mental-health-youth

A private practice offering Art Therapy and Theraplay to children, youth, and families. Art therapy combines visual art and psychotherapy by integrating the use of art materials into therapy sessions for assessment and treatment. Art-based therapy interventions are tailored to each client’s specific needs for the purpose of self-expression, encouraging communication and/or resolving personal conflicts. Theraplay is a form of Play Therapy that is relationship focused. Both parent and child are involved in sessions and together participate in play-based activities for the purpose of enhancing attachment, regulating emotions, building trust, improving self-esteem and reducing a child’s challenging behaviours. Provides counselling services to children, youth and families with diverse social, emotional, mental health and behavioural issues. Specializes in the areas of parent-child attachment, trauma, self-esteem, anxiety and loss.