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Student Therapy · Virtual across Ontario

Therapy for Students

For the exam seasons that feel like freefall, the relationships that complicate everything, and the question of who you're becoming.

  • Exam & test anxiety
  • Perfectionism
  • Imposter syndrome
  • Academic burnout
  • Stress & overwhelm
  • Social anxiety
  • Loneliness & homesickness
  • Feeling overwhelmed by school
  • Adjustment to university
$130 with All Therapists · MSW, RSW Therapists · No Waitlist
Christina Myshkevich, MSW RSW — student therapist at Inner Room Vivian Zhang, MSW RSW — student therapist at Inner Room Mo Alharoun, MSW RSW — student therapist at Inner Room Shawna Martin, MSW RSW — student therapist at Inner Room
All four therapists at the student rate Registered Social Workers · Virtual sessions across Ontario

Therapy for students is private psychotherapy at $130 per session with any of four registered social workers. Campus counselling is free but often carries waitlists of weeks; a student-rate session can start this week. It covers the exam seasons that feel like freefall, the relationships that complicate everything, and the question of who you're becoming. All four therapists at Inner Room offer this rate, virtually across Ontario.

Cost $130 / session Student rate with all 4 therapists · HST exempt
Insurance Covered by student plans UHIP + most student health plans · details
Getting started 15-minute consult No waitlist · Book this week
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What starting looks like

Three steps. That's it.

01

Book a 15-minute consult

A quick call with any of our four therapists. No forms, no waitlist, no commitment.

02

First 50-minute session

What's bringing you in and what you want to be different. Your therapist explains how they work and you decide if it fits.

03

Sessions that fit your semester

Weekly or biweekly, virtual from residence, home, or the library parking lot. $130 every session.

Who you'll work with

Your student therapists

All four therapists offer sessions at the $130 student rate.

Christina Myshkevich, MSW RSW — student therapist at Inner Room

Christina Myshkevich

MSW, RSW

High-functioning burnout (especially for nurses and teachers), anxiety, highly sensitive people (HSP), neurodivergence, and identity. Works with CBT, DBT, ACT, and Mindfulness-Based approaches.

Mo Alharoun, MSW RSW — student therapist at Inner Room

Mo Alharoun

MSW, RSW

Emotional overwhelm, self-doubt, men's issues, identity, immigrant health, and life transitions. Works with EFT, Narrative Therapy, CBT, and DBT. Before his career in social work, Mo practiced law.

Shawna Martin, MSW RSW — student therapist at Inner Room

Shawna Martin

MSW, RSW

Trauma, grief, PTSD, women's health, and perinatal mental health. Works with CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Practice. Thirty years of clinical experience.

Vivian Zhang, MSW RSW — student therapist at Inner Room

Vivian Zhang

MSW, RSW

Anxiety, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, burnout, grief, and life transitions. Trained at CAMH, Women's College Hospital, and the University of Toronto. Works with EFT, ACT, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Sessions in English, Mandarin, and Shanghai dialect.

The approach

How we work

Therapy built for student life.

Therapy that's built around your schedule, your budget, and the actual texture of student life. Sessions are 50 minutes, virtual, and $130 with any of our four therapists.

The practical stuff

Exam anxiety, procrastination, focus, sleep. Tools that work within the reality of a semester, not despite it.

The heavier stuff

Anxiety, depression, identity questions, relationship breakdowns, family pressure. Space to work through what's actually going on.

The becoming stuff

Who you are when you're not performing. What you actually want. Therapy as a place to figure that out without an audience.

Transparent pricing

Pricing & insurance

No surprises. You know the cost before you book.

Valid student ID required Any university or college
HST Exempt
Receipts for insurance Every session

Insurance: Sessions with a Registered Social Worker (RSW) are covered by most student health plans and extended health plans in Ontario. OHIP does not cover private therapy. You pay after each session and submit the receipt we provide for reimbursement. Read the insurance guide

Direct billing: We don't bill insurers directly, and here's what that means in practice: you pay after each session, we issue a detailed RSW receipt immediately, and most clients submit through their insurer's app in under two minutes. Reimbursement typically lands within days. Every plan is different, so we keep the paperwork exact and let your insurer do the rest.

Cancellation: 24 hours' notice required. Full session fee charged for late cancellations and no-shows.

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Does this sound familiar?

You might be here if

Something keeps bringing you back to the same place.

You're stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed by academics

You feel anxious in social situations or classes

Your relationships or sex life feel complicated, or you're struggling with a breakup

You want to better understand who you are and who you want to become

You feel like you're falling behind everyone else

Your family has mental health or substance abuse issues and it's affecting you

Support that fits a student budget and a student life.

The consultation is 15 minutes with any of our four therapists. No waitlist, no pressure. If we're the right fit, you'll know.

Book a 15-Minute Consultation

Virtual across Ontario · HST exempt · Receipts for insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is therapy for students?$130 per 50-minute session with any of our four therapists. HST is exempt. You receive a receipt after every session for insurance reimbursement.

Do universities offer free therapy?Most Ontario universities and colleges offer free counselling through student wellness services, but waitlists often run weeks to months, and session counts are limited. Private therapy at the student rate means you start this week, keep the same therapist, and decide how long you need.

Is student therapy covered by insurance?Most student health plans (including UHIP for international students) cover sessions with a Registered Social Worker. You pay after each session and submit the receipt we provide. Check your specific plan for coverage amounts.

I'm an international student. Can I use UHIP?Many international students have coverage for psychotherapy through UHIP or supplementary plans. Coverage varies, so check your plan details. We provide detailed receipts that work for insurance submission.

Is everything confidential? Will my parents or school find out?Everything is confidential and protected under PHIPA. Your university, your parents, and your professors have no access to what you discuss. Exceptions apply only in cases of imminent risk of harm, suspected child abuse, or court order.

Can I do sessions between classes or from residence?Yes. Sessions are virtual, so you can join from your room, the library, or anywhere private with a laptop or phone. Many students book sessions between classes or in the evening.

What if I can't afford $130 right now?Talk to us in the consultation. If our rate doesn't work, we'll point you toward lower-cost options we trust, including community clinics and training clinics with supervised interns.

I'm not sure what I'd even talk about. Is that normal?Completely normal. Most students start with something vague like "I'm stressed" or "I don't feel like myself." Your therapist's job is to help you find the thread. You don't need a clear problem to start.

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Inner Room is a virtual psychotherapy practice serving Ontario. All therapists are registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. No waitlist. Book your 15-minute complimentary consultation.

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Areas We Serve

We provide secure virtual therapy across all of Ontario, frequently supporting clients in:

  • Toronto
  • Ottawa
  • Mississauga
  • Brampton
  • Hamilton
  • Kitchener-Waterloo
  • London
  • Markham
  • Vaughan
  • Oakville