Question 1

What is trauma therapy?

Accepted Answer

The tri-phasic model in therapy divides trauma treatment into three phases: stabilization, processing, and integration. During stabilization, coping strategies are developed to manage symptoms. This is typically the longest phase of treatment. The processing phase involves confronting and processing traumatic memories. Lastly, integration focuses on incorporating the experiences in therapy into one's identity and life narrative, promoting healing and resilience. This model provides a structured framework for addressing trauma, ensuring comprehensive care from stabilization to long-term recovery.

Question 2

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

With every potential client I like to start with a free 15-minute phone consultation. This helps ensure that if we decide to work together, I am the right therapeutic fit for you. You can book your consultation here.

Question 3

What is the cost of your services?

Accepted Answer

My fee is $200 per 50-minute session.

I am committed to providing equitable and inclusive services. If my fee is a barrier to access please reach out and we will discuss it.

Question 4

Are your services covered by insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes, most insurance plans cover social work services. Please check with your provider to ensure this is the case. I do not provide direct insurance billing, but clients can have sessions reimbursed by their insurance providers.

Question 5

What services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

I offer individual therapy both virtually in Ontario, Canada and in-person at my office in Richmond Hill, Ontario. I do not offer couples counselling or family therapy.

Question 6

What population do you work with?

Accepted Answer

I work from an anti-oppressive lens and welcome diversity, inviting adults 19 and over from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, genders, and sexualities to my practice.

Question 7

Do you offer any other support outside of your specializations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely. I work with folks struggling with relationship challenges, facing difficult life transitions, folks struggling to regulate their mood, or folks that are feeling stuck. If you are unsure if I work with the particular issue you would like to address, simply reach out and ask.

Question 8

What is your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

I require a 48-hour cancellation notice, unless of course there is an emergency, otherwise the session fee is still due in full.

Question 9

What is your privacy policy?

Accepted Answer

Once clients register with Lukomsky Therapy, their personal health information is held in strict confidentiality under protection by law, with the following exceptions: if a person is at imminent risk of suicide, has threatened the life of someone else, has disclosed suspected child abuse, or if their records are subpoenaed by a court of law. Please also be aware that email communication may not be secure and you may decide to share certain sensitive information when speaking with me instead.

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