What is Psychotherapy?
Pediatric psychotherapy supports children and teens in understanding their emotions, managing stress, and developing healthy coping skills for everyday life. Therapy helps children make sense of their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and supportive space.
Children may not always have the words to explain what they are feeling. Psychotherapy uses developmentally appropriate approaches, including play-based and conversation-based strategies, to help children express themselves, build emotional awareness, and learn skills to navigate challenges at home, school, and in relationships.
Psychotherapy looks at the whole child, including their emotional well-being, thinking patterns, behaviour, relationships, and environment, to support mental health and overall functioning.
What Psychotherapy Can Help With:
Psychotherapy supports children and teens with challenges related to:
Anxiety, worry, and stress
Big emotions, emotional overwhelm, or frequent meltdowns
Perfectionism and fear of making mistakes
Low mood, irritability, or emotional withdrawal
Self-esteem and confidence
Social difficulties and peer relationships
School-related stress or school refusal
Family changes (moves, separation, grief, new siblings)
Coping with difficult or overwhelming experiences
If your child experiences challenges with both emotional regulation and daily functioning, psychotherapy and occupational therapy may be used together as part of a coordinated care plan with your consent.
To begin your child’s psychotherapy journey, please contact us through our contact form and we will let you know next steps regarding scheduling an assessment.
