Online may fit better when
- Travel or mobility creates a barrier
- You have a reliable private space
- A familiar setting helps you open up
- Partners need more location flexibility
Virtual individual and couples therapy
Online Therapy in Ontario
Meet from a private space that works for your life. Online psychotherapy is available for adults and couples across Ontario, with sessions offered in English or Arabic.
You don’t need the right words, a diagnosis, or a fully formed goal before reaching out.
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A possible fit
Online therapy may be the most practical starting point
Virtual sessions remove travel time and can make it easier to protect a consistent appointment. You will still need a private, stationary space where you can speak without being overheard.
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A familiar setting may help you settle into the conversation
Some people find it easier to notice emotions, patterns, or body cues in a space that already feels familiar. Online therapy can preserve that comfort while creating a focused therapeutic hour.
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Online couples therapy may offer useful flexibility
Virtual sessions can reduce scheduling and travel barriers when partners are in different locations. Each person still needs a private setting, a reliable connection, and enough attention to remain engaged.
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In-person therapy may create a clearer boundary around the work
A dedicated office can make the transition into and out of therapy feel more distinct. The consultation can help you compare this with online sessions before deciding.
Compare online and in-person therapyA possible fit
You don’t need to decide before reaching out
Privacy, comfort, scheduling, the kind of support you want, and how you tend to engage in difficult conversations can all matter. These questions can be discussed during the free consultation.
Book a free 30-minute consultationOnline or in person
The best format is the one that supports enough privacy, attention, and steadiness
Online therapy isn’t automatically easier, and in-person therapy isn’t automatically deeper. The surrounding conditions often matter more than the screen itself.
In person may fit better when
- Privacy at home is difficult
- A separate physical space helps you focus
- Video fatigue makes sustained attention harder
- You value a transition into and out of the office
Before your first virtual session
A small amount of preparation can make the session feel more contained
The key considerations are technology, privacy, interruptions, and a clear plan if the connection drops. Open any item for more detail.
Technology and a backup planTest the camera, microphone, and connection, and know how you will reconnect if video drops.
You will need a reliable internet connection, a device with audio and video, and a private, stationary space where you can speak without being overheard. Headphones can add privacy. Sessions can’t take place while driving or from a public setting.
The first step is usually to reconnect. If technical problems continue, a backup plan can be discussed. Virtual care planning includes confirming a phone number and the location where you are attending the session.
Privacy and your physical locationChoose a private, stationary place in Ontario where you can speak without being overheard.
Online sessions are available to adults who are physically located in Ontario at the time of the appointment. Individual and couples therapy are both offered virtually. A free consultation can help clarify whether the service and format are a reasonable fit.
Interruptions and transitionsSilence non-urgent notifications and leave a few minutes after the session before the next task.
Headphones can add privacy. Closing extra tabs, keeping water or a grounding object nearby, and planning a short transition after the call can help the session feel more contained.
Partners joining from different placesEach partner needs privacy, a stable connection, and enough attention to participate.
Often, yes. Each partner needs to be physically located in Ontario, with a private setting, a stable connection, and enough attention to participate safely and meaningfully. Location or privacy concerns can be discussed before the first couples session.
Your therapist
Online therapy with Ruba Chihabi
I work with adults who have become skilled at reading the room, carrying responsibility, and keeping life moving, often at the cost of hearing themselves. My approach is relational, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed. Family, culture, faith, migration, community, and earlier relationships can be explored without assuming those contexts are problems to escape.
Therapy is a space where you can begin listening more closely to yourself. Together, I can help you notice what comes up within you and in the therapy relationship, find words for experiences that have been difficult to express, and make choices that feel more grounded in clarity and self-trust.
Learn more about me and my approachFrequently Asked Questions
What if I’m not sure what I want to discuss?
You can begin with the sense that something feels heavy, confusing, repetitive, or no longer sustainable. Early sessions can help put language to what has been difficult to name and identify what may be useful to focus on.
Is online therapy covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by extended health plan. Confirm whether your plan reimburses psychotherapy provided by a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), whether a referral is required, and what annual limits apply. Receipts are provided for reimbursement.
What happens if the video connection fails?
The first step is usually to reconnect. If technical problems continue, a backup plan can be discussed. Virtual care planning includes confirming a phone number and the location where you are attending the session.
Begin with a conversation
You can ask questions before deciding whether therapy feels right
Book a free 30-minute virtual consultation to discuss what you are looking for, learn how the process works, and consider the next step without pressure.