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NIHB covers mental health counselling for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients, but figuring out what's included and who accepts it can be harder than it should be. Promptd helps you find therapists who work with NIHB so you can focus on care, not paperwork.

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6 NIHB Therapists in Westmount

Sasha Boyce, Clinical Social Worker - View listing
Sasha Boyce
Clinical Social Worker
Westmount
In-PersonOnline

PTSD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, EMDR, CBT
Member of Reframe-Clinic
Reduced rates from $80.5IVAC, NIHB
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Flore Deshayes, Social worker - View listing
Flore Deshayes
Social worker, Ecotherapist
Westmount
In-PersonOnline

Anxiety, Immigration, Burnout, Life transitions, Grief, Children
Member of clinique-inflorescence
Reduced rates from $94.5Crime victims, IVAC, NIHB, CNESST
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Ashley Jedwab, Clinical Social Worker - View listing
Ashley Jedwab
Clinical Social Worker, MSW
Westmount
Online

Life transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, CBT
Member of Reframe-Clinic
Reduced rates from $80.5IVAC, NIHB
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Veronica Blackbourn, Psychotherapist - View listing
Veronica Blackbourn
Psychotherapist, Guidance Counsellor
Westmount
In-PersonOnline

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Gender identity, Teens
Reduced rates from $160NIHB
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Carly Coxford, Clinical Social Worker - View listing
Carly Coxford
Clinical Social Worker
10 to 20 km from Westmount
In-PersonOnline

Anger, Eating disorders, ADHD, Addiction, Trauma, Life transitions
Member of HarmoniaTherapyCenter
NIHB
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Hannah Kirk, Social Worker - View listing
Hannah Kirk
Social Worker
10 to 20 km from Westmount
In-PersonOnline

Grief, Burnout, Trauma, Infidelity, Anxiety, Depression
Member of HarmoniaTherapyCenter
Reduced rates from $94.5NIHB, IVAC
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Accepting new clients

$158/h

Average session price

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Average response time

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Specialty: Therapy

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NIHB Therapists pricing in Westmount by professional title

ProfessionAvg. hourly rate
Social Worker$158/hr
Psychotherapist$160/hr
Counsellor$160/hr

NIHB Therapists pricing near Westmount compared to nearby cities

CityAvg. hourly rate
Westmount$158/hr
Montreal$158/hr
Outremont$158/hr
Mont-Royal$158/hr
Côte-Saint-Luc$158/hr

NIHB Therapists provider breakdown by gender in Westmount

Female (83%)
Other (17%)

NIHB Therapists provider breakdown by service mode in Westmount

In-person and online (83%)
Online only (17%)

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Your questions, answered

What is NIHB?

NIHB stands for Non-Insured Health Benefits, a federal program that covers health services for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients in Canada. It supplements provincial and territorial health plans by covering services like dental, vision, prescription drugs, medical transportation, and mental health counselling. The program is administered by Indigenous Services Canada.

What mental health services does NIHB cover?

NIHB covers mental health counselling with eligible providers, including psychologists, social workers, and psychotherapists registered with the program. Coverage typically includes individual therapy, and some services may require prior approval. Session limits and eligible provider types can vary, so confirm details with both your regional NIHB office and the therapist before booking.

Who is eligible for NIHB mental health benefits?

You are eligible if you are a registered First Nations person (status Indian) or a recognized Inuit beneficiary and are not covered for the same service through another plan, such as an employer or provincial program. NIHB is the payer of last resort, meaning it covers what other plans do not. You will need your NIHB client number when booking.

What should I ask before booking an NIHB-covered session?

Even if a provider accepts NIHB, confirm the practical details: whether they direct bill or issue receipts, what documentation is needed, whether pre-approval applies, and how cancellations are handled. If access or travel is a barrier, consider Online therapy. If identity, safety, or cultural fit matters most, you can filter for female therapists or Black therapists therapists and then confirm NIHB paperwork with the clinic.

If I have a specific concern, which type of therapist should I look for?

Start with the main issue and the kind of support you want, then verify NIHB steps with the provider. For worry, panic, or chronic stress, anxiety therapists is a good fit. For persistent low mood, burnout, or loss of motivation, consider Depression counselling. For trauma symptoms or PTSD, trauma and PTSD therapists is often the best match. For intrusive thoughts and compulsions, look for an OCD therapist.

What approaches might be a good fit, and how do I choose?

If you want a structured, skills-based plan, CBT therapy is often a strong starting point. If emotional intensity, self-harm urges, or relationship volatility are central, DBT therapy can help with regulation and coping skills. If the main goal is trauma processing, EMDR therapy may be appropriate. Once you pick an approach, ask the provider what NIHB documentation they need for the first sessions.

What if I am looking for care for a child, teen, or ADHD support?

For kids, start with child therapists so care is developmentally appropriate and parent involvement is clear. For adolescents, teen therapists can better match school stress, identity, and independence needs. If attention and executive-function support is the goal, ADHD therapists is a good filter. For behavior-focused work (often with children), applied behavioural therapists may be relevant depending on the situation. In all cases, confirm NIHB requirements for minors and caregiver consent.

Do NIHB-covered providers also support couples, families, and more specialized care?

Yes, many providers support different formats and specialties while still working with NIHB. For relationship work, start with couples therapists. For broader household dynamics, family therapists is often a better fit. For intimacy and sexual concerns, sex therapists can help. If eating concerns are central, an eating disorder therapist may be more appropriate. If symptoms started after childbirth, postpartum depression support support can be a strong starting point. Always confirm what NIHB paperwork applies to the specific service type.