Child Therapists in Oakville, ON
As a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist I bring with me 25 years of experience working with men, women, children, and families.
Balance is the key to wellbeing. Life brings its ups and downs and there are times we struggle to keep our balance and harness our inner strength. If you or someone else in your life is going through a difficult time, emotionally or in relationships, I am able to provide therapeutic support. I use a combination of evidence based and creative approaches, that are effective in addressing a variety of concerns.
As a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist I bring with me 25 years of experience working with men, women, children, and families.
Balance is the key to wellbeing. Life brings its ups and downs and there are times we struggle to keep our balance and harness our inner strength. If you or someone else in your life is going through a difficult time, emotionally or in relationships, I am able to provide therapeutic support. I use a combination of evidence based and creative approaches, that are effective in addressing a variety of concerns.
I have been working with children, adolescents, and autistics across all lifespans for about 30 years.
Presently, I work with mixed modalities and use different therapeutic techniques to meet individual and family needs.
I have been working with children, adolescents, and autistics across all lifespans for about 30 years.
Presently, I work with mixed modalities and use different therapeutic techniques to meet individual and family needs.
I work well with children and teenagers -- bringing a creative, down-to-earth, and playful approach to the counselling experience.
Is stress interfering with school, your job, or relationships? Does it seem like anxiety is calling the shots? Maybe you’re feeling low, like depression is running the show; or simply not feeling quite like yourself. Whether you’re looking for ongoing support or a quick tune-up, come see for yourself how a meaningful conversation can start to get you back in the driver’s seat of your life.
I work well with children and teenagers -- bringing a creative, down-to-earth, and playful approach to the counselling experience.
Is stress interfering with school, your job, or relationships? Does it seem like anxiety is calling the shots? Maybe you’re feeling low, like depression is running the show; or simply not feeling quite like yourself. Whether you’re looking for ongoing support or a quick tune-up, come see for yourself how a meaningful conversation can start to get you back in the driver’s seat of your life.
I provide therapy to children (including early years), teens, and adults, often working with individuals and families that are looking for support with anxiety, depression, trauma, parent- child relationships, social skills, and behaviour.
I have received training and professional development in a number of areas including Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Complex Trauma, attachment-focused therapies such as Circle of Security, Play Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I use an integrated approach that is tailored to your needs.
I provide therapy to children (including early years), teens, and adults, often working with individuals and families that are looking for support with anxiety, depression, trauma, parent- child relationships, social skills, and behaviour.
I have received training and professional development in a number of areas including Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Complex Trauma, attachment-focused therapies such as Circle of Security, Play Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I use an integrated approach that is tailored to your needs.
I have years of experience working with children and young folk with a wide range of disabilities, identities, and lived experiences.
Hello! Life can be a beautiful yet challenging experience. Are you experiencing stress, emotional and relational challenges, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, visible and invisible disabilities, difficult life transitions and or other challenges? When facing difficult times, compassionate and personalized support can help guide us towards self-awareness, emotional expression and regulation, confidence, resilience and various other goals towards growth and well-being.
I have years of experience working with children and young folk with a wide range of disabilities, identities, and lived experiences.
Hello! Life can be a beautiful yet challenging experience. Are you experiencing stress, emotional and relational challenges, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, visible and invisible disabilities, difficult life transitions and or other challenges? When facing difficult times, compassionate and personalized support can help guide us towards self-awareness, emotional expression and regulation, confidence, resilience and various other goals towards growth and well-being.
I meet you wherever it is you’re at, whether you’re seeking help for yourself or for your child.
I’m an advocate for Bruce Perry’s shift from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”, and work from an attachment and trauma-informed lens. That really means I believe in the power of relationships and our experiences – both in understanding how we got to where we are today, as well as to find the path forward.
I meet you wherever it is you’re at, whether you’re seeking help for yourself or for your child.
I’m an advocate for Bruce Perry’s shift from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”, and work from an attachment and trauma-informed lens. That really means I believe in the power of relationships and our experiences – both in understanding how we got to where we are today, as well as to find the path forward.
Supervision Services:
I provide supervision to therapists who are looking for a reflective, supportive space to grow in their practice. With over 30 years of experience as a Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Play Therapist and Certified Theraplay Practitioner, I bring a grounded, collaborative approach to supervision. I’m currently offering a small number supervision spots for RP's who are beyond the qualifying stage. Please feel free to reach out if you’d like to learn more.
Supervision Services:
I provide supervision to therapists who are looking for a reflective, supportive space to grow in their practice. With over 30 years of experience as a Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Play Therapist and Certified Theraplay Practitioner, I bring a grounded, collaborative approach to supervision. I’m currently offering a small number supervision spots for RP's who are beyond the qualifying stage. Please feel free to reach out if you’d like to learn more.
Do you feel worried when it comes to supporting your children and loved ones?
Our vision at Willow Tree Psychology is one of personalized care and authentic connections. We strive to create a space where you can be seen and understood. Each member of our team has over two decades experience providing exceptional, evidence-based care. We offer an extensive range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, MBCT, and ACT among others.
Do you feel worried when it comes to supporting your children and loved ones?
Our vision at Willow Tree Psychology is one of personalized care and authentic connections. We strive to create a space where you can be seen and understood. Each member of our team has over two decades experience providing exceptional, evidence-based care. We offer an extensive range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, MBCT, and ACT among others.
In my professional experience, I have worked with children, youth, and adults experiencing mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, behavioural issues, emotional disturbances, trauma, and grief.
I specialize in working with children and families experiencing emotional, developmental, and social challenges. I specialize in working with children and youth, with a deep understanding of challenges associated with childhood grief, neurodivergence, and emotional dysregulation. I am also passionate about incorporating creativity and humour into sessions.
In my professional experience, I have worked with children, youth, and adults experiencing mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, behavioural issues, emotional disturbances, trauma, and grief.
I specialize in working with children and families experiencing emotional, developmental, and social challenges. I specialize in working with children and youth, with a deep understanding of challenges associated with childhood grief, neurodivergence, and emotional dysregulation. I am also passionate about incorporating creativity and humour into sessions.
I have worked with children, teens, and families in Halton since 2001.
My comprehensive psychological assessments evaluate cognitive functioning, academic achievement, and socioemotional functioning. I provide written reports outlining diagnoses, academic recommendations, and recommendations for intervention. After meeting with the child and their parent(s)/caregivers, treatment approaches and goals are determined.
I have worked with children, teens, and families in Halton since 2001.
My comprehensive psychological assessments evaluate cognitive functioning, academic achievement, and socioemotional functioning. I provide written reports outlining diagnoses, academic recommendations, and recommendations for intervention. After meeting with the child and their parent(s)/caregivers, treatment approaches and goals are determined.
I am a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist in Ontario. I provide psychotherapy services from an anti-oppressive framework using a client-centered or family-centered approach to meet the various needs of my clientele. I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, domestic violence, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, attachment, grief and loss, and other mental health concerns. I utilize various treatment tools in individual or group settings, including, CBT, Narrative, EFT, Mindfulness, DBT, Strength and System approaches. We also do cognitive and behavioural assessment and testing at our centers through a Registered Psychologist.
I am a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist in Ontario. I provide psychotherapy services from an anti-oppressive framework using a client-centered or family-centered approach to meet the various needs of my clientele. I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, domestic violence, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, attachment, grief and loss, and other mental health concerns. I utilize various treatment tools in individual or group settings, including, CBT, Narrative, EFT, Mindfulness, DBT, Strength and System approaches. We also do cognitive and behavioural assessment and testing at our centers through a Registered Psychologist.
Does your child, teen, or young adult seem constantly worried, easily overwhelmed, or often down?
I specialize in supporting children, youth, teens and young adults who are navigating these struggles. Together, we’ll create a safe and understanding space where you can explore your feelings, learn practical coping skills, and discover your strengths. I combine CBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy to create a specialized treatment plan.
Does your child, teen, or young adult seem constantly worried, easily overwhelmed, or often down?
I specialize in supporting children, youth, teens and young adults who are navigating these struggles. Together, we’ll create a safe and understanding space where you can explore your feelings, learn practical coping skills, and discover your strengths. I combine CBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy to create a specialized treatment plan.
Are you/your child struggling to regulate emotions, experiencing behavioural issues or low self esteem?
I have worked at Sick Kids Hospital where I spent years helping children, teenagers and families identify and cope with any mental health struggles. I hope that through the time spent together we can create realistic and effective goals that will help YOU achieve a life that is worth living and one that makes you happy.
Are you/your child struggling to regulate emotions, experiencing behavioural issues or low self esteem?
I have worked at Sick Kids Hospital where I spent years helping children, teenagers and families identify and cope with any mental health struggles. I hope that through the time spent together we can create realistic and effective goals that will help YOU achieve a life that is worth living and one that makes you happy.
At Atlas Therapy, we support individuals, children, couples, and families in healing, growing, and thriving.
Our therapists specialize in various areas and offer next-day consultations and appointments to best support our clients. We are trained in a range of therapies, including CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Brainspotting, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
At Atlas Therapy, we support individuals, children, couples, and families in healing, growing, and thriving.
Our therapists specialize in various areas and offer next-day consultations and appointments to best support our clients. We are trained in a range of therapies, including CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Brainspotting, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
Does your child need support navigating challenges like ADHD, behavioural concerns, hyperactivity, motivation, decision-making, focus, aggression, shyness, or other social-emotional issues?
We’re currently offering: After-School Drop-In Programs (ages 4-12), Weekend Social-Emotional Classes and Anger Management Workshops for teens (ages 13-18), and Counseling and Groups for youth (ages 13-18). Our affordable subscription plans make it easy to prioritize your child’s emotional well-being.
Does your child need support navigating challenges like ADHD, behavioural concerns, hyperactivity, motivation, decision-making, focus, aggression, shyness, or other social-emotional issues?
We’re currently offering: After-School Drop-In Programs (ages 4-12), Weekend Social-Emotional Classes and Anger Management Workshops for teens (ages 13-18), and Counseling and Groups for youth (ages 13-18). Our affordable subscription plans make it easy to prioritize your child’s emotional well-being.
Dreena Caffrey Clinical Therapy and Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, CYC, CYW , cert
Online Only
My goal is to support clients with finding the direction and solutions they are seeking to the challenges they face. I provide a welcoming space for clients to explore personal uncertainties and learn concrete strategies to accomplish the healing, change, and growth they hope to achieve.My practice is to embrace diversity and a collaborative ,anti-oppressive ,non-judgmental approach . My approach is to work in partnership with clients to restore healthy communication, trust, emotional connection, and intimacy within their lives.
My goal is to support clients with finding the direction and solutions they are seeking to the challenges they face. I provide a welcoming space for clients to explore personal uncertainties and learn concrete strategies to accomplish the healing, change, and growth they hope to achieve.My practice is to embrace diversity and a collaborative ,anti-oppressive ,non-judgmental approach . My approach is to work in partnership with clients to restore healthy communication, trust, emotional connection, and intimacy within their lives.
As a Child & Family Therapist, my goal for each session is to extend genuine and empathic support to children & their families.
I use a variety of client-centered approaches including play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, attachment-focused therapy, family systems, emotion focused therapy and mindfulness-based strategies. It is truly my dream job to support children & their families as they explore & experience their life transitions, their emotions, and their environments.
As a Child & Family Therapist, my goal for each session is to extend genuine and empathic support to children & their families.
I use a variety of client-centered approaches including play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, attachment-focused therapy, family systems, emotion focused therapy and mindfulness-based strategies. It is truly my dream job to support children & their families as they explore & experience their life transitions, their emotions, and their environments.
Child/Teen & Adult Anxiety Therapist.
You don’t have to handle it all alone. I use an integrative approach and tailor therapy to your or your child’s needs. I help kids understand their big emotions and why they are happening. We build a coping toolbox to help manage anxious thoughts and behaviours. I help clients of all ages feel grounded, confident, and more like themselves.
Child/Teen & Adult Anxiety Therapist.
You don’t have to handle it all alone. I use an integrative approach and tailor therapy to your or your child’s needs. I help kids understand their big emotions and why they are happening. We build a coping toolbox to help manage anxious thoughts and behaviours. I help clients of all ages feel grounded, confident, and more like themselves.
I am a Child & Youth Counsellor who has been working in the field for 16 years.
I aspire to open doors for children and youth by working with them to recognize their skills and their power to succeed. My counselling skills coupled with my competency to uncover and define the underlying feelings behind my clients’ behaviours makes it possible for me to identify challenges and to work together with them to come up with solutions.
I am a Child & Youth Counsellor who has been working in the field for 16 years.
I aspire to open doors for children and youth by working with them to recognize their skills and their power to succeed. My counselling skills coupled with my competency to uncover and define the underlying feelings behind my clients’ behaviours makes it possible for me to identify challenges and to work together with them to come up with solutions.
Whether you're struggling with personal difficulties, complex issues or a clinical diagnosis, our team of therapists offer individuals, couples, families, and children a safe and confidential space to be heard, valued and understood.
We are a one stop shop for all things music and wellness. As registered psychotherapists and music therapists, we are able to support our clients in traditional and more creative ways, depending on the needs and goal areas of those we are working with. Talk therapy heals - but when we're at a loss of words, music can be used to foster meaningful change.
Whether you're struggling with personal difficulties, complex issues or a clinical diagnosis, our team of therapists offer individuals, couples, families, and children a safe and confidential space to be heard, valued and understood.
We are a one stop shop for all things music and wellness. As registered psychotherapists and music therapists, we are able to support our clients in traditional and more creative ways, depending on the needs and goal areas of those we are working with. Talk therapy heals - but when we're at a loss of words, music can be used to foster meaningful change.
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Child Counsellors
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.