Child Therapists in Whitby, ON
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Mind Matters Psychotherapy & Creative Education
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We are a Team of Registered Psychotherapists who are dedicate to working with
children
, youth, families, and adults in unique ways which are tailored to the clients individual strengths and challenges. It is important for us to meet our clients where they are at, not where we might want them to be. This will allow for clients to be a dedicated participant in their journey to wellness. We create a safe space for clients to explore their challenges and work on personal goals. Our team works from a Client-Centered focus, allowing for clients to direct the therapy and contribute to the journey they are on.
Chris Wellwood
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you or your
child
need help to cope with anxiety, phobias, social isolation, or loneliness? Are you finding it difficult to navigate the complexities of your blended family? Have you struggled with depression, anger, or impulse control? In therapy, you can build coping skills that provide significant relief and support sustained lifelong healing. Reach out to me today. Support for
children
, teens, adults, and families. Anxiety, loneliness, impulse control, anger, phobias, and family conflict are all difficult to handle by yourself. We will work towards building the tools that you need to thrive. I look forward to helping!
Preethy Benjamin
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified
Verified
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with 10 years experience working with
children
, youth and families. There is no "normal" when it comes to mental health. We are all struggling with challenging and painful experiences at different times in life. During these times we might need a safe space, a listening ear or therapeutic interventions that enable us to function effectively. I hope to support individuals struggling with emotional concerns and enable them to lead a life worth living. I wish to provide an inclusive & safe space for individuals from different ethnicities and communities who struggle with emotional concerns.
Waitlist for new clients
Shelley Jones
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified
Verified
As an experienced
child
and youth therapist, I have repeatedly seen people having a hard time pinpointing and understanding what their most important struggle to face is.
30 years of experience working with
children
ages 5-25 years. I am honest, calm, fair, and a nonjudgmental therapist able to create real and meaningful relationships with
children
, youth, and their parents. I am a caring, fair, and a results-oriented type of person. I enjoy building a relationship that is honest, fair, empathetic, and positive for my clients because I firmly believe that it is through a supportive and non-judgmental relationship that the healing begins and therapeutic results are delivered. My goal is to help the
child
heal and learn how to cope with their thoughts and emotions
Kristy Weekes Beausoleil
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I particularly enjoy working with
children
, youth and those who may be ambivalent or skeptical of therapy.
If you are seeking a compassionate psychotherapist to assist you in meeting your goals, let’s talk! I am a therapist with over 15 years of experience working with
children
, youth, and adults in community treatment and hospital settings. I specialize in treating individuals with mental health disorders as well as the families that support them. In our work together, you will continue to develop insight and strategies which will help facilitate positive changes in your life!
Sarah Long
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Does your
child
struggle academically, socially, or behaviourally? Does your
child
have big emotions and not know how to properly express them? Has there been a big change in your
child
’s life that is influencing a change in behaviour? Allow me to offer some guidance and support.
Toni Mongillo Desideri
Registered Psychotherapist, MMT, RP, MTA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Is your
child
going through a difficult time, having trouble expressing feelings and/or communicating with others? Are they struggling with overwhelm, anxiety or difficulty regulating their emotions? I offer sessions to support your
child
in different ways: developmentally, emotions awareness and expression and increasing coping skills. The way your
child
perceives themselves and the world can make all the difference! We use creativity and talk therapy to explore and process thoughts and feelings, and together discover effective coping skills for daily support. It is not necessary to know how to play an instrument to participate.
Rachel Wakaluk
Registered Social Worker, RSW, CYW, BSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you or your
child
having difficulty managing anxiety or stress, or keeping emotions on an even keel? Do you or your
child
feel distant from family or romantic partners? Is your marriage in distress? Therapy is a safe space to get curious about ourselves and to better understand our emotions, patterns and responses. In therapy, you can reconnect with yourself, recover from burnout, and learn how to build healthy meaningful relationships. You can develop practical tools that you can start applying right away to make tangible improvements in your life. Contact me via phone or email. I am looking forward to helping!
Head Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, BRS, MA
Verified
Verified
Head Family Counseling Center offers therapy for all issues under the umbrella of family counseling and associated issues such as anger management, relationship stress,
child
counseling, marriage counseling, addiction, anxiety and depression.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Our goal at Head Family counseling Center is to continue successfully helping clients experience real life. We offer professional, confidential and affordable counseling in person, online or by phone. We offer appointments during mornings afternoons, and evenings. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We look forward to working with you! www.headfamilycounseling.com.
Kelty Berardi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist licensed to work with
children
, adolescents, adults, and families. I have clinical expertise in a variety of areas including
Child
and Adolescent development, Eating Disorders and Body Image, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, PTSD and trauma-related disorders and diagnostic and personality assessment. I have training in a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Family Based Treatment for Eating Disorders and various trauma focused interventions. I have more than 10 years of clinical experience in various treatment settings.
Vanessa Robson Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Vanessa Robson Therapy is comprised of a team of engaging and experienced psychotherapists who offer support to
children
, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We provide in-person therapy to our Durham region community within our office located in downtown Brooklin and virtually to residents across Ontario.
Daniela Glaser
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Life brings a series of changes and transitions as well as impactful moments that at times we may feel define our lives. It is within our nature for our minds and bodies to respond to a variety of life stressors and traumatic incidents. I work with
children
, adolescents, individuals, and families who have faced trauma, anxiety, difficulties with changes, amongst other difficulties stemming from transitions and trauma. I support my clients through embarking on a healing process where conditioned thoughts and behaviours rooted in survival and trauma are unlearned and released through an integrative approach. Offering walk&talk therapy
Nyasha Smith-Ruddock
Other>Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Life and relationships can be challenging. Whether it is your relationship with your spouse, partner, friend, teenager, or
child
it takes work to make a strong, lasting and healthy relationships work. Finding hope in what seems to be a hopeless situation sometimes requires support, encouragement and assistance to envision a future with promise and possibilities.
Ashley Henderson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
I also provide behavioural focused services to
children
and adolescents using Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) practices under the supervision of a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst.
Feeling overwhelmed, slowed down, hopeless or alone? Well you are not alone. My role is to walk with you down the path of self-understanding, acceptance and fulfillment. My goal is to help you take control back over your life and empower you to move forward down the path you want to create for yourself. I work primarily with adults, teenagers, and
children
who are experiencing anxiety, depression, conflict within relationships, issues related to self-esteem and body image, dealing with the emotional impact of divorce and people who are in general just feeling overwhelmed within their daily life.
Emily Simkins-Strong
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist licensed to work with
children
, adolescents, and families. I have expertise providing assessment and treatment for
children
and youth struggling with a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, OCD, emotion regulation struggles, and parent-
child
or family relational difficulties. I have specialized training and experience in the treatment of trauma-related struggles, including PTSD and attachment difficulties. I believe strongly in creating a safe, warm, playful, and accepting space in the therapy room, and in including parents in their
child
's treatment whenever possible.
Beacon of Hope Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP Qual, MDiv, OAMHP, BA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in couples therapy of every kind; family therapy (including blended and separated families) and parent-
child
relationships;
child
and youth therapy, including bullying, schooI refusals, low self-esteem, anxiety and motivation; and individual therapy, including trauma, PTSD, addictions, depression, anxiety, anger, stress and motivation.
Everyone goes through difficult times and we all experience it in very different ways. Making the choice to go to counselling to improve your life is the first step on your journey towards recovery, contentment and improving your relationships. Counselling offers support to those who struggle with emotions of anger and sadness, feelings of anxiety and fear, relationship issues, PTSD and addictions. It involves an investment of your time, money and hard work, but can open up a whole new world of healing, balance, motivation and self worth. I provide discounts to first responders, their families and people with financial difficulties.
New Beginnings Ont - Shannon Mossip Psychology
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
At New Beginnings, clients have the opportunity to explore their strengths and limitations in a safe, confidential, and accepting environment. We provide assessment, intervention, and treatment services to
children
, adolescents, and adults who exhibit symptoms of inattention, concentration difficulty, memory impairment, hyperactivity, poor academic performance, and learning disabilities. We offer group therapy programs for
children
diagnosed with Autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Anxiety. In addition, we offer therapy and assessments through WSIB.
Positive Kids Inc
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, PsyD(c)
Verified
Verified
A personal & customized treatment plan is created for you and your
child
to work with our multidisciplinary team of experts.
Positive Kids is a provider of holistic ADHD treatment for
children
and their families. We are the creators of a unique model called "LEPS." Our model tackles the complications associated with ADHD with a very high success rate. The acronym stands for LEARNING, EMOTIONAL, PARENTING, SOCIAL skills. We begin by assessing your
child
’s ADHD symptoms before we go into a more in-depth discovery of what your
child
’s individual needs are. Once we have determined the initial requirements, we set up a schedule for you & your
child
, breaking down each part of the program.
Christine Johansen
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, OAMHP
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I am passionate about treating
children
, youth, and their families using approaches that are tailored to best meeting client’s unique needs and challenges. I am dedicated to meeting clients where they are at, and working with clients to create opportunity for them to be the person they want to be in life. I practice from a psychodynamic lens while including expressive arts and play therapy. It is a pleasure to be welcomed into a clients life, and be trusted with their experience, relationships and emotions. I take pride in offering a safe space for clients to explore these emotions freely, honestly and without judgment.
Jeff Packer MSW & Associates Inc.
Registered Social Worker, BAPsych, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Jeff has over twenty five years experience in marriage and family therapy, trauma and recovery, depression, anxiety, grief, conflict resolution, Type1 diabetes, chronic health issues, disordered eating behaviours, parent-
child
behaviour adjustment, sexuality, addictions, separation and divorce, parent coordination for high conflict parents, crisis intervention & management for individuals, groups and corporations.
Seeking help with personal challenges takes courage. Often the issues we are facing can make us feel stuck or blocked from achieving our goals. Healthy magnificent lives and relationships are built by gathering information, advice, knowledge and experience. We help you identify your existing strengths, clarify problem areas and develop solutions to resolve the challenges you face, removing obstacles that block your path to positive change. We work with people of all ages, cultures and orientations . Our aim is to help you improve yourself and your relationships using evidence-based approaches and strategies. For more information or to schedule your initial consultation in person or internet video session ... visit us at www.jeffpacker.com.
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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.