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Initial Consultation
Our process begins with a low-barrier Initial Consultation ($55), designed to help determine whether our practice and approach are an appropriate fit for your needs and goals.
Our Clinical Philosophy
Why Our Approach Is Different
At MDO Psychotherapy Group, meaningful psychotherapy is not rushed, generic, or reactive. We take time to understand the full picture before developing a treatment plan.
The Foundation
Thoughtful assessment, strong formulation, and careful therapist matching create more focused treatment over time.
Structured, Intentional Care
A clearer process before ongoing therapy begins
This structured process allows us to move beyond surface-level symptom discussions and develop a more individualized understanding of the person as a whole.
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Clinical Interview
Clients then participate in a more in-depth Clinical Interview with either Malini Ondrovcik ($225) or an Associate Therapist ($125-$150 depending on clinician).
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Assessment Appointment
This is followed by a dedicated Assessment Appointment at the same rate. During this process, clients complete three carefully selected clinical assessments intended to provide additional clarity regarding presenting concerns, emotional functioning, behavioural patterns, symptom presentation, and treatment considerations.
Why We Do Not Rush Into Therapy
Clinical rigor before treatment direction
Many clients come to us after therapy that felt unstructured, inconsistent, or unclear in direction. Supportive conversations can be valuable, but psychotherapy is most effective when grounded in thoughtful case formulation and intentional treatment planning.
What is happening?
Why may it be happening?
What maintains it?
What strengths and protective factors exist?
Which therapeutic approaches are most likely to be effective?
A Boutique Clinical Model
Private-pay care by design
MDO Psychotherapy operates as a private-pay practice so therapists can work thoughtfully, prepare thoroughly, collaborate clinically, and engage in meaningful formulation and treatment planning rather than operating within a high-volume framework.
Greater continuity of care
More intentional therapist matching
Increased clinical preparation
Stronger treatment planning
A more personalized therapeutic experience overall
Leadership and Clinical Philosophy
Clinically led by Malini Ondrovcik
Malini Ondrovcik is a Registered Psychotherapist with experience in high-complexity clinical presentations, first responders, executives, entrepreneurs, adolescents, and families navigating significant emotional, educational, occupational, and systemic stressors.
10+ years of clinical leadership and supervision
Educational and advocacy work
Systems-level understanding of mental health and disability services
First responder mental health
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Work with high-pressure and high-responsibility populations
Thoughtful Care, Delivered With Precision
Psychotherapy is a meaningful investment
Clients deserve care that is carefully considered, clinically grounded, individualized, and delivered with professionalism and purpose.