Child Psychologists and Child Therapists in Deseronto, ON.

I offer in-person services to children (8+) and online services to children (10+). Children may experience increased stress or symptoms related to anxiety when they go through a transition or change (e.g., new school, new teacher, friend issues, divorce, and etc.). When symptoms related to ADHD/OCD often parents are asked to be apart of the counselling process. This can be parents directly participating in the counselling process, or separate parent meetings to discuss parental challenges and learn coping strategies, or discuss co-parenting strategies when parents are divorced.

Families are the building blocks of life - the foundation for strong, independent and resilient kids. When families succeed, children succeed. When caregivers understand their kids, their kids feel like super stars! But if parenting was easy, there wouldn't be thousands of books on the subject! The best way to support young children is to teach their parents to be their therapist. Everything children need can be found within the (metaphorical) arms of their caregivers. When kids feel heard, listened to, loved, liked, significant and that they MATTER, then they will flourish! Occasionally, other factors can get in the way... and we can figure out those things out too!

Counselling and helping young children is both rewarding and challenging. When choosing a therapist for your child, it is important to ensure the counsellor is experienced and can employ a variety of therapeutic approaches. Approaches would include: - Attachment based theory - Strength based theory - Cognitive behavioral therapy & - Trauma informed therapy.

While I do not work with youth under the age of 16, our clinic has many child and family therapists who are availability to schedule a free consultation. Since children are often impacted by family dynamics, we often find the most effective way to work with children, ages 6-11, is within the context of family therapy. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with one of our child and family therapists by visiting https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/services/child-and-family-therapy

Children explore and make sense of their world through imagination and play, so why should therapy be any different? Your child will experience upbeat, playful, and engaging ways to tackle even the most difficult/serious problems. My hope is that our sessions will be a place where your child experiences themselves as capable, knowledgable, and clever. And hey, let's still find a way to have some fun too! I've been told by many parents that their kids are so excited for the next session they can't wait to come back... A far cry from feeling like you have to convince them to do something. *Please note, I work particularly well with children from the ages of six years old and up.

Growing up can be challenging and sometimes leave youth feeling confused, frustrated, or misunderstood. I strive to make them feel accepted for who they are and feel heard and validated. Promoting a safe and judgment free environment is a priority and necessary for youth to be able to let their guard down and communicate openly. Together we look at areas of life that are challenging for them and identify the factors that are contributing to the difficulties they are experiencing. We then work on managing those areas more effectively by developing positive coping strategies and emotions management skills. I have a passion working with youth and encourage you to book a free consultation.

Based on the evidence-based research, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is typically implemented when working with young children. EMDR is adaptable and suitable to children as young as two years old and has shown to be effective in treating a number of presenting concerns in children including anxiety, depression, trauma, pain and sleep disturbances.

[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. I have seen children with various disorders, but mostly those who are 6 years of age and older. I have been a psychologist since 1986, and I have expertise in several approaches. My main approaches include cognitive behaviour therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and humanistic therapy. BOOK AN APPOINTMENT NOW: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

While I do not work with youth under the age of 18, our clinic has many child and family therapists who are availability to schedule a free consultation. Since children are often impacted by family dynamics, we often find the most effective way to work with children, ages 6-11, is within the context of family therapy. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with one of our child and family therapists by visiting https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/services/child-and-family-therapy