Therapists for Toddlers in New Westminster, BC
My ideal client is anyone seeking support on their journey toward healing and growth. Reaching out for help takes tremendous courage, and I deeply honor that bravery. I work with clients who are ready to explore and receive the support they need, starting with a simple connection. From there, we can walk this path together.
My ideal client is anyone seeking support on their journey toward healing and growth. Reaching out for help takes tremendous courage, and I deeply honor that bravery. I work with clients who are ready to explore and receive the support they need, starting with a simple connection. From there, we can walk this path together.
if your emotions feel like tidal waves, rising fast, crashing hard, and leaving wreckage in their wake, i’m here to support you.
if you’ve ever been told you’re too sensitive, too reactive, too much… you’ve probably learned to brace yourself against your own heart. i help people like you come home to it instead.
i’m built for big feelings. yours won’t scare me. whether you’re melting down, shutting off, or swinging from one storm to the next, i know the terrain. i don’t just tolerate emotional intensity i understand it from the inside out, and i help people learn to live with it, not against it.
if your emotions feel like tidal waves, rising fast, crashing hard, and leaving wreckage in their wake, i’m here to support you.
if you’ve ever been told you’re too sensitive, too reactive, too much… you’ve probably learned to brace yourself against your own heart. i help people like you come home to it instead.
i’m built for big feelings. yours won’t scare me. whether you’re melting down, shutting off, or swinging from one storm to the next, i know the terrain. i don’t just tolerate emotional intensity i understand it from the inside out, and i help people learn to live with it, not against it.
I have been helping people work through trauma and tough life situations for over 30 years. Sometimes, it is just about finding the right connection to the right person to move your life forward. I believe every client has a unique story that is their own and so I will work to determine what therapy plan would work best for you. There are no generic treatment plans. You are the expert on you. Together, we will work to find your pathway to healing and how to turn life back on again if it feels like it's been turned off.
I have been helping people work through trauma and tough life situations for over 30 years. Sometimes, it is just about finding the right connection to the right person to move your life forward. I believe every client has a unique story that is their own and so I will work to determine what therapy plan would work best for you. There are no generic treatment plans. You are the expert on you. Together, we will work to find your pathway to healing and how to turn life back on again if it feels like it's been turned off.
Life can be really challenging. I believe that everyone has a unique story and I consider it a gift to be able to work with clients to pursue healing, wellness and fullness as they navigate through life’s challenges. For the past 12 years I have been helping people work through trauma and both the past and present impact this can have on us. I have personally dealt with anxiety for over 20 years so I understand the challenges that can come with overall mental health. Through the years I have accumulated many tools and techniques to help overcome the stressors of everyday life.
Life can be really challenging. I believe that everyone has a unique story and I consider it a gift to be able to work with clients to pursue healing, wellness and fullness as they navigate through life’s challenges. For the past 12 years I have been helping people work through trauma and both the past and present impact this can have on us. I have personally dealt with anxiety for over 20 years so I understand the challenges that can come with overall mental health. Through the years I have accumulated many tools and techniques to help overcome the stressors of everyday life.
You may be coming to therapy feeling anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, low in mood, or uncertain about a relationship or life transition. Perhaps you are tired of holding everything together, unsure how to make sense of what you feel, or longing to be understood without having to explain yourself perfectly. You want relief, clarity, and a space where you can slow down and feel supported.
You may be coming to therapy feeling anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, low in mood, or uncertain about a relationship or life transition. Perhaps you are tired of holding everything together, unsure how to make sense of what you feel, or longing to be understood without having to explain yourself perfectly. You want relief, clarity, and a space where you can slow down and feel supported.
I will help you create and discover a life worth living for and have meaningful and grounded relationships with yourself and with others. Living from a place of fear/anger/resentment right now might be impacting how you see the world every single day. These get in the way of you finding that sense of belonging and ownership over your life. It affects your most important relationships and I will help you make sense of it all so you can let go of the anger, fear, and loneliness. We will dive deeper into your story and see how the limitations are holding you back so you can change your beliefs about yourself and be your real self.
I will help you create and discover a life worth living for and have meaningful and grounded relationships with yourself and with others. Living from a place of fear/anger/resentment right now might be impacting how you see the world every single day. These get in the way of you finding that sense of belonging and ownership over your life. It affects your most important relationships and I will help you make sense of it all so you can let go of the anger, fear, and loneliness. We will dive deeper into your story and see how the limitations are holding you back so you can change your beliefs about yourself and be your real self.
Welcome to the first step of your journey to flourishing mental health with me. I look forward to supporting you while you explore, reflect, and find the ideal self you would like to become psychologically, physically, and spiritually. I believe in a world where people achieve flourishing mental health. To do so, I am helping individuals such as yourself one at a time to gain more control of their lives and to become versions of themselves they envision. I promise to try my best to treat you with absolute worth, to respect your autonomy, and to give you the therapy experience you want using Directing, Following, or Guiding Style.
Welcome to the first step of your journey to flourishing mental health with me. I look forward to supporting you while you explore, reflect, and find the ideal self you would like to become psychologically, physically, and spiritually. I believe in a world where people achieve flourishing mental health. To do so, I am helping individuals such as yourself one at a time to gain more control of their lives and to become versions of themselves they envision. I promise to try my best to treat you with absolute worth, to respect your autonomy, and to give you the therapy experience you want using Directing, Following, or Guiding Style.
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Dr. Nilsana begin with a detailed consultation to understand your current challenges and goals, create a tailored counselling plan focused on your specific needs . You will meet regularly with your therapist to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a safe and confidential setting. Nilsana will continuously assess your progress and adjust the plan to ensure you’re moving toward your personal goals.
Dr. Nilsana begin with a detailed consultation to understand your current challenges and goals, create a tailored counselling plan focused on your specific needs . You will meet regularly with your therapist to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a safe and confidential setting. Nilsana will continuously assess your progress and adjust the plan to ensure you’re moving toward your personal goals.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor fluent in English and Mandarin and hold a master’s degree in counselling from City University of Seattle, Vancouver. I have been in the field of helping people for over a decade, and that’s where my passion is. I have specifically assisted divorced/separated families for over eight years. I have a deep understanding of such a situation's dynamics, special needs, and difficulties and have my whole heart towards it. I also understand well about immigration families from my background. Although I spent my adulthood here, I have never forgotten my roots. With a gentle and warm approach,
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor fluent in English and Mandarin and hold a master’s degree in counselling from City University of Seattle, Vancouver. I have been in the field of helping people for over a decade, and that’s where my passion is. I have specifically assisted divorced/separated families for over eight years. I have a deep understanding of such a situation's dynamics, special needs, and difficulties and have my whole heart towards it. I also understand well about immigration families from my background. Although I spent my adulthood here, I have never forgotten my roots. With a gentle and warm approach,
If you're exhausted from battling ADHD behaviors, if traditional approaches haven't worked, or if you sense your child (or you) need something deeper than symptom management - you're in the right place. I specialize in supporting families and adults navigating ADHD through an attachment-based, nervous system-informed approach that addresses the roots of dysregulation, not just the symptoms.
I help parents build the secure attachment foundation that allows ADHD children to regulate and flourish, and support adults in healing the attachment wounds and nervous system patterns that have shaped their lives.
If you're exhausted from battling ADHD behaviors, if traditional approaches haven't worked, or if you sense your child (or you) need something deeper than symptom management - you're in the right place. I specialize in supporting families and adults navigating ADHD through an attachment-based, nervous system-informed approach that addresses the roots of dysregulation, not just the symptoms.
I help parents build the secure attachment foundation that allows ADHD children to regulate and flourish, and support adults in healing the attachment wounds and nervous system patterns that have shaped their lives.
I am a Registered Psychologist in BC who provides autism assessment and psycho-educational assessment for children and youth. I also assess attention difficulties (ADHD), learning disabilities (e.g. Dyslexia), and intellectual disability. Services are provided in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin). I do not provide assessments for adults (19+).
I am a Registered Psychologist in BC who provides autism assessment and psycho-educational assessment for children and youth. I also assess attention difficulties (ADHD), learning disabilities (e.g. Dyslexia), and intellectual disability. Services are provided in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin). I do not provide assessments for adults (19+).
I work with children, teens, and families who may be struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, or relationship challenges. My ideal clients want support in understanding themselves or their child better, improving communication, and creating more connection at home. Whether a child is acting out, shutting down, or overwhelmed by big emotions, I offer a compassionate, developmentally-informed approach to help families heal, grow, and thrive together.
I work with children, teens, and families who may be struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, or relationship challenges. My ideal clients want support in understanding themselves or their child better, improving communication, and creating more connection at home. Whether a child is acting out, shutting down, or overwhelmed by big emotions, I offer a compassionate, developmentally-informed approach to help families heal, grow, and thrive together.
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 25 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately in the first 80 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety ( adults/children) and couples counselling.
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 25 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately in the first 80 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety ( adults/children) and couples counselling.
Negin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) dedicated to helping families bloom. She earned her Ph.D. in Child Psychology from the University of Tehran in 2019 and furthered her education as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Negin began her career at the Atieh Neuroscience Clinic in Tehran in 2012, and since then, she has positively impacted the lives of countless families, offering compassionate support and guidance as they navigate the challenges of raising children. Her work is fueled by a genuine desire to see every child flourish and every family find harmony.
Negin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) dedicated to helping families bloom. She earned her Ph.D. in Child Psychology from the University of Tehran in 2019 and furthered her education as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Negin began her career at the Atieh Neuroscience Clinic in Tehran in 2012, and since then, she has positively impacted the lives of countless families, offering compassionate support and guidance as they navigate the challenges of raising children. Her work is fueled by a genuine desire to see every child flourish and every family find harmony.
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 25 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately in the first 80 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety (adults/children), and couples counselling.
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 25 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately in the first 80 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety (adults/children), and couples counselling.
The world can feel scary — relationships, your own thoughts, actions you don't understand. You might dissociate, get stuck in patterns you can't explain, quietly believe you're not lovable, or answer "I don't know" more than you'd like to. Or maybe you're navigating this with your child — the tantrums, aggression, tuning out, big feelings with no clear reason why. Either way, none of this means something is wrong. It's a nervous system doing what it learned to do to survive. My work helps you understand why you (or your child) do what you do, so the messy, confusing parts make sense.
The world can feel scary — relationships, your own thoughts, actions you don't understand. You might dissociate, get stuck in patterns you can't explain, quietly believe you're not lovable, or answer "I don't know" more than you'd like to. Or maybe you're navigating this with your child — the tantrums, aggression, tuning out, big feelings with no clear reason why. Either way, none of this means something is wrong. It's a nervous system doing what it learned to do to survive. My work helps you understand why you (or your child) do what you do, so the messy, confusing parts make sense.
Shalene Takara is a Registered Clinical Counsellor - Approved Clinical Supervisor (RCC-ACS) and owner of Safe Space Counselling Services in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and has been working in the field of mental health since 2009. Since 2012, she has been providing individual, couples and family therapy in nonprofit, agency and private-practice settings. She specializes in helping individuals, couples, parents and families overcome trauma, strengthen relationships, heal from family-of-origin issues, and support social and emotional well-being and development.
Shalene Takara is a Registered Clinical Counsellor - Approved Clinical Supervisor (RCC-ACS) and owner of Safe Space Counselling Services in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and has been working in the field of mental health since 2009. Since 2012, she has been providing individual, couples and family therapy in nonprofit, agency and private-practice settings. She specializes in helping individuals, couples, parents and families overcome trauma, strengthen relationships, heal from family-of-origin issues, and support social and emotional well-being and development.
I'm passionate about brain development and neurodiversity, and my main area of expertise is supporting neurodivergent people, people with disabilities of all ages, caregivers and families. With years of experience working with brain injuries, autism, ADHD and developmental disabilities, my role is to help people navigate neurodivergence and disability in everyday life and encourage self-acceptance in a neurodiversity-affirming way.
I'm passionate about brain development and neurodiversity, and my main area of expertise is supporting neurodivergent people, people with disabilities of all ages, caregivers and families. With years of experience working with brain injuries, autism, ADHD and developmental disabilities, my role is to help people navigate neurodivergence and disability in everyday life and encourage self-acceptance in a neurodiversity-affirming way.
Dr. Veissière Clinical
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, BSc, LMFT
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Dr Veissière is a behavioural scientist, clinician, author, and licensed couple and family therapist. He has done extensive work with academia, government, non-profit organizations, companies, families, and individuals to help clients identify creative solution to complex problems from evolutionary, behavioural, cultural, and contemplative perspectives. He understands life's biggest challenges as a search for meaning, purpose, belonging, sacrifice, ritual, and transcendance. His work cuts across science, philosophy, religion, and mental health to help leverage the strengths and resilience of individuals in their social context.
Dr Veissière is a behavioural scientist, clinician, author, and licensed couple and family therapist. He has done extensive work with academia, government, non-profit organizations, companies, families, and individuals to help clients identify creative solution to complex problems from evolutionary, behavioural, cultural, and contemplative perspectives. He understands life's biggest challenges as a search for meaning, purpose, belonging, sacrifice, ritual, and transcendance. His work cuts across science, philosophy, religion, and mental health to help leverage the strengths and resilience of individuals in their social context.
Welcome—I'm Jenna.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with 20 years of experience supporting children, teens, high‑performance athletes, women and families. My work focuses on children ages 3–11, teens ages 12–24, families and women navigating the challenges and transitions that come with various stages of life.
I provide evidence‑based, developmentally attuned counselling that helps clients build confidence, clarity, and resilience. I support a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, disordered eating, emotional regulation, women's wellbeing, family transitions, co‑parenting concerns, and performance athletes.
Welcome—I'm Jenna.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with 20 years of experience supporting children, teens, high‑performance athletes, women and families. My work focuses on children ages 3–11, teens ages 12–24, families and women navigating the challenges and transitions that come with various stages of life.
I provide evidence‑based, developmentally attuned counselling that helps clients build confidence, clarity, and resilience. I support a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, disordered eating, emotional regulation, women's wellbeing, family transitions, co‑parenting concerns, and performance athletes.
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FAQ - About Therapy for Toddlers and Preschoolers
What are the behavioural signs indicating a toddler might need counselling?
Common behavioural signs that a child may need counselling include high levels of emotional distress or anxiety, learning challenges, interpersonal conflict, anger, or social withdrawal. Any drastic changes in toddler behaviour or self-esteem can be indicative that a child may benefit from therapy. Seeing a therapist at the early stages of any behavioural changes can be most impactful on behaviour, as well as helpful to caregivers who may receive guidance on what symptoms to look for in their child in the future, even if therapy is not warranted at that time.
Can a two-year-old see a psychologist?
Children and adults of all ages can see psychologists and other forms of mental health professionals, such as counsellors, psychiatrists, and social workers. Families seeking therapy for their toddler should just be aware that any guidance they seek should come from a professional who has specific experience working with young children, as well as the specific modalities that are appropriate for young children, such as play therapy.
What is the most effective type of therapy for toddlers and preschoolers?
In general, play therapy is the most effective and common form of therapy for young children. Play therapy helps facilitate behaviour change by offering an age-appropriate way for children to express their emotions and develop more effective coping strategies. Toddlers with specific concerns may benefit from more specialised forms of therapy, such as Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for toddlers in families in which there is significant parent-child relational conflict.
What happens during therapy sessions for toddlers?
What occurs in therapy sessions for toddlers depends on the therapeutic approach being used by the therapist. Most toddler therapists will use some form of play therapy in sessions to encourage toddler engagement. In play therapy sessions, children are encouraged to use toys within the therapy setting to express their emotions; subsequent responses by the therapist and/or family members can help guide toddler behaviour and behaviour change. Toddler therapy sessions can also involve family therapy or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which can help improve parenting behaviours and reduce strain on families.