Therapist Guided Program

If you are an Ontario resident your MindBeacon Therapist Guided Program is fully funded by the Government of Ontario.

As long as you click on one of the “Sign Up” buttons on this page, you won’t be required to enter any payment information. Simply register and get started. That's it.

This initiative would not be possible without the leadership and guidance of Ontario Ministers Christine Elliott and Michael Tibollo, and the Government of Ontario.

Why do we call it a 'program'? Good question.

Mainly because it has a start and end date. A typical MindBeacon Therapist Guided Program lasts about 8 to 12 weeks - so you know what you're committing to.

During the entire 12 week program, you will have one-on-one access to a licensed therapist, but instead of making appointments to talk to them, you'll be sending them direct messages through the secure platform, and they'll get back to you in a few days. 

We also use the term program because your therapist will guide you through readings and activities that you complete on your own. Think about them as your own personal curator of mental health resources, finding the ones best suited to your needs.

Our Therapist Guided Program is proven effective for treating a range of conditions; however, it’s not meant for everyone. In some cases, after completing your assessment, the therapist may determine that you are not a good fit for the Therapist Guided Program. 

Our Therapist Guided Program is recommended for the following conditions:

• Social anxiety
• Panic
• Stress management
• Generalized or Health anxiety
• Adjustment problems
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Chronic Pain
• Post-traumatic stress disorder

We do not currently recommend our Therapist Guided Program for the following, however:

• Alcohol or substance abuse that interferes with daily activities (like our Therapist Guided Program)
• Eating issues that affect your physical wellbeing
• Relationship issues that require couples support
• Issues tied to bipolar concerns
• OCD concerns
• Serious thoughts of suicide or self-harm.

Yes – you get your own licensed therapist for 12 weeks, who will be dedicated to you throughout your care, and who will tailor your program from start to finish. 

And you can send them a message at any time - whenever you have a thought or an issue you'd like to discuss. There's no need to "save up" all your thoughts for a monthly or weekly session, or worry about forgetting about what it was you wanted to talk about.

Your therapist will get back to you within 2 business days. 

MindBeacon's Therapist Guided Program is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a psychotherapy approach that helps you develop skills you need to change negative and anxious thinking, so you can feel and function better. 

Numerous clinical studies have proven the effectiveness of CBT when it comes to helping people overcome a range of concerns related to mental well-being. 

MindBeacon Therapist Guided programs are available to all Canadians, age 16 years or older.  MindBeacon can help you tackle a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, panic, PTSD, stress and many other concerns that impact your wellbeing. 

MindBeacon is not a crisis service. In partnership with Kids Help Phone, we provide real-time support in times of crisis and to clients of all ages. Get help immediately by text messaging by sending "MindBeacon" to 741741.

If it is an emergency, please dial 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

If, based on your assessment, MindBeacon is an appropriate treatment option for you,  you’ll be onboarded to treatment with a MindBeacon therapist. You’ll have access to your therapist for up to 12 weeks, after which you will still be able to maintain access to your readings, worksheets and activities for an additional 40 weeks.