Therapists for Children in Aurora, ON
At Tree of Life Psychotherapy, we understand how overwhelming it can feel when you—or your child, teen, or adult client—are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or the weight of unresolved challenges.
We provide holistic, compassionate, client-centered therapy for children, teens, adults, and families, including neurodivergent clients. Using EMDR and other evidence-based approaches, we help process trauma, build emotional regulation, and strengthen resilience, confidence, and overall well-being.
At Tree of Life Psychotherapy, we understand how overwhelming it can feel when you—or your child, teen, or adult client—are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or the weight of unresolved challenges.
We provide holistic, compassionate, client-centered therapy for children, teens, adults, and families, including neurodivergent clients. Using EMDR and other evidence-based approaches, we help process trauma, build emotional regulation, and strengthen resilience, confidence, and overall well-being.
I have over 10 years of clinical experience working with children, youth, couples, adults, and families.
Whether your hardships involve the past, present, or the future, I will support you to develop a thorough understanding of the situation and overcome the barriers holding you or your relationships back. Using a strength based approach, I aim to provide the opportunity to work on any potential obstacles that may be holding you back from fully enjoying life.
I have over 10 years of clinical experience working with children, youth, couples, adults, and families.
Whether your hardships involve the past, present, or the future, I will support you to develop a thorough understanding of the situation and overcome the barriers holding you or your relationships back. Using a strength based approach, I aim to provide the opportunity to work on any potential obstacles that may be holding you back from fully enjoying life.
Do you or your child feel stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed?
By taking the first step together, we begin working toward the life you desire. I offer a personalized approach, meeting you, your child, or family where you are. Together we create a plan, build tools, and navigate challenges while celebrating progress. I provide an inclusive, safe space with flexible in-person or virtual appointments.
Do you or your child feel stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed?
By taking the first step together, we begin working toward the life you desire. I offer a personalized approach, meeting you, your child, or family where you are. Together we create a plan, build tools, and navigate challenges while celebrating progress. I provide an inclusive, safe space with flexible in-person or virtual appointments.
Our areas of specialty include the assessment and ongoing treatment of children (6 years and above), teens, adults and families who are experiencing a mental health concern.
We offer family assessments as we believe that treating the child in the context of their families is of great benefit. These joint services are offered under one roof and allow for a seamless, respectful intervention.
Our areas of specialty include the assessment and ongoing treatment of children (6 years and above), teens, adults and families who are experiencing a mental health concern.
We offer family assessments as we believe that treating the child in the context of their families is of great benefit. These joint services are offered under one roof and allow for a seamless, respectful intervention.
As a counselling intern with 13+ years of teaching children and 30+ years in the arts, I bring creativity, patience, and understanding into the counselling room.
I support clients in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, integrating mindfulness, art-based approaches, and family systems perspectives. My background in teaching and the arts helps me connect with children and adults in creative ways, offering compassionate, culturally sensitive therapy that reduces stress and fosters growth.
As a counselling intern with 13+ years of teaching children and 30+ years in the arts, I bring creativity, patience, and understanding into the counselling room.
I support clients in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, integrating mindfulness, art-based approaches, and family systems perspectives. My background in teaching and the arts helps me connect with children and adults in creative ways, offering compassionate, culturally sensitive therapy that reduces stress and fosters growth.
Doctoral degree in Counselling Studies and Certified Child and Youth Counsellor.
Support child/youth/adults/families to explore their beliefs that contribute to their thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Together we will develop skills and knowledge that contribute to healthy brain, relationships and meeting your goals. Specialize in trauma creativity and effective problem solving and mindfulness meditations. I offer mindfulness groups.
Doctoral degree in Counselling Studies and Certified Child and Youth Counsellor.
Support child/youth/adults/families to explore their beliefs that contribute to their thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Together we will develop skills and knowledge that contribute to healthy brain, relationships and meeting your goals. Specialize in trauma creativity and effective problem solving and mindfulness meditations. I offer mindfulness groups.
We have 3 areas of speciality: Adult Clients, Children/Youth and First Responders.
Hummingbird Therapy Clinic: Nurturing Healing Through Trust and Empowerment
We cherish the trust you place in us and prioritize your comfort as we navigate your healing journey together. Our approach is grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed practices that celebrate your strengths and empower you in your healing process. Our trained team specializes in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Art Therapy, and Music Therapy. We focus on trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship and Couples therapy.
We have 3 areas of speciality: Adult Clients, Children/Youth and First Responders.
Hummingbird Therapy Clinic: Nurturing Healing Through Trust and Empowerment
We cherish the trust you place in us and prioritize your comfort as we navigate your healing journey together. Our approach is grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed practices that celebrate your strengths and empower you in your healing process. Our trained team specializes in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Art Therapy, and Music Therapy. We focus on trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship and Couples therapy.
Whether you are a seasoned mental health practitioner, newly qualifying/registered to practice with OCSWSSW/CRPO, or looking to shift into supervisory endeavours, I can support you with identifying goals for your professional growth as a clinician and building the skills needed to achieve these.
Whether you are a seasoned mental health practitioner, newly qualifying/registered to practice with OCSWSSW/CRPO, or looking to shift into supervisory endeavours, I can support you with identifying goals for your professional growth as a clinician and building the skills needed to achieve these.
We are human beings, but when caught up in our busy lives, we sometimes turn into human doings. It can be challenging to be present when your schedules are full or you get swept off by external and internal forces. I have the honour to work with individuals and families challenged by anxiety, depression, experiences of oppression and marginalization. I support folks who may be misunderstood or troubled by negative thoughts. Everyone has the power to heal from within, and healing may look different for each individual. I am grateful to accompany you on this healing journey. We all have the right to thrive.
We are human beings, but when caught up in our busy lives, we sometimes turn into human doings. It can be challenging to be present when your schedules are full or you get swept off by external and internal forces. I have the honour to work with individuals and families challenged by anxiety, depression, experiences of oppression and marginalization. I support folks who may be misunderstood or troubled by negative thoughts. Everyone has the power to heal from within, and healing may look different for each individual. I am grateful to accompany you on this healing journey. We all have the right to thrive.
Psychability Child and Adolescent Psychological Services is a private psychology practice that provides assessment, online therapy and consultation services to Ontario students in grades 1 to 12.
At Psychability, Dr. Berger provides comprehensive assessment services including gifted testing and diagnosis of learning (LD), attentional (ADHD), autism-spectrum (ASD), and social-emotional disorders. He is a CACBT certified cognitive-behavioural therapist. He provides evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to children and teens in Ontario.
Psychability Child and Adolescent Psychological Services is a private psychology practice that provides assessment, online therapy and consultation services to Ontario students in grades 1 to 12.
At Psychability, Dr. Berger provides comprehensive assessment services including gifted testing and diagnosis of learning (LD), attentional (ADHD), autism-spectrum (ASD), and social-emotional disorders. He is a CACBT certified cognitive-behavioural therapist. He provides evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to children and teens in Ontario.
Are you an overwhelmed parent struggling to support your child, despite your best efforts?
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and Registered Art Therapist (RCAT) with training in evidence based Art Psychotherapy, TF-CBT, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Internal Family Systems and family therapy approaches. I practise from a client-centered, trauma-informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework.
Are you an overwhelmed parent struggling to support your child, despite your best efforts?
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and Registered Art Therapist (RCAT) with training in evidence based Art Psychotherapy, TF-CBT, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Internal Family Systems and family therapy approaches. I practise from a client-centered, trauma-informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework.
I provide counselling services to individuals, children, teenagers and couples.
I provide support for people struggling with mental health or experiencing life changes (marriage, motherhood, divorce/ separation, bereavement). I am passionate about my work with children and teenagers, whom have difficulty talking about their problems. I am non-judgemental, easy to talk to and have a genuine and kind nature. I also have life experience.
I provide counselling services to individuals, children, teenagers and couples.
I provide support for people struggling with mental health or experiencing life changes (marriage, motherhood, divorce/ separation, bereavement). I am passionate about my work with children and teenagers, whom have difficulty talking about their problems. I am non-judgemental, easy to talk to and have a genuine and kind nature. I also have life experience.
Following 30 years working as a Supervisor in the field of Child Welfare, I decided to turn my passion for helping others into private practice beginning in 2025. I bring to my practice, my own lived experience in crisis and trauma, coupled with academic knowledge and 30 years of professional work experience. I work from a strengths based, judgment free, trauma focused lens to help you achieve the therapeutic goals constructed by you. I bring warmth, empathy, and active listening to every session.
Following 30 years working as a Supervisor in the field of Child Welfare, I decided to turn my passion for helping others into private practice beginning in 2025. I bring to my practice, my own lived experience in crisis and trauma, coupled with academic knowledge and 30 years of professional work experience. I work from a strengths based, judgment free, trauma focused lens to help you achieve the therapeutic goals constructed by you. I bring warmth, empathy, and active listening to every session.
With over 15 years of experience in community mental health and specialized training in child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapy, I draw from psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness approaches to meet each client where they are.
Life transitions—whether it’s entering adolescence, starting university, becoming a parent, or navigating immigration and cultural shifts—can stir up powerful emotions and uncertainty. I provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where individuals of all ages can feel safe to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. As a therapist with a deep understanding of cultural and intergenerational dynamics, I am especially attuned to the stress that can come from straddling multiple cultural identities. I offer therapy that honors your lived experience, family values.
With over 15 years of experience in community mental health and specialized training in child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapy, I draw from psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness approaches to meet each client where they are.
Life transitions—whether it’s entering adolescence, starting university, becoming a parent, or navigating immigration and cultural shifts—can stir up powerful emotions and uncertainty. I provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where individuals of all ages can feel safe to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. As a therapist with a deep understanding of cultural and intergenerational dynamics, I am especially attuned to the stress that can come from straddling multiple cultural identities. I offer therapy that honors your lived experience, family values.
We know taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming. You might be uncertain, struggling, or unsure where to turn. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to do it alone. Our team of experienced therapists is here to support you, whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues.
At the heart of healing is the need to feel truly seen, heard, and accepted. It’s not about becoming someone else, but about being more fully yourself in a space that’s safe, supportive, and understanding. We’re here to help you create that space.
We know taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming. You might be uncertain, struggling, or unsure where to turn. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to do it alone. Our team of experienced therapists is here to support you, whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues.
At the heart of healing is the need to feel truly seen, heard, and accepted. It’s not about becoming someone else, but about being more fully yourself in a space that’s safe, supportive, and understanding. We’re here to help you create that space.
I work with adults, couples, families, and children ages 10+ who are seeking meaningful change.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in a season of transition, you're not alone. Life's challenges don't come with a manual, but you don't have to navigate them without support.
I work with adults, couples, families, and children ages 10+ who are seeking meaningful change.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in a season of transition, you're not alone. Life's challenges don't come with a manual, but you don't have to navigate them without support.
As both a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), I support children and their families with challenges and concerns while honouring their unique identities.
My experiences have included early intervention in developmental services and working with an Early Years team at a lead community mental health agency. My approach is integrative of attachment-based therapies such as Circle of Security parenting and Emotion Focused Family Therapy. I have training and experience with Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health.
As both a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), I support children and their families with challenges and concerns while honouring their unique identities.
My experiences have included early intervention in developmental services and working with an Early Years team at a lead community mental health agency. My approach is integrative of attachment-based therapies such as Circle of Security parenting and Emotion Focused Family Therapy. I have training and experience with Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health.
With over 10 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, and relationship stress, I understand how heavy life can feel.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) offering evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, and relationship concerns. My approach integrates CBT, Trauma-Informed Therapy, IFS, DBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, EFT, ACT, and Solution-Focused Therapy—always tailored to your goals, pace, and emotional needs.
With over 10 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, and relationship stress, I understand how heavy life can feel.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) offering evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, and relationship concerns. My approach integrates CBT, Trauma-Informed Therapy, IFS, DBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, EFT, ACT, and Solution-Focused Therapy—always tailored to your goals, pace, and emotional needs.
I work with adults, couples, families, teens, and children 10+ who are navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or significant life changes.
When life feels heavy or unclear, reaching out for therapy can feel like one more challenge, but it's also a powerful act of self-trust.
I work with adults, couples, families, teens, and children 10+ who are navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or significant life changes.
When life feels heavy or unclear, reaching out for therapy can feel like one more challenge, but it's also a powerful act of self-trust.
Whether you’re a parent worried about your child, a teen feeling overwhelmed, or someone navigating a tough transition, you might feel stuck or unsure how to move forward.
I support kids, teens, and families with challenges like anxious thoughts, school stress, eating concerns, trauma, and shifting family dynamics. Whether we’re talking through worries, practicing brave steps, or using play and creativity to build emotional resilience, my goal is simple: to help you feel understood while building tools that actually stick.
Whether you’re a parent worried about your child, a teen feeling overwhelmed, or someone navigating a tough transition, you might feel stuck or unsure how to move forward.
I support kids, teens, and families with challenges like anxious thoughts, school stress, eating concerns, trauma, and shifting family dynamics. Whether we’re talking through worries, practicing brave steps, or using play and creativity to build emotional resilience, my goal is simple: to help you feel understood while building tools that actually stick.
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviours change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
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 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.