Therapists for Children in Newmarket, ON
I know that beginning therapy can feel daunting, and I deeply respect the courage it takes to take that first step. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and never alone in what you’re facing.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years as a first responder and working in healthcare. Those experiences gave me a deep appreciation for the toll that stress, trauma, and ongoing pressure can take on our mental and emotional health, as well as the importance of having a safe place to process and heal.
I know that beginning therapy can feel daunting, and I deeply respect the courage it takes to take that first step. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and never alone in what you’re facing.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years as a first responder and working in healthcare. Those experiences gave me a deep appreciation for the toll that stress, trauma, and ongoing pressure can take on our mental and emotional health, as well as the importance of having a safe place to process and heal.
Erin Takagi
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RECE
1 Endorsed
Newmarket, ON L3Y
Waitlist for new clients
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.
Supporting children, families, and adults through anxiety, grief, and trauma with compassion, balance, and genuine care.
Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, or major life transitions that have left them feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to turn next. My goal is to create a space that feels safe, collaborative, and real — a space where you can show up fully, explore what’s been heavy to carry, and begin reconnecting with your strengths, confidence, and sense of calm. Together, we’ll move at your pace, in your time, toward meaningful and lasting change.
Supporting children, families, and adults through anxiety, grief, and trauma with compassion, balance, and genuine care.
Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, or major life transitions that have left them feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to turn next. My goal is to create a space that feels safe, collaborative, and real — a space where you can show up fully, explore what’s been heavy to carry, and begin reconnecting with your strengths, confidence, and sense of calm. Together, we’ll move at your pace, in your time, toward meaningful and lasting change.
You may be seeking play therapy for a child who is feeling worried, having big emotions, or struggling in ways that are hard for them to explain.
As a Certified Play Therapist, I use play therapy to help children safely express emotions, work through challenges, and build confidence and coping skills. With adults, I offer a calm, supportive space to explore experiences, gain insight, and strengthen the ability to navigate challenges with greater clarity and resilience.
You may be seeking play therapy for a child who is feeling worried, having big emotions, or struggling in ways that are hard for them to explain.
As a Certified Play Therapist, I use play therapy to help children safely express emotions, work through challenges, and build confidence and coping skills. With adults, I offer a calm, supportive space to explore experiences, gain insight, and strengthen the ability to navigate challenges with greater clarity and resilience.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxiety or depression? Do you feel stuck with nowhere to turn? You are not alone! Reaching out for help is an important first step. Let’s work together to find your strength, address the challenges you’re facing, and move towards healing. My treatment approach is using CBT, DBT, Narrative and Gestalt therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxiety or depression? Do you feel stuck with nowhere to turn? You are not alone! Reaching out for help is an important first step. Let’s work together to find your strength, address the challenges you’re facing, and move towards healing. My treatment approach is using CBT, DBT, Narrative and Gestalt therapy.
Whether you're battling anxiety, stress, complex trauma, relationship struggles, divorce, or helping a child through tough times, I’m here to support you.
I use my experience in both education and psychotherapy to connect with clients of all ages. My work is focused on providing culturally sensitive care, empowering you with practical tools and SMART goals to build resilience and move forward at your own pace. Past clients find it easy to connect with me & open up, creating a safe space for healing and growth.
Whether you're battling anxiety, stress, complex trauma, relationship struggles, divorce, or helping a child through tough times, I’m here to support you.
I use my experience in both education and psychotherapy to connect with clients of all ages. My work is focused on providing culturally sensitive care, empowering you with practical tools and SMART goals to build resilience and move forward at your own pace. Past clients find it easy to connect with me & open up, creating a safe space for healing and growth.
IN-PERSON sessions available on Wednesday mornings for individuals, couples, families and children!
I strive to bring compassion, curiosity, creativity (and sometimes humour!) to our sessions. Just bring yourself—it’s okay if you don’t know where to start. Together, we will try to figure out next steps, new perspectives, and a way forward.
IN-PERSON sessions available on Wednesday mornings for individuals, couples, families and children!
I strive to bring compassion, curiosity, creativity (and sometimes humour!) to our sessions. Just bring yourself—it’s okay if you don’t know where to start. Together, we will try to figure out next steps, new perspectives, and a way forward.
Hundreds of individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents have benefited from our services.
As a Family TLC client you will gather immediate strategies and long lasting solutions. Our therapists use what we call the Family TLC Method. This method breaks down the therapy process into 5 manageable phases that it utilized as a roadmap for success. Working with your therapist you curate a care plan to work towards your current life and wellness goals.
Hundreds of individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents have benefited from our services.
As a Family TLC client you will gather immediate strategies and long lasting solutions. Our therapists use what we call the Family TLC Method. This method breaks down the therapy process into 5 manageable phases that it utilized as a roadmap for success. Working with your therapist you curate a care plan to work towards your current life and wellness goals.
We have a special interest in working with children, teens and young adults; helping each person to be firmly grounded in who they are, and confident in their ability to develop healthy relationships and lifestyles.
Our counselling experience includes emotional regulation, stress management, improving communication skills, time management, spirituality, anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, self-esteem issues and relationship difficulties.
We have a special interest in working with children, teens and young adults; helping each person to be firmly grounded in who they are, and confident in their ability to develop healthy relationships and lifestyles.
Our counselling experience includes emotional regulation, stress management, improving communication skills, time management, spirituality, anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, self-esteem issues and relationship difficulties.
Address Burnout, Trauma and ADHD with Leticia
Registered Psychotherapist, RN, BScN
6 Endorsed
Newmarket, ON L3Y
I support clients of all ages, from children to seniors, who are working through burnout, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
You may look like you’re functioning, but inside you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected. You keep showing up and meeting expectations, yet still feel drained. Rest doesn’t feel refreshing, and even small tasks can take more energy than they once did. You may feel stuck on autopilot, irritable, numb, or mentally exhausted.
Seeking support is not about fixing "YOU". It’s about understanding what your nervous system needs and finding sustainable ways to live. I offer a supportive, affirming space to help you process burnout, restore balance, and reconnect with yourself at a pace that addresses and respects your unique needs.
I support clients of all ages, from children to seniors, who are working through burnout, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
You may look like you’re functioning, but inside you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected. You keep showing up and meeting expectations, yet still feel drained. Rest doesn’t feel refreshing, and even small tasks can take more energy than they once did. You may feel stuck on autopilot, irritable, numb, or mentally exhausted.
Seeking support is not about fixing "YOU". It’s about understanding what your nervous system needs and finding sustainable ways to live. I offer a supportive, affirming space to help you process burnout, restore balance, and reconnect with yourself at a pace that addresses and respects your unique needs.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I work on fostering a trusting and empathetic relationship with a flexible treatment style. Some of the commonly used techniques may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I strive to create a compassionate and welcoming space where clients can develop meaningful coping strategies. I understand the different impacts of feelings, identify core beliefs, and utilize multiple approaches that emphasize an individual’s strengths.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I work on fostering a trusting and empathetic relationship with a flexible treatment style. Some of the commonly used techniques may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I strive to create a compassionate and welcoming space where clients can develop meaningful coping strategies. I understand the different impacts of feelings, identify core beliefs, and utilize multiple approaches that emphasize an individual’s strengths.
In my practice, I work mainly with children, youth and their families.
I am a Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist who specializes in child psychoanalysis and family therapy. I offer an integrative model and draw upon developmental and attachment theories. Through talk therapy, using methods like play and empathy, clients begin to feel safe, trust and begin to speak about their worries.
In my practice, I work mainly with children, youth and their families.
I am a Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist who specializes in child psychoanalysis and family therapy. I offer an integrative model and draw upon developmental and attachment theories. Through talk therapy, using methods like play and empathy, clients begin to feel safe, trust and begin to speak about their worries.
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'm so glad you're here! I'm passionate about collaboratively guiding clients through difficult things, using empirically supported best-practices. I believe clients are the experts in their lives, and I can offer tools and strategies proven to help move things forward towards your goals (which can be as simple as feeling better!). Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, or problematic behaviour we can get things on track.
I'm so glad you're here! I'm passionate about collaboratively guiding clients through difficult things, using empirically supported best-practices. I believe clients are the experts in their lives, and I can offer tools and strategies proven to help move things forward towards your goals (which can be as simple as feeling better!). Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, or problematic behaviour we can get things on track.
Melanie Fuller
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), BA, MACP
3 Endorsed
Newmarket, ON L3X
You may be feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, weighed down by self-doubt, or uncertain about how to move forward. Perhaps you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship stress, or the demands of family life. Maybe you’ve lost touch with your strengths and just want a safe place to be heard. Whatever brings you here, your goal is likely the same: to feel more grounded, understood, and connected to yourself, so you can create a life that feels authentic and meaningful.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, weighed down by self-doubt, or uncertain about how to move forward. Perhaps you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship stress, or the demands of family life. Maybe you’ve lost touch with your strengths and just want a safe place to be heard. Whatever brings you here, your goal is likely the same: to feel more grounded, understood, and connected to yourself, so you can create a life that feels authentic and meaningful.
Our mission at Kiru Psychotherapy is to disrupt the current delivery of mental health care by making it widely accessible and exceedingly practical.
This is not traditional talk therapy. There’s no couch. There’s no lying down.
Our method is different. We provide a practical, evidence-based framework to build confidence and connection quickly and for the long term.
Our ability to show up in this world the way we want to is directly tied to our confidence level and the depth of our relationships. That’s where we come in. We’re here to help you build your personal power, create more meaningful connections, and develop resilience.
Our mission at Kiru Psychotherapy is to disrupt the current delivery of mental health care by making it widely accessible and exceedingly practical.
This is not traditional talk therapy. There’s no couch. There’s no lying down.
Our method is different. We provide a practical, evidence-based framework to build confidence and connection quickly and for the long term.
Our ability to show up in this world the way we want to is directly tied to our confidence level and the depth of our relationships. That’s where we come in. We’re here to help you build your personal power, create more meaningful connections, and develop resilience.
I offer both a holistic and personalized approach meeting different individual needs. I understand and respect different aspects that may contribute to one’s mental health and life challenges.
I offer both a holistic and personalized approach meeting different individual needs. I understand and respect different aspects that may contribute to one’s mental health and life challenges.
What is your story? Feels like no one understands, or there is no way out? You have now taken a step and trying to find someone to connect with who will be a good fit for you. I am naturally a compassionate person who believes in creating a supportive environment, by listening and building rapport towards a positive therapeutic relationship. Through a collaborative and non-judgemental dialogue, I will hear your story, and we will move in the direction of creating a solid treatment plan in addressing your needs and finding solutions. We will work towards restoring and increasing your hope and healing in improving your current life!
What is your story? Feels like no one understands, or there is no way out? You have now taken a step and trying to find someone to connect with who will be a good fit for you. I am naturally a compassionate person who believes in creating a supportive environment, by listening and building rapport towards a positive therapeutic relationship. Through a collaborative and non-judgemental dialogue, I will hear your story, and we will move in the direction of creating a solid treatment plan in addressing your needs and finding solutions. We will work towards restoring and increasing your hope and healing in improving your current life!
Whether you’ve always felt “different,” struggle to identify your emotions, or have faced challenge after challenge, you deserve understanding and support. Maybe you’re seeking knowledge about your identity, clarity about a diagnosis, feeling lost and in need of direction, or simply curious about what makes you YOU.
I believe the ultimate goal is for gaining understanding, insight, strategies, and validation - to feel empowered to embrace your unique strengths and move through the world authentically.
Whether you’ve always felt “different,” struggle to identify your emotions, or have faced challenge after challenge, you deserve understanding and support. Maybe you’re seeking knowledge about your identity, clarity about a diagnosis, feeling lost and in need of direction, or simply curious about what makes you YOU.
I believe the ultimate goal is for gaining understanding, insight, strategies, and validation - to feel empowered to embrace your unique strengths and move through the world authentically.
My approach to counselling is holistic and personalized to your specific needs in order to ensure your mental health and well-being. I understand that internal struggles as well as environmental issues can impact a person's ability to thrive. I have worked in a variety of settings with individuals and families ages 5 and older. My experiences have allowed me to be flexible and attuned to each individual's needs. Whether your issues be personal, relationships, work-related, or general stress, my goal is to help you feel empowered in your daily life.
My approach to counselling is holistic and personalized to your specific needs in order to ensure your mental health and well-being. I understand that internal struggles as well as environmental issues can impact a person's ability to thrive. I have worked in a variety of settings with individuals and families ages 5 and older. My experiences have allowed me to be flexible and attuned to each individual's needs. Whether your issues be personal, relationships, work-related, or general stress, my goal is to help you feel empowered in your daily life.
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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.