Child and Teen
Therapy Services
Has your child been having temper tantrums or behaviour issues more frequently? Is your teenager acting moody and withdrawn, when they were social and talkative before? Are you and your family undergoing a big life transition like moving to a new neighbourhood/school or divorce/separation?
How Children and Teens Therapy Can Help
Whether your child is experiencing behaviour issues, being withdrawn, experiencing fluctuating mood, changes to their sleep and eating habits, wanting an extra support system and external person to listen, or other issues, your child or teenager will benefit from receiving professional therapy services.
Since 2011, our staff at Hopewoods has provided several forms of therapy for children and teens residing in Toronto ON’s Chinese and Asian communities.
We want everyone who seeks mental health assistance for their teenager or child to know that they are not alone in their journey for recovery. Regardless of whether you’re in need of therapy individually, as a couple, for a child or youth, or as a way to support those you love, we are here to guide you.
Signs Your Child or Teen May Need Psychotherapy
Parenting concerns, parent-child conflict, issues within a blended family, LGBTQ+ support, or issues that your child/teen is going through developmentally and emotionally—these are all commendable reasons to contact us for our therapy services for children and teens.
Some more reasons may include:
- Learning difficulties
- Motivation and procrastination
- Bullying
- Separation or divorce of parents/guardians
- Trauma
- Blended family conflict
- Parent-child conflict
- Child/teen’s behavioural issues
- Childhood abuse/neglect
- Managing/supporting LGBTQ+, mixed race, cultural, ethnic, or religious differences within the family
- Self-esteem, depression, anxiety, anger
- Stress and coping
- Facing challenges of mental and/or physical illnesses
- Major life transitions (new baby, new home, death in the family)
- Seeking a closer relationship
- Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Vocational exploration (for teens trying to decide on their future career choices)
- Fear or nervousness presenting in class or in front of a group of people
- Specific phobias
- Exploration of self-identity or self-concept
Benefits of Our Child and Teen Therapy Services
Psychological distress affects a child’s behaviour and relationships with peers, family members, or parents. It will also cause disruption in the classroom and affect your child’s overall educational achievements and overall health.
At Hopewoods, we are able to provide therapy to children and teens ages 12 and up. In general, counselling allows your child to understand the distress they are experiencing, be provided with the tools to cope with life’s challenges, and ultimately support them in overcoming life’s hurdles.
We can provide assessments and therapy treatments to children or teens who are in distress due to immigration/culture shock, family conflicts, bullying, peer pressure, attention disorders, and learning disabilities. Our services can help your child or teen overcome their psychological struggles and allow them to prosper and grow in a healthy and supportive environment.
What's included?
The benefits of your child or teenager receiving counselling and therapy are many, and include the following:
- Undivided attention between your child/teen and their assigned therapist
- Address dysfunctional interactions in a safe, non-judgmental, confidential, and compassionate environment
- Improve the child/teen’s problem-solving skills
- Provide strength and coping tools
- Give you and your family a new addition to your support network
- Help your child identify underlying causes of the issues listed above, and more
- Help your child gain a better understanding of themselves and your family, while learning how to handle their emotions, set boundaries, initiate coping strategies, and facilitate healthy lifestyle changes
- Help your child to recognize their needs and how to adjust to them
How Does Child Therapy Work?
We can assess what your child or teen needs in terms of their mental health and well-being and determine what therapeutic course of action to move forward with.
For example, art and play therapy can support your child using art, music, and sand. Our team is here to help your child manage their emotional difficulties and feel understood.
We use various therapeutic modalities in order to meet your child or teen’s goals, such as:
- Art and play therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for children and teens
- Trauma-focused CBT
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) for children
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for children
We are here to help
Our team of experienced counsellors is dedicated to providing you with a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings.
We understand that taking the first step can be difficult, which is why we offer free consultations to help you get started. You can book online or contact us directly. Please call our staff if you have any questions.
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