Healing Roots Therapy

Child Therapy In Mississauga & Online Across Ontario

We provide a supportive space for your child to explore their emotions and develop skills for growth and resilience.

Therapy can help your child:

Build Self-Esteem

Regulate Emotions

Communicate Better

Little hearts, big emotions

Like adults, children can develop mental health conditions, but their symptoms can be harder to identify.

ADHD, bullying, trauma, divorce, moving, or friend tension can all contribute to overwhelming thoughts and feelings that they just don’t know how to handle. As much as you as their parent want to help them, you may not be sure of the best way to do that. We can help.

By providing a safe space with a compassionate professional to talk to, you can help your child can calm the chaos they are feeling and learn valuable skills to help them make sense of what’s going on inside them.

Our team of thoughtful, experienced therapist come alongside you as a parent to offer extra support where you say you need it most.

Parenting is the most challenging job in the world. It’s ok to ask for help.

You know your child best

If you notice any of the following signs in your child, it may be helpful to seek professional support:

Increasingly frequent negative outbursts and irritability
Significant changes in their sleeping or eating habits
Withdrawing from friends, family or activities they used to enjoy
Decreasing self confidence and self image
Excessive worry or anxiety
Struggles with schoolwork or wanting to go to school
Drastic changes in their mood, behavior or personality

CHILD THERAPY IN MISSISSAUGA

What you and your child can expect in therapy

Every child is different, so we use a variety of techniques and tools to meet your child’s unique needs. Some of the modalities we may use are:

One-on-One Sessions

For our individual sessions, we create a safe and comfortable environment for your child to talk about their thoughts, feelings, and any challenges they may be facing. We use a variety of activities, games and conversations to help them express themselves and understand their emotions, and equip them with tools to manage their feelings. We support you as the parent or guardian as well, providing guidance on how you can best help your child outside of counselling sessions.

Parent Sessions

During these meetings, we can openly discuss your child’s progress, challenges, and the ways you can help at home.

The more you know about your child’s emotional and mental health, the better you can support your child in between counselling sessions.

We arm you with the knowledge to help you feel educated, informed and supported throughout the entire process so you can create lasting change. We work to make sure that you know what is going on, why it’s happening, and how you can effectively help your child in a variety of situations.

Family Therapy & Collaborative Sessions

Family Therapy: When necessary, we will bring in other members of the family, whether parents or siblings, to get a comprehensive overview of how you can improve communication, resolve conflicts, and enhance relationships in support of your child’s needs.

Collaborative Sessions: Offers a nurturing space for you and your child to connect with the therapist together. These sessions help build a trusting relationship with the therapist, which is especially important if your child feels shy around new people.

You’ll both have the chance to address shared concerns and learn more about each other’s thoughts and feelings, guided by a trained child therapist.

Together, you’ll strengthen your bond and learn valuable strategies to support your child’s emotional development. Participating together also allows you to practice new skills in real time, improving your daily communication and interactions at home.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

This form of therapy helps us identify how their negative thought patterns, behaviors and feelings are interconnected. Once we have an idea of the way they cycle thoughts, we can intervene at specific points during the cycle and give them tools they can use to disrupt the thought pattern and shift it to something more positive. In many cases, we use worksheets or activities to help children practice these skills.

Mindfulness Techniques

With children, like adults, mindfully slowing down their body can in turn slow their thoughts and distressing physiological responses. We guide your child through helpful techniques such as mindful breathing, sensory awareness, mindful eating and mindful movement. Studies have shown that these exercises can help children develop a greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the ability to be fully present in the moment.

Art Therapy

Some kids are more naturally wired to express themselves through art. When we use this method, we give your child free reign to draw whatever they want, and find that it usually expresses their inner emotions. We can also direct your child towards drawing a particular image to uncover a more specific feeling.

Play Therapy

Play is the most natural thing for kids. Right from birth, it’s how they learn, develop and express themselves. Because children often have difficulty expressing their emotions verbally, activities and games can help the thoughts that are running through their head slow down and start to make sense. Playing also shifts your child’s focus from the pressure of talking to an adult to what they are doing; and sharing what’s on their mind often follows.

Behavioral Techniques

In behavioral therapy, we work to help your child understand the reasons behind their behavior and ways they can replace negative behaviors with more positive ones. Successful positive reinforcement of these methods will help your child improve their social skills, self control, and overall functioning. We will teach you strategies as well so that you can continue positive progress at home.

In therapy, we support your child through:

Body image issues
Shame or guilt
Traumatic experiences
Divorce or separation
A recent move
Sadness/depression
Grief

Tension with friends
Sleep issues
Developmental regression
Divorce or separation
ADHD
Autism
Distress in the home
Anger

…and whatever else may be troubling them

About Us

Why Healing Roots Therapy?

We believe therapy should be:

Safe

A place where clients can share their most challenging experiences, feelings and thoughts in order to heal.

Open

The ability to make decisions that are best for emotional and mental well-being come from the trust created within a relationship built on transparency.

Curious

When we replace judgment with curiosity we provide space for understanding. When we can understand what we are feeling, thinking or experiencing we empower ourselves to make the changes we want in our life.

Take a tour of the Healing Roots Therapy office in Mississauga.

Therapists Offering Child Therapy

Kiran Khalid

Meredyth Dwyer

Kyla Guerriero

Merna Tawfik

Nasim Boloorsaz

Grace Choi

Andrea Filice-Montague

Danielle Poulo

Katarina Karkinski

Our Approach

How Our Child Therapy Works

We Get To Know Them

We talk to both you and your child to build a connection. Our first conversations help your child get to know their therapist, creating a space where they can begin to feel comfortable opening up.

We Create A Plan

We develop a plan tailored to your child’s unique situation. Using strategies like play therapy, we support them in building coping skills that foster growth and resilience.

We Help Them Grow

Every child is different, and our approach adapts to reflect your child’s development and needs. We strive to help them establish healthy, lifelong habits.

Together we can help your child reach their full potential

What You Can Expect From Child Counselling

As your child continues in therapy, the coping strategies they learn can take a weight off their mind that is evident to the entire family. You may notice that they:

Are able to express their emotions easier and more effectively
Have a more positive outlook on life
Feel more comfortable in social situations and can make friends easier
Have a better self image and are more confident in their abilities
Are doing better in school and have a more positive attitude towards it
Are happier more often
Can avoid starting or provoking conflicts with siblings

Therapy can help you and your child feel more equipped to navigate an imperfect world and look forward to a brighter future.

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Questions About Therapy For Children

Will therapy really help my child?

Absolutely! Therapy can make a significant positive impact on your child’s well-being. Trained therapists create a safe and supportive space where your child can express themselves and develop important skills to navigate challenges. They use evidence-based techniques tailored to your child’s needs, helping them build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and enhance their overall functioning.

How long will my child need therapy?

Every child is unique, and the duration of counselling varies. It depends on your child’s specific needs, goals, and progress. Some children see positive changes in just a few sessions, while others may require more time. The therapist will regularly assess your child’s progress and collaborate with you to determine the most effective treatment duration.

Will I be involved in my child's therapy?

Your involvement as a parent is crucial and valued in your child’s therapy journey. Therapists often include parents in the process, providing updates, sharing strategies, and offering guidance to support your child’s progress. By working together, you can create a nurturing environment at home that complements the therapy and works towards helping your child thrive.

How will counselling affect our family dynamics?

Therapy can positively impact family dynamics by improving communication and understanding. Through therapy, you and your child can learn effective strategies to navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and create a more harmonious and supportive family environment. The therapist works with you to explore and provide guidance on what nurturing parenting practices look like for you; in collaboration to help you develop consistent and loving approaches that foster your child’s growth and development.

Can therapy address specific concerns my child is facing?

It absolutely can! Therapists are trained to address a wide range of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, social difficulties, or academic struggles. They collaborate with you and your child to help tailor the therapy to target your child’s specific needs, using evidence-based techniques and interventions. By addressing these concerns in therapy, your child can gain the tools and support they need to overcome obstacles and thrive.

Therapy can offer professional support for your child and your family, helping you navigate challenges and build resilience, and create a brighter future.

Healing Roots Therapy

Child Therapy In Mississauga & Online Across Ontario

We provide a supportive space for your child to explore their emotions and develop skills for growth and resilience.

Therapy can help your child:

Build Self-Esteem

Regulate Emotions

Communicate Better

Little hearts, big emotions

You know your child best

CHILD THERAPY IN MISSISSAUGA

What you and your child can expect in therapy

In therapy, we support your child through:

About Us

Why Healing Roots Therapy?

Safe

Open

Curious

Therapists Offering Child Therapy

Our Approach

How Our Child Therapy Works

We Get To Know Them

We Create A Plan

We Help Them Grow

What You Can Expect From Child Counselling

Healing Roots Therapy

Questions About Therapy For Children

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