The mission of the clinic since it was founded by Dr. Michael Spevack in 1972 has been to educate the public about CBT and to provide quality and affordable services to the community. We are the largest CBT clinic in Montreal, with 15 therapists who treat with dedication, in all, 400 clients per year. We are a private clinic affiliated with the MUHC.
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Services Offered
We treat adults, adolescents and children. Appointments are available during the day and evening.
Services are available in English and in French. Most clients are referred by their physician, but a referral is not necessary.
Problems treated: Depression and other Mood Disorders Panic and Agoraphobia Generalized Anxiety Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Low Self-Esteem Specific phobia (e.g., flying, blood, insects, etc) Social Anxiety Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Relationship Difficulties Anger Eating Disorders Procrastination and Other Unhealthy Habits Sleeping Disorders
Fees and Payment
Our mission is to provide quality and affordable services. The fee for service is based on family income, and ranges from $115 to $145. For evening appointments (after 5:00 pm), a convenience fee of $25 is added to the cost.
If you have an insurance plan, "Psychological Services" may be covered. In general, 30-80% of the fees are covered, to a yearly maximum of $500 to $1,000, depending on the company and the plan. Check with your company's group benefits administrator or your insurance provider for coverage details. We will gladly provide you the necessary receipts.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.