Question 1

How do I know if therapy is right for me?

Accepted Answer

You don't need to be in crisis or have a mental health diagnosis to benefit from therapy. Therapy can be helpful if you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, disconnected, or dissatisfied with an area of your life, or if you simply want support navigating a difficult period.

Question 2

What happens during the first session?

Accepted Answer

The first session is an opportunity to talk about what brings you to therapy. We may discuss your current concerns, relevant history, goals, and what you hope to get from therapy. It's also a chance for you to ask questions and decide whether we feel like a good fit.

Question 3

Do you accept insurance?

Accepted Answer

Insurance coverage varies depending on your plan. Psychotherapy may be partially or fully covered by many private insurance and extended health benefits plans.  Please check your plan for coverage details. A receipt is available for eligible services.

Question 4

How do I know if a therapist is a good fit for me?

Accepted Answer

A good therapeutic relationship should feel safe, respectful, and collaborative. It's okay to consider your therapist's approach, experience, communication style, and whether you feel comfortable with them.

Question 5

What can I talk about in therapy?

Accepted Answer

You can bring anything that feels important to you. This might include anxiety, stress, relationships, self-esteem, perfectionism, work, creative blocks, family dynamics, difficult experiences, or patterns you would like to understand and change.

Question 6

Do I need to know what I want to talk about before therapy?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. You don't need to have everything figured out before you begin. I can help you identify what is bringing you to therapy and what you would like to work toward.

Question 7

How often should I attend therapy?

Accepted Answer

Many people begin with weekly sessions, although the frequency can vary depending on your needs, goals, and circumstances. I can work with you to determine a schedule that feels appropriate.

Question 8

How long does therapy take?

Accepted Answer

There is no set timeline for therapy. Some people seek support for a specific concern over a few months, while others prefer longer-term therapy. The length of treatment depends on your goals, needs, and progress.

Question 9

Is therapy confidential?

Accepted Answer

Therapy is generally a confidential space where you can speak openly without fear of judgment. There are specific legal and ethical limits to confidentiality, which I will explain before or at the beginning of therapy.

Question 10

What if I don't know what to say in therapy?

Accepted Answer

That's completely okay. You don't need to prepare the “right” things to say. I can help guide the conversation, and it's perfectly normal to have moments when you don't know where to start.

Virtual, individual therapy

Anxiety & emotional well-being.

Self-compassion & inner work.

Confidence.

Personal growth.

Ema Filakovic RP, CCC, C.Hyp
Registered Psychotherapist
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Clinical Hypnotherapist

An individualized, integrative approach

My approach to therapy considers the whole person—your thoughts, emotions, experiences, relationships, history, values and sense of self. I provide support that's steady, grounded and adaptable. My focus is helping you cultivate multiple pathways towards safety, agency, connection and meaning.

Trauma-informed therapy.

Narrative exploration.

Parts-oriented.

Cognitive and mindfulness-based.

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