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Therapist in Oshawa: Virtual & In-Person Psychotherapy

If you need a therapist in Oshawa, you are probably weighing three things at once: someone properly qualified, someone you can start with soon, and a fee that will not stretch your budget. At 101 Psychotherapy, our psychotherapists hold CRPO registration (the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario) and rely on well-researched approaches, among them CBT for unhelpful thought patterns, EFT for emotions and relationships, and EMDR for painful memories. You can meet in person at our clinic in Vaughan or by secure video from home, anywhere in Oshawa or across Durham Region, and sessions are also available in Russian and Farsi.

Structured, research-backed care
Psychotherapists registered with CRPO and OAMHP
Meet by secure video or at our Vaughan office
Free initial assessment
Starting at $120 per session
Sessions available in Russian and Farsi
About 45 minutes from downtown Oshawa

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Therapist at her desk at 101 Psychotherapy in Vaughan, serving clients from Oshawa

What Clients Say About Working With Us

People reach out to us for very different reasons, and the Google reviews below, left by real clients and shown exactly as they were written, describe in their own words what the work was like.

    
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend! The staff are kind, knowledgeable, and truly care about their clients. Our family has had a wonderful experience, and we're grateful for all the support we've received. Thank you!
  
 
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   Elena 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am so grateful for the support my daughter received! From the very beginning, the staff were welcoming, kind, and professional, making her feel comfortable every step of the way. The care, compassion, and guidance she received made a real difference.. I highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for exceptional psychotherapy services. Thank you to the entire team!
  
 
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   Mark S 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am extremely grateful for the support my Mom received through psychotherapy and counselling service at 101 Psychotherapy & Counselling Vaughan. Her therapist was attentive, empathetic, and genuinely invested in helping her work through the experienced challenges. Each session provided practical tools and new perspectives that helped her to  improve her emotional well-being and confidence. The office was welcoming, scheduling was convenient, and the overall experience exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for professional and effective mental health support.
  
 
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   Olga Z 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m grateful to my therapist. He helped me to overcome a lot. Really happy that I found this place.
  
 
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   Mark V 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was the first place where I was heard and understood. Thank you, guys, for the amazing job you’ve been doing here.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very happy with the service! Our family member started last year and it’s been a game changer!
Thank you guys for all of your efforts!
  
 
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   Marinka S 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was pretty nervous about starting therapy, but Tatiana Dvorkina made it feel like just grabbing coffee with a very wise friend. She’s helped me to understand my problem and given useful techniques to manage my daily anxiety. The clinic is professional but still feels cozy and safe. Do recommend!
  
 
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   Lena P 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tatiana at 101 Psychotherapy is incredible! She helped me navigate stress, anxiety, and sleepless nights with ease. Highly recommend her!
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 9 reviews

Therapist and client in a private counselling session, in-person therapy for Oshawa clients

Your Mental Health Is Our Priority

Psychotherapy and Counselling for Oshawa and Durham Region

Oshawa earned the name Canada’s Motor City over a century of carmaking, but today it is just as much a city of hospitals, college campuses and growing neighbourhoods, from the older streets of downtown and Lakeview to newer homes in Windfields. The reasons people seek psychotherapy and counselling here are just as varied: shift schedules that wear down sleep and family time, the strain of front-line work, exam pressure, a relationship that has turned tense, or the loneliness of starting over somewhere new.
Our clinic is in Vaughan, close to Dufferin and Steeles, about 45 minutes from downtown Oshawa by car. Some clients choose that drive for a regular face-to-face hour away from home, while others meet us by secure video. Either way you work with the same psychotherapist, using approaches such as CBT, EFT, DBT or ACT, chosen around what you want to change rather than a one-size program.

Who You Could Be Working With

When you book, tell us what is bringing you in and anything that matters to you in a therapist, such as gender, language or experience with a particular concern, and we will suggest the person who fits best.

Tatiana Dvorkina

Clinician, PhD, NBFB and TOVA specialist

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Stephanie Sennikov

Registered Psychotherapist (RP)

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Alex Kazmin

Registered Psychotherapist (RP)

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Lev Dvorkin

Registered Psychotherapist (RP)

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Elena Nagovitsina

Registered Psychotherapist (RP)

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Parastoo (Pary) Roshany

Registered Psychotherapist (RP), MA

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Natalie Besharat

Registered Psychotherapist (RP), MSc, CCAC

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Ainur Alipkaliyeva

Registered Psychotherapist (RP)

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Affordable Therapy in Oshawa: From $120 a Session

Many private therapists in the GTA charge $150 to $270 a session. At 101 Psychotherapy, sessions start at $120 with registered professionals, your first assessment is free, and we provide receipts for insurance. No referral is needed.

Visiting 101 Psychotherapy From Oshawa

There is no waitlist and no referral to arrange before you begin. Parking at the building is free, the therapy rooms are quiet and private, and you keep the same psychotherapist from one appointment to the next, so each session builds on the last instead of starting over. The clinic is about 45 minutes from downtown Oshawa, using Highway 407, which is a toll road. A Saturday morning slot or a midday appointment can make the trip easier to fit around work and family.

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Online Therapy in Oshawa and Across Ontario

If the highway is what stands between you and starting therapy, online sessions are one way around it. A video appointment is a complete hour with the psychotherapist you would see in Vaughan, it costs the same, and it runs over a secure connection. You join from a private room at home or anywhere in Ontario where you can talk freely without being overheard. Some clients stay with online counselling from start to finish, others mix video sessions with occasional trips to Vaughan, and you can switch between the two whenever your schedule changes.

Getting From Oshawa to Our Clinic

Our address is 1520 Steeles Ave W, Unit 101A, Vaughan, ON L4K 3B9, where Dufferin Street crosses Steeles Avenue West (the northwest corner).

By car (fastest, tolled): about 45 minutes from downtown Oshawa, roughly 63 to 68 km depending on where you join the highway. Head west on Highway 407, leave at Dufferin Street and drive south to Steeles. Highway 407 charges tolls.
By car (toll-free): about an hour, roughly 63 km, west along Highway 401 (the express lanes help), then north to Steeles Avenue West and Dufferin Street. Rush hour on the 401 can add a good deal of time.
By transit: possible, but slow. Expect around two hours each way with three separate rides and some walking, for example a local Oshawa bus, a regional express bus toward Finch and the TTC 960 Steeles West Express to Dufferin. Timetables and routes do change, so confirm the trip on the day you go. If that trip is too long to manage every week, online sessions are an equally good option.

Therapy Services for Oshawa Clients

These are the therapy services Oshawa clients turn to most often, covering specific concerns, different session formats and evidence-based methods. Each link leads to a fuller description, and every service is available in person or online.

Individual Therapy

One-on-one sessions give you a steady, confidential space to sort through a loss, a hard decision or a sense of being stuck, at a pace that suits you.

Family Therapy

Family sessions help parents, teens and other relatives understand the patterns behind repeated clashes and agree on new ways to talk and share responsibilities.

Couples Therapy in Oshawa

Couples learn to slow down the arguments that keep repeating, put into words what each partner needs, and rebuild trust after a rough stretch, whether you are newly together or decades married.

Child and Teen Therapy

Children and teenagers get age-appropriate support with worries, mood, school pressure or friendship troubles, with parents involved in a way that respects the young person’s privacy.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

As a structured, goal-focused approach, CBT teaches skills for changing unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour, with short exercises between sessions so progress carries into everyday life.

Anxiety Therapy in Oshawa

CBT gives you practical tools to question anxious thinking and gradually face what you have been avoiding, from a crowded lecture hall to a mind that will not settle at 2 a.m.

Anger Management in Oshawa

We help you notice the physical and mental signals that come before an outburst and practise calmer responses, so conflict at home or on the job does less damage.

ADHD

Therapy for ADHD focuses on concrete strategies for organization, time management and follow-through, built around how your attention really works day to day.

Depression

Approaches such as CBT and behavioural activation help you lift a low mood one manageable step at a time, restoring energy, routine and connection with the people around you.

How to Get Started

1. Free Initial Assessment

Tell us briefly what is going on and what you would like to be different, with no cost and no obligation.

2. Find Your Match

We recommend a psychotherapist based on your concerns, preferred language and any other preferences you share.

3. Choose How to Meet

Start sessions at our Vaughan clinic or online, and change the format later if your needs shift.

Frequently Asked Questions: Therapy for Oshawa

Do you have a clinic in Oshawa?

We have one location in Vaughan near Dufferin and Steeles, and it is about 45 minutes from downtown Oshawa by car. Clients from Oshawa and elsewhere in Durham Region either drive over for in-person sessions or see their psychotherapist by secure video, and plenty use both.

Are your therapists registered, and do I need a referral?

No referral is needed; you can book your free assessment yourself, online or by phone. Our psychotherapists hold registration with the CRPO, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, and their names can be searched on the College’s public register; each team member’s title is listed on their profile page.

Is psychotherapy covered by OHIP?

OHIP does not pay for sessions with a Registered Psychotherapist in private practice, and that includes our clinic. Extended health benefits or a workplace plan often cover part or all of the cost instead, so look at your plan details or ask your HR or benefits contact.

How much does therapy cost in Oshawa, and can I claim it on insurance?

At 101 Psychotherapy, there is no charge for your first assessment, and regular sessions start at $120, which is below the typical GTA range of $150 to $270. We give you a receipt to submit to your extended health insurance. Many plans pay for some or all of the cost of psychotherapy, so check that yours includes sessions with a Registered Psychotherapist (RP).

What are the signs I might need therapy?

Therapy is not only for emergencies. Common signs include worry or low mood that has hung on for weeks, changes in sleep or appetite, pulling away from friends, losing your temper more often, or finding that work, school or family life is getting harder to manage. If you are unsure, the free assessment gives you a chance to talk it over with someone before deciding anything.

Do I have to come in person, or can sessions be online?

Either works. You can meet at our Vaughan clinic, have sessions by secure video, or combine the two.

How long does therapy usually last?

It depends on the person and the concern. Some people reach their goals within a few months of a structured approach such as CBT, while others prefer longer-term support. Sessions often start weekly or every second week, and you and your psychotherapist review progress together and decide when to space them out or finish.

Psychotherapy Services Near You

We serve communities across the GTA. If you’re not based in Oshawa, explore our other service areas:

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Start Your Journey Today

Book your free initial assessment online or by phone, and we will help you decide whether in-person sessions in Vaughan or online therapy suits your life best.

Book an Appointment (905) 597-2521

If you’re in crisis, call or text 988, or 911 in an emergency.

Last updated: 8 October 2026. Clinical review: Alex Kazmin, RP (Registered Psychotherapist).