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For natives: Free online counselling for first nations
Updated July 16, 2019
I have day and evening openings for online therapy by video conferencing or chat via computer or smart phone. No openings in the office at present. For other options, see experienced psychotherapists I know.--Beth
Appointments--week days and evenings; contact info
Beth Mares Registered Psychotherapist
For a prompt response, email Beth's gmail, beth.toronto.
Doctors offices may leave a message at 416-699-5515 (please speak slowly and clearly) or fax 416-694-4180. The fax only works when the secretary is in.
Making an appointment
First look over the application form (or the fillable application form)to make sure that you are eligible for the service and comfortable with the arrangements. If you are filling in the form, please note that your form is an official medical record, so each person must fill out a separate form, even if coming as a couple.
Then e-mail Beth's gmail, beth.toronto, putting COUNSELLING in the subject line. If requesting an appointment, give enough information about the times and days you are usually available. Beth will tell you the current fees. (Mention it if you are First Nations, as you might be eligible for free therapy.) You do not need a referral.
Once a time has been arranged, fill out and send the application form(s) and an interac payment to Beth's gmail, beth.toronto via your online banking. Send them promptly if you can to nail down the time slot.
For future sessions, payment needs to be made 48 hours ahead for office appointments and 24 hours ahead for online appointments.
Precautions when sending an email
Emails and phone messages are not secure. If you need to ask a question that involves sensitive personal information it is best to protect it. To password-protect a Word document in Windows, go to file>info>protect document; OR for more security, get a free ProtonMail account and email Beth's protonmail address, beth.mares.
Technical details for video and instant messaging appointments
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 11:00 AM till 9:30 PM. Appointments are 50 minutes
Fees
Available on request. There is no additional charge for HST.
Toronto East Beaches office (Main Street South of Danforth)
Beth Mares Counselling
Main Street Medical Building,
403-294 Main Street, Toronto, ON M4C 4X5
(You may send mail to the Main Street address if there is no rush.)
Voice mailbox 416-699-5515
Rosedale office
Beth Mares Counselling
Rosedale Medical Building,
Suite 605, 600 Sherbourne St., Toronto M4X 1W4
(Please do not send mail to this address)
Voice mailbox 416-699-5515
Beth Mares RP
CRPO #003567
Clinical Member, Ontario Society of Psychotherapists, #175
Green Shield provider number 000534649
Health Canada provider number 003567