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Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
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Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing)

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

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Mississauga, ON L4Z
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You’re capable and caring, but lately life feels heavier than it should. Maybe communication at home is tense, you’re stuck in worry or burnout, or your teen is shutting down. You want practical strategies that work in real life—not lectures. You’re looking for a therapist who understands culture, family dynamics, and the pressures of Toronto life, and who can guide you with structure, warmth, and evidence-based tools so you can feel calmer, closer, and back in control of your days.
We provide clear, goal-focused therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Using EFT, CBT, DBT skills, Gottman Method, and EFFT, we map what’s keeping you stuck, teach skills you can practice between sessions, and track progress you can see. Evening and weekend online sessions are available across Ontario; in-person options in Durham by request.
Change is easier with a steady guide. We’ll move at your pace, honour culture and identity, and keep the work practical so wins show up at home, work, and school. If you’re ready for a plan—not just talk—book a free consultation and we’ll map your next step together.
Call or Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing) now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 806-3116

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Toronto Psychotherapy Collective

Mississauga, ON L4Z

(289) 806-3116

Toronto Psychotherapy Collective

Hamilton, ON L8N

Website
Secure online therapy across Ontario; evenings & Saturdays. In-person by request in Durham. Free 15-min consults available.
I specialize in Women's Issues, Men's Issues and Anxiety 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (289) 806-3116
Photo of Shane Banner - Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing), Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Toronto Psychotherapy Collective

Mississauga, ON L4Z

(289) 806-3116

Toronto Psychotherapy Collective

Hamilton, ON L8N

Website
Secure online therapy across Ontario; evenings & Saturdays. In-person by request in Durham. Free 15-min consults available.
I specialize in Women's Issues, Men's Issues and Anxiety 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Couple Sessions $180
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Cheque, Discover, e-Transfer, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Alberta Blue Cross
  • Alberta School Employee
  • Alliance
  • Any/Out-of-network Insurance
  • Arete
  • Beneva | SSQ
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Chambers Plan
  • CINUP
  • ComPsych
  • CVAP | Crime Victim
  • Desjardins
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • First Canadian Health
  • First Choice Health | FCH
  • First Nations Health Authority
  • Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Guardian
  • Health Net
  • Homewood Health
  • Humana
  • iA Financial Group
  • Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
  • Johnson
  • Johnston Group
  • LifeWise
  • Manulife
  • Maximum Benefit
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • Meridian
  • Military OneSource
  • MultiPlan
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • Sentara Health Plans
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
  • The Co-operators
  • UHC UnitedHealthcare UBH United Behavioral Health
  • Veterans Affairs Canada
  • WSIB
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Transparent fees with receipts for insurance/benefits. Direct billing available with select plans; otherwise we provide paid receipts for reimbursement. Sliding-scale spots are limited—ask during your consult.
Photo of Shane Banner - Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing), Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 806-3116
"
Transparent fees with receipts for insurance/benefits. Direct billing available with select plans; otherwise we provide paid receipts for reimbursement. Sliding-scale spots are limited—ask during your consult.
Photo of Shane Banner - Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing), Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 806-3116

Qualifications

    Registered Social Worker: Shane Banner

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Shane Banner
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Toronto
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Laurier University
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Our clinicians are registered therapists with advanced training in EFT, CBT, DBT, Gottman, and EFFT. We've helped thousands of individuals, couples, and families reduce conflict, anxiety, and burnout. Supervision and ongoing training keep our care current and accountable.
Photo of Shane Banner - Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing), Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 806-3116
"
Our clinicians are registered therapists with advanced training in EFT, CBT, DBT, Gottman, and EFFT. We've helped thousands of individuals, couples, and families reduce conflict, anxiety, and burnout. Supervision and ongoing training keep our care current and accountable.
Photo of Shane Banner - Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing), Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 806-3116

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Women's Issues
  • Men's Issues
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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These are the main issues we can help with: anxiety, stress/burnout, depression, relationship and couples conflict, trust injuries, parenting and co-parenting challenges, teen emotional regulation, family communication, grief, and life transitions. A typical plan includes clear goals, skills practice between sessions, and regular check-ins so progress lasts.
Photo of Shane Banner - Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing), Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 806-3116
"
These are the main issues we can help with: anxiety, stress/burnout, depression, relationship and couples conflict, trust injuries, parenting and co-parenting challenges, teen emotional regulation, family communication, grief, and life transitions. A typical plan includes clear goals, skills practice between sessions, and regular check-ins so progress lasts.
Photo of Shane Banner - Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing), Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 806-3116

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Creole
Farsi
Gujarati
Hindi
Malayalam
Urdu

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Creole
Farsi
Gujarati
Hindi
Malayalam
Urdu

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counselling
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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These are the treatment types we use, and what your experience will be like: Emotion-Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, CBT, DBT skills, and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy. We'll map your pattern, teach practical tools (communication, emotion regulation, conflict repair), and set small weekly actions. You'll know what we're doing and why every step of the way.
Photo of Shane Banner - Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing), Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 806-3116
"
These are the treatment types we use, and what your experience will be like: Emotion-Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, CBT, DBT skills, and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy. We'll map your pattern, teach practical tools (communication, emotion regulation, conflict repair), and set small weekly actions. You'll know what we're doing and why every step of the way.
Photo of Shane Banner - Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing), Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 806-3116

Location

Primary Location

Toronto Psychotherapy Collective

Mississauga, ON L4Z

(289) 806-3116

Additional Location

Toronto Psychotherapy Collective

Hamilton, ON L8N

(289) 806-3116

Nearby Areas

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

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Secure online therapy across Ontario; evenings & Saturdays. In-person by request in Durham. Free 15-min consults available.
Photo of Shane Banner - Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing), Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 806-3116
"
Secure online therapy across Ontario; evenings & Saturdays. In-person by request in Durham. Free 15-min consults available.
Photo of Shane Banner - Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing), Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 806-3116