BSW, RSW
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Therapy FAQs: Fees, Insurance & Appointments
Rates, Booking and Insurance
How can I find an affordable neurodivergent-affirming virtual therapist in Ontario?
Therapy and virtual psychotherapy at Amanda Broderick Therapy costs 90 dollars per hour.
You can access affordable, neurodivergent-affirming virtual therapy anywhere in Ontario through the Amanda Broderick Therapy Jane App Portal. Individual virtual sessions are $90 per hour, providing accessible, specialized support tailored to adults navigating ADHD, autism, and hidden disabilities from the comfort of their homes.
Does Ontario health insurance or extended benefits cover social work and counselling with a BSW, RSW?
Many extended health insurance plans in Ontario cover counseling provided by a Registered Social Worker. When verifying coverage with your private insurer, explicitly state that your therapist holds a BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) and is a RSW (Registered Social Worker). Please note that direct billing is not available; you will receive a receipt to submit for reimbursement
What is the cancellation policy for online therapy appointments with Amanda Broderick Therapy?
The cancellation policy requests a minimum of 24 hours' notice if you need to reschedule or cancel your virtual session. If unforeseen challenges or burnout make arriving on time difficult, we will dedicate time during our next session to collaboratively build better support systems for your scheduling needs.
What is the cost for therapy at Amanda Broderick Therapy?
Therapy at Amanda Broderick Therapy costs 90 dollars per hour. There are a couple of sliding fee/equity pricing spots available. Please email me at amandabrodericktherapy@gmail.com if this would be helpful for you.
Neurodivergent-Affirming Support (ADHD & Autism)
Where can I find a late-diagnosed Autistic therapist for adults in Kitchener or Ontario?
Amanda Broderick provides specialized, virtual-only therapy across Ontario, operating out of Kitchener with lived experience as a late-diagnosed Autistic and disabled woman. This unique perspective shapes an empowering, compassionate environment focused on unmasking, processing late diagnoses, and building sustainable daily frameworks
What does neurodiversity-affirming and consent-based therapy look like for ADHD and AuDHD adults?
Neurodiversity-affirming, consent-based therapy means your identity, communication style, and boundaries are fully respected without expecting you to mask or fit traditional societal standards. Together, we explore strategies for managing autistic burnout, setting interpersonal boundaries, and shifting expectations to create an authentic life that genuinely fits your energy limits.
Inclusive Identity, Asexuality & Disability Support
Is there a 2SLGBTQIA+ allied therapist in Ontario specializing in asexuality and aromanticism?
Yes, Amanda Broderick Therapy is a dedicated 2SLGBTQIA+ allied practice specializing in the unique experiences of asexual, aromantic, gray-sexual, and questioning adults. Sessions offer a safe space to explore personal desires, unpack societal expectations, and navigate identity development free from judgment
How do perimenopause, menopause, and chronic burnout intersect for women and adults in midlife?
The compounding effects of hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause frequently mirror and intensify chronic nervous system burnout. In our therapy sessions, we create an empowering, non-judgmental space to unpack the distress of these physical changes, confront internalized expectations, and collaboratively develop sustainable pacing strategies that respect your current capacity.
How does therapy help disabled adults dealing with chronic illness, fatigue, and medical gaslighting?
Therapy and virtual disability counselling supports disabled and chronically ill adults across Ontario by validating your experiences, confronting internalized ableism, and processing the distress caused by medical gaslighting. We work collaboratively to establish sustainable energy management frameworks, lower personal demands, and build strong self-advocacy skills for navigating unsympathetic environments.
Burnout Support
What is the difference between depression and autistic burnout?
The primary difference is that clinical depression is typically treated with behavioral activation and increased engagement, whereas autistic burnout is a state of profound physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion caused by the chronic cognitive load of masking and navigating an inaccessible world. While depression often involves a loss of interest in hobbies, individuals experiencing autistic burnout usually maintain their interests but lack the executive function, energy, or cognitive capacity to engage with them.
Because traditional depression treatments like pushing through tasks can worsen autistic burnout, a specialized, neurodiversity-affirming approach is required. At Amanda Broderick Therapy, we address burnout by focusing on radical rest, reducing environmental demands, sensory regulation, and processing the distress of late-diagnosed autism or ADHD.
How does therapy help an adult recovering from AuDHD burnout?
Neurodiversity-affirming therapy helps adults recover from AuDHD burnout by prioritizing nervous system regulation, sensory decompression, and unmasking over traditional productivity goals. At Amanda Broderick Therapy, recovery focuses on a collaborative, consent-based framework tailored to your unique energy limits. Together, we identify subtle sensory triggers, process the chronic exhaustion of masking, and develop sustainable pacing systems—such as spoon theory—that accommodate both autistic and ADHD traits without causing internal conflict.
Our virtual sessions across Ontario provide a safe, non-judgmental space to safely lower daily demands, rebuild executive functioning, and establish authentic self-advocacy skills for navigating work and relationships.
