PSYCHOTHERAPY & SOCIAL WORK SERVICES IN NORTH BAY & ONLINE ACROSS ONTARIO
Support that fits the person, not the other way around.
Good therapy does not start with a category. It starts with a person.
Riverway Therapy provides counselling for children, teens, adults and families, with individualized support shaped around needs, strengths and circumstances.
Sessions may include individual or family therapy, play therapy interventions, canine-assisted therapy and neurodiversity-affirming mental health support.
WAYS I CAN SUPPORT YOU
Therapy can look different for different people.
You do not need to know which type of therapy you need before you reach out. These are some of the ways support can take shape at Riverway.
Adult Individual Therapy
ADULTS
One-on-one counselling in a comfortable therapy space, in person or online.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
CHILDREN & TEENS
A space to express feelings, work through big emotions and explore difficult experiences at a pace that fits the young person.
Family Therapy & Parent/Caregiver Support
PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
Every child, teen and family is different. Consultation sessions bring parents and caregivers into the planning for a child or teen, so the plan fits your family.
One-on-one sessions are also available for parents and caregivers who are feeling overwhelmed or who simply want a space of their own.
Play Therapy Interventions
ALL AGES AND ABILITIES
Developmentally appropriate ways for children to express themselves and work through emotions and challenges when words are not enough.
Please note that a canine helper may or may not be brought into a session. This will vary according to individual needs or therapy goals.
Consulting & System Navigation
SYSTEM & SCHOOL SUPPORT
Parent consultations and support to help families find their way through school, community and other systems.
Peer consultation is also available for other social workers, therapists and professionals with school or system questions. This is informal peer consultation, not clinical supervision.
Neurodiversity & Mental Health Supports
CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS
Support for children, teens and adults with ADHD, anxiety, autism and learning disabilities, centered on the belief that there is no ‘fixing’ at Riverway, just growing and learning in a space of belonging.
INDIVIDUAL, CHILD & FAMILY COUNSELLING
A safe place to have a voice at every age.
CHILD & ADOLESCENT THERAPY
Support that respects the young person.
Child and teen therapy can take different forms. Sometimes a young person works with us individually. At other times, a parent or caregiver may be involved. The goal is to create a safe place where the young person can feel heard, accepted and supported.
FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Parents and Caregivers, you are an important part of the therapeutic process. While it is always important to ensure therapy is a safe, confidential space for your child/teen, this does not mean you are left out of the loop. We have a collaborative process in place to ensure that you can check-in, receive feedback or resources, and confirm that your child is receiving the needed care and support that brought you to Riverway in the first place.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Space to explore what is happening.
Individual counselling sessions at Riverway give clients a place to explore thoughts, feelings and experiences with a trained therapist. Sessions are client-centred and strengths-based, with the approach shaped around individual needs.
FAMILY & PARENT/CAREGIVER SUPPORT
Because families are part of the picture.
Parents and caregivers may also need a space where it is ok to share your experiences freely and find support, not judgement. Too often they are silently suffering under the weight of all the ‘things’. This can be your space too.
PLAY THERAPY INTERVENTIONS
Sometimes words are not the best place to begin.
Children do not always have the words for a feeling or experience. They should not have to.
Play is a child’s first language. Children process information, experiences, learning and trauma differently than an adult would. They don’t always need to “talk about it” to feel better. In fact, sometimes talking can make things worse. Play therapy allows children to process events and experiences in a developmentally appropriate and safe environment. Our work with children often begins with child directed play and ends with the ‘stuff’ or the skills. When children are ready to ‘talk’ this is often an indicator that they have processed an event or experience in a healthy manner.
Play therapy interventions give children developmentally appropriate ways to express themselves and work through emotions and challenges. A play room is available for Riverway's younger clients.
Canines may also be included in sessions for younger children. However, this is not always the case, and for some of Riverway’s younger clients, sessions are scheduled at a time when a canine will not be at the office. This allows a child to freely express all emotions — even the ones that aren’t always fun for schools or parents.
Support can also be adapted creatively for virtual sessions when appropriate.
CANINE-ASSISTED THERAPY
Research-backed. Dog-approved.
Therapy with a little help from Riverway's canine helpers.
Sue conducted award-winning research on canine-assisted therapy in an Ontario school board during her studies at Wilfrid Laurier University.
Sue's work began at Riverway with canines assisting select clients only. However, in only a few short years Sue has come to realize that she is the side kick and the dogs are the stars. When a therapist partners with a canine they are very much a team. Not all clients meet all dogs. And very rarely will a client meet more than one dog.
In all sessions and all interactions the therapist is facilitating the connection. Canine-assisted therapy is different from other therapy dog encounters - with the therapist at the heart of the interaction being the main difference.
Canine-assisted sessions are offered in person in North Bay.
NEURODIVERSITY & MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Support without asking you to be someone else.
Riverway provides mental health support to children, teens and adults, including people living with ADHD, anxiety and autism.
The focus is on understanding the person, recognizing strengths and creating room for connection, belonging and acceptance.
Therapy at Riverway is collaborative. We work alongside children, teens and their families, so everyone has a voice in the plan.
“Along the way we build life skills that genuinely help, but you do not have to change who you are to learn them.” Kids hear it directly: it is okay to be ADHD.
The goal is not simply to fit in. It is to feel that you belong.
AREAS OF SUPPORT & PRACTICE FOCUS
The concern may have a name. You are more than the label.
Riverway's service information identifies the following areas of support and practice focus.
Neurodiversity & learning
- Autism
- ADHD
- Learning Needs
- Acquired Brain Injury
Mental health & behaviour
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Suicidal Ideation
- Self-Harm
Trauma & attachment
- Play Therapy for Trauma
- Canine Therapy for Trauma
- Complex Trauma
- Attachment Difficulties
- Adoption / Fostering
Life & school
- Grief
- Life Changes / Transitions
- School Avoidance / Absenteeism
SESSION RATES
Clear session rates. No guesswork.
Individual therapy
50-minute session
$185*
Child & adolescent therapy
45-minute play session
$185*
Extended sessions are billed at $200 per hour.**
*Session rates will increase to $195 as of January 1, 2027.
**Extended sessions will increase to $220 per hour as of January 1, 2027.
Sliding scale and reduced-rate sessions
Sliding scale and reduced-rate sessions are available for clients in financial need. Spaces are limited and may be waitlisted. Sliding scale rates for current clients will increase their current agreement rate by $5 per session as of January 1, 2027.
Community-based sessions and case management
Community-based sessions, case management (such as document review and school meetings) and case conferences are available at a prorated rate of $220 per hour.
Custom therapy extension kits
Custom therapy extension kits are available to supplement sessions for clients attending virtually.
Custom sessions
As sessions at Riverway are highly individualized, rates may vary for custom sessions.
Questions about rates, custom extension kits or custom sessions? Call Riverway at 705-492-4416.
DIRECT BILLING
One less thing to carry.
Riverway offers direct billing through the following programs and providers. Please note that direct billing is limited to these providers only at this time.
Please contact Riverway to confirm whether direct billing is available for your specific coverage.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Start with a conversation.
You do not need to know the name of the service you need before reaching out. Tell us a little about what is happening, and you can explore the next step together.