How much do sessions cost?

Kim Salvador, RP: $180 for 50-minute sessions, $270 for 80-minute intake sessions. Yra Calamiong-Otchengco, RP (Qualifying): $160 for 50-minute sessions, $260 for 80-minute intake sessions. Elda Almario, RP: $200 for 50-minute sessions, $300 for 80-minute intake sessions (currently on waitlist). Prorated fees are available based on the time needed.

Do you accept insurance?

OHIP does not cover our services but many extended health benefits insurance providers do cover our services, partially or in full. Because every policy is different, we strongly encourage you to check your coverage if you intend to use it. Our professional designation is Registered Psychotherapist. We don't do direct billing so payment is required at the time of service. If our services are covered under your insurance benefits, you can submit the receipt to your insurance provider for reimbursement.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept major credit cards and e-transfer. Payment is due at the end of each session and we will issue your receipt following.

What happens if I miss a session?

We kindly request that you notify us at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel, allowing us to offer the spot to someone else and adjust our schedule. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will incur the full session fee.

I can't afford your fees, what can I do?

We strive to make mental health services more accessible by offering sliding scale rates whenever possible. While we currently don't have availability for sliding scale options, we encourage you to reach out so we can explore other ways to support you.

What should I expect in my first therapy session?

The therapist goes over the agreement forms to make sure that we're on the same page and in agreement with the work we will be doing. We also usually gather information about you and your needs. It might take a few sessions for your therapist to fully understand your situation and concerns and determine the best course of action. The first session is also an opportunity for you to get to know your therapist. You'll be able to see whether the therapist's approach and personality are going to work for you. Ask questions anytime during your appointment. If you don't feel comfortable, let your therapist know so we can explore what we can do.

How many sessions will I need?

The length of treatment varies for each individual, depending on your goals and history. In the first couple of sessions, we will discuss the treatment plan.

Do you have a waitlist?

Elda's caseload is full and she has a waitlist. Kim Salvador, RP, and Yra Calamiong-Otchengco, RP (Qualifying), are currently accepting new clients.

What if it doesn't feel like a fit?

That is okay. And just like any relationship, sometimes it happens. If we or the type of therapy doesn't feel like a fit, we always welcome a conversation. This is your care and we will support you in transitioning to another therapist if needed.

How do we get started?

When you're ready, book a Mutual Fit Call at a time that works for you. This is a 15-minute phone call where we get to explore if we can help you achieve your goals. You deserve to work with someone you feel comfortable with so feel free to ask questions about our practice, areas of expertise, therapeutic style, and anything you'd like to know so you can gauge if it feels like a good fit.

How long and how often should my child/youth be going to therapy?

Everyone has different needs, availabilities, and resources. What works for others may not work for you. You lead your healing journey and there are no rules that dictate how long or how often you should be going to therapy.

Are all your therapists Filipino?

Yes! Larô Therapy is Ontario's all-Filipino team of Registered Psychotherapists. Our founder Elda Almario and therapists Kim Salvador and Yra Calamiong-Otchengco are all first-generation Filipino immigrants who understand utang na loob, hiya, pakikisama, and the unique pressures of Filipino diaspora life. We provide culturally-responsive care rooted in malasakit (genuine concern).

Can I receive therapy in Tagalog?

Yes! All our therapists are fluent in English, Tagalog, and Filipino. You can choose to have your sessions entirely in Tagalog, entirely in Filipino, entirely in English, or switch between languages as feels natural. Many Filipino clients find that certain emotions or cultural concepts are easier to express in Tagalog or Filipino, and we welcome whatever language helps you feel most understood.

What makes Larô Therapy different?

We're Ontario's only all-Filipino therapy team with specialized expertise in healthcare worker burnout and newcomer adjustment—and we're currently accepting new clients. Both Kim Salvador, RP, and Yra Calamiong-Otchengco, RP (Qualifying), are welcoming new clients now. We understand Filipino cultural values like utang na loob, hiya, and pakikisama, and provide therapy in English, Tagalog, or Filipino across all of Ontario virtually.

Do you understand utang na loob, hiya, and pakikisama?

Absolutely. As first-generation Filipino immigrants ourselves, we deeply understand these cultural values and how they impact mental health. We know how utang na loob (debt of gratitude) can create pressure to sacrifice your own needs, how hiya (shame) can prevent you from seeking help, and how pakikisama (getting along with others) can make it hard to set boundaries. Our therapy helps you honor your culture while also honoring yourself.

Do you specialize in healthcare worker mental health?

Yes! Kim Salvador, RP, specializes in supporting healthcare workers—particularly Filipino nurses, PSWs, and caregivers—who are experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue, or work-related stress. With 8+ years of experience and specialized training in trauma therapy (EMDR), Kim understands the unique pressures healthcare workers face: long shifts, emotional demands, witnessing suffering, and the cultural expectation to always be strong. She provides a space where healthcare workers can prioritize their own mental health without judgment.

Do you work with newcomers and recent immigrants?

Yes! Yra Calamiong-Otchengco, RP (Qualifying), specializes in supporting Filipino newcomers and recent immigrants. With 6 years of experience practicing psychotherapy in the Philippines before immigrating to Canada, Yra brings both professional expertise and lived experience as a recent immigrant herself. She deeply understands the challenges of adjusting to a new country: navigating unfamiliar systems, feeling isolated, missing home, pressure to succeed, and uncertainty about your identity and belonging. She provides culturally-attuned support for newcomers processing grief for what they left behind while building a new life in Canada.

Do you offer EMDR therapy for trauma?

Yes! Both Kim Salvador, RP, and Yra Calamiong-Otchengco, RP (Qualifying), are trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based therapy specifically designed to help people process traumatic memories and distressing experiences. EMDR is particularly effective for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and painful memories that feel stuck. Kim combines EMDR with mindfulness-based approaches and specializes in healthcare worker trauma and chronic pain. Yra combines EMDR with trauma-informed and polyvagal-informed approaches, particularly for newcomers dealing with immigration trauma and grief. Sessions are conducted in English, Tagalog, or Filipino, whichever feels most comfortable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not sure what to expect? These FAQs can help.

Getting Started • Psychotherapy • Cost & Insurance • For Parents & Caregivers

Getting Started

Kim Salvador, RP, and Yra Calamiong-Otchengco, RP (Qualifying), are both currently accepting new clients.
- Kim specializes in healthcare worker burnout, EMDR trauma therapy, mindfulness-based approaches (MBCT, MBSR, MSC), perfectionism, people-pleasing, chronic pain, and uses ACT, CBT, DBT, and narrative therapy approaches. She has 8+ years of experience.
- Yra specializes in newcomer adjustment, immigration stress, EMDR trauma therapy, grief and loss, student support, and uses trauma-informed, polyvagal-informed, CBT, ACT, mindfulness-based CBT, DBT-informed, and IFS approaches. She has 6+ years of experience.
Elda Almario, RP (Founder), currently has a waitlist for therapy clients.
When you’re ready, Book a Mutual Fit Call at a time that works for you. This is a 15-minute phone call where we get to explore if I can help you achieve your goals.
You deserve to work with someone you feel comfortable with so feel free to ask questions about our practice, areas of expertise, therapeutic style, and anything you’d like to know so you can gauge if it feels like a good fit.
Elda’s caseload is full, she has a waitlist. Kim and Yra are currently accepting new clients.
The therapist goes over the agreement forms to make sure that we’re on the same page and in agreement with the work we will be doing. We also usually gather information about you and your needs. It might take a few sessions for your therapist to fully understand your situation and concerns and determine the best course of action.
The first session is also an opportunity for you to get to know your therapist. You’ll be able to see whether the therapist’s approach and personality are going to work for you.
Ask questions anytime during your appointment. If you don’t feel comfortable, let your therapist know so we can explore what we can do.
The length of treatment varies for each individual, depending on your goals and history. In the first couple of sessions, we will discuss the treatment plan.
That is okay. And just like any relationship, sometimes it happens.
If we or the type of therapy doesn’t feel like a fit, we always welcome a conversation. This is your care and we will support you in transitioning to another therapist if needed.

Our Expertise

Yes, Larô Therapy is Ontario's all-Filipino team of Registered Psychotherapists. Our founder Elda Almario and therapists Kim Salvador and Yra Calamiong-Otchengco are all first-generation Filipino immigrants who understand utang na loob, hiya, pakikisama, and the unique pressures of Filipino diaspora life. We provide culturally-responsive care rooted in malasakit (genuine concern.)
Yes. All our therapists are fluent in English, Tagalog, and Filipino. You can choose to have your sessions entirely in Tagalog, entirely in English, or switch between languages as feels natural. Many Filipino clients find that certain emotions or cultural concepts are easier to express in Tagalog, and we welcome whatever language helps you feel most understood.
We're Ontario's only all-Filipino therapy team with specialized expertise in healthcare worker burnout and newcomer adjustment—and we're currently accepting new clients. Both Kim Salvador, RP, and Yra Calamiong-Otchengco, RP (Qualifying), are welcoming new clients now. We understand Filipino cultural values like utang na loob, hiya, and pakikisama, and provide therapy in English, Tagalog, or Filipino across all of Ontario virtually.
As first-generation Filipino immigrants ourselves, we deeply understand these cultural values and how they impact mental health. We know how utang na loob (debt of gratitude) can create pressure to sacrifice your own needs, how hiya (shame) can prevent you from seeking help, and how pakikisama (getting along with others) can make it hard to set boundaries. Our therapy helps you honour your culture while also honouring yourself.
Yes. Kim Salvador, RP, specializes in supporting healthcare workers—particularly Filipino nurses, PSWs, and caregivers—who are experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue, or work-related stress. With 8+ years of experience and specialized training in trauma therapy (EMDR), Kim understands the unique pressures healthcare workers face: long shifts, emotional demands, witnessing suffering, and the cultural expectation to always be strong. She provides a space where healthcare workers can prioritize their own mental health without judgment.
Yes! Yra Calamiong-Otchengco, RP (Qualifying), specializes in supporting Filipino newcomers and recent immigrants. With 6 years of experience practicing psychotherapy, Yra brings both professional expertise and lived experience as a recent immigrant herself. She deeply understands the challenges of adjusting to a new country: navigating unfamiliar systems, feeling isolated, missing home, pressure to succeed, and uncertainty about your identity and belonging. She provides culturally-attuned support for newcomers processing grief for what they left behind while building a new life in Canada.
Yes. Both Kim Salvador, RP, and Yra Calamiong-Otchengco, RP (Qualifying), are trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based therapy specifically designed to help people process traumatic memories and distressing experiences. EMDR is particularly effective for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and painful memories that feel stuck. Kim combines EMDR with mindfulness-based approaches and specializes in healthcare worker trauma and chronic pain. Yra combines EMDR with trauma-informed and polyvagal-informed approaches, particularly for newcomers dealing with immigration trauma and grief. Sessions are conducted in English, Tagalog, or Filipino, whichever feels most comfortable.

Cost and Insurance

For Kim:
Intake psychotherapy sessions are $270 for 80 minutes.
Regular psychotherapy sessions are $180 for 50 minutes.
For Yra:
Intake psychotherapy sessions are $260 for 80 minutes.
Regular psychotherapy sessions are $160 for 50 minutes.
For Elda:
Intake psychotherapy sessions are $300 for 80 minutes.
Regular psychotherapy sessions are $200 for 50 minutes.
Prorated fees are available based on the time needed.
OHIP does not cover our services but many extended health benefits insurance providers do cover our services, partially or in full. Because every policy is different, we strongly encourage you to check your coverage if you intend to use it. Our professional designation is Registered Psychotherapist.
We don’t do direct billing so payment is required at the time of service. If our services are covered under your insurance benefits, you can submit the receipt to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
We accept major credit cards and e-transfer. Payment is due at the end of each session and we will issue your receipt following.
We kindly request that you notify us at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel, allowing us to offer the spot to someone else and adjust our schedule. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice will incur the full session fee.
We strive to make mental health services more accessible by offering sliding scale rates whenever possible. While we currently don’t have availability for sliding scale options, we encourage you to reach out so we can explore other ways to support you.

For Parents & Caregivers

Everyone has different needs, availabilities, and resources. What works for others may not work for you. You lead your healing journey and there are no rules that dictate how long or how often you should be going to therapy.
Elda currently has a waitlist for virtual therapy.
That is okay. And just like any relationship, sometimes it happens.
If we or the type of therapy doesn’t feel like a fit, we always welcome a conversation. This is your care and we will support you in transitioning to another therapist if needed.
When you’re ready, book a Mutual Fit Call at a time that works for you. This is a 15-minute call where we get to explore if we can help you achieve your goals.
You deserve to work with someone you feel comfortable with so feel free to ask questions about our practice, areas of expertise, therapeutic style, and anything you’d like to know so you can gauge if it feels like a good fit.

Still Have More Questions?

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