What Is Telehealth Therapy?
Telehealth therapy is counselling by secure video, so you can talk with Marc Hoogstad from your own couch instead of an office chair. It is the same unhurried, conversational support Acacia Counselling offers in Trenton, without the commute or the waiting room.
Marc is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master of Divinity in Counselling from Tyndale Seminary and a long background in youth, family, aging, and grief care. Online sessions follow his usual client-led approach: you set the pace, and there is no clinical checklist to get through. You can read more about Marc and his approach on the about page.
Online Therapy in Ontario for Trenton, Belleville, and Beyond
Marc is registered in Ontario, so you can meet by video from Trenton, Quinte West, Belleville, Brighton, Frankford, or anywhere else in the province. You only need to be in Ontario at the time of your session.
People choose telehealth therapy for practical reasons as much as personal ones:
- The drive to therapy in Trenton adds up
- A tight schedule needs a session that fits around work, school pickup, or a baby's nap
- Home feels like the easiest place to open up
- Weather, health, or mobility makes travel hard
Is Telehealth Therapy as Effective as In-Person Counselling?
For most people, yes. In Marc's experience, telehealth therapy works just as well as an office visit for clients who are willing to put in the work, and studies from the pandemic years point the same way.
What matters more than the format is fit. Some people open up faster on their own turf, and others prefer sharing a room. Either choice is a good one, and you are free to tell Marc which feels right.
How Online Counselling Works in Three Steps
Step 1: Book Your Online Session
Step 2: Settle In at Home
Step 3: Share Your Story on Video
What You Can Work On Through Online Counselling
Marc is a generalist by design, so the work follows what is in front of you. If something falls outside his scope, he will say so and point you to someone better suited.
Online Couples Counselling in Ontario
Marc's couples model rotates between joint sessions and individual sessions, depending on what the two of you need. That rhythm carries over to video, whether you are working on communication, learning to disagree well, adjusting to a life change, or deciding what comes next. Learn more about couples counselling.
Individual Therapy by Video
Stress, anxiety, low mood, and feeling stuck are all welcome here. Marc sees adults and older teens, roughly 15 and up. See how individual counselling works.
Online Grief Counselling and Life Transitions
Loss, a move, a career change, or a new stage of family life can all be talked through on screen. Read about grief counselling and life transitions therapy.
Telehealth Therapy FAQs
A phone, tablet, or computer with a camera and microphone, a stable internet connection, and a private space. Headphones help with privacy and sound.
Yes. Online sessions carry the same confidentiality as in-person counselling in Ontario, including the standard legal exceptions such as risk of harm. A private room on your end keeps the conversation yours.
No. You can attend from anywhere in Ontario, as long as you are in the province during your session.
Sessions are $140 for 50 minutes. You can pay by e-transfer or credit card.
Yes. Tell Marc what feels best, and you can meet by video, at the office in Trenton, or a mix of both.
No. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8, Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline, any time. Marc will also refer you elsewhere if your needs go beyond what he can offer.
Ready to Start Telehealth Therapy?
Choose a time that suits your week, and bring whatever is on your mind.
