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Services, Fees and Policies

Maria Teresa is a Registered Psychotherapist (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario). All her services are covered by most Insurance providers under extended health benefits.

Individual Psychotherapy

Fees & Payment Information

 

  • Session Fee: $160 CAD for a 60-minute online session.

  • Payment: Full payment is required at the time of each appointment via e-transfer. mthernandez9@gmail.com

  • Receipts: You will receive a receipt after each session (upon request), which may be submitted to your insurance provider.

  • Insurance Coverage: My services are often covered under extended health benefits. Please confirm with your insurance provider whether your plan includes coverage for services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario).

  • Scheduling: Payment is required before booking any subsequent appointments.

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Cancellations

  • Full refund 24hour. cancellation​​​

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Mindfulness Through Creativity: Weekly Open Drop-in Group

Fees & Payment Information

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  • Session Fee: $60 CAD for a 120-minute online group session.

  • Payment: Full payment is required 4 hours before the meeting via e-transfer mthernandez9@gmail.com

  • Receipts: You will receive a receipt after each session (upon request), which may be submitted to your insurance provider.

  • Insurance Coverage: My services are often covered under extended health benefits. Please confirm with your insurance provider whether your plan includes coverage for services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario).

  • Scheduling: Payment is required before booking any subsequent group meetings.

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Cancellations

  • Full refund 24hour. cancellation​​​.

10 Week Group Supervision

Fees & Payment Information​​​

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  • Program: 10 weekly online sessions (2 hours each)

  • Fee: $600 CAD (art materials and journal not included).

  • Payment: Full payment is required upon acceptance into the program via e-transfer. mthernandez9@gmail.com

  • Receipts: You will receive a receipt after each session (upon request), which may be submitted to your insurance provider.

  • Insurance Coverage: My services are often covered under extended health benefits. Please confirm with your insurance provider whether your plan includes coverage for services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario).

Cancellations

  • Full refund if the program is canceled

  • Full refund (minus $50 fee) if you cancel with at least 5 business days' notice.

  • No refunds for cancellations with less than 5 business days' notice.

Exchanges

  • Exchanges Full tuition credit for future programs if you cancel with at least 5 business days' notice.

  • Tuition credit (minus $50 fee) for future programs if you cancel with less than 5 business days' notice.

  • No exchanges after the program begins.​​​​

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Individual Mindfulness Through Creativity Program

Fees & Payment Information

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  • Session Fee: $160 CAD for a 60-minute online session.

  • Payment: Full payment is required at the time of each appointment via e-transfer. mthernandez9@gmail.com

  • Receipts: You will receive a receipt after each session (upon request), which may be submitted to your insurance provider.

  • Insurance Coverage: My services are often covered under extended health benefits. Please confirm with your insurance provider whether your plan includes coverage for services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario).

  • Scheduling: Payment is required before booking any subsequent appointments.

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Cancellations

  • Full refund 24hour. cancellation​​​​​​​

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10 Week Mindfulness Through Creativity Program

Fees & Payment Information​​​

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  • Program: 10 weekly online sessions (2 hours each)

  • Fee: $600 CAD (art materials and journal not included).

  • Payment: Full payment is required upon acceptance into the program via e-transfer. mthernandez9@gmail.com

  • Receipts: You will receive a receipt (upon request), which may be submitted to your insurance provider.

  • Insurance Coverage: My services are often covered under extended health benefits. Please confirm with your insurance provider whether your plan includes coverage for services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario).

Cancellations

  • Full refund if the program is canceled

  • Full refund (minus $50 fee) if you cancel with at least 5 business days' notice.

  • No refunds for cancellations with less than 5 business days' notice.

Exchanges

  • Exchanges Full tuition credit for future programs if you cancel with at least 5 business days' notice.

  • Tuition credit (minus $50 fee) for future programs if you cancel with less than 5 business days' notice.

  • No exchanges after the program begins.​

Resources 

YWCA Toronto Breakthrough: Mindfulness Meditation#1 (Maria Teresa Hernandez) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo31TpmylVk

YWCA Toronto Breakthrough: Mindfulness Meditation#2 (Maria Teresa Hernandez) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnNxwJUrYek

Insight Timer Free Meditation App  https://insighttimer.com

For emergencies, please contact 911

Toronto Distress Centre  416 408-4357

Children's Aid Society of Toronto  416-924-4646

Crisis Support - 24/7 Gerstein Centre
(mental health crisis phone and mobile clinic)  416-929-5200

CAMH RESOURCES  https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/crisis-resources

CAMH Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
 www.camh.ca

Canadian Mental Health Association – Toronto Branch: Crisis Services
 https://toronto.cmha.ca/mental-health/find-help/

Reconnect Community Health Services
 www.reconnect.on.ca

Psychology Today
 www.psychologytoday.com

Canadian Art Therapy Association
canadianarttherapy.org

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
www.ccpa-accp.ca

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
www.crpo.ca

Mindful Moments—Integrative Movement with Dr. Dan Siegel | Milken Institute  https://drdansiegel.com/video-clips/

Dr. Arielle Schwartz yoga class: Vagus Nerve Yoga:Awaken your face  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl8ppZuK9Ls

Dr. Arielle Schwartz yoga class: A Postural Reset: nourish your nervous system  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooRa8EtDxfY

Jon Kabat Zinn Body Scan Meditation GUIDED MEDITATION  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4gZgnCy5ew

20 Minute Guided Meditation with Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H2Cgc60UlU

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