Online Booking Portal Link for Current Clients
https://portal.owlpractice.ca/bluestone/booking
OFFICE HOURS:
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
***For after hours urgent calls, please contact your primary or group therapist directly, as relevant to the nature of your call***
Referrals and Enquiries
Referral and Registration at Bluestone Therapy is a phased approach:
- Contact the office administrator at 403-875-3932 or by email at officeadministrator@bluestonetherapy.services.
- We will contact you during business hours to establish the type of therapy you are requesting, and which therapist may be a goodness of fit. This may include speaking with the Clinical Director or the therapist.
- You will be sent a Registration Form and questionnaires to complete prior to your appointment.
- Once you have completed the forms, you will be sent an appointment notification for your assessment date. This will include access to the Bluestone Therapy online virtual portal if your appointment is not in person.
- If you are on a waitlist to see a therapist, you will be notified every two weeks regarding your status on the waitlist. During this time if you have any questions or concerns, you can contact the Clinical Director, Dr. Sarah LaRocque directly, at 306-380-2164
Cochrane Office
Email: officeadministrator@bluestonetherapy.services
By phone: (403) 875-3932
1 Bow Ridge Road Unit 203
Cochrane, Alberta
T4C 2J1
Contact Dr. Sarah LaRocque directly for enquiries about the DBT and Trauma Programs.
Tel: (306) 380-2164
Email: dr.larocque@bluestonetherapy.services
Saskatoon Office
Email: officeadministrator@bluestonetherapy.s.ervices
By phone: (306) 380-2164
Individual Sessions and the DBT Program are offered On-line
Contact Dr. Sarah LaRocque directly for enquiries about the DBT and Trauma Programs.
Tel: (306) 380-2164
Email: dr.larocque@bluestonetherapy.services
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a referral from a doctor or psychiatrist to access your services?
No, you can email or contact the office directly to schedule an appointment or for more information about the therapy services.
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I have no health insurance: is there a fee reduction?
Bluestone Therapy offers a sliding fee schedule based on household income. Please see About us for more information.
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Will I have to complete any evaluation forms?
Depending on your reasons for attending therapy and any formal diagnosis you may be asked to complete a 10-15 minute self-administered questionnaire. The information is used as an aid in setting goals in therapy, in guiding treatment, and measuring your progress between sessions. Clients with Borderline Personality Disorder are asked to participate in a formal assessment and complete weekly self-administered questionnaires and diary cards.
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How many individual therapy sessions do I need to attend?
The length of your therapy and the number of sessions that you attend depend on your diagnosis, your goals in therapy, and your readiness for change. Clients who attend regularly tend to benefit the most from therapy as it creates a continuity and momentum in the process of change. Nonetheless, it is your decision, in collaboration with your therapist, how often and how long you attend therapy.
For clients attending Stage 1 of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for the Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder, the standard of practice is weekly one-hour individual sessions, attendance in a DBT Skills Training group ( 90 minutes/week for 24 weeks).
The Long-term psychotherapy group requires a 16 week commitment. Many clients attend for one to two years.
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Is there a cancellation fee?
Our therapists require 24 hours notice by phone or email to avoid a charge at the scheduled rate.
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How long is an individual session?
A therapy session is one hour. Clients with Borderline Personality Disorder may be asked to attend a 90 minute assessment as part of the pre-treatment phase.
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Does insurance cover your fees?
Yes, many extended health care plans, such as Blue Cross and Greenshield, provide some level of coverage for fees.