Fees & Payment Options
Our fees range from $160 for individual sessions to $180 for couples and family sessions.
Preferred payment options are valid credit card or e-transfer. We also accept debit card and cash.
Payment of Fees & Receipts
Stewart & Associates requires payment prior to the commencement of each session. A receipt will be provided to you either physically or by email (if remote or specifically requested). You may be required to submit your receipt to your extended health benefits plan provider for reimbursement (if your plan covers our services). Therefore, it is your responsibility to retain the receipts for your records.
Extended Health Medical Plans
Our services are covered by many extended health benefits plans. Our team consists of highly skilled Registered Social Workers (RSW) and Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) who provide similar therapeutic, mental health services. The designations are described below:
RSW – Registered Social Worker is a designation available to social workers with a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in social work, providing they also meet other professional standards. RSWs are members of the BC College of Social Workers. Richard Marquez , Meena Hukam and Karen Tennock are our RSW’s here.
RCC – Registered Clinical Counsellor is a practitioner with Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology or a related discipline who has met the professional standards to be a member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Current RCCs – Susan Giles, Laura Chiarenza and Anita Barichello.
Before you contact us:
You must contact your plan provider to determine whether your plan covers our services. Not all plans cover both designations so it’s important to know what coverage you have before you contact us.
1. Which designation does your plan cover?
- Registered Clinical Counselors (RCC)
- Registered Social Workers (RSW)
2. Does your plan require that the therapist hold a specific Master’s degree (i.e. Masters of Social Work, MSW)?
3. How much does your plan cover per calendar year?
We do not offer direct billing to plan providers. Therefore, you will be required to pay our fee upfront then submit the receipt to your plan provider for reimbursement.
Richard Marquez, Meena Hukam, Karen Tennock and Susan Giles are all contracted service providers to the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and to Nisga’a Valley Health Authority. If you have Status, you may be eligible to receive funding for counselling services. You will also need a Personal Health Number (PHN) also known as a BC Care Card.
Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)
If you have been a victim, are an immediate family member of a victim, or are a witness to a crime in British Columbia and have a claim number, you may qualify for financial assistance (funding) for our counselling services. For more information on the Crime Victim Assistance Program click here or email cvap@gov.bc.ca