Child & Teen Therapy in Toronto, Ontario, and Alberta
Holistic therapy to help children and teens navigate emotions, identity, relationships, school, and everyday stress
At the Centre for Mind Body Psychotherapy, we help youth (10–17) feel seen, understood, and really good about themselves, and handle what's going on inside them and in their world. We offer in-person child & teen therapy in Toronto, and virtual child & teen therapy across Ontario and Alberta
When the ups and downs of growing up feel like too much
Some days your child or teen looks “fine,” but underneath, they’re anxious, shutting down, or feeling like they don’t fit in anywhere. Maybe they’re having more meltdowns, more conflict at home, more time alone in their room, or they’re harder on themselves than you’d like to admit. School, friendships, family conflicts, grief, social media, it’s a lot for a young heart to hold.
Kids often tell us, “I don’t know why I feel like this,” “I don’t want to worry my parents,” or “I just want someone to listen without judging.”
Child and teen therapy gives them a place to be themselves, feel understood, and get support handling big emotions and the everyday pressures of life.
Child & Teen Counselling | Toronto, Ontario, and Alberta
What Therapy Can Do For Youth
Kids and teens want a few simple, but important things from therapy: a non-judgmental space to open up (even when it’s hard to talk), confidence in who they are, and support for handling school, friends, and family without feeling overwhelmed.
Therapy can help them:
- Learn coping skills and practice regulation, to help them understand what’s happening in their mind and their body.
- Understand who they are, feel better about who they are, and find their place in life.
- Manage ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger, and improve relationships at home and school.
- Understand and handle difficult life situations like bullying, family conflict, divorce, new school, and grief or loss.
At the Centre for Mind Body Psychotherapy, our child therapists use mind body, trauma-informed, and youth-centred approaches that meet them where they’re at. Teen & child therapy sessions are comfortable, supportive, and focused on what matters most to them.
Therapy for Children | Toronto, Ontario, and Alberta
Challenges We Commonly Support in Child & Teen Therapy
Anxiety
When worries get loud, your child or teen may start avoiding school, friends, or activities. In this case, we teach skills to calm the nervous system manage social anxiety, panic, or OCD, and feel braver in everyday life.
Depression
If mood is low, motivation is gone, or they’re saying things like “What’s the point?” We create a safe space to talk, lift shame, improve mood, and build healthier coping tools.
Childhood Trauma & PTSD
When the past (e.g., abuse or neglect) still feels present in their body, we use trauma-informed approaches like EMDR, IFS, or somatic practices to help those memories feel less scary and help them feel safe and resilient.
Addiction
Low Self-Esteem & Identity Struggles
When your child doesn’t feel good enough or doesn’t know where they fit in, we help youth explore who they are, quiet the inner critic, and build a sense of self-compassion.
Body Image & Eating Disorders
Family & Relationship Struggles
We help youth communicate more clearly, set healthy boundaries, and cope with breakups, bullying, or family conflict when tension rises at home, school, or community.
Behavioural Issues
Big feelings can come out as yelling, slamming doors, talking back, or aggression. We work on emotion regulation and exploring what lies beneath the behaviour, and help meet underlying needs.
Neurodivergence (ADHD & ASD)
Life Transitions
Changes like a new school or parents going through a separation or divorce can shake their sense of security. We help them understand what’s happening, express their emotions, and adapt to new relationships and routines.
Child & Teen Therapy in Toronto, Ontario, and Alberta
Mind Body Approaches in Child & Teen Therapy That Support Real Change
We know that kids and teens don’t just think their feelings; they feel them in their bodies, too. That’s why we use holistic, skill-based approaches that support regulation, self-understanding, confidence, healthy relationships, and thriving as they grow.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR helps process scary or overwhelming experiences so memories feel lighter and less in control.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS helps youth get to know and care for the different “parts” inside them — like the anxious or self-critical part.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT teaches how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and supports more balanced and healthier ways of thinking and behaving.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
DBT builds skills for managing big emotions, coping with stress, and developing mindfulness.
Neurodivergence Coaching & Skills Training
This method offers tools for focus, planning, and regulation for youth with ADHD or autism.
Mindfulness
Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy helps youth notice and work with how stress shows up in the body — whether as tension, reactivity, or shutdown — supporting a greater sense of calm, grounding, and safety.
Meet Our Team
Connect With an In-Person Child or Teen Therapist in Toronto, or a Virtual Child or Teen Therapist in Toronto, Ontario, Sask, and Alberta
At the Centre for Mind Body Psychotherapy, our therapists provide in-person child & teen therapy in Toronto and virtual child & teen therapy across Ontario, Sask, and Alberta, using whole-person, mind body care so support reaches your child’s thoughts, emotions, nervous system, and relationships.
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Child & Teen Therapy | Toronto, Ontario, and Alberta
Questions About Child & Teen Therapy
How much does child or teen therapy cost?
Sessions are 55 minutes and cost $200. We offer child and teen therapy virtually across Ontario, Sask, Alberta, and Quebec. Many families use extended health benefits or insurance to help cover counselling with a Registered Social Worker or Registered Psychotherapist. Receipts are provided for reimbursement.
How do I know if they need therapy or if it’s just normal youth stuff?
Everyone has ups and downs: stress before a test, friendship drama, bad days at home. That’s normal. But if what your teen is feeling isn’t going away, is getting stronger, or is starting to affect school, friends, sleep, or family life, virtual child & teen therapy in Toronto, and across Sask, Alberta, Quebec, and Ontario can help. If your child is crying a lot, worrying all the time, feeling numb or hopeless, or just not like themselves, that’s usually a sign it’s more than “typical teen.” Even asking this question is a good first step.
What even happens in a child or teen therapy session?
Therapy is your child’s time. In teen and child counselling, they can talk about what’s been bothering them, learn ways to handle big emotions, and get support from someone outside their family. Sometimes we talk, sometimes we use journaling, drawing, mindfulness, or body-based coping tools, whatever fits your child’s needs. If talking is hard, we go slower. Nothing is forced, and the teen or child therapist in Toronto will help them figure out what they need each week.
Will parents know everything they say in therapy?
No. What a child or teen shares in therapy is private, with a few important safety exceptions. In Ontario, confidentiality is based on whether the child understands therapy, not just their age. The therapist won’t tell the parents everything the child says unless there is a safety concern (that is, if the child is at risk of hurting themselves or someone else, or they are being harmed). Sometimes we share general updates to help things go better at home, but a child’s stories stay theirs. Therapy is meant to be their space.
Does child & teen therapy actually help?
Yes. Research shows that child & teen therapy works, but honestly, what matters most are the real stories teens share, like “I actually can handle things better now” or “I like talking to somebody who really listens. Therapy gives your child the tools and support so life feels easier to handle. Over time, you may notice:
- They emotions don’t control you as much
- They get along better with friends or family
- They feel more confident in who you are
- School and life feel lighter, with more good days than bad
It takes time, but it works, especially when sessions are consistent and your child is committed.
Child & Teen Therapy | Toronto, Ontario, and Alberta
The Growth We Often See After Child & Teen Therapy
Reaching out for support is a sign you care about your child’s well-being. When kids and teens learn what’s happening in their minds and bodies, it becomes easier for them to choose a different response.
- Greater confidence in who they are and feeling comfortable in their own skin
- Better tools to handle stress and pressure from school, friends, family, social media, and activities
- Improved emotional regulation, knowing how to express feelings calmly
- Stronger connections with family, friends, the people in their lives
- Healthier daily habits that support sleep, focus, and overall well-being
- A steadier sense of self, and being able to face life’s changes with confidence
"Anything that's mentionable is human, and anything that's mentionable can be more manageable. When we talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary."
Centre for Mind Body Psychotherapy
How To Get Started
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