Services

Play is a child’s first language and their most natural form of communication. The use of play in therapy allows a child to express their inner world, and provides a medium for myself as the therapist to interpret and communicate with them. Play also provides emotional distance from distressing topics, and builds a safe and enjoyable therapeutic relationship.

Child therapy sessions may also utilize expressive arts, puppetry, sandtray, therapeutic storytelling and games. 

 Symptoms of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem  often emerge during adolescence and early adulthood. Therapy can help young people to overcome emotional, behavioural, school and relationship problems and realize their full potential.

My approach is client-led and collaborative. Sessions may utilize approaches from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Expressive Arts. 

When a child is struggling, everyone in the family is affected. 

Research shows that strong family bonds are the greatest predictors of a child's ability to be resilient after a stressful event. As the most important person in your child's life, parents are invited to be involved in their child's therapy as much as possible. 

Sessions may utilize approaches from Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Child-Focused Family Play Therapy, and Theraplay®.