Mental Healthcare
Looking for a therapist who "gets it"? Or are you thinking about medication for anxiety and depression? Foria offers mental healthcare by and for the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Please note: Foria Clinic is currently able to offer mental health services in the provinces of Alberta and Ontario. We are working hard to expand this to other provinces.
Anxiety & Depression Treatment
If you're thinking about medication for anxiety and/or depression, Foria can help.
Mental Health Appointment
Start or continue mental health medications with our Nurse Practitioners. Virtual appointments are delivered through our secure video platform.
What's included
20 min virtual appointment
Assessment to see if medication is a good fit for you
Monitoring side effects or adjusting dose (at follow-up)
Covered by most health spending accounts
Meet your Nurse Practitioners
Foria’s team is made up of medical professionals with lived experience as LGBTQ2S+ people and expertise in gender-affirming care.
Grant Picarillo
Nurse Practitioner・He/Him
Grant is passionate about LGBTQ2S+ health, HIV prevention and treatment, and gender-affirming care.
He holds a master's degree in public health policy from Harvard University and a doctorate in primary care nursing from Columbia University.
Andrew Sharpe
Nurse Practitioner・He/Him
Andrew is a strong advocate for LGBTQ2S+ health. He has a specialty practice in Transgender and Non-Binary medicine, providing gender-affirming care.
Andrew has a degree in Pharmacology, a Master's Degree in Nursing and an Advanced Certificate in Primary Health Care - NP.
Counselling & Psychotherapy
If you're looking for talk therapy, Foria offers counselling that is tailored to your needs.
Virtual Therapy (Alberta)
Start or continue your therapy journey with our partner Registered Psychotherapist. Virtual counselling sessions are delivered through our secure video platform.
What's included
50 min virtual appointment
Covered by most extended health benefit plans
$157.50
Book virtual therapyVirtual Therapy (Ontario)
Start or continue your therapy journey with our partner Registered Psychotherapist. Virtual counselling sessions are delivered through our secure video platform.
What's included
50 min virtual appointment
Covered by most extended health benefit plans
$169.50
Book virtual therapyMeet Your Therapist
Mason Flatla (he/him) believes that the most meaningful therapy is grounded in relationships of trust, compassion, authenticity, and collaboration. He doesn't shy away from using the power of humour (including cheesy jokes!) and also draws from his lived experience as a transgender person.
Mason supports clients through gender identity, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships and attachment, self-esteem, stress, grief, anger management, ADHD and neurodiversity, chronic pain and illness.
Mental Health FAQ
For additional information and a complete list of questions & answers regarding Foria and our services, please visit our FAQs page.
Do I have to be a Foria patient to receive mental health services?
No! Foria's mental health services are open to everyone, whether you are receiving gender-affirming care with us or not.
Why does counselling price vary by province?
Prices for counselling sessions include provincial sales tax, which varies depending on your location. Mason's base rate is the same for all patients.
I'm already receiving counselling, but I'd like to switch to Foria. Is that possible?
Yes, absolutely. We're ready to support you wherever you are in your therapy journey – whether you're starting, re-starting, or already receiving counselling.
Is counselling covered by insurance?
Usually, yes. Registered Psychotherapists are covered by most extended health benefits plans, but we recommend checking with your individual provider before booking an appointment.
Do you offer direct billing for counselling?
Unfortunately we're unable to offer direct billing at this time. However, we can provide a receipt for each session that you can claim directly with your insurance provider.
Do I need a prior mental health diagnosis to receive medication?
No. You do not need any prior diagnosis to receive medication for anxiety or depression through Foria. Our Nurse Practitioners will assess whether you'd be a good fit for medication in your appointment.
My Foria clinician has referred me to another provider. Why?
Anxiety and depression can be managed by primary care providers, such as Nurse Practitioners. However, there may be situations where referral to other providers such as a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist is recommended. This does not mean that you don't have anxiety or depression – it just means that other types of care providers can better meet your needs.
Does insurance cover medication assessments?
Foria's mental health assessments and follow-up appointments aren't directly covered by extended health benefits plans. This is because they are delivered by Nurse Practitioners instead of Registered Psychotherapists. However, if your insurance plan has a health spending account then that may cover your appointments. We recommend checking with your individual provider before booking.