Parenting Therapists in Toronto, ON

My practice offers counselling to young people, adults and specialized separation/ parenting services for families. Challenges experienced by clients may include: navigating family change, stress, anxiety, peer/romantic relationships, self-regulation, and managing behaviours (ADHD, OCD, ODD). As a Collaborative Family Professional, I work with parents wanting to minimize conflict for their family as they go through transition and change. I provide emotional support throughout the out-of-court process, help caregivers build skills to co- parent , and neutrally facilitate meetings during the collaborative process.

I am a Registered Social Worker (MSW) with expertise in working with children (6 to 10), preteens (11 to 13), youth (14 to 19), and individuals who are experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioural challenges. I support clients and their family members in managing challenging emotions and relationships more effectively. My work focuses on providing clients with the skills and tools they need to effectively manage their daily lives and make positive changes.

Laura Pearl Spivack is a forensic clinician and alternative dispute resolution professional living in Toronto, Ontario. Laura Pearl uses clinical skills, and alternative dispute resolution frameworks to help children and families involved in the family court system work better together, and parent through tough times. She specializes in the following: Family Court involvement, Child Welfare involvement, youth aging out of care, separation, and divorce, post-separation contact issues, interpersonal violence, intra-familial sexual abuse, children with sexual behavior problems, and being criminally charged.

In couples therapy, I support people to develop more fulfilling relationships; where partners become each other's safe harbour in the stormy seas of life. Practically speaking, I support partners to fight better, repair quicker, heal relationship injuries, communicate more effectively, connect more deeply, navigate daily issues such as sex, mess, kids, money & time, & ultimately, to have more fun. In individual therapy, I support people to build resilience to address challenges such as self-criticism, parenting concerns, difficult childhood/teen experiences, low motivation, anxiety, relationship dissatisfaction, and personal growth.

My approach is client-centred and I draw on various modalities to best meet the needs of the individual client. I am trained in CBT, EFT, SST and DBT and have many years experience in children's mental health and working with individuals and groups at Community Health Centre in Toronto. I will work with each client to identify their strengths, needs and provide a framework to learn new ways of coping and managing with whatever challenges they are facing.

I am a family systems therapist who works with youth, parents and couples who have experienced various mental health challenges or are facing stress and anxiety due to relationship conflict. The families I tend to support are often feeling disconnected from one another and stuck in patterns of relating that often intensify their existing challenges. The foundation of my work is in building relationships where clients feel seen, heard and understood, allowing them to draw on their internal strengths. My role as a social worker is to help clients understand themselves and their relationships in a way that supports authentic growth.

Are you worried about your child? Is your teenager going through a difficult time? Are you an adult experiencing anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, or depression? Whether you are seeking help for yourself as an adult or a parent , or for your young one, it is never too late to make a positive change. In my practice, I enjoy working with clients of all ages, and strategically adapting to their individual needs. Some of these range from academic challenges that may require a formal psychoeducational assessment, to relationship difficulties, emotional or behavioural dysregulation, or mood and anxiety symptomatology.

I am an experienced social worker and psychotherapist who specializes in family mental health - treating children, adolescents and adults. Therapy is a powerful treatment for those experiencing emotional difficulties. It helps people overcome negative feelings, reduce stress, improve relationships and increase general well-being. Every individual is unique and there is no one therapeutic technique that is right for everyone. I offer therapy using evidence-based techniques that are uniquely tailored to best suit your needs.

I have been working for 20 years in children, adolescent, and family mental health as a registered social worker and Child, Youth and Family Therapist, facilitator, and consultant. I specialize in children’s and family therapy, with particular expertise in helping families and youth with complex mental health needs that impact their ability to manage at home, in school, or both. My goal is to improve the overall functioning of families and each family member, instil hope for a brighter future, and foster resiliency. I create a safe and supportive space, and help you/your family navigate these challenges and to develop/use skills.

I am passionate about supporting parents in pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. As a new mother of two littles myself, I understand parenthood's unique challenges and rewards as well as its toll on mental health. I want to support you through life's ups and downs as you navigate each new stage of parenting . My areas of interest include: perinatal depression and anxiety, transitions to parenthood, attachment, postpartum identity, developmental disabilities, insomnia and perinatal wellness planning.

As a therapist and someone traveling on the road of parenthood, I am passionate about supporting others on their journey through the many ups and downs of parenting . My journey to parenthood is so much more difficult than I had expected. As a result of my losses and experiences, I am passionate about working alongside other parents at different stages of their parenting journey to create new paths and possibilities.

I am a registered clinical psychologist working with children, adolescents, and their families. Using evidence based practices and a developmental framework, I work together with my clients to better understand and manage their unique challenges, especially those related to anxiety, depression, and adjustment to various life circumstances (including family, school, and peer related difficulties). My work also focuses on empowering parents to support their children effectively and to strengthen parent -child relationships.

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.

Parenting is tough. You want to be the best parent you can be but when kids act out, coping with their behaviour can be very stressful, tough on your relationships, and disruptive for the rest of the family. If what you're doing isn't working, are you willing to try something new? I offer guidance & support for parents, using effective techniques that last forever, easy to implement, and have proven to resolve many of the problem areas within weeks. Once you incorporate my techniques into your daily routine, you'll notice a strong improvement in your child's behaviour.

I would like to invite you into a non-judgmental, nurturing, and anti-oppressive space, where we can work together to address the challenges in your life. Sometimes life can bring hardship and unexpected events, which can produce negative feelings and emotions. Some of these challenges require less support to process and work through, while others may take longer and require more frequent support to overcome. As your therapist, my goal is to understand you, your needs, and guide you to cope with or overcome the difficulties interfering with your everyday life.

Asking for help is an act of bravery. I feel privileged to work with people who are addressing these challenges. I have helped families and children struggling with anxiety and anger outbursts, as well as issues around identity and family communication. I have been practicing for over a decade and I find that clients report appreciate getting a fresh perspective on these challenges.

I have been working with children, adolescents and their families for 30 years, providing individual and family therapy and working with High Conflict custody and access families. My areas of speciality are: eating disorders, anxiety and depression, parent - teen conflict, family conflict, parental separation and divorce . I enjoy working with individuals and families to help them work through their challenges with a goal of supporting them to develop the skills and capacity to reflect upon and learn to resolve life's challenges. I am happy to offer a free 30 minute "meet and greet" to determine if we might be a good fit.

Joanna Seidel has been counselling individuals, families and children and has helped couples re-connect for over a decade. She is a Child and Family Therapist and specializes in separation and divorce. She has worked with families and children, helping them manage the often difficult, stressful and emotional process of separation and divorce. With Joanna's guidance, families learn strategies to cope with this challenge. Joanna provides counselling to address a wide range of needs: Separation and Divorce, Marriage Counselling, Parenting Conflict Resolution, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Grief and Loss, Work-related Stressors, Domestic Violence, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse.

Are you a parent or caregiver who is struggling to manage your child/youths emotional health or behaviours? Have you or your child been through a traumatic or difficult life experience and you are unsure how to cope and move forward? Are you a young person struggling with life and work stressors, mental health including anxiety and/or depression or going through difficult transitions? I create meaningful connections with young people and families, especially those who are from immigrant families to ensure they feel supported and to help them reach their fullest potential.