Child Therapists in Winnipeg, MB
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Scott Erickson
Counsellor, MEd, CCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am committed to standing beside individuals, couples,
children
and families to help them to live the lives they want to live, and to be the people they want to be.
Sometimes problems feel so big it seems almost like that's all there is in your life. My job is to help you reclaim your life from those problems, to be able to make the choices YOU want to make about your life, rather than feeling like you have to accept the choices it feels like your problems are making for you.
I want to help you live the life YOU want to see for yourself - to live according to what matters to YOU. YOUR values and beliefs, YOUR chosen purposes in life, YOUR dreams.
Monarch Child and Family Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MA, HBSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Andrea has developed a passion for helping parents and caregivers develop ways to become attuned to their
child
's needs and implement effective parenting strategies that not only improve their
child
's mental health but also strengthens attachment.
Providing
children
and their parents/caregivers opportunities to build connection and healing with an emphasis on developing secure attachment relationships. Andrea's work with adults stems from theories based in attachment, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Polyvagal Theory and utilizes a strengths-based, collaborative approach.
Recene Valgardson
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I have a special interest in working with adolescents,
children
, and families and am trained in play and art therapy.
My name is Recene Valgardson and I am an Indigenous mental health therapist. My goal is to provide a holistic, person-centered, anti-oppressive approach to counselling that is culturally safe and accessible. I believe that every person is the expert in their own lives, and I feel honored to be a part of their journey. In providing therapy my number one goal is to ensure folks feel validated and supported to allow for space for processing and healing.
Leah Borchert
Counsellor, CCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hello! I'm a certified therapist who specializes in working with
children
, adolescents, and young adults. I use a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy in which I will work with you to develop goals for you or your
child
. I see clients for a number of reasons including relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, and life changes, as well as problems common in childhood such as school difficulties, self esteem, bullying, and changes in the family. I strive to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which you or your
child
will feel comfortable and supported.
Winnipeg, MB R3M
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Christina Chan
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RPT-S
Verified
Verified
I have over 15 years of experience working with
children
and families. I specialized in using play therapy to help
children
enhance emotional regulation and self-esteem and help parents understand
children
's needs and explore their potential. I also practice in trauma-informed practice as a Trauma Recovery Model Practitioner and am trained in Somatic Experiencing.
Waitlist for new clients
Lise Brown
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Momenta's clinical team works with
children
, adolescents, and adults as individuals, with their families and/or in groups. We connect with clients using an adventure and strengths based approach. Our goal is to help our clients discover their strengths and their confidence through therapeutic conversations and activities. Momenta is a local to Winnipeg, small B Corp business in Winnipeg that creates experiences to discover strengths and foster growth.
Not accepting new clients
Jasmine Rusu
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Do you know a
child
or youth who is experiencing behavioural, emotional, or developmental challenges? If so, I can help! Traditional talk therapy can be intimidating, especially for young people. Using experiential approaches, I walk beside my clients as they recognize the power they hold to create wellness in their lives, experience growth, and reach their full potential. Allowing young people to be creative throughout the therapeutic process enables us to see the world through their eyes, which I believe is an essential part of assisting them overcome the challenges in their lives.
Winnipeg, MB R3G
Not accepting new clients
Clinic Psychology Manitoba
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
We have a team of experienced and friendly psychologists, with specialities in anxiety and anxiety related disorders, OCD,
children
and youth, perinatal and postpartum anxiety/ depression, shy bladder amongst others.
We at Clinic Psychology Manitoba are dedicated to working with our clients and patients to improve their overall health by addressing a variety of issues in mental health. We believe in the resiliency of our clients, and believe that we can improve our mental health by being aware of and practicing the small but consistent things in our everyday lives.
John Koop Harder
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I offer online and telephone counselling services in addition to in-person sessions. Much of my career has centred on working with people dealing with crisis and trauma. During the last decade, my focus has included working with
children
, youth and families. While I have a generalist practice, I have particular interest and specialized experience in working with: families and individuals impacted by loss, addictions, mental health and/or violence, post-war trauma recovery, gender/sexuality issues and sexual abuse recovery.
Raegan Elizabeth
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I practice within an anti-oppressive framework, using a whole-person approach. I work with individuals, couples and families to enhance personal and relationship goals. Counseling should be a collaborative process, based on goals and values of compassion and authenticity. As a holistic practitioner, I use multiple approaches in therapy, believing strongly in finding a fit, which is personal and unique to each of us. I have experience working with people who have been involved in the justice and
child
welfare systems, experienced childhood/adult abuse, oppression, and multiple/complex trauma, have addictions, and a wide variety of other issues.
Waitlist for new clients
Kathleen McDonald
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I primarily work with
children
, youth and their families.
My goal is to connect people to healing through using an attachment lens and play therapy techniques. Through play we are able to process our experience and heal from traumas. Play therapy can be used with people of all ages! I believe relationships are the foundation to wellness. I believe healing happens in relationship; having a safe, secure and kind place to land is important for all people, especially when you struggling.
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Peace of Mind Therapy and Consultation
Counsellor, PhD, CPsych
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Peace of Mind Therapy and Consultation is an innovative therapy clinic. We offer a variety of psychological services for
children
, adolescents, and adults as well as Psycho-Educational and Psycho-Diagnostic Assessments. Our goal is to provide clients with the right services that allow them to reach their goals, decrease troubling or distressing symptoms, and help them lead healthier, happier lives. Our clients' peace of mind is important to us!
Rhonda D Mikolayenko
Counsellor, MEd, CCC
Verified
Verified
Children
have insight into who they are and who they want to become.
Children
are introspective, they have valuable insight and ideas around their strengths, challenges and goals.
Children
can be collaborative partners in the counselling journey. Encouraging
children
to use their voice and insight empowers and inspires them for growth and change. I have worked with
children
aged 3-19 on various issues including abuse, neglect, trauma, family reunification, grief and loss, separation and divorce, self-harm, anxiety, depression, challenging behaviours, screen time, self esteem, self confidence and identity. Each
child
is unique and deserves a collaboratively established personalized counselling plan.
Kimberly Mackey
Registered Social Worker, BA(Adv), BSW, ACTRP, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Many young people and their families reach out seeking support for the daily struggles of life. These include anxious thoughts, stress, school avoidance, family conflict, grief and loss and other challenges. Families are often seeking support and guidance as they do not know where to turn when their
child
or adolescent faces difficulties. Together we will work on both building your
child
's protective factors and responding to the problems impacting their potential. I provide care that includes parent sessions, liaison with school teams, and seeking solutions.
Karyn M Walters
Counsellor, MMFT, PT, CCC, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I love working with
children
, teens, adults, couples and families! I am not your typical therapist. Clients have told me I am easy to talk to and they don't feel judged. I have experience working with all issues and would love the chance to work with what ever issues are in the way of living the life you want!
Waitlist for new clients
Krysti Dedi
MC, CCC, BFA, Hons
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello. I am proud to offer a range of therapeutic services for
children
, youth and adult clients. I have over fifteen years experience in talk and art therapies. I hold a Masters in Counselling Psychology and extensive training in art therapy, psychology and educational interventions. I am a 2nd Degree Reiki practitioner and use those skills to bring my clients the options of relaxation and self care support in addition to traditional counselling.My therapeutic approach highlights the working alliance that values the relationship between client and their therapist. Whether short or long term therapy, I believe in helping my clients achieve their personal goals.
Kim Purcell
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I use a systemic approach to working with
children
, adolescents, adults and families. I use a number of therapeutic strategies and models in my work with clients including, solution focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and mindfulness approaches. I have experience treating adults,
children
and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, relationships, parenting practices, anger management, grief/loss, and separation and divorce. I also have experience and training in marital/couples counselling.
Kari Deschambault
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Kari has worked in the field of
child
and adolescent mental health for over 15 years as a mental health clinician in both the private and public sectors and has held clinical leadership positions managing both
child
and adolescent and adult community mental health programs. Kari has experience providing a full range of mental health services to
children
and adolescents from prevention and early intervention services to intensive intervention in therapeutic milieus.
Jen Theule
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My goal is always to help an individual have the best life they can have. I work with young adults, mothers with post-partum depression, and with
children
and families. When working with families, I often work with a
child
's caregiver to help them address concerns about development, behaviour, or happiness as I believe a
child
's parents are the most important people in his or her life and as such I seek to strengthen those relationships in order to support the
child
.
Brave Canvas Art Therapy
Art Therapist, MSW, RSW, RCAT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Could your
child
, teen or young adult use some support right now? We are a team of creative, compassionate therapists with experience using art and play to engage
children
, teens and young adults in the process of healing. Our goal is to use the process of art making during sessions to explore the challenges and process distressing emotions in a healthy way. Art makes difficult things easier to talk about; it can help increase self-awareness, teach emotional regulation, manage anxiety and navigate challenges such as bullying, divorce, identity, illness, diagnoses and more.
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Child Counsellors
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.