Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
Let's Connect (289) 806-3116

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.
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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, WireInsurance
- 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
Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 806-3116
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Shane Banner
- Attended University of Toronto
- Degree/Diploma from Laurier University
Registered Social Worker: Shane Banner
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email us 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
Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 806-3116
Endorsement
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
Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 806-3116
Location
Additional Location
Toronto Psychotherapy Collective
Hamilton, ON L8N
(289) 806-3116Nearby Areas
Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 806-3116