Youth Therapy (Age 12-17)

Maybe you’re constantly managing big emotions and behaviours in your child that exhaust you?
Maybe you have noticed high levels of anxiety in your child that worry you?
Maybe your child has expressed dark thoughts or self-criticisms that break your heart?
Maybe they have expressed suicidal thoughts, self harm, or engaged in reckless behaviour that scares you?
Maybe your family is going through a tough transition such as a move, a divorce, health issues, a loss, etc. that has left your child (and you) off balance?

Feel confident in moving through big emotions so they can access their inherent resilience
Find deeper connection within your relationship
Feel less triggered and more present on a day to day basis
Manage risky coping skills such as self harm and suicidal thoughts
Heal from adverse and/or traumatic events

Your pre-teen or teen is seeking a space to feel seen, heard, and valued
Your pre-teen or teen is open to building a relationship with their therapist
Your pre-teen or teen is open to learning new ways to manage their emotions, anxiety, and relationships
As a parent, you are open to acknowledging mental health concerns as a family concept. You acknowledge that you are a key support for your child (even when they push you away!)
As a parent, you are open to parent sessions should the need arise. You are open to understanding how to better support your child

Each session is up to 50 minutes in length. Initially, weekly or bi-weekly sessions are recommended.