How we can help...
We provide individual and family counselling and psychotherapy services to parents and children impacted by food allergy-related stressors. We understand each individual’s experience is unique, so treatment plans are individualized to suit those specific needs.
Counselling and therapy sessions may explore a variety of food allergy-related issues including but not limited to:
Anxiety, worry and fear related to allergies (for parent or child)
Avoidant behaviors (birthday parties, Halloween, vacations, etc.)
Hypervigilance and unhelpful thought processes
Coping with food allergy diagnosis
Dealing with non-compliance or lack of understanding
Feelings of exclusion, isolation or bullying
Advocating for yourself or your child
Challenges related to eating outside the home
Dating and relationships
Stress with oral food challenges or oral immunotherapy (OIT)
Food aversion and feeding issues
Stress with checking food labels and meal preparation
Anxiety with entrusting your child to others
Parental guilt
Appointments
Sessions: Each session is 30 or 60 minutes. Appointment times are flexible, with additional availability on nights and weekends. No Sunday availability.
Location: Currently, all sessions are completed virtually on a secure telehealth platform (video or phone).
Rate: $75 - 30 minute session; $150 - 60 minute session. Services are GST/HST exempt.
Payment: Payment can be made via cash, cheque or e-transfer. As a Registered Occupational Therapist, my professional services are covered by some extended health insurance plans. Please consult with your insurance provider if necessary.
Cancelled appointments: 24-hour notice is required.
Provinces Served: Currently, teletherapy services are available in Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador.
