Services · Children & Teens
A place where young people are taken seriously.
Who this is for
For parents who have noticed something changing in their child or teen and aren't sure what to do next. Younger children work mostly through play, because that is how they explain what words can't yet reach. Teens get a quiet room and a therapist who listens without lecturing. Parents stay part of the work throughout.
What we can help with
You don't have to fit any of these exactly. They're here so you can recognize something familiar.
- Worry, fears and anxiety, including refusing to go to school
- Big feelings: anger, meltdowns, difficulty calming down
- Sadness, withdrawal or losing interest in things
- Friendships, bullying and feeling left out
- Self-esteem and confidence
- Sleep, separation and difficulty with transitions
- School stress, perfectionism and pressure to perform
- ADHD and other neurodivergence in daily life
- Adjusting to family change, separation, moving or loss
- Identity and belonging, including growing up between two cultures
How we help
The approaches our clinicians draw on, in plain language. Your therapist will explain what makes sense for you and why.
Play-based therapy
Play is a child's first language. Through games, drawing and stories, a child can show what happened and try out new ways of handling it, long before they can explain it in words.
Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT / TCC
Age-appropriate tools for worry and low mood: recognizing anxious thoughts, testing them, and taking small steps toward what feels scary.
Skills for handling emotionsDBT-informed
Concrete strategies for the moments when feelings get too big: how to notice them early, ride them out and come back down without things escalating.
Attachment and relationship-focused work
Nothing works without trust. The first sessions are about your child feeling met rather than assessed, and about strengthening the connection at home.
Working with parents alongside the child
Regular parent meetings so you understand what your child is showing us and have practical things to try between sessions. With teens, we keep you informed while protecting the privacy that lets them open up.
Who you'd be working with
Availability and areas of work come from each clinician's own profile.
Associate
Juliana Koury
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
In person in Burlington · Online across Ontario
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Izabel Dolhy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
In person in Burlington · Online across Ontario
Registered Social Worker
Beatriz Soares
Registered Social Worker
In person in Burlington · Online across Ontario
Therapist in Training
Patrícia Sena
Therapist in Training
In person in Burlington · Online across Ontario
Common questions
Will I be in the room with my child?+
It depends on age and on what would help. We usually meet with parents first, then agree together on a mix of individual and family sessions.
What if my teen doesn't want to come?+
Very common. We can start with a parent-only session and plan how to introduce the idea in a way your teen can accept.
Do you talk to the school?+
When it would help and you agree to it, we can coordinate with teachers or your paediatrician so everyone is moving in the same direction.
Other areas of support
Whenever you're ready.
Book an appointment, or send a note first if you'd rather talk to a person before deciding.