Child & Family Therapy

FROM AGE 5 TO AGE 12

Therapy provides children with a safe and nurturing space to explore their ideas, emotions, and personal challenges. Sessions are customized to meet the needs of the child and family, whether through individual sessions with a therapist (for the child or caregiver), parent-child interactions, or family-focused sessions. Your therapist will work with you to identify the best approach based on your child’s unique needs and developmental stage.

Families may seek child and family therapy for a variety of reasons, such as:

• Managing intense emotions (e.g., learning strategies to respond to emotions in healthy and effective ways)

• Worry and anxiety-related concerns (e.g., general anxiety, fears about separation, school-related stress, phobias, selective mutism, obsessive-compulsive tendencies)

• Low mood and feelings of sadness

• Challenging behaviours (e.g., defiance, acting out, aggressive or oppositional behaviour)

• Grief and loss (e.g., coping with the death of a loved one or other significant changes in relationships)

• Parent-child communication and relationship challenges

• Conflict and dynamics among siblings and other family members

• Blended family transitions (e.g., fostering healthy roles, clear boundaries, and positive relationships)

• Adapting to major life changes (e.g., family restructuring through divorce, adoption, or guardianship, coping with illness in the family, moving homes, etc.)

• Parental support and education (e.g., guidance for parenting and co-parenting, strategies for managing challenges, psychoeducation)

• Recovering from trauma (e.g., abuse of various kinds, witnessing violence, or enduring other distressing events)

• Stress management (e.g., addressing various types of stress in children, including pandemic-related challenges)

• Academic and school-related struggles (e.g., school avoidance, transitions, bullying, or peer conflicts)

• Developing social skills and friendships (e.g., navigating friendships, problem-solving in peer interactions)

• Building confidence and a positive self-image

• Neurodivergence and related challenges (e.g., strategies for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or ADHD, parent support, and behaviour coaching.

Getting Started

We understand that beginning therapy can feel daunting and complex. That’s why we’re here to simplify the process. Just reach out to our Client Care Team, and we’ll handle the rest for you.

In-Person & Online Sessions

Our team primarily provides in-person services for sessions involving children under 12, as well as for parent sessions. Online or phone options are also available for parent-only sessions. If an online session for your child is needed, this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis to accommodate the unique needs of your child and family.

Meet our Child & Family Services Team

To learn more about any of our therapists, visit the “Our Team” page to be directed to their full profiles. Ask our Client Care Team about who may be a good fit for your child and/or family’s particular needs.