Online Child Therapy (Ages 9+)
I provide online psychotherapy to children and tweens (9+) residing in Toronto and across Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.
My aim is to help them understand what they're experiencing and develop skills that can support them in everyday life.
What Brings Children to Therapy & Coaching
- Anxiety, excessive worry, and social anxiety
- Emotional regulation difficulties and frequent outbursts
- ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
- OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)
- Low mood, self-esteem, confidence, or perfectionism
- Behavioural challenges
- Friendship and social difficulties
- School-related stress or school avoidance
- Grief, loss, trauma, or stressful life experiences
- Family changes, including separation, divorce, remarriage, or blended families
- Cultural adjustment and identity-related challenges
What the process looks like
How Sessions Work
Therapy is collaborative, engaging, and adapted to your child's developmental stage. Depending on their needs, sessions may include conversation, online interactive activities, games, worksheets, and visual supports, all adapted to their age and needs and designed to help them understand what's happening, develop useful skills, and feel more confident navigating everyday life.
What to Expect from the First Session
The first appointment is typically with parents or caregivers. We'll talk through your concerns, your child's strengths and developmental history, and your goals for therapy. Depending on their age and the nature of the concerns, your child may join part or all of this first session.
From there, we'll build a treatment plan tailored to your child and family, and check in regularly to make sure therapy continues meeting your goals.
Parents Stay Involved
Alongside your child's sessions, I offer regular parent consultations so we can discuss progress, answer questions, and build practical strategies you can use at home — keeping you informed and involved throughout.
What We Might Work Toward
Every child and family's goals are different. Depending on what brings you here, we might work toward:
- Feeling calmer and less overwhelmed by anxiety or stress
- Managing emotions with fewer outbursts
- Building confidence, self-esteem, and independence
- Strengthening friendships and social skills
- Coping more effectively with ADHD or OCD symptoms
- Adjusting to family changes with greater resilience
- Feeling happier, more secure, and more connected at home and school
Therapy isn't about changing who your child is; it's about helping them understand themselves, build on their strengths, and develop skills to navigate everyday challenges.
Frequently asked questions
What age range do you work with?
I currently work with children aged 9 and older, as this age is generally well-suited to the online therapy format. If you have a younger child, we can work on parent sessions to help improve their symptoms.
Do you work with parents?
You know your child best, and you're an essential part of this process.
Alongside your child's sessions, I offer regular parent consultations so we can discuss progress, answer questions, and build practical strategies you can use at home — keeping you informed and involved throughout.
Is online therapy effective for children?
Research shows virtual therapy can be highly effective for school-aged children when sessions are adapted to their age and individual needs.
Many children also feel more relaxed opening up in a familiar environment, which can make sessions more productive than an unfamiliar office setting.
Moreover, some children benefit from not having to travel, especially if they have busy schedules.
What if my child doesn't want to talk or feels nervous about therapy?
It's completely normal for kids to feel unsure at first.
Sessions are paced to your child's comfort level, and we build trust gradually through activities and conversation. When they're not yet old enough for direct online therapy, I offer parent consultation sessions to support you in helping your child improve their functioning across life domains.
Thinking about therapy?
Book a free 15-minute consultation to talk about what brings you here and whether we are the right fit to work together.
Remote sessions across Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia
English & Spanish