Child Therapists in St John's, NL
I'm a St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador native with a passion for continued education around mental health and wellness. My aim is to create a safe space where individuals can learn how to strengthen coping skills, address daily stressors and learn how to develop and practice healthy coping patterns. I have experience working with individuals in the areas of depression, anxiety, anger, parenting, stress management, trauma, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and self-esteem. Moreover, I have considerable experience working with individuals experiencing suicidal ideations.
I'm a St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador native with a passion for continued education around mental health and wellness. My aim is to create a safe space where individuals can learn how to strengthen coping skills, address daily stressors and learn how to develop and practice healthy coping patterns. I have experience working with individuals in the areas of depression, anxiety, anger, parenting, stress management, trauma, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and self-esteem. Moreover, I have considerable experience working with individuals experiencing suicidal ideations.
As a Child Therapist, I appreciate the resiliency within each child, teen, and young adult I work with.
Therapy does not always need to be talk therapy - so much can be learned through the therapeutic use of play! With a client-centered approach, I work with clients to provide a safe space to explore challenges and match coping strategies to the style of the client. Not every strategy works for every person, and that's okay... we'll find what's best for them.
As a Child Therapist, I appreciate the resiliency within each child, teen, and young adult I work with.
Therapy does not always need to be talk therapy - so much can be learned through the therapeutic use of play! With a client-centered approach, I work with clients to provide a safe space to explore challenges and match coping strategies to the style of the client. Not every strategy works for every person, and that's okay... we'll find what's best for them.
I have experience providing individual counselling to children, youth, and families.
Much of my work with younger clients is play-based through play therapy, sand-tray therapy and narrative therapy. With adolescents and adults I use a variety of approaches depending on the client and the reason for counselling. Some approaches I use include ACT, DBT, CBT, SFT, psychoeducation and psychotherapy.
I have experience providing individual counselling to children, youth, and families.
Much of my work with younger clients is play-based through play therapy, sand-tray therapy and narrative therapy. With adolescents and adults I use a variety of approaches depending on the client and the reason for counselling. Some approaches I use include ACT, DBT, CBT, SFT, psychoeducation and psychotherapy.
Some of these include but are not limited to children/youth, perinatal mental health, DBT, addictions, couples therapy, complex trauma, and ADHD.
In practice, I use strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches within several modalities such as EMDR, play therapy, and Internal Family Systems therapy. I specialize in young children, youth, play therapy interventions, and complex trauma across the lifespan, but I work with individuals of all ages with a variety of concerns.
Some of these include but are not limited to children/youth, perinatal mental health, DBT, addictions, couples therapy, complex trauma, and ADHD.
In practice, I use strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches within several modalities such as EMDR, play therapy, and Internal Family Systems therapy. I specialize in young children, youth, play therapy interventions, and complex trauma across the lifespan, but I work with individuals of all ages with a variety of concerns.
Whether you're a student struggling to stay on track, a professional facing burnout, or a parent seeking support for your child, our team offers compassionate, strengths-based tools to help with time management, emotional regulation, organization, motivation, and more.
Feeling overwhelmed, disorganized, or stuck—at school, at work, or at home? You're not alone, and support is available. At our ADHD clinic, we offer two evidence-based services: Occupational Therapy and ADHD Coaching, designed to help individuals across all life stages navigate the unique challenges of ADHD and executive functioning differences. Founded by Jennifer Hogan—an Occupational Therapist and ADHD Coach with over a decade of experience and lived experience with ADHD—we specialize in neurodivergent-affirming care that is grounded in empathy, science, and real-world strategies.
Whether you're a student struggling to stay on track, a professional facing burnout, or a parent seeking support for your child, our team offers compassionate, strengths-based tools to help with time management, emotional regulation, organization, motivation, and more.
Feeling overwhelmed, disorganized, or stuck—at school, at work, or at home? You're not alone, and support is available. At our ADHD clinic, we offer two evidence-based services: Occupational Therapy and ADHD Coaching, designed to help individuals across all life stages navigate the unique challenges of ADHD and executive functioning differences. Founded by Jennifer Hogan—an Occupational Therapist and ADHD Coach with over a decade of experience and lived experience with ADHD—we specialize in neurodivergent-affirming care that is grounded in empathy, science, and real-world strategies.
Nicole uses a holistic, person-centred and empathetic approach to provide therapy to children, young people, and their families.
She engages folks from a lens of empowerment, collaboration, and resilience. She is focused on providing therapy to help children, adolescents, and families in areas specific to: stress, anxiety, depression, self-harm, divorce/separation, behavioural difficulties, LGBTQ2S+, interpersonal relationships, life transitions, traumatic experiences, and more.
Nicole uses a holistic, person-centred and empathetic approach to provide therapy to children, young people, and their families.
She engages folks from a lens of empowerment, collaboration, and resilience. She is focused on providing therapy to help children, adolescents, and families in areas specific to: stress, anxiety, depression, self-harm, divorce/separation, behavioural difficulties, LGBTQ2S+, interpersonal relationships, life transitions, traumatic experiences, and more.
Lisa is a Registered Social Worker with over 16 years of experience and provides counselling services and ADHD assessments to children, teens and adults.
Lisa attended Memorial University where she obtained a Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2009 and a Master of Social Work degree in 2019. She has completed additional research and training in the areas of ADHD, trauma, parenting, self-care, child development, mental health first aid, anxiety, grief, narcissistic personality disorder and suicide intervention.
Lisa is a Registered Social Worker with over 16 years of experience and provides counselling services and ADHD assessments to children, teens and adults.
Lisa attended Memorial University where she obtained a Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2009 and a Master of Social Work degree in 2019. She has completed additional research and training in the areas of ADHD, trauma, parenting, self-care, child development, mental health first aid, anxiety, grief, narcissistic personality disorder and suicide intervention.
Challaina has extensive experience working with children and their families, both within the education system and the public health domain.
She has completed additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and the neurobiology of trauma. Challaina has also completed training in the Gottman Method of Couples Counselling. Challaina has a special interest in sexuality and gender and is committed to providing a safe space where individuals can discuss their concerns.
Challaina has extensive experience working with children and their families, both within the education system and the public health domain.
She has completed additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and the neurobiology of trauma. Challaina has also completed training in the Gottman Method of Couples Counselling. Challaina has a special interest in sexuality and gender and is committed to providing a safe space where individuals can discuss their concerns.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and ADHD.
I provide post-secondary students with academic strategy sessions and have an in-depth knowledge of the education system, creating individualized educational plans, delivering accommodations and developing alternative courses for students with diagnosed exceptionalities. I work from a client centered approach to support and heal individuals and families.
I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and ADHD.
I provide post-secondary students with academic strategy sessions and have an in-depth knowledge of the education system, creating individualized educational plans, delivering accommodations and developing alternative courses for students with diagnosed exceptionalities. I work from a client centered approach to support and heal individuals and families.
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile! I am here to support if you're looking for an empathetic and judgement-free space to open up, be heard, validated, and challenged. You can count on me to be honest, even if it may not be what you think you want to hear. This is all important for healing and growth.
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile! I am here to support if you're looking for an empathetic and judgement-free space to open up, be heard, validated, and challenged. You can count on me to be honest, even if it may not be what you think you want to hear. This is all important for healing and growth.
If there's one experience that is guaranteed, it's change. Change comes in many forms; accomplishment, loss, crisis. Sometimes we lead change in our lives, sometimes we're forced to follow it - kicking and screaming. Coastal Health Inc. Is a multi-practitioner, allied health, practice. We work collaboratively and emphasize a comprehensive service access to our clients. Our team are all graduate and doctoral trained therapists, specializing in multiple areas, including (but not limited to); Chronic illness, grief, trans support for individuals and families, family issues, couple issues, depression and anxiety, identity and career etc
If there's one experience that is guaranteed, it's change. Change comes in many forms; accomplishment, loss, crisis. Sometimes we lead change in our lives, sometimes we're forced to follow it - kicking and screaming. Coastal Health Inc. Is a multi-practitioner, allied health, practice. We work collaboratively and emphasize a comprehensive service access to our clients. Our team are all graduate and doctoral trained therapists, specializing in multiple areas, including (but not limited to); Chronic illness, grief, trans support for individuals and families, family issues, couple issues, depression and anxiety, identity and career etc
Katie is a Registered Counsellor with extensive work with trauma based counselling and interventions. Katie specializes in working with teens, women and parent populations with a special interest in supporting struggles with anxiety, depression, trauma related disorders, work life balance, self-esteem, career/life purpose and stress. Her overall aim is to discover the route of dysfunction and restore one's overall balance and well-being. Katie utilizes a strength-based lens and grounds her work in mindfulness, narrative, solution focused and cognitive-behavioural approaches. Katie also holds certification in EMDR and CBT.
Katie is a Registered Counsellor with extensive work with trauma based counselling and interventions. Katie specializes in working with teens, women and parent populations with a special interest in supporting struggles with anxiety, depression, trauma related disorders, work life balance, self-esteem, career/life purpose and stress. Her overall aim is to discover the route of dysfunction and restore one's overall balance and well-being. Katie utilizes a strength-based lens and grounds her work in mindfulness, narrative, solution focused and cognitive-behavioural approaches. Katie also holds certification in EMDR and CBT.
Change Creates Change Eating Disorder Care
Registered Psychotherapist, RD, RP
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A
Change Creates Change Eating Disorder Care is a multi-disciplinary health care team that helps children, youth & adults recover from an eating disorder, while supporting the family unit every step of the way.
Direct billing to insurance available. Our Eating Disorder Care Providers are Registered Psychotherapists, Registered Counselling Therapists and Registered Dietitians. We collaborate with your family physician, pediatrician, psychiatrist and/or anyone else that is a part of your treatment team to ensure continuity of care.
Change Creates Change Eating Disorder Care is a multi-disciplinary health care team that helps children, youth & adults recover from an eating disorder, while supporting the family unit every step of the way.
Direct billing to insurance available. Our Eating Disorder Care Providers are Registered Psychotherapists, Registered Counselling Therapists and Registered Dietitians. We collaborate with your family physician, pediatrician, psychiatrist and/or anyone else that is a part of your treatment team to ensure continuity of care.
I work with adults, teens, and children aged 8+.
I have experience supporting individuals with challenges such as anxiety, depression, identity work, stress, grief and loss, IPV/DV, emotional regulation, life changes and self-esteem. Through a holistic approach, I incorporate modalities such as CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative therapy as well as draw on mindfulness and play therapy techniques.
I work with adults, teens, and children aged 8+.
I have experience supporting individuals with challenges such as anxiety, depression, identity work, stress, grief and loss, IPV/DV, emotional regulation, life changes and self-esteem. Through a holistic approach, I incorporate modalities such as CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative therapy as well as draw on mindfulness and play therapy techniques.
My extensive post-graduate training makes me best suited to support adults, children, and families who have past or current experiences with anxiety, depression, relational challenges, folks in the perinatal period and attachment and parenting concerns.
I know that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming and i'm so glad that you're here. As a therapist, I value creating a warm and accepting therapeutic environment and prioritize building an authentic connection with my clients. I believe wholeheartedly in each persons inherent strengths and resiliency and support folks to acknowledge patterns that are holding them back in life. In our work together we will focus on developing new resources, processing unhealed trauma or distress and developing a deeper understanding of self, allowing you to live a more full life.
My extensive post-graduate training makes me best suited to support adults, children, and families who have past or current experiences with anxiety, depression, relational challenges, folks in the perinatal period and attachment and parenting concerns.
I know that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming and i'm so glad that you're here. As a therapist, I value creating a warm and accepting therapeutic environment and prioritize building an authentic connection with my clients. I believe wholeheartedly in each persons inherent strengths and resiliency and support folks to acknowledge patterns that are holding them back in life. In our work together we will focus on developing new resources, processing unhealed trauma or distress and developing a deeper understanding of self, allowing you to live a more full life.
Hi, I’m Kayla – a Canadian Certified Counsellor, Mama of two, and birth trauma survivor in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
In 2021, I experienced a traumatic miscarriage, and in 2022, I narrowly escaped a stillbirth due to a fetal-maternal hemorrhage. These experiences, both deeply personal and transformative, have shaped my passion for supporting others through their own perinatal journeys.
As a therapist and a Mama, I combine my professional training with lived experience to offer compassionate, personalized support for those navigating infertility, loss, pregnancy, early parenthood, and more.
Hi, I’m Kayla – a Canadian Certified Counsellor, Mama of two, and birth trauma survivor in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
In 2021, I experienced a traumatic miscarriage, and in 2022, I narrowly escaped a stillbirth due to a fetal-maternal hemorrhage. These experiences, both deeply personal and transformative, have shaped my passion for supporting others through their own perinatal journeys.
As a therapist and a Mama, I combine my professional training with lived experience to offer compassionate, personalized support for those navigating infertility, loss, pregnancy, early parenthood, and more.
We are currently accepting referrals for: Speech and Language Pathology, Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis (ADHD, SLD, IDD, Behavioural), individual counselling ( child, teen, adults), couples and family counselling, and group therapy.
A specialized and multidisciplinary team of Registered Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), and Occupational Therapists (OT). We are dedicated to lifelong learning and bring innovative services to our community. We focus on providing individualized services to you and your family in a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and accepting environment. We value genuine and authentic therapeutic relationships and prioritize your comfort and experience. We provide best practice standard of care in Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) toddler to adult, ADHD, IDD, and SLD.
We are currently accepting referrals for: Speech and Language Pathology, Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis (ADHD, SLD, IDD, Behavioural), individual counselling ( child, teen, adults), couples and family counselling, and group therapy.
A specialized and multidisciplinary team of Registered Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), and Occupational Therapists (OT). We are dedicated to lifelong learning and bring innovative services to our community. We focus on providing individualized services to you and your family in a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and accepting environment. We value genuine and authentic therapeutic relationships and prioritize your comfort and experience. We provide best practice standard of care in Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) toddler to adult, ADHD, IDD, and SLD.
I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you or your child so that you feel welcome and supported.
My experience and extensive post-graduate training make me best suited to work with those who are seeking support for trauma, anxiety/anxiety disorders, perinatal mental health - pregnancy & postpartum, OCD, grief and loss, stress, emotional regulation, parenting, and trichotillomania & skin picking.
I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you or your child so that you feel welcome and supported.
My experience and extensive post-graduate training make me best suited to work with those who are seeking support for trauma, anxiety/anxiety disorders, perinatal mental health - pregnancy & postpartum, OCD, grief and loss, stress, emotional regulation, parenting, and trichotillomania & skin picking.
I will be working with clients of all ages and offering services to children, adolescents, and adults.
My services are reimbursed by most insurance companies, so please check with your own service providers to identify what compensation you are eligible to receive for counselling services.
I will be working with clients of all ages and offering services to children, adolescents, and adults.
My services are reimbursed by most insurance companies, so please check with your own service providers to identify what compensation you are eligible to receive for counselling services.
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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.