HST/GST Update
Effective June 20, 2024, psychotherapy services are HST and GST exempt. After many years of lobbying and advocating for the removal of taxes to our services, we are thrilled that bill C-59, the government’s Fall Economic Statement, recognized the significance of making psychotherapy tax-free.
Prior to the passing of this legislation, psychotherapy professionals were the only regulated mental health care provider in Canada that had to apply taxes to their fees. This alleviates a financial burden for both clients and practitioners.
As a result, we have more flexibility to offer rates that make our services more accessible, especially to those who are in more vulnerable circumstances.
If you have questions about how this affects your invoice, reach out to us.
Conditions we treat
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Anxiety
Anxiety can be paralyzing. If you’ve experienced anxiety or panic, no one needs to tell you how it can disrupt your life and cause suffering. Anxiety, panic, social anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) all have the same root; a feeling of helplessness.
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Depression
Depression is a form of emotional distress which can be debilitating, both in terms of short-term suffering and long-term life outcomes. Difficulties with depression can vary significantly but often include feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness,
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Trauma / PTSD
Trauma is a frightening, difficult experience that can cause great disruption in one’s life. It can bring on symptoms like anxiety, nightmares, flashbacks and intrusive memories which may leave you feeling overwhelmed with emotions and life changes.
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Stress & Burnout
Do you find yourself feeling stressed and burned out in the workplace or as a caregiver? You're not alone. Stress and burnout can affect anyone, from employees in high-demand positions to those caring for children or aging parents.
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Relationship Issues
If you’re a couple looking for support in improving how you communicate, manage conflict, and resolve important decisions together, relationship therapy might be right for you. Whether your relationship is monogamous or polyamorous, we offer a safe space to create a healthier connection.
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Family Matters
The stressors placed on today's families are unprecedented. With many young adults living at home, financial pressures from job insecurity or loss of income due to the pandemic, and caring for aging parents, families are having to take on a range of responsibilities that may never have been considered before.
The Authentic Life is a psychotherapy clinic specializing in individual, family and relationship (e.g, couple, marriage) therapy. We also offer supervision and consultation services to mental health professionals.
We welcome all people into our practice. We are 2SLGBTQI+ allied and support all relationship configurations.
We have locations in Ottawa and Orleans. Our Ottawa clinic is located in the Nepean Medical Centre, at 1 Centrepointe Drive with easy access from Highway 417. Paid parking is available in a secure, on-site lot. On-street parking at city meters is available on Gemini Way. Free on-street parking is available on side streets off of Centrepointe Drive.
Our Orleans Clinic is located in the Centrum Plaza at 210 Centrum Boulevard. The plaza is situated directly across from Place D’Orleans, just off Highway 174. Centrum Plaza offers free parking.
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Let’s Connect!
For more information, send us a message! We will get back to you within 1-2 business days.
