For Referring Providers

Refer a Client to Intentional Growth Path Psychotherapy

Whether you're a physician, psychiatrist, fellow therapist, EAP coordinator, or community agency, thank you for considering me for your client. Below is what you need to make an informed referral — my credentials, scope of practice, and how the referral process works.

Credentials & Standing

Chelsea Smith, BSc, MACP, RP

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)  •  CRPO Registration #17672

  • Registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), currently practicing under the Qualifying category with active clinical supervision — supervised by Jeffery Sica and Sharleen McDowall. This means every case carries built-in clinical oversight in addition to my own training and judgment.

  • Master of Arts, Counselling Psychology — Yorkville University

  • BSc, Biology & Psychology — Trent University

  • Complex Trauma Certification, Level 1 & 2 (CCTP / CCTP-II)

Scope of Practice

Areas of Treatment

  • Anxiety, stress & overwhelm

  • PTSD & trauma (incl. complex trauma)

  • Depression & hopelessness

  • Relationship & couples concerns

  • Family conflict

  • Grief & loss

  • ADHD

  • Anger management

  • Self-esteem & body image

  • LGBTQ+ & sexual identity

  • OCD & phobias

  • Stress management

  • Addiction, bipolar disorder

Modalities

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Gestalt & Person-Centered Therapy

  • Trauma-informed somatic approaches

  • Mindfulness-based approaches

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Who I See & How

Populations

Individuals, couples, and families. Youth ages 12–18 (with parent/guardian involvement).

Session Formats

In-office (Whitby), virtual across Ontario, in-home house calls, and outdoor walk-and-talk sessions.

Availability

No waitlist. Weekday evenings until 8pm, plus Saturdays.

Fees & Insurance

Session fees: $150 (individual, 50 min) · $175–$225 (couples/family, 60–90 min). As a Registered Psychotherapist, I provide receipts for reimbursement through most extended health plans, including:

Manulife · Sun Life · Canada Life · Green Shield · Blue Cross · Desjardins · ClaimSecure · Equitable · Empire Life

How to Refer a Client

  1. Have your client book directly — a free 20-minute consultation is available online with no wait, so they can start the process the same day you refer them.

  2. Warm hand-off — email or call me directly and, with your client's consent, I'm happy to coordinate intake or exchange relevant clinical context.

  3. Questions before referring? — reach out any time to talk through fit for a specific client.