hamilton.
What do I need for a private session at home?
A reliable internet connection, a device with a camera, and a space where you will not be overheard. Some clients take sessions from a parked car, a closed home office, or with headphones in a quiet room. We can talk about privacy in the first session if your living situation makes it tricky.
Can couples do online therapy too?
Yes. Both partners can join the same secure video session, whether you are in the same room or in two different places. See our couples therapy page for how that work is structured.
How much do online sessions cost and are they covered by insurance?
Individual sessions are $160 to $180 (50 minutes). Couples sessions are $200 (50 minutes) or $285 (85 minutes). Most extended health benefit plans through Canadian employers cover Registered Psychotherapist services. Confirm with your insurer. Psychotherapy is exempt from GST/HST as of June 2024.
For plan-by-plan coverage details, direct billing notes, and how to submit a claim, see Fees & Insurance.
Further reading
Trusted Canadian resources.
For general information on mental health and treatment options, the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health are good starting points.
For information on the regulation of psychotherapists in Ontario, see the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
Start with a free conversation.
A 15-minute consultation, online, to ask questions and see if the fit feels right.
Online therapy across Ontario
Sessions are virtual province-wide, with local support for:
Toronto · Mississauga · Oakville · Burlington · Hamilton