Cost is one of the biggest barriers to accessing therapy. Even when you’re ready to get support, finding a therapist you can afford — who is qualified, covered by your benefits and available when you need them — isn’t always easy.
DiveThru’s Reduced Rate Program was created to make that process a little (or our hope, a whole lot) easier.
Through the program, you can access virtual therapy for $100 per 50-minute session with a Master’s-level, regulated mental health professional. You can submit sessions to extended health benefits, with direct billing available through many insurance providers.
What is DiveThru’s Reduced Rate Program?
DiveThru’s Reduced Rate Program gives you access to qualified, regulated mental health professionals at a lower session rate.
Virtual therapy sessions are available for $100 per 50-minute session.
If you prefer or require in-person care, we also offer a limited number of in-studio Reduced Rate sessions for $150 per 50-minute session.
Both virtual and in-studio sessions are provided by regulated mental health professionals and can be submitted to extended health benefits.
We’re also maintaining dedicated capacity within the program, with the goal of helping Reduced Rate clients find an available appointment within one week.
Why we created it
There are important free and lower-cost mental health services available across Canada. Public and non-profit programs provide essential care, while lower-cost services with intern therapists can make private therapy more accessible.
But gaps still exist.
You may need a regulated professional for your benefits to cover your sessions. You may be able to afford some of the cost of therapy, but find standard private therapy rates out of reach. Or you may be ready to start therapy but unable to wait weeks or months for an appointment.
DiveThru’s Reduced Rate Program is designed to create another option: more affordable therapy with regulated professionals, benefits-eligible services and timely access to care.
We know this program won’t make care accessible to everyone. No single program can. Our hope is that lowering the cost removes one more barrier for people who otherwise may not be able to access ongoing therapy.
Who is eligible for DiveThru’s Reduced Rate Program?
The Reduced Rate Program is intended for people whose financial circumstances make it difficult to access therapy at our standard rate.
As part of the eligibility process, we’ll ask about your household income and give you an opportunity to share more about your financial circumstances.
We recognize income alone doesn’t always tell the full story. Our approach keeps eligibility straightforward and low-barrier while helping ensure Reduced Rate spots remain available for people who need them.
Find a therapist who fits
Accessing more affordable therapy shouldn’t mean compromising on finding a therapist who feels right for you.
When you apply for the Reduced Rate Program, we’ll ask what you’re looking for support with, along with the preferences that matter to you in a therapist. We use that information to help connect you with a participating therapist who fits what you’re looking for.
Our goal is to make it easier to find qualified care that works for you — at a rate that makes ongoing therapy more accessible.
Get started with Reduced Rate therapy
Ready to explore Reduced Rate therapy? Visit our Reduced Rate Program page to learn more about the program and complete the eligibility form.
Virtual therapy is available for $100 per 50-minute session, with a limited number of in-studio sessions available for $150 per 50-minute session.
Once you apply, our team will review your information and help you take the next step toward accessing more affordable therapy.
