Wrench Brian

THE PROCESS: The first step in psychotherapy is an evaluation, during which you openly describe the difficulties you are facing and I listen closely to everything you are telling me in order to fully understand and consider the ways in which I could offer professional help. In consultation with you, I would determine the best treatment plan to meet your objectives and adapt it to your individual needs.

I use an analytical (or "insight-based") approach to help clients understand themselves better and also to help them uncover deep-seated conflicts and self-defeating patterns of thought, feeling, or behaviour. These patterns may have begun in the past and continued, affecting mood, ability to function, or relationships.

Currently, most group insurance plans allow for the reimbursement of at least a portion of the expenses incurred for therapy only when these services have been provided by a licensed psychologist. Some individual plans also cover these expenses.

Since reimbursement policies vary from one plan to another, it is important to read your policy carefully or to get information from your employer or insurance plan representative to understand the extent of your coverage.Fees paid to a psychologist for therapy qualify as income-tax healthcare deductions provided the receipts issued by the psychologist are filed with the return.

HOURS: Presently, I generally work mornings from 10am to 1pm and from 4pm to 9pm weekdays. However, depending on my current workload when you call, each of these hours may not necessarily be available. OFFICE: My office at 4115 Sherbrooke St. West, is located in Suite 430 of a modern building with easy access for the mobility-impaired.