Does OHIP Cover Therapy in Ontario? What’s Free, What Isn’t, and What Counselling Actually Costs (2026)
Well, the short and honest answer is no; OHIP does not cover therapy provided by Registered Psychotherapists, psychologists in private practice, or Registered Social Workers. It covers psychiatrists (with a referral and a long wait) and some hospital or community-based programs. Most Ontarians pay for private therapy through workplace extended health benefits, which reimburse for […]