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In-office therapy for children and teens in Milton, Ontario, and virtual sessions available across Ontario.
Overview
Our Child and Youth Counselling Sessions provide a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate space for children and adolescents ages 5 and up.
Using age-appropriate, evidence-informed approaches, our therapists help young people explore their emotions, build healthy coping skills, and explore ways to build confidence and resilience.
Sessions are 50 minutes in length and thoughtfully tailored to each child's unique needs, strengths, and stage of development. We operate on a fee-for-service model with a focus on supporting emotional well-being, growth, and overall mental health.
Areas of Support
Anxiety, worry, and stress
Emotional regulation and big feelings
Behavioural challenges
Low self-esteem and confidence
Social skills and peer relationships
School-related concerns
Family transitions (separation, divorce, life changes)
Grief, loss, and adjustment
Support for Children, Teens and Parents
Children and teens are seen in our Milton office or virtually, and parents and caregivers are part of the process. These are the areas families most often ask us about.
Younger children often show what they're feeling through play, art and stories rather than words. Play-based, sandtray and art-based approaches give them a way to work through worries, big feelings and changes at home.
Therapists who focus on this: Laura Breau, Elena Kariam
Support for anxiety, self-esteem, identity, school and friendship stress, and the pressures of growing up. Teens have their own space with their therapist, with parents involved in a way that respects their privacy.
Therapists who focus on this: Sarah Katarincic, Monika Garncarek, Nadia Jameel
Sessions for parents and caregivers on behaviour, emotional regulation, connection and repair after hard moments, whether or not your child is also in therapy.
Therapists who focus on this: Elena Kariam, Laura Breau, Sahar Majeed, Omniya Ali
Neurodiversity-affirming support for children and teens, focused on emotional regulation, confidence and what helps at home and school, with guidance for parents along the way.
Therapists who focus on this: Laura Breau, Sahar Majeed, Garion Sparks-Austin
Family Involvement
Caregiver involvement is an important part of the therapeutic process.
Depending on your child's age, needs, and goals, caregivers may be included through parent check-ins, collaborative goal-setting, and guidance on how to best support your child outside of sessions. This approach can help reinforce progress, strengthen connection, and ensure therapy aligns with your family's values — while always respecting your child or youth's privacy and therapeutic space.
Making Therapy Affordable
Common Questions
At Co & Associates, we see children ages 5 and up. Children at this age are typically able to engage in therapeutic activities, express emotions through play and conversation, and benefit from the structure of a session. For younger children, we may recommend parent coaching or family-based approaches as an alternative.
Signs that your child may benefit from therapy include persistent changes in mood or behaviour, difficulty at school, withdrawal from friends or activities, increased anxiety or worry, sleep disturbances, aggression, or difficulty coping with a life change like divorce or a move. If you're unsure, a consultation can help you determine whether therapy is appropriate.
Sessions are tailored to the child's age and developmental stage. For younger children, therapy often incorporates play, art, storytelling, and creative activities to help them express feelings they may not yet have words for. For teens, sessions may look more like traditional talk therapy with added creative or experiential elements. The therapist builds rapport at the child's pace.
Yes, caregiver involvement is an important part of the process. Depending on your child's age and needs, this may include regular parent check-ins, collaborative goal-setting, and guidance on supporting your child at home. We balance family involvement with respecting your child's therapeutic space and building their sense of trust and autonomy.
Many extended health benefit plans in Ontario cover child and youth counselling when provided by a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) or Registered Social Worker (RSW). We provide official receipts for insurance submission. Check your plan for specific coverage details, including any age-related provisions or session limits for dependents.
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