Trusted partners in
patient care

Layla connects your patients with experienced, evidence-based mental health professionals, making it easier for them to find the right therapeutic support when they need it.
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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.

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Fast access

First therapy appointments are scheduled 2-10 days after first intake.

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Well-being support

9.5/10 of patients rated quality of care through therapy services.

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Trusted

by over 1,000+ physicians, and 25,000+ clients across Canada.

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Improved matching

9.3/10 patients reported having a successful therapist match.

How Layla supports your
practice

Quick patient referrals

Streamlined referral process that saves physicians time and connects patients to care faster.

Personalized matching
  • 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.
Collaborative updates

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.

Education and support

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.

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In-person therapist locations

This map reflects the cities where Layla offers in-person therapy, not the total number of therapists in each city.
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Refer your patient to layla.care

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.

Need more info? Contact us

Have any questions or need help making a referral?

Please reach out if you require assistance, need additional materials, or are interested in booking a lunch and learn.
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Haley Compton

Senior, Healthcare Partnerships Associate
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Lance Okungbowa

Healthcare Partnerships Associate
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Taylor Piotrowski

Head of Engagement and Collaborations

Layla’s mental health education series for primary care

Canada’s primary care physicians and family doctors are key to mental health care, yet psychiatric access remains limited. Layla’s CME-accredited series earns primary care doctors free Mainpro+ Credits through virtual learning sessions and a live Q&A with psychiatrists.
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CME Series

Medication Management for Teen Depression

Jan 20th 2026 • Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm EST
Learn to safely and effectively manage depression in teens with primary care guidelines and medication strategies.

Learning Objectives:
1) Enhance Diagnostic and Treatment Skills
2) Optimize Psychiatric Medication Management
3) Strengthen Patient-Centered Communication
4) Address Barriers to Mental Health Care
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Hosted by
Dr. Amy Cheung, MD, M.Sc.
Register Today
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CME Series

Anxiety – Pharmacological & Psychological Treatments

Feb 17 2026 • Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm EST
Review the differential diagnosis of anxiety disorders. We will evaluate pharmacological treatments and focus on psychological interventions that can be used at the bedside.

Learning Objectives:
1) Enhance Diagnostic and Treatment Skills
2) Optimize Psychiatric Medication Management
3) Strengthen Patient-Centered Communication
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Hosted by
 Dr. Nikola Grujich, MD, FRCPC
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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.

Talk to our team

Hear from our therapist community

Explore the stories of some of the therapists in the Layla community. From why they began their work, to the impact they've made on their clients lives.
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Helping People Shape Their Stories and Their Lives
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A lifelong curiosity about human behaviour and resilience is shaped by years of therapeutic work. Coretta guides her warm, grounded approach to care with a focus on helping clients make sense of their experiences and create space for meaningful, lasting change.
Coretta Rego
Layla Therapist
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From Seeking Understanding to Helping Others Find It
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A lifelong curiosity about human experience – shaped by academic study, and decades of clinical work – now guides Marnie's compassionate, grounded approach to her therapy practice. Her focus is helping people make sense of their stories and create space for meaningful, lasting change.
Marnie Wedlake
Layla Therapist
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A Therapist’s Path Toward Meaningful, Human-Centred Care
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From studying human behaviour to discovering therapy as the most meaningful way to help people, Ronald's career has been shaped by early curiosity, lived experience, and a growing focus on hope and forward movement. Their work now centres on building a practice grounded in empathy, partnership, and purpose.
Ronald Auguste
Layla Therapist

Additional support

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Additional resources for your patient

Access free resources including (practical handouts, treatment methods etc.).

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Learn more about Layla Care services

Explore our therapy services to learn about the support channels available for your patients.

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Book a Lunch & Learn with our team

Fill out our quick form and our team will get back to you.

Frequently asked questions

Our therapists use a range of evidence-based approaches, tailored to each person’s needs. These may include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), emotion-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness-based, trauma-focused, psychodynamic approaches, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). You don’t need to know how these work before starting, we’ll 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), Registered Clinical Counsellor, and Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) in select regions. When looking at your benefits package, we advise that you check to see if you are covered for either of those providers. Here is a link to our blog post explaining the difference between these different health professionals.

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

Individual Therapy: $180 per session


Couples/Families Therapy:
$200 per session


Individual Therapy with Psychologist:
$240 per session


Couples/Families Therapy with Psychologist:
$260 per session


Supervised Therapy Program (lower cost option):
$35 per session (with Master’s-level student clinicians)


Psychological Assessments:
$1,550 for virtual assessments including a 90 min interview with Psychologist, Psychometric testing and Debrief Interview with a report. Learn more about our pricing here.

Yes, our providers are college regulated, licensed professionals. If your patient has extended health benefits, typically, they will cover part or the full cost of the care provided.

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 reimbursement?Individual TherapyCouples Therapy (Group of 2)Group TherapyNote: 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. 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 is limited to the length of the therapist's training placement. Further information about this program can be found here.

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.

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 either

  1. Registered Social Workers
  2. Registered Psychotherapists (RP) or Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT)
  3. Psychologists

If you need our help in checking benefits, please let us know on the phone and we’ll gladly do what we can.