therapy for kids

our therapists help children learn how to process thoughts, feelings and emotions

take the quiz + find a therapist that fits your kids!

a safe space for children

individual therapy for children integrates a range of evidence-based practices with an understanding of developmental stages of childhood and emerging independence in today’s world.

Children naturally develop social skills and emotional intelligence as they grow. Our therapists use engaging tools and therapies to help children build these essential skills. Whether it’s through play, art, music or other creative methods, we make the therapeutic process fun and accessible, providing a safe space for your child to express themselves.

support for parents, too

you’re not alone, we’re here to guide you (too!) as you navigate your child’s journey with check-ins and parent sessions so you’re kept in the loop!

As a parent, it’s extremely challenging to see your child struggle with issues like school stress and anxiety, neurodivergence, emotional regulation, communication skills or bullying. When you feel helpless or without solutions, our therapists and counsellors can help provide the support you both need.

Our therapists are well-versed in the unique challenges children face today, meeting them where they are and guiding them towards a path of resilience. They can help support your child in developing self-regulation skills, communication strategies and coping strategies during these formative years as they navigate modern challenges such as social media use, peer relationships and family dynamics.

 
 

wellbe is here to support your child’s mental health with safe, fun, and engaging therapy to help your child thrive emotionally

 

how we support your child:

  • Safe and Nurturing Environment: a welcoming, friendly warm space for children to explore their emotions

  • Evidence-Based Practices: proven methods tailored to childhood development

  • Engaging Therapies: play therapy, art and music therapy, storytelling and interactive activities to make the experience a positive (even fun!) one

  • Comprehensive Care: we’re here for it all from emotional regulation to neurodivergence to navigating resources and support

discover your child’s perfect match

take our quick quiz to find your therapy “person” that fits your kid!

We know that finding the right therapist is kinda like finding a pair of shoes that fits “just right!”—making all the difference in your child’s wellness journey. So let us take out the guesswork and guide you to the support you deserve.

Take our brief, yet insightful quiz to help you discover a therapist that matches your child’s unique needs.

Let the journey to understanding, healing, support and growth begin now!

meet your team

your wellbe therapists

 

FAQs

If you have any questions about therapy for kids use our chat box, or contact us.

 

  • Booking a consultation call with a therapist is a great way to answer this. During these 15 minutes, you’ll have the opportunity to share some of your challenges, and hear from a therapist around what might be helpful moving forward to work through these experiences. Contact us for more information.

  • Length of time in therapy is unique for each individual. There are many options including: short-term structured psychotherapy to address and work through specific challenges (6-8 sessions), or longer term psychotherapy to understand and heal symptoms and experiences that have had a significant impact on wellbeing. Additionally, using counselling and psychotherapy as a tool for ongoing self care and mental health can be a lifelong tool for wellness.

  • Your child's therapist will likely support and encourage them to notice how they're feeling both during and in-between sessions. Beginning to notice and tune into how they feel can begin to answer this. Your child's therapist is always holding a “big picture” perspective of their health and wellness and may offer recommendation or adjunct treatments to support their psychotherapy process, for example using mindfulness and yoga to support progress in psychotherapy.

  • Counselling and psychotherapy can be helpful at any age. For parents with infants and young children, being apart of the therapy process can be supportive and help to identify areas of growth for each individual and within the relationship.

  • At this time, OHIP does not cover this type of therapy and counselling. If you have extended health care insurance, Social Work and/or Psychotherapy may be covered under your benefit plan (please consult your benefit plan package for more information). For a referral to OHIP covered counselling or other community based resources, feel free to connect with one of our Social Workers.

  • CBT (Cognitive behaviour Therapy) is one treatment approach and method that has been proven to improve symptoms of anxiety and depression amongst other symptoms. Our therapists are trained and informed on a range of interventions including CBT, DBT, EFT, EMDR, SMT, and Narrative therapy. Each therapist will engage in a comprehensive assessment to support and determine the best approach moving forward. Often times, pulling strategies from a range of treatments can be impactful.

  • Our therapists are trained and informed on a wide range of interventions and will engage in a comprehensive assessment to support and determine with you the best approach moving forward. Often, pulling strategies from a variety of modalities is impactful. Equally important to the approach used, is what we call the ‘goodness of fit’, or the relationship you experience with your therapist. It is important for your child to feel comfortable. Therapy may not always feel easy, but you and your child should expect it to feel safe.

 

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