Does your child worry excessively or have trouble sleeping? Does your child exhibit behavioural challenges like aggression, defiance or impulsivity? Do they have difficulties regulating their emotions? Do they have challenges communicating, or making and keeping friends? Do they lose their attention easily?
We frequently work with children who are experiencing the issues related above.
Many children struggle with emotional, behavioral, or social challenges that impact their well-being at home, at school, or with peers. Children’s therapy provides a safe, supportive space for kids to express themselves, build skills, and develop resilience, all while giving parents guidance and support.
We provide children’s therapy in Pickering and Markham as well as online throughout Ontario where we specialize in helping children and families thrive. Children’s therapy is tailored to each child’s age, personality, and developmental stage.
Therapy can help your child feel understood, supported, and equipped with tools to navigate life’s challenges.
We provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy designed to meet children where they are. Therapy often incorporates play, creative activities, and age-appropriate interventions, giving children a safe way to express emotions and learn coping skills.
Depending on your child’s needs, therapy may include:
• Emotional regulation and coping skills
• Social skills and problem-solving development
• Play therapy, art therapy, or expressive techniques
• Behavior management strategies in collaboration with caregivers
• Trauma-informed support
• Parent guidance and coaching to reinforce skills at home
Children’s therapy often includes parent or caregiver support, helping families:
• Understand their child’s needs and emotions
• Learn strategies to respond effectively to behaviours
• Strengthen family communication and connection
• Support skill-building and emotional growth outside therapy
If you are looking for a children’s therapist in Markham or Pickering, I invite you to reach out. I offer in person and online therapy for children and guidance for parents. Together, we can support your child’s emotional, behavioral, and social growth.
Q: How do I know if my child needs therapy?
A: Children benefit from therapy when emotional or behavioral challenges impact their daily life, school, or relationships. Signs include ongoing sadness, anxiety, anger outbursts, withdrawal, sleep or appetite changes, or struggles at school or with peers.
Q: What age can children start therapy?
A: We work with children ages 6 and up. Our approaches are tailored to their developmental stage, often using games, play, art, and other expressive techniques.
Q: Will I be involved in my child’s sessions?
A: Parent involvement is individualized. Most sessions are with the child only, while others include parent coaching or joint sessions to support skill-building at home. Parents are always welcome to join for the last 10 minutes of sessions and 1:1 parenting sessions can be arranged as needed.
Q: What if my child doesn’t want to go to therapy?
A: It’s common for children to be hesitant at first, which is why you are welcome to join them for the first session. We use play, creativity, and gentle rapport-building to help children feel safe and willing to participate.
Q: How do I talk to my child about therapy?
A: Keep it simple and positive. You can say therapy is a place to talk about feelings, learn new skills, and feel supported. Reassure your child that therapy is a safe and normal way to get help.
If you are looking for a children’s therapist in Pickering, Markham or online I invite you to reach out. We offer in person and online therapy for children and guidance for parents. Together, we can support your child’s emotional, behavioral, and social growth.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Brittany offers free 15 minute phone consultations to ensure a good fit.
Our team of therapists provide individual, couples and family therapy to children, youth and adults throughout Ontario. Services are provided in person in Markham or Pickering and over the phone or secure video. Please contact us to book a free 15 minute consultation.
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