Trusted partners in
patient care
Where clinical excellence meets patient impact
Primary care referrals help patients find mental health support earlier and broadens access to more diverse groups, reducing stigma and promoting timely care.
Fast access
First therapy appointments are scheduled 2-10 days after first intake.
Well-being support
9.5/10 of patients rated quality of care through therapy services.
Trusted
by over 1,000+ physicians, and 25,000+ clients across Canada.
Improved matching
9.3/10 patients reported having a successful therapist match.
How Layla supports your
practice
Streamlined referral process that saves physicians time and connects patients to care faster.
- Patients are matched with the therapist best suited to their specific needs and goals. Click here to find our therapists specialities.
- Matching from a diverse community of licensed therapists, that have an average of 10+ years of experience.
- Connected with a Care Coordinator through an intake call and continuous care support.
- Thoughtful intake process that looks to understand experiences and preferences to foster quality care and a strong therapeutic connection.
If your patient provides consent, we will keep you updated on their care journey by sharing a brief progress note or a psychological assessment report upon request.
Layla supports you and your team by providing free access to Mainpro+ accredited CME sessions, including virtual and in-person options to support your practice.
In-person therapist locations
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You can share our card or website with your patient to get started. Once they do, we’ll guide them through the rest of the process and keep you in the loop with their consent.
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Layla’s mental health education series for primary care
Depression Management for Primary Care for Adults and Teens
Learning Objectives: Enhance Diagnostic and Treatment Skills, Optimize Psychiatric Medication Management, Strengthen Patient-Centered Communication, Address Barriers to Mental Health Care
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Learning Objectives: Strengthen Patient-Centered Communication, Facilitate Interprofessional Collaboration, Address Barriers to Mental Health Care, Improve Systems-Based Practice
Looking for a private CME session for your clinic or team?
We offer curated in-person or virtual sessions designed around your team’s needs. From mental health first aid to CME opportunities, we’ll create a session that works for your clinic.
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Additional support
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Frequently asked questions
Layla's therapists use a range of evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), internal family systems (IFS), somatic therapy approaches, mindfulness-based, trauma-focused, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), psychodynamic approaches and emotion-focused therapy (EFT). The approach used is tailored to each person's needs and you don’t need to know how these work before starting, your therapist can help explain and guide you to the approach that’s right for you.
Our therapists operate out of their own location, provide sessions in-person, online, or by phone.
Today, our therapists are located in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Nova Scotia
We are across many cities, including: Toronto, Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ajax, Barrie, Beamsville, Brampton, Burlington, Georgetown, Guelph, Hamilton, Kitchener, Markham, Milton, Mississauga, Newmarket, Niagara Falls, North York, Oakville, Orangeville, Oshawa, Ottawa, Petawawa, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, St. Catherines, Thornhill, Vaughan, Whitby, and Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Sherwood Park, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, Halifax and many more.
We are continuously building out our community.
At Layla we do not offer direct billing yet. If you are planning to use health benefits, our network of therapists includes Registered Social Workers (RSW), Registered Psychotherapists (RP) and Registered Psychologists (C.Psych), Psychological Associates (C.Psych.Assoc.), Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC), and Registered Counselling Therapists (RCT) in select regions. When looking at your benefits package, we advise that you check to see if you are covered for any of those providers.
View our guide to finding a therapist covered by your health benefits.
Learn more in our Guide to Canadian Mental Health Care Providers.
View our detailed breakdown of student mental health coverage by universities and colleges across Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia.
Please reach out to info@layla.care for help figuring out your benefits coverage.
Self Referrals:
Patients can self refer here by filling out our short intake form.
Fax referrals + EMR:
Direct fax: 647 277 1229
Your initial call and matching is always free.
Therapy Sessions:
The price of sessions depends on the therapist designations.
Individual therapy sessions provided by a RSW, RP, RCT (NS), or RCC (BC) are $180 per 50-minute session.
Couples therapy sessions provided by a RSW, RP, RCT (NS), or RCC (BC) are $200 per 50-minute session.
Individual therapy sessions provided by a Psychologist are $240 per 50-minute session.
Couples therapy sessions provided by a Psychologist are $260 per 50-minute session.
Supervised Therapy Program (lower cost option available in ON, AB, and BC): $35 per 50-minute session (with Master’s-level student clinicians)
Psychological Assessments:
$1,550 for virtual assessments including a 90-minute interview with a Psychologist, Psychometric testing and a Debrief Interview with a report.
Yes, all of Layla’s partnered therapists (MSW, RP, Psychologist, RCT) should be covered under the NIHB program for eligible clients. To confirm eligibility, patients should contact their regional NIHB office:
Ontario: 1-800-640-0642
Alberta & British Columbia: 1-800-232-7301
Atlantic Canada (NL, NS, PE, NB): 1-800-565-3294
Key Information on Payment and Coverage for Patients:
- Layla Care cannot process direct billing through the NIHB program. Patients are required to pay for their sessions upfront and submit receipts to NIHB for reimbursement.
- The first 2 hours of counseling are automatically approved by NIHB; however, prior approval is necessary for ongoing sessions.
- Layla’s rates for RSW, RP, and RCT sessions align with the maximum reimbursement rates set by the provincial fee guides.
- For services provided by Registered Psychologists, patients may incur costs above NIHB’s reimbursement limits.
What services are eligible for NIHB reimbursement?
Individual and Couples Therapy.
Note: Psychological assessments are not eligible for NIHB coverage.
Important Reminder: Patients can submit claims to either NIHB or their private/employer benefit plan — but not both.
Individual and Couples Therapy sessions are typically 50 minutes long. In some cases, your first session with the therapist will be a little longer.
Therapy can range from short-term to longer term depending on the client’s case and their goals. This can be discussed with your therapist, and the two of you can always collaboratively assess your timeline and progression.
Layla currently offers a Supervised Therapy Program which offers therapy at a reduced rate. Clients can work with a therapist-in-training who is closely supervised by a Master's-level clinician. Sessions are $35 for 50 minutes, but availability with the same therapist is limited to the length of the therapist's training placement.
Yes, therapy, whether individual or couples, and psychological assessments at Layla are typically covered in part, or in full by insurance with extended health benefits since our therapists are college regulated, registered, licensed providers.
However, each plan is unique and which designations are covered may differ depending on your benefits plan. See our guide on How to Find a Therapist Covered by Insurance in Canada to learn more.
A broad range of healthcare providers (GPs, specialists, wellness professionals, etc) trust us with their patients. You can learn more here.
Our services are not covered by OHIP/AHCIP/MSP/MSI, but most extended health plans cover some of the professional designations registered to conduct therapy. Each plan is unique. If you’re planning on using your extended health benefits, we highly recommend you check your coverage in advance of the call so that we can connect you to the right provider.
Here’s what to look for: In your benefits booklet, insurance portal, or when you speak to an insurance representative specifically look for coverage for Psychologists.
If you need our help in checking benefits, please let us know on the phone and we’ll gladly do what we can.