Child Therapists in Toronto, ON

The reasons for pursuing counselling are as unique as the individual seeking it out. There could be questions around an emerging identity, a difficult relationship or social issue, a separation/divorce or a child ’s school difficulties or emotional distress. Whatever the presenting issue is for clients, there is most often over- whelming feelings of worry, sadness and confusion.

You deserve to be happy and live a fulfilling life! As a clinician I strive to provide you with a comfortable space to process the things that are causing you pain and discomfort. You know yourself best. I work with you in identifying your goals, existing strengths and building new skills in order to enhance your well-being. Book your appointment here: www.halynaptherapy.janeapp.com/

Parenting is hard. Being a child /youth can be hard too. Looking to balance out your family's needs? Hoping to improve parent/ child communication? Thinking about how you can enhance your family's overall mental health? Consider how therapy can support your family in moving towards positive change. A non-judgmental and outside perspective can help your family really listen to each other, consider differing perspectives in a new way, and offer unique strategies to direct you towards your goals. Please reach out today to start this journey.

Taking the first step to begin therapy can be very challenging. I strive to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to discuss/explore any issues you are experiencing. By deepening your ability to be introspective and self-compassionate, we can explore any negative thinking patterns/habits that may be interfering with you making changes in your life. My style is warm, compassionate, empathetic, and collaborative, but also direct and solution-focused. I specialize in working with children /teens/young adults, and have experience engaging even the most reluctant young people to promote positive change.

I am passionate about supporting clients who are struggling with personal or relational challenges. I will help you to set attainable goals, highlighting the strengths you already possess and supporting you in developing a tool box of additional coping strategies. This work will improve your own day to day experience and allow your relationships to flourish. We will work together to navigate through the process of self discovery and help you overcome obstacles that are interfering with your goals.

I am dedicated to the emotional well being of youth, children and their families and to help them find the equilibrium that respects everyone's needs, temperament, developmental stage and aspirations. I use a wide range of approaches tailored to the child and family such as play therapy, art therapy, narrative and solution focused approaches, mindfulness, parent- child attachment and positive behavioural support strategies.

I have extensive experience working with individuals across the lifespan who are experiencing mood and anxiety concerns, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), interpersonal difficulties, learning issues, and executive dysfunction. I have a special interest in working with parents, particularly new parents, as they navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and former school counsellor who has worked with children and adolescents for over 20 years. I believe empathy, warmth, and understanding are vital to creating a strong alliance with my clients. I am passionate about helping adolescents develop strong resiliency, coping and social skills, and the ability to successfully navigate through life's challenges including anxiety, depression, peer, parent, and school-related issues. My therapeutic approach (CBT, Mindfulness, EFFT, DBT, Family Therapy) varies depending on my clients' needs.

My patients come to me because they struggle or are distressed. They struggle to find meaningful solutions to problems in their life or the life of their child . Included are stress or trauma, learning and school-related concerns, depression, anxiety, coping, and relationship problems. The distress people experience is often related to the time and effort they have already put in to find solutions that, at least initially, seem out of reach. Also related, is the fact that my patients are usually successful in life. It is uncomfortable to be generally competent and face a situation where that competence has seemingly vanished.

Shannon has over 22 years of practice working with individuals, children , parents and families who have experienced all of life’s traumas and trials. With a Masters of Social Work and a minor in parenting a three-year old, she brings to her practice an eclectic collaboration of strategies and approaches, including Attachment Theory, Trauma Debriefing, Neurobiology, Emotion-focused, Cognitive Behavioural, Solution Focused and Family Systems Therapies.

I am passionate about supporting people in harnessing their inner strength and resilience to achieve whatever they set their mind to do. I believe in working collaboratively with my clients in order to provide the most effective and long-lasting support. I support my clients in developing goals and understanding the blocks that get in the way of achieving them. I commend my clients for their courage in wanting to make changes, grow and deepen their self-awareness. I work to empower clients to be able to tackle stressors and obstacles. I practice from a non-judgemental, client-centred, strength-based and anti-oppressive approach.

When a child struggles in school it can be frustrating for parents, but also damaging to their self-esteem. A psychoeducational assessment provides valuable information about learning strengths and needs. Parents often pursue testing when their child struggles with the development of reading, writing, or math skills. Attention, behavioural, and emotional concerns are also reasons. Contrarily, parents may want to investigate enhanced programming for advanced children . Results can be empowering for students who were once confused about their abilities, as well as advise students and parents about future academic and vocational pursuits.

I am a registered clinical psychologist, who works specifically with children , adolescents and families. I provide psychological assessments and evidence-based therapy to support individuals with various challenges, including anxiety, emotion regulation, ADHD, depression, attachment disturbance, trauma, family-related issues and behavioural concerns. In addition, I provide family therapy, parent training, and integrate Mindfulness-based practices into my approach. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process, and promote the resilience of youth by focusing on their strengths and involving parents in the therapeutic process.

My goal in starting my practice was to provide a safe, impartial space for young people struggling with mental health issues to feel heard and understood. I am here to listen without judgment and with compassion. I work with a trauma-informed approach and from an anti-oppression framework. I strongly believe in the Harm Reduction model and base my clinical practice around meeting clients wherever they are in their process. I enjoy working with children , adolescents, and adults.

Hey you! I’m Dorothy - thank you for being here. I’m a social worker & psychotherapist who specializes in supportive work with children , youth and families. I guide humans to be gentle and curious with themselves, their stories, and their environments, so that they can practice new ways of being that are in alignment with their hopes and dreams. Sometimes, systemic oppression (i.e. racism, cisheteropatriarchy, colonialism, capitalism) can affect how we reach our goals. My practice is dedicated to exploring the ways in which supportive relationships can not only support our healing, but create more social justice around us.

Dealing with loss, grief and/or life changes are an inevitable part of the human experience and can change you in a profound way that’s hard to understand. While the impact sometimes never really goes away, the goal is learning to integrate it into your life in a meaningful way. Most importantly, I believe it can be a powerful catalyst for change and an opportunity for growth. Additionally, I help children , teenagers, and adults who are feeling unhappy, stuck and/or living on auto-pilot. I help to process and navigate this, with the goal of moving forward in the best way possible.

Hi there, I am a Child , Youth & Family Therapist (RSW)/Paediatric specialist offering therapy to children & their families regarding child social, emotional & behavioural challenges & complex family dynamics. I use of creative methods (movement, art, music, play, sandtray) to supplement evidence based Cognitive Behavioural & Dialectical Behavioural Therapy approaches. *Not a general therapist- services are very specialized to children 's needs and attunement to their attachment & relationships are incorporated into the therapy sessions. *IN PERSON SESSIONS OFFERED *MSW, RSW - Covered by insurance