Recovering from a workplace injury can be physically and mentally challenging. Luckily, there’s no shame in needing a little support. At Connect Cognitive Therapy in Mississauga and Toronto, we offer in-person WSIB therapy to help individuals cope with the psychological impact of workplace injuries. Virtual sessions are also available for any resident of Ontario. Our experienced therapists provide structured, evidence-based treatment to streamline your recovery.
What Is WSIB Therapy?
The Worker’s Safety Insurance Board (WSIB), through their Community Mental Health Program, provides coverage for individuals who have experienced work-related injuries or illnesses, including psychological conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. WSIB can direct injured workers to a list of providers who are approved by WSIB to offer assessment and treatment. Connect Cognitive Therapy is an approved WSIB service provider.
How Our WSIB Therapists Can Help
At Connect Cognitive Therapy, we understand that workplace injuries affect more than just physical health—they can also take a toll on mental well-being. Our WSIB therapy services focus on aspects of mental well-being such as:
- Addressing trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression related to workplace incidents
- Helping clients adjust to life changes caused by their injury
- Supporting return-to-work planning and coping strategies
1. Submit a WSIB Claim
You may be eligible for support through the WSIB Community Mental Health Program if you have experienced a mental stress injury that can be shown to have resulted either from a traumatic incident or a series of incidents at work that are substantial stressors. You can submit the claim yourself or your employer, doctor, union or another representative of your choice can submit it for you. Once your claim is submitted, you will be connected with a WSIB case manager. WSIB reviews your claim and supporting documentation and will make a decision to accept your claim when appropriate. Contact WSIB for details regarding the claims process.
2. Schedule a Consultation with Us
After approval of your WSIB claim, we invite you to schedule a consultation with us to discuss how we can support you. We can provide you with further information about how the process works, explain the steps you need to take to seek treatment, and carefully match you with the therapist who is best suited to support you.
3. Assessment
Your clinician will provide you with a thorough assessment as the critical first step in understanding your unique challenges and needs. We take great pride in providing our clients with comprehensive evaluations to ensure we are gathering all the necessary information to understand your work-related concerns and determine the most effective and suitable treatment approach for you. We then submit a comprehensive report to WSIB and they provide approval to move forward with treatment.
4. Treatment Plan
You and your clinician will collaborate to develop a customized treatment plan designed to help you recover from your workplace injury and establish a stronger sense of control over your mental health. Treatment often entails the use of several evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy in which we will help you develop coping strategies and effective emotion management to support your mental well-being in and beyond the workplace.
Accessible WSIB Therapy in Mississauga
If you are struggling with the psychological effects of a workplace injury, help is available. Connect with a WSIB therapist at Connect Cognitive Therapy today to take the next step in your recovery. Our office exists to support Mississauga residents like you!
Both in-person and virtual therapy sessions are available, as we strive to make therapy as accessible as possible. Our team will work with you to help you achieve maximum recovery as part of the WSIB Community Mental Health Program. It’s important to us that you get the support you need to heal!