Yes, it should. Laura Black is a Registered Social Service Worker (RSSW) in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and is fully authorized under Ontario law to provide psychotherapy. The College clarified on May 8, 2025 that insurance providers should not deny claims for psychotherapy services delivered by RSSWs.
Laura is a counsellor. She is a Registered Social Service Worker, Psychotherapist, and Certified Attendance Counsellor, as well as an Associate Addiction Counsellor. She graduated with honours in Addiction Studies and has over twenty years of experience in counselling and social services.
Andrew is a coach. He holds an Addictions certificate and serves as a Gaming Addiction Coach. He has two decades of high school teaching experience. His expertise lies in pathway planning and addressing a diverse array of special education needs. Overcoming his own severe gaming addiction, Andrew offers valuable insights in his coaching, effectively aiding individuals in managing the complexities of gaming disorders.
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Yes. Laura Black is a Registered Social Service Worker (RSSW) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Under Ontario law, RSSWs are authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy and can legally use the title psychotherapist. This has been reaffirmed by the OCSWSSW in a formal statement to insurance providers (May 8, 2025).
Due to licensing and registration restrictions, we are only able to support clients based in Ontario at this time.
In these cases, we work directly with parents/guardians to help establish boundaries and a healthy routine.
At Game Over Addiction, we take confidentiality and privacy very seriously. All information shared during counselling sessions is strictly confidential and will not be disclosed to anyone without the client's written consent, except in cases where there is a legal obligation to report abuse, neglect, or harm to oneself or others.
We understand schedules can sometimes change unexpectedly. If you wish to reschedule a session, kindly let us know before your appointment. There is no cancellation fee.
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