FAQs

What types of therapy do you offer?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

Are your therapy sessions conducted online or in person?

Online

What can I expect during the first session?

  • Explore goals

  • Collect information to help me build rapport and understand their issues 

  • Explain and discuss the type of sessions clients would prefer 

  • Discuss fees and schedule for sessions 

  • Reflect on clients’ feedback of the first session

How often should I attend therapy sessions?

Start with Weekly or Bi-Weekly Sessions

Long Term Therapy Sessions:

  • Establish a strong therapeutic relationship 

  • Create a foundation for progress

Build Trust and Explore Issues:

  • Consistent sessions allow for in-depth exploration of concerns

  • Work together to develop healthy coping skills and tools

Transition as Clients’ Confidence Grows:

  • Gradually move to less frequent sessions, such as monthly check-ins the frequency will be adjusted depending on clients’ needs and support

  • Support ongoing growth and maintenance

Tailored Schedule:

  • Adjust the frequency of sessions to meet your specific needs

  • Empower you to lead a balanced and fulfilling life

Do you assign homework or activities between sessions?

Yes. As part of skill building, homework will only be assigned for clients once they practice a tool during therapy first and are comfortable to complete homework on their own. When they are comfortable using a tool and have time to complete homework, it will be given to clients to complete on their own.

What are your session fees?

INITIAL ASSESSMENT:

  • 50 minutes - $100.00 

FOLLOW UP SESSION:

  • 50 minutes - $115.00 

  • 70 minutes - $165.00 

LETTERS TO EMPLOYERS / PHYSICIANS:

  • $40.00

Do you accept insurance?

Yes. The paid receipt will be provided to you and you will be responsible for submitting it to your insurance. I am listed on GreenShield Health and Canada Life Health. 

What payment methods do you accept?

Credit and Bank (E-Transfer)

What populations do you work with?

  • 25-34 (Adults)

How do you help with stress management?

  • Identify specific sources of stress and how it affects clients mental/physical lives

  • Explore clients’ coping skills that clients used that worked and did not 

  • Encourage clients to develop new coping skills to help them navigate them during their daily activities 

  • Identify patterns 

  • Examine how stress creates challenges/boundaries 

  • Expand on their self-awareness 

  • Track their improvements/changes during therapy 

  • Motivate clients to continue strive for healthier/well-being lifestyle 

  • Create personalized plan for clients working to reduce stress

  • Empower and support clients during sessions 

Do you offer therapy in languages other than English?

Yes, Ukrainian

How do I schedule an appointment?

Click Here and create an account to book a session with me!

What should I do if I need to cancel or reschedule a session?

Recommendation: Bookmark the notification email: notifications@owlpractice.ca

  1.  Log into your account: https://aws-portal.owlpractice.ca/annabrelyk/verify/900290944336

  2. You are able to book cancel or reschedule a session giving a therapist 24 hours notice 

  3. Click confirm

How soon can I expect to see results from therapy?

  • Depending on clients’ consistency and engagement during the sessions

  • If clients chose short-term therapy with realistic and achievable between 4 to 8 sessions clients may see improvements in their lives 

  • If clients chose long-term therapy may take in the rage of 6 months to couple of years