Child Therapists in Hamilton, ON

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Dr. Michelle Sala & Associates
Psychologist, PhD, C, Psych
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L0R
Dr. Sala and Associates is a psychological practice offering services to children, adolescents and adults in English and French. We provide psychological assessments, psychotherapy and consultations to our clients. Our associates are fully bilingual and therefore, able to offer services in the client's preferred language. Through Assessment, we help to establish our clients' needs and set goals for effective treatment outcomes. Diagnostic psychological assessments can also help to determine whether a person is suffering from a specific disorder and the subsequent recommendations that will help that person function better in their school/work settings.
Dr. Sala and Associates is a psychological practice offering services to children, adolescents and adults in English and French. We provide psychological assessments, psychotherapy and consultations to our clients. Our associates are fully bilingual and therefore, able to offer services in the client's preferred language. Through Assessment, we help to establish our clients' needs and set goals for effective treatment outcomes. Diagnostic psychological assessments can also help to determine whether a person is suffering from a specific disorder and the subsequent recommendations that will help that person function better in their school/work settings.
(855) 809-7143 View (855) 809-7143
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Kat Giles
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8L
If you are struggling or have concerns regarding yourself, your child, or your youth, please reach out! There is hope for you to experience greater joy and peace in your life and in your family.
Depression, anxiety, and stressful circumstances no longer have to control your life and steal your joy. I support individuals, children, youth, and families to restore hope in a safe and compassionate space where you can share, reflect, grow, and journey towards fullness. We can work together to navigate current situations and past experiences so that you can be more connected to what is happening in you, and in those you care about.
If you are struggling or have concerns regarding yourself, your child, or your youth, please reach out! There is hope for you to experience greater joy and peace in your life and in your family.
Depression, anxiety, and stressful circumstances no longer have to control your life and steal your joy. I support individuals, children, youth, and families to restore hope in a safe and compassionate space where you can share, reflect, grow, and journey towards fullness. We can work together to navigate current situations and past experiences so that you can be more connected to what is happening in you, and in those you care about.
(226) 640-0935 View (226) 640-0935
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Kendall Telefonow
Pre-Licensed Professional, CYW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8V
I specialize in skills based counselling for children, youth (8-18yrs) and their parents that are experiencing mental health and/or behavioural challenges in their homes or at school.
Are you a child or youth who is struggling emotionally or mentally? Is your mental health or behaviour choices getting in the way of your journey in life? Maybe you're a parent that has a child with these challenges and you're looking for some guidance or skills around how to cope with or support them? Do you feel as though everyone else around you knows what to do and here you are, feeling alone or lost? Or are you noticing that your responses or behaviours are getting in the way of your personal or peer relationships? You are not alone, how can I help you?
I specialize in skills based counselling for children, youth (8-18yrs) and their parents that are experiencing mental health and/or behavioural challenges in their homes or at school.
Are you a child or youth who is struggling emotionally or mentally? Is your mental health or behaviour choices getting in the way of your journey in life? Maybe you're a parent that has a child with these challenges and you're looking for some guidance or skills around how to cope with or support them? Do you feel as though everyone else around you knows what to do and here you are, feeling alone or lost? Or are you noticing that your responses or behaviours are getting in the way of your personal or peer relationships? You are not alone, how can I help you?
(365) 661-4370 View (365) 661-4370
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Patricia (Patty) Suzanne Frazer
Registered Psychotherapist, CYW, RP
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8R
I have spent the past 30 years working with children, youth and their caregivers providing Mental Health treatment for a wide range of challenges facing families today. Whether it is proactively building resilience, providing age appropriate psycho-education or teaching behaviour management skills and coping strategies, I have experience with trauma, school related difficulties, emotion regulation, anger management, behaviour management, self-esteem, LGBTQ guidance and crisis. I encourage an open mind and a genuine desire to explore ones self to find strength and insight to move forward on their personal journey of life.
I have spent the past 30 years working with children, youth and their caregivers providing Mental Health treatment for a wide range of challenges facing families today. Whether it is proactively building resilience, providing age appropriate psycho-education or teaching behaviour management skills and coping strategies, I have experience with trauma, school related difficulties, emotion regulation, anger management, behaviour management, self-esteem, LGBTQ guidance and crisis. I encourage an open mind and a genuine desire to explore ones self to find strength and insight to move forward on their personal journey of life.
(289) 807-3457 View (289) 807-3457
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Chantal Gray
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8W
Are you facing the challenges of setting boundaries, dealing with work-related or school stress, navigating anxiety, or coping with trauma and grief that impact your daily life? You don't have to face these struggles alone. I'm here to support you at any stage of your life journey. I bring a holistic and culturally responsive approach to therapy, tailored to meet the unique needs of children, youth, adults, and families. My practice is firmly rooted in the belief that everyone possesses inherent strengths that can be harnessed for healing and growth.
Are you facing the challenges of setting boundaries, dealing with work-related or school stress, navigating anxiety, or coping with trauma and grief that impact your daily life? You don't have to face these struggles alone. I'm here to support you at any stage of your life journey. I bring a holistic and culturally responsive approach to therapy, tailored to meet the unique needs of children, youth, adults, and families. My practice is firmly rooted in the belief that everyone possesses inherent strengths that can be harnessed for healing and growth.
(289) 206-8683 View (289) 206-8683
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Courtney Fuciarelli
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L0R
Hi there! I'm Courtney, and I work with children and their parents, youth, and adults. Sometimes when you feel overwhelmed, it’s hard to know where to start. You may feel stressed out about your situation, but uncertain about what to do. Maybe you've tried therapy before, or you are intimidated to start. Or perhaps it's your child or teen who you are concerned about. Trying to do it all alone and without support is hard, but reaching out for help isn't easy.
Hi there! I'm Courtney, and I work with children and their parents, youth, and adults. Sometimes when you feel overwhelmed, it’s hard to know where to start. You may feel stressed out about your situation, but uncertain about what to do. Maybe you've tried therapy before, or you are intimidated to start. Or perhaps it's your child or teen who you are concerned about. Trying to do it all alone and without support is hard, but reaching out for help isn't easy.
(365) 400-8374 View (365) 400-8374
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Jenny Thibeau
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8T
I am passionate about helping children, adolescents and their families achieve greater mental stability and success.
I typically work with children, adolescents, young adults and their families. I have extensive experience working with people who live with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder), Anxiety Disorders and Mood Disorders. I am highly invested in supporting people in developing skills that allow them to enjoy success in their daily life.
I am passionate about helping children, adolescents and their families achieve greater mental stability and success.
I typically work with children, adolescents, young adults and their families. I have extensive experience working with people who live with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder), Anxiety Disorders and Mood Disorders. I am highly invested in supporting people in developing skills that allow them to enjoy success in their daily life.
(289) 201-5149 x209 View (289) 201-5149 x209
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Danielle McCallum
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L9H
Danielle has experience working in a number of child, youth and family focused settings including: Trillium Demonstration School working with students across Ontario with severe Learning Disabilities, Woodview Mental Health Services working as a Family Therapist and Hamilton Family Health Team working as a Mental Health Counsellor in a primary care setting.
Danielle McCallum is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Danielle has a Masters of Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University. Danielle has been trained in a number of specific modalities but takes an eclectic, client-centered approach to treatment. She uses a variety of modalities including: emotion focused, mindfulness based interventions, trauma informed practices, CBT, DBT, Family-based, Emotion Coaching for parents, Gottman and Imago for Couples therapy.
Danielle has experience working in a number of child, youth and family focused settings including: Trillium Demonstration School working with students across Ontario with severe Learning Disabilities, Woodview Mental Health Services working as a Family Therapist and Hamilton Family Health Team working as a Mental Health Counsellor in a primary care setting.
Danielle McCallum is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Danielle has a Masters of Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University. Danielle has been trained in a number of specific modalities but takes an eclectic, client-centered approach to treatment. She uses a variety of modalities including: emotion focused, mindfulness based interventions, trauma informed practices, CBT, DBT, Family-based, Emotion Coaching for parents, Gottman and Imago for Couples therapy.
(289) 796-1148 View (289) 796-1148
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Angela Saavedra
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), PSYC BA, MACP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8H
Angela is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Masters of Art in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She also has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Brock University and a Postgraduate degree in Brain-Disorder Management at Mohawk College. Angela speaks both Spanish and English fluently, being born in Colombia and raised in the USA. Her educational and professional experience has been geared towards working with children, youth, individuals and families.
Angela is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Masters of Art in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She also has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Brock University and a Postgraduate degree in Brain-Disorder Management at Mohawk College. Angela speaks both Spanish and English fluently, being born in Colombia and raised in the USA. Her educational and professional experience has been geared towards working with children, youth, individuals and families.
(365) 305-0336 View (365) 305-0336
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Michelle Marshman
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MACP, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8H  (Online Only)
I worked in child protection for over five years, and understand how complex family systems are.
Virtual Care. 30 min or 60 min sessions. Specialization: Neurodiversity. Including, ADHD, Autism, OCD, OCPD. Do you have symptoms that you want to understand? Lets figure it out! I also work with couples with one neurodiverse partner around communication; as well as families with neurodiverse children. Additional specializations: anxiety, loss and grief, pet loss and grief, child protection involvement, justice system involvement.
I worked in child protection for over five years, and understand how complex family systems are.
Virtual Care. 30 min or 60 min sessions. Specialization: Neurodiversity. Including, ADHD, Autism, OCD, OCPD. Do you have symptoms that you want to understand? Lets figure it out! I also work with couples with one neurodiverse partner around communication; as well as families with neurodiverse children. Additional specializations: anxiety, loss and grief, pet loss and grief, child protection involvement, justice system involvement.
(226) 407-9120 View (226) 407-9120
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Kim vonEuw
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9C
My views on the therapeutic relationship is a partnership with my clients to achieve their individual goals. I primarily work with children (ages 5+), youth and adults with varying mental health conditions, including; Anxiety, Depression, Self-Harm, Trauma, ADHD, ODD, OCD, and other complex mental health issues. My goal is to ensure my clients feel safe and supported throughout the therapeutic process, and comfortable with the direction of their own treatment.
My views on the therapeutic relationship is a partnership with my clients to achieve their individual goals. I primarily work with children (ages 5+), youth and adults with varying mental health conditions, including; Anxiety, Depression, Self-Harm, Trauma, ADHD, ODD, OCD, and other complex mental health issues. My goal is to ensure my clients feel safe and supported throughout the therapeutic process, and comfortable with the direction of their own treatment.
(289) 807-1294 View (289) 807-1294
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Debra Riggs Child And Parent Therapist
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, CLS, EFT, Hyp CH
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L0R
She has a passion for advocating for children, youth, and families.
Debra has over 30 years of experience at McMaster Children’s Hospital, working in a clinical setting with children, youth, parents and families. She is a sought-after clinician because of her expertise in interviewing and talking with children about challenging topics. She has been involved in the assessment, treatment and advocacy for children and families with complex needs and experiences, including trauma, maltreatment and mental health issues. In addition, she has coached parents, foster parents to learn the gift of listening, talking, and understanding a childs’ and parents' perspective.
She has a passion for advocating for children, youth, and families.
Debra has over 30 years of experience at McMaster Children’s Hospital, working in a clinical setting with children, youth, parents and families. She is a sought-after clinician because of her expertise in interviewing and talking with children about challenging topics. She has been involved in the assessment, treatment and advocacy for children and families with complex needs and experiences, including trauma, maltreatment and mental health issues. In addition, she has coached parents, foster parents to learn the gift of listening, talking, and understanding a childs’ and parents' perspective.
(289) 275-9095 View (289) 275-9095
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Natasha Masciantonio
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8V  (Online Only)
I am passionate about supporting children and youth and their families by providing them the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to help them build capacity to manage stressors in a different way.
Does your child or youth feel anxious, frustrated, and overwhelmed often? Are they creative worriers that tend to avoid situations, have difficulties in school, and struggle with irritability and low mood? Does your struggle with aggression and behavior? Over the past 10 years I have been counselling children, youth, adolescents, and their families. I provide a warm, humorous, and skillful approach to working with all individuals and tailor my treatment to meet my clients needs.
I am passionate about supporting children and youth and their families by providing them the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to help them build capacity to manage stressors in a different way.
Does your child or youth feel anxious, frustrated, and overwhelmed often? Are they creative worriers that tend to avoid situations, have difficulties in school, and struggle with irritability and low mood? Does your struggle with aggression and behavior? Over the past 10 years I have been counselling children, youth, adolescents, and their families. I provide a warm, humorous, and skillful approach to working with all individuals and tailor my treatment to meet my clients needs.
(365) 675-0902 View (365) 675-0902
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Stephanie Sharp
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8N
Stephanie understands the struggles of parenthood and is able to help children and their guardians through difficult moments.
Stephanie is dedicated to the field of mental, emotional, and physical well being and understands the complexity of how these compartmentalized states all impact one another. As an individual who sought counseling for personal matters and experienced genuine insight and healing on various occasions regarding diverse matters, she is confident in its ability to help others. As a result, Stephanie has made the career choice to give back to therapy what it has provided to her by serving others. Stephanie can see clients who are experiencing Anxiety and Depression symptoms including but not limited to OCD and Bi-Polar.
Stephanie understands the struggles of parenthood and is able to help children and their guardians through difficult moments.
Stephanie is dedicated to the field of mental, emotional, and physical well being and understands the complexity of how these compartmentalized states all impact one another. As an individual who sought counseling for personal matters and experienced genuine insight and healing on various occasions regarding diverse matters, she is confident in its ability to help others. As a result, Stephanie has made the career choice to give back to therapy what it has provided to her by serving others. Stephanie can see clients who are experiencing Anxiety and Depression symptoms including but not limited to OCD and Bi-Polar.
(289) 301-1123 View (289) 301-1123
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All Out Collective
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8H  (Online Only)
While we work with folks from all identities, as a neuro-diverse 2SLGBTQ+ therapist I specialize in working with children, youth & young adults who also identify as 2SLGBTQ+ and provide a safer space to explore identity and expression, provide support through experiences of homophobia and transphobia and teach coping skills for other areas of struggle.
Welcome to the All Out Collective. The Collective offers virtual therapy to 2SLGBTQ+ children, teens & young adults and their families in individual, family & group settings to support identity, provide education & help build community. Individual therapy can focus on 2SLGBTQ+ identities, coming out, relationships & discrimination in addition to other struggles including trauma, neuro-divergence, anxiety, depression, relationships and self-harm. We also offer in person groups (in the Hamilton area) for 2SLGBTQ+ children and youth and a virtual support and education group for caregivers of trans/non-binary children and youth.
While we work with folks from all identities, as a neuro-diverse 2SLGBTQ+ therapist I specialize in working with children, youth & young adults who also identify as 2SLGBTQ+ and provide a safer space to explore identity and expression, provide support through experiences of homophobia and transphobia and teach coping skills for other areas of struggle.
Welcome to the All Out Collective. The Collective offers virtual therapy to 2SLGBTQ+ children, teens & young adults and their families in individual, family & group settings to support identity, provide education & help build community. Individual therapy can focus on 2SLGBTQ+ identities, coming out, relationships & discrimination in addition to other struggles including trauma, neuro-divergence, anxiety, depression, relationships and self-harm. We also offer in person groups (in the Hamilton area) for 2SLGBTQ+ children and youth and a virtual support and education group for caregivers of trans/non-binary children and youth.
(289) 302-6405 View (289) 302-6405
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Acorn Counselling -Child Youth Family Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CYC-P
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9C
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety or depression? Feeling worried and overthinking seemingly ordinary situations, or feeling unmotivated and having a hard time getting involved in daily activities? We are here to help! If you’re noticing low self-esteem, poor confidence, trouble focusing, mood swings, or have concern for your or your young person’s mental health, we'd love to connect with you.
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety or depression? Feeling worried and overthinking seemingly ordinary situations, or feeling unmotivated and having a hard time getting involved in daily activities? We are here to help! If you’re noticing low self-esteem, poor confidence, trouble focusing, mood swings, or have concern for your or your young person’s mental health, we'd love to connect with you.
(365) 400-8284 View (365) 400-8284
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Jonathan Harley
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R
I have over a decade of experience in supporting families who are actively involved with child welfare and mental health services.
Let's talk. If you're exploring this page, it's likely that you're seeking a support for a richer engagement with life - either for for yourself or a loved one. We can work together on understanding personality traits, positive and negative life experiences, and your vision for a life that is meaningful and fulfilling. I specialize in supporting youth and adults who strive to bring their creative passions to life through creative work in the arts.
I have over a decade of experience in supporting families who are actively involved with child welfare and mental health services.
Let's talk. If you're exploring this page, it's likely that you're seeking a support for a richer engagement with life - either for for yourself or a loved one. We can work together on understanding personality traits, positive and negative life experiences, and your vision for a life that is meaningful and fulfilling. I specialize in supporting youth and adults who strive to bring their creative passions to life through creative work in the arts.
(289) 238-8883 View (289) 238-8883
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Caitlyn Young
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8H
Welcome! I work with folks from young children in play therapy to teen counselling to parent coaching. What works for one child or family won't work for the next and that's why I focus on thorough assessments and working with my clients to set up a therapeutic approach that works for them. I specialize in working with neurodiverse kids, addressing symptoms like anxiety, depression, school refusal, OCD, self harm and suicidal ideation. If you are concerned for your child's mental health or are just looking to help them develop strong tools and supports then I am here to help!
Welcome! I work with folks from young children in play therapy to teen counselling to parent coaching. What works for one child or family won't work for the next and that's why I focus on thorough assessments and working with my clients to set up a therapeutic approach that works for them. I specialize in working with neurodiverse kids, addressing symptoms like anxiety, depression, school refusal, OCD, self harm and suicidal ideation. If you are concerned for your child's mental health or are just looking to help them develop strong tools and supports then I am here to help!
(365) 598-5842 View (365) 598-5842
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Valley Connections Child Life Therapists
Pre-Licensed Professional, BSc, MSc, CCLS
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L9H
If you would like to meet with Heather, Elena or Meghan for a complimentary consultation or a Child Therapy Intake, we would love to hear from you! Please contact our administrative team today and let us become part of the support you and your child have been looking for.
Hi! We are Elena, Meghan, and Heather, and we are Certified Child Life Specialists. We are trained to provide therapeutic support for children from birth to 18 years old. We each have Master's Degrees in Pediatric Psychosocial Care and we have several years of experience supporting children and their families through some of the most difficult times in their lives. Whether your child is experiencing a loss, divorce, a traumatic event, grief, or psychosocial issues such as anxiety or depression, we are trained to meet your child where they are, and build their resilience as they heal.
If you would like to meet with Heather, Elena or Meghan for a complimentary consultation or a Child Therapy Intake, we would love to hear from you! Please contact our administrative team today and let us become part of the support you and your child have been looking for.
Hi! We are Elena, Meghan, and Heather, and we are Certified Child Life Specialists. We are trained to provide therapeutic support for children from birth to 18 years old. We each have Master's Degrees in Pediatric Psychosocial Care and we have several years of experience supporting children and their families through some of the most difficult times in their lives. Whether your child is experiencing a loss, divorce, a traumatic event, grief, or psychosocial issues such as anxiety or depression, we are trained to meet your child where they are, and build their resilience as they heal.
(289) 212-9017 View (289) 212-9017
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Ellen Crump
Registered Social Worker, MSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L9B
I am a Child and Family Counsellor and Certified Parent Coach. I help individuals, children, teens and families move from simply surviving life's challenges to thriving. My work focuses on challenges of self-esteem, anxiety, sadness, bullying, divorce. I work along side parents when they find teens off track and struggling with the demands of our disordered society. I also offer individual counselling where through story, education, and gentle reflection, we find new ways to understand, new eyes to see, and new words to speak.
I am a Child and Family Counsellor and Certified Parent Coach. I help individuals, children, teens and families move from simply surviving life's challenges to thriving. My work focuses on challenges of self-esteem, anxiety, sadness, bullying, divorce. I work along side parents when they find teens off track and struggling with the demands of our disordered society. I also offer individual counselling where through story, education, and gentle reflection, we find new ways to understand, new eyes to see, and new words to speak.
(289) 216-6750 View (289) 216-6750
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Hamilton, ON provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.

Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.

The best child therapists in Hamilton build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.