Specialized therapeutic services covered under the Interim Federal Health Program
The journey of displacement, asylum-seeking, and resettlement brings unique psychological challenges that require specialized understanding and culturally responsive care. At LifeBridge Psychotherapy, we provide comprehensive mental health support specifically designed for refugees, asylum seekers, and other IFHP-eligible individuals as they navigate the complex process of rebuilding their lives in Canada.
Trauma-Informed Refugee Care
Culturally Responsive Therapy
Comprehnsive Settlement Support
Forced migration creates layers of psychological impact that extend far beyond the initial trauma of displacement. Pre-migration experiences, dangerous journeys, prolonged uncertainty, and resettlement challenges create a unique constellation of mental health needs that require specialized therapeutic approaches.
Our specialized approach addresses the complex dynamics that impact intimate partnerships
Comprehensive treatment for war trauma, persecution, torture, and other conflict-related experiences using evidence-based approaches including EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Narrative Exposure Therapy.
Support navigating the psychological challenges of cultural transition, identity preservation, and bicultural integration while building new life foundations in Canada.
Treatment for depression and anxiety disorders that commonly arise from displacement trauma, separation from family, and resettlement stressors.
Specialized support for processing ambiguous loss, homeland grief, separation from family, and mourning of previous life circumstances.
Mental health services addressing the complex emotions and adjustments involved in family separation and eventual reunification processes.
Specialized psychological treatment for survivors of torture, incorporating both individual healing and restoration of trust and agency.
Gender-specific and age-appropriate services addressing unique vulnerabilities and experiences of refugee women, children, and unaccompanied minors.
Support developing social connections, navigating Canadian systems, and building sense of belonging while maintaining cultural identity.
We begin by comprehensively understanding your cultural background, migration journey, current stressors, and individual strengths to create truly personalized treatment plans.
All services are grounded in trauma-informed care, recognizing how displacement trauma affects every aspect of mental health and therapeutic engagement.
Mental health healing is integrated with practical settlement needs, recognizing that psychological well-being and successful integration are interconnected.
We help bridge connections to cultural communities, settlement services, and support networks that enhance both healing and integration.
Our team includes therapists who speak multiple languages and we maintain partnerships with professional interpreters to ensure therapeutic communication in your preferred language.
Beyond language translation, we provide cultural interpretation that helps bridge communication gaps and ensures therapeutic concepts are understood within your cultural framework.
We utilize art therapy, music therapy, and other expressive modalities that transcend language barriers while honoring cultural forms of expression and healing.
Our team includes therapists who speak multiple languages and we maintain partnerships with professional interpreters to ensure therapeutic communication in your preferred language.
Beyond language translation, we provide cultural interpretation that helps bridge communication gaps and ensures therapeutic concepts are understood within your cultural framework.
We utilize art therapy, music therapy, and other expressive modalities that transcend language barriers while honoring cultural forms of expression and healing.
Decreased flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and other PTSD symptoms
Better management of anxiety, depression, and overwhelming emotions
Development of healthy ways to manage stress and navigate challenges
Integration of past identity with new Canadian experiences
IFHP covers essential mental health services including assessment, individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychiatric consultation when medically necessary.
No referral is required. You can contact us directly to verify eligibility and schedule an appointment.
Yes, we provide individual, family, and group therapy options depending on your family’s needs and preferences.
We provide interpretation services and have multilingual therapists to ensure language is not a barrier to accessing mental health care.
Your healing journey matters, and you deserve mental health care that honors your experiences, culture, and resilience. At LifeBridge Psychotherapy, we’re committed to providing specialized, culturally responsive mental health support as you build your new life in Canada.
Contact our IFHP Mental Health Program today to verify your eligibility and schedule your initial consultation. Our experienced team is here to support your mental health and successful settlement in Canada.
