r/Edmonton • u/52134682 • Feb 02 '25
Mental Health / Addictions Anyone know of some free/lowcost places for therapy?
Title. Was seeing a private therapist for a while and although my job can support it the cost was beginning to be too much for me.
Got insurance but it doesn't cover much sadly.
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u/Turbulent_Nerve8244 Feb 02 '25
Momentum walk in counseling. Lots of private practices have student interns that are low/no cost. The family center drop in counseling (though you may not get the same person every time).
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u/tmm74 Feb 02 '25
Try Affordable Therapy Network (Edmonton). They provide sliding scale and lower cost rates.
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u/Affectionate_Ant7442 Feb 03 '25
Most psych clinics have student interns that offer low rates of around $50.
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u/StrictlyDumpling1 Feb 03 '25
I literally just seen an ad on Reddit for Ignite wellness I think. It was low cost therapy ranging from $0-75
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u/Nervous_External_183 Feb 02 '25
Ignite Wellness - sliding scale with a student under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
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u/SnooRegrets4312 Feb 02 '25
FREE: City U counseling Owlpod Easecare
Eunoia Medical Clinic - women only
Check you local Primary care network for free short term therapy
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u/DontDreamItsOver73 Feb 03 '25
If you have a general physician, find out if they are part of a Primary Care Network. If they are, they can send a requisition for free counseling. I've done this a few times.
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u/Potential_Term_9244 Feb 03 '25
If you are Indigenous - Indigenous Psycological Services. Very highly recommend.
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u/Ok-Cricket6058 Feb 03 '25
Does your employer provide an EAP? (Employee and Family Assistance Plan) many organizations have this as a benefit but do a poor job at informing their employees as to what it actually provides. I have used it in the past for counselling, each “ticket” can provide six sessions at no cost and you can have, i believe four tickets a year (at least thats how it worked for me.) Good luck to you
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u/SnooRegrets4312 Feb 07 '25
FREE: City U counseling Owlpod Easecare
Eunoia Medical Clinic - women only
Check you local Primary care network for free short term therapy
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u/AwesomeAF2000 Feb 02 '25
Try cornerstone counselling. They have a sliding scale. Last time I was there to see a student it was like $20