Child Therapists in Ridgeway, ON
In addition to my RP(Q), I have a degree in Child and Youth Care with more than 5 years’ experience working with all ages including children, youth and adults as well as Indigenous populations.
As a former police spouse, I have a personal understanding of the unique challenges faced by law enforcement families. This lived experience deepens my empathy and informs my therapeutic approach when working with first responders and their loved ones.
In addition to my RP(Q), I have a degree in Child and Youth Care with more than 5 years’ experience working with all ages including children, youth and adults as well as Indigenous populations.
As a former police spouse, I have a personal understanding of the unique challenges faced by law enforcement families. This lived experience deepens my empathy and informs my therapeutic approach when working with first responders and their loved ones.
I practice with a clear respect and understanding that change is difficult and I am honored by every opportunity to be a part of a change journey. I am deeply invested in supporting those I am provided the opportunity to work with and the ability to identify and affect changes in their lives. My practice is rooted in a Strengths-based, non-judgmental, collaborative, and relational approach.
I practice with a clear respect and understanding that change is difficult and I am honored by every opportunity to be a part of a change journey. I am deeply invested in supporting those I am provided the opportunity to work with and the ability to identify and affect changes in their lives. My practice is rooted in a Strengths-based, non-judgmental, collaborative, and relational approach.
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Obtained a clinical specialization working with children, teens and families.
Do you feel like anxiety is holding you back? Are you stuck in the cycle of self-doubt? It’s okay to feel this way, and you are not alone. As a therapist who specializes in working with teens, young professionals and adults, I understand some of the unique challenges you face. I’m here to help you navigate life challenges and find a path forward that feels right for you. Together, we'll work through any anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, or decision-making challenges you are facing. Let's work together to help you feel more confident, empowered, and in control of your life.
Obtained a clinical specialization working with children, teens and families.
Do you feel like anxiety is holding you back? Are you stuck in the cycle of self-doubt? It’s okay to feel this way, and you are not alone. As a therapist who specializes in working with teens, young professionals and adults, I understand some of the unique challenges you face. I’m here to help you navigate life challenges and find a path forward that feels right for you. Together, we'll work through any anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, or decision-making challenges you are facing. Let's work together to help you feel more confident, empowered, and in control of your life.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents + adults who are effected by anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, sleep + performance challenges and relationship difficulties.
If you're familiar with the somatic experiences of anxiety and or depression, symptoms of trauma, overwhelm, stress + relationship challenges, then you've landed in the right spot. If you're hoping to reduce the distress in your life that surrounds particularly experiences and relationships, feel more energized and accepting of self, you've also landed in the right spot. Connecting with a therapist where you there's a mutual fit in the therapeutic relationship continues to be the best indicator of outcomes in therapy. As a relational practitioner, I hold this to high regards while knowing that you deserve good therapy.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents + adults who are effected by anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, sleep + performance challenges and relationship difficulties.
If you're familiar with the somatic experiences of anxiety and or depression, symptoms of trauma, overwhelm, stress + relationship challenges, then you've landed in the right spot. If you're hoping to reduce the distress in your life that surrounds particularly experiences and relationships, feel more energized and accepting of self, you've also landed in the right spot. Connecting with a therapist where you there's a mutual fit in the therapeutic relationship continues to be the best indicator of outcomes in therapy. As a relational practitioner, I hold this to high regards while knowing that you deserve good therapy.
The Play Clinic provides a safe and secure place for children, youth, adults, and families to heal as they work through emotional, behavioural, and relational issues.
All work with children under the age of 12 begins with 3 to 5 sessions for assesment: meeting with the caregivers, connecting with relevant service providers, and the child or youth themselves, and then creating a treatment plan in collaboration with caregivers.
The Play Clinic provides a safe and secure place for children, youth, adults, and families to heal as they work through emotional, behavioural, and relational issues.
All work with children under the age of 12 begins with 3 to 5 sessions for assesment: meeting with the caregivers, connecting with relevant service providers, and the child or youth themselves, and then creating a treatment plan in collaboration with caregivers.
I offer therapy to children, youth & adults of diverse backgrounds to provide support with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, self esteem issues, emotional dysregulation, executive functioning, chronic illness, identity exploration, end of life care & more.
I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings. In my practice, I incorporate evidence-based therapies, neuroscience, and a systems-level lens to acknowledge the realities and challenges of the world we all live in. My practice is culturally sensitive, LGBTQIA+ affirmative, and anti-ableist.
I offer therapy to children, youth & adults of diverse backgrounds to provide support with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, self esteem issues, emotional dysregulation, executive functioning, chronic illness, identity exploration, end of life care & more.
I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings. In my practice, I incorporate evidence-based therapies, neuroscience, and a systems-level lens to acknowledge the realities and challenges of the world we all live in. My practice is culturally sensitive, LGBTQIA+ affirmative, and anti-ableist.
I bring a holistic and culturally responsive approach to therapy, tailored to meet the unique needs of children, youth, adults, and families.
With a Master of Social Work degree from Toronto Metropolitan University and as a member of the OCSWSSW, I am equipped with the knowledge and expertise to guide you through your challenges. My therapeutic toolkit includes approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, play therapy, and trauma counselling.
I bring a holistic and culturally responsive approach to therapy, tailored to meet the unique needs of children, youth, adults, and families.
With a Master of Social Work degree from Toronto Metropolitan University and as a member of the OCSWSSW, I am equipped with the knowledge and expertise to guide you through your challenges. My therapeutic toolkit includes approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, play therapy, and trauma counselling.
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.
I work from an attachment based model to provide clinical social work services to families and children. I lean on the principles found in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Narrative Therapy and apply an integrative practice to meet the needs of my clients. Creativity is so important to healing, so I incorporate play and art into our times together.
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.
I work from an attachment based model to provide clinical social work services to families and children. I lean on the principles found in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Narrative Therapy and apply an integrative practice to meet the needs of my clients. Creativity is so important to healing, so I incorporate play and art into our times together.
Tracy has almost 2 decades of experience counselling and supporting children, teens and their parents and families.
Having worked in the schools and private practice with a unique understanding about how to best support children’s needs at home and school while providing effective strategies for parents and children and teachers. Tracy offers art therapy, play therapy and CBT and DBT and is trauma informed.
Tracy has almost 2 decades of experience counselling and supporting children, teens and their parents and families.
Having worked in the schools and private practice with a unique understanding about how to best support children’s needs at home and school while providing effective strategies for parents and children and teachers. Tracy offers art therapy, play therapy and CBT and DBT and is trauma informed.
I have spent more than 20 years working with families of children with identified learning disorders, in another field, I have watched the struggle parents and kids experience.
My gentle approach creates a safe, nurturing environment where clients feel heard and valued. I emphasize skill-building for emotional regulation and better parenting, effective communication, understanding the differences between sensory overload meltdowns and “bad” behaviour or acting out, and developing healthy habits to love oneself.
I have spent more than 20 years working with families of children with identified learning disorders, in another field, I have watched the struggle parents and kids experience.
My gentle approach creates a safe, nurturing environment where clients feel heard and valued. I emphasize skill-building for emotional regulation and better parenting, effective communication, understanding the differences between sensory overload meltdowns and “bad” behaviour or acting out, and developing healthy habits to love oneself.
I typically work with children, adolescents, young adults and their families.
I have over 20 years of experience in acute children's mental health. I am a Registered Social Worker with an MSW from Wilfrid Laurier University. I use evidence based treatment modalities such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), EFFT (Emotion Focused Family Therapy) and Trauma Informed Therapy.
I typically work with children, adolescents, young adults and their families.
I have over 20 years of experience in acute children's mental health. I am a Registered Social Worker with an MSW from Wilfrid Laurier University. I use evidence based treatment modalities such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), EFFT (Emotion Focused Family Therapy) and Trauma Informed Therapy.
Registered in Ontario and Saskatchewan
(Able to practice Social Work/Psychotherapy: Ontario, Sask, NWT, Nunavut, Yukon, BC, Manitoba and NFLD)
Experienced in Child Protection and Probation Services.
I have over 14 years of experience working with individuals, families, and couples. I specialize working with youth and neurodiversity. I worked in child protection for over five years, and understand how complex family systems are. I work with you to build off of your strengths, and find a path forward - despite how difficult things might feel.
Registered in Ontario and Saskatchewan
(Able to practice Social Work/Psychotherapy: Ontario, Sask, NWT, Nunavut, Yukon, BC, Manitoba and NFLD)
Experienced in Child Protection and Probation Services.
I have over 14 years of experience working with individuals, families, and couples. I specialize working with youth and neurodiversity. I worked in child protection for over five years, and understand how complex family systems are. I work with you to build off of your strengths, and find a path forward - despite how difficult things might feel.
I have worked with individuals whose life journey carried them through emergency psychiatric services, correctional centers, addiction and mental health programs, and child, family, couple, and individual wellness.
I am a registered Psychotherapist, registered Social Worker and certified Play Therapist. Life's journey can be filled with moments of victory and joy, and moments of sadness and struggle. There will be times when you persevere and times when you will need courage. Life's journey can bring you to a crossroad leading you to ask which direction to follow. Should you find that your life's journey is presenting challenge or adversely impacting your emotional, mental, physical or spiritual well-being, and you are seeking to increase your wellness, let's work together to find your inner peace.
I have worked with individuals whose life journey carried them through emergency psychiatric services, correctional centers, addiction and mental health programs, and child, family, couple, and individual wellness.
I am a registered Psychotherapist, registered Social Worker and certified Play Therapist. Life's journey can be filled with moments of victory and joy, and moments of sadness and struggle. There will be times when you persevere and times when you will need courage. Life's journey can bring you to a crossroad leading you to ask which direction to follow. Should you find that your life's journey is presenting challenge or adversely impacting your emotional, mental, physical or spiritual well-being, and you are seeking to increase your wellness, let's work together to find your inner peace.
Through this work I have learned how to work with a variety of clients' needs including children, youth, adults, and families.
Counselling is a personal and individualized journey, and it is important that you find someone who matches your needs. I offer virtual and in person therapy services through evidence-based approaches. I take the approach that you cannot choose what life has thrown at you, but we can work together to try and make things better. Everyone comes to therapy with their own life experience and perspective; I want to honour your journey and be a source of support toward a more fulfilling life
Through this work I have learned how to work with a variety of clients' needs including children, youth, adults, and families.
Counselling is a personal and individualized journey, and it is important that you find someone who matches your needs. I offer virtual and in person therapy services through evidence-based approaches. I take the approach that you cannot choose what life has thrown at you, but we can work together to try and make things better. Everyone comes to therapy with their own life experience and perspective; I want to honour your journey and be a source of support toward a more fulfilling life
My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups.
My main interest and area of expertise lies in working and supporting children, youths, and families of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds experiencing a wide range of mental health, social and personal issues. I primarily work from a culturally sensitive, CBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy approach. I also employ strength-based and solution focused therapies.
My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups.
My main interest and area of expertise lies in working and supporting children, youths, and families of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds experiencing a wide range of mental health, social and personal issues. I primarily work from a culturally sensitive, CBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy approach. I also employ strength-based and solution focused therapies.
Within over 17 years of expertise in the field of children's mental health, I provide a safe space for children to identify and talk about their feelings, and to learn strategies to regulate and cope with day to day stress.
My specialty is children (age 6+), youth, families and parents. I am also a certified trauma and resiliency specialist with advanced evidence based training in a variety of modalities. I believe in the value of early intervention, the importance of feeling safe and comfortable in a counselling setting and the benefit of humour/laughter in therapy.
Within over 17 years of expertise in the field of children's mental health, I provide a safe space for children to identify and talk about their feelings, and to learn strategies to regulate and cope with day to day stress.
My specialty is children (age 6+), youth, families and parents. I am also a certified trauma and resiliency specialist with advanced evidence based training in a variety of modalities. I believe in the value of early intervention, the importance of feeling safe and comfortable in a counselling setting and the benefit of humour/laughter in therapy.
We work with children, youth, adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of issues including: anxiety, depression, marital issues, school issues, grief / loss, panic attacks, post traumatic stress disorder, suicidality, self harm, relationship issues, anger management, separation / divorce, blended families, victims of crime, etc.
We strive to have NO waiting lists - offering appointments within 1 week of when you call. We have daytime, evening and weekend appointments available and have both male and female therapists. We also offer services in multiple languages including: English, French, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi, Ukrainian, Russian, Korean and more!
We work with children, youth, adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of issues including: anxiety, depression, marital issues, school issues, grief / loss, panic attacks, post traumatic stress disorder, suicidality, self harm, relationship issues, anger management, separation / divorce, blended families, victims of crime, etc.
We strive to have NO waiting lists - offering appointments within 1 week of when you call. We have daytime, evening and weekend appointments available and have both male and female therapists. We also offer services in multiple languages including: English, French, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi, Ukrainian, Russian, Korean and more!
I have over two decades of experience working with children, teens, and families in an education setting.
Seeking therapy can be intimidating. I understand how challenging it can be to find the courage to ask for help and be willing to be vulnerable to another person. I am here to support you and your loved ones in a caring, judgement-free environment by giving you the skills you need to learn to cope with the things life throws at you. Stress, anxiety, issues with learning or behaviour, parenting challenges, relationship problems, or burnout, I'm here to listen.
I have over two decades of experience working with children, teens, and families in an education setting.
Seeking therapy can be intimidating. I understand how challenging it can be to find the courage to ask for help and be willing to be vulnerable to another person. I am here to support you and your loved ones in a caring, judgement-free environment by giving you the skills you need to learn to cope with the things life throws at you. Stress, anxiety, issues with learning or behaviour, parenting challenges, relationship problems, or burnout, I'm here to listen.
In - person child, family and maternal therapist.
After years of online- everything, I am happy to offer a warm and comfortable space for in-person therapy sessions for those local to Niagara and desiring that face-to-face connection. Online / virtual appointments are also available for those who would prefer to connect from their own home! I also offer online booking for appointments.
In - person child, family and maternal therapist.
After years of online- everything, I am happy to offer a warm and comfortable space for in-person therapy sessions for those local to Niagara and desiring that face-to-face connection. Online / virtual appointments are also available for those who would prefer to connect from their own home! I also offer online booking for appointments.
I worked with child and adolescent behavior for over 25 years.
I am the founder and sole therapist of Umoja Guidance Inc. I offer individual, couple and family therapy sessions. I provide a genuine and down to earth approach when interacting with my clients. The focus of sessions will be to assist with clients achieving their goals using a strength based approach. I believe everyone has strengths that can be identified to help them resolve challenging situations. There are various treatment methods I use based on the need. I am very flexible and understanding of peoples life schedules and am always willing to provide sessions that accommodate my clients busy schedule.
I worked with child and adolescent behavior for over 25 years.
I am the founder and sole therapist of Umoja Guidance Inc. I offer individual, couple and family therapy sessions. I provide a genuine and down to earth approach when interacting with my clients. The focus of sessions will be to assist with clients achieving their goals using a strength based approach. I believe everyone has strengths that can be identified to help them resolve challenging situations. There are various treatment methods I use based on the need. I am very flexible and understanding of peoples life schedules and am always willing to provide sessions that accommodate my clients busy schedule.
Nearby Child or Adolescent Counsellors Searches for Ridgeway
- Beamsville
- Binbrook
- Fonthill
- Fort Erie
- Grimsby
- Niagara Falls
- Niagara on the Lake
- Port Colborne
- Saint Catharines
- Thorold
- Waterdown
- Welland
Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Ridgeway, 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 Ridgeway 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.
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 Ridgeway 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.