Children & Teen Therapists
Childhood and adolescence come with unique challenges. Therapy can provide a supportive space for young people to develop coping skills, work through difficult emotions, and build resilience. Find therapists on First Session who work with children and teens.
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Anh Duffy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, SK, MB, NL, NU, YT, and NT.
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Anh Duffy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), BIPOC, Anxiety, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment trauma, Body Dysmorphia, Children/Teens, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Family Conflict, General Mental Health, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, Problematic video gaming, Racism, Relationships, Social anxiety, Stress, Suicidal ideation, Trauma, Women's Health
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), BIPOC, Anxiety, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment trauma, Body Dysmorphia, Children/Teens, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Family Conflict, General Mental Health, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, Problematic video gaming, Racism, Relationships, Social anxiety, Stress, Suicidal ideation, Trauma, Women's Health
Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut, Yukon, Northwest Territories
Hanna Verhagen
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, SK, MB, YT, NT, and NU.
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Hanna Verhagen
Canadian Certified Counsellor
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Highly Sensitive Person, Anxiety, Life transitions, Burnout, General Mental Health, Building Self-Care Routines, Mindfulness Practices, Career Stress, ADHD, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Career Performance, Children/Teens, Creativity, Depression, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, Overwhelm, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Personal Growth, School challenges, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Vulnerability, Women's Health, Work-Life Balance, Workplace stress
Highly Sensitive Person, Anxiety, Life transitions, Burnout, General Mental Health, Building Self-Care Routines, Mindfulness Practices, Career Stress, ADHD, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Career Performance, Children/Teens, Creativity, Depression, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, Overwhelm, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Personal Growth, School challenges, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Vulnerability, Women's Health, Work-Life Balance, Workplace stress
Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Izabel Dolhy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Izabel Dolhy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
Behavioural Issues, Anxiety, Children/Teens, Depression, Family issues, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Behavioural Issues, Anxiety, Children/Teens, Depression, Family issues, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Ontario
Candice Burnett
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC, NT, YT, AB, SK, and NL.
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Candice Burnett
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
Creativity, Psychedelic therapy, Disability, Addiction, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Children/Teens, Competitive anxiety, Dreams, Existential questions, Confidence, Identity and Self-Exploration, Learning disabilities, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Neurodiversity, Personal Growth, Performance anxiety, Sports Performance, Thought Restructuring, Somatic Therapy, Brain injury, Empowerment
Creativity, Psychedelic therapy, Disability, Addiction, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Children/Teens, Competitive anxiety, Dreams, Existential questions, Confidence, Identity and Self-Exploration, Learning disabilities, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Neurodiversity, Personal Growth, Performance anxiety, Sports Performance, Thought Restructuring, Somatic Therapy, Brain injury, Empowerment
British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador
Melissa Servello
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Melissa Servello
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Anxiety, Depression, Negative body image, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Children/Teens, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Coping Skills, Decision making, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Effective communication, Fears and phobia, General Mental Health, Stress, Self-Regulation, Perfectionism, Negative thinking and ruminating, Health anxiety, Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Depression, Negative body image, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Children/Teens, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Coping Skills, Decision making, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Effective communication, Fears and phobia, General Mental Health, Stress, Self-Regulation, Perfectionism, Negative thinking and ruminating, Health anxiety, Grief and Loss
Ontario
Nikki Goldman-Stroh
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Nikki Goldman-Stroh
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
Anxiety, Childhood trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Children/Teens, Creativity, Early childhood, Workplace stress, Women's Health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Depression, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Effective communication
Anxiety, Childhood trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Children/Teens, Creativity, Early childhood, Workplace stress, Women's Health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Depression, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Effective communication
Ontario
C. Nicole MacLeod
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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C. Nicole MacLeod
Registered Psychotherapist
she/ her
Offers Free Consultation
ADHD, Neurodiversity, Family issues, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety, Attachment, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, Borderline Personality Disorder, Brain injury, Building Self-Care Routines, Children/Teens, Conflict resolution, Couples, Depression, Emotional regulation, Eating disorders, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Learning disabilities, LGBTQ2IA+, Managing ADHD symptoms, Mindfulness Practices, Trauma, Grief and Loss
ADHD, Neurodiversity, Family issues, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety, Attachment, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, Borderline Personality Disorder, Brain injury, Building Self-Care Routines, Children/Teens, Conflict resolution, Couples, Depression, Emotional regulation, Eating disorders, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Learning disabilities, LGBTQ2IA+, Managing ADHD symptoms, Mindfulness Practices, Trauma, Grief and Loss
Manitoba, Ontario, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
Europe, Asia
Kelly Budenz
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Kelly Budenz
Registered Social Worker
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
Anxiety, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Anger Management, Behavioural Issues, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Assertiveness, Children/Teens, Caregivers, Empowerment, Emotional regulation, Mindfulness, School challenges, Self harm, Suicidal ideation, Stress, General Mental Health, Parenting
Anxiety, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Anger Management, Behavioural Issues, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Assertiveness, Children/Teens, Caregivers, Empowerment, Emotional regulation, Mindfulness, School challenges, Self harm, Suicidal ideation, Stress, General Mental Health, Parenting
Ontario
Jola Mecani
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Jola Mecani
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Emotional regulation, Intergenerational trauma, Childhood trauma, Anger, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Anxiety, Break-up recovery, Children/Teens, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Social anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Early childhood, Emotional Numbness, Familial and social relationships, Dissociation, Maternal mental health, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Grief and Loss
Emotional regulation, Intergenerational trauma, Childhood trauma, Anger, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Anxiety, Break-up recovery, Children/Teens, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Social anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Early childhood, Emotional Numbness, Familial and social relationships, Dissociation, Maternal mental health, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Grief and Loss
Ontario
Alexandra Walcott
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC.
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Alexandra Walcott
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Neurodiversity, Eating disorders, Children/Teens, Meaning and purpose, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Family issues, Attachment, Early childhood, Giftedness Issues, Disability, School challenges, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Self-esteem, Highly Sensitive Person, Adoption, Attention and Impulsivity, Body Dysmorphia, Learning disabilities, Parenting
Neurodiversity, Eating disorders, Children/Teens, Meaning and purpose, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Family issues, Attachment, Early childhood, Giftedness Issues, Disability, School challenges, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Self-esteem, Highly Sensitive Person, Adoption, Attention and Impulsivity, Body Dysmorphia, Learning disabilities, Parenting
British Columbia
Mark Peterson
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in MB, AB, BC, SK, NT, YT, NU, PE, and NL.
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Mark Peterson
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Children/Teens, Christian counselling, Decision making, Depression, Early childhood, Eating disorders, Life transitions, Phobias, PTSD, Panic attacks
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Children/Teens, Christian counselling, Decision making, Depression, Early childhood, Eating disorders, Life transitions, Phobias, PTSD, Panic attacks
Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
Stephanie Sideris
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
Stephanie Sideris
Registered Social Worker
She/Her/Hers
Offers Free Consultation
Children/Teens, Stress, Relationships, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Effective communication, Family issues, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Perfectionism
Children/Teens, Stress, Relationships, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Effective communication, Family issues, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Perfectionism
Ontario
Thiviyan Sithganesan
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
Thiviyan Sithganesan
Registered Social Worker
He/Him
Offers Free Consultation
Childhood trauma, Relationships, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger, Attachment, BIPOC, Burnout, Children/Teens, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Health anxiety, Infidelity, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Mindfulness, Motivation, Phobias, Stress, Insomnia, Couples, Grief and Loss
Childhood trauma, Relationships, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger, Attachment, BIPOC, Burnout, Children/Teens, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Health anxiety, Infidelity, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Mindfulness, Motivation, Phobias, Stress, Insomnia, Couples, Grief and Loss
Ontario
Alicia Panchal
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Alicia Panchal
Registered Social Worker
Offers Free Consultation
Anxiety, Attachment, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Children/Teens, Depression, Eating disorders, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Panic attacks, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Attachment, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Children/Teens, Depression, Eating disorders, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Panic attacks, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
Ontario
Lisa Schwartz
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in NS and ON.
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Lisa Schwartz
Registered Social Worker
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Children/Teens, Familial and social relationships, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Dating challenges, Childhood trauma, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Navigating challenging relationships, Parental divorce, Parenting, Meaning and purpose, Life transitions, Low mood, People pleasing, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, School challenges, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Children/Teens, Familial and social relationships, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Dating challenges, Childhood trauma, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Navigating challenging relationships, Parental divorce, Parenting, Meaning and purpose, Life transitions, Low mood, People pleasing, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, School challenges, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Nova Scotia, Ontario
Emily Duggan
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
Emily Duggan
Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
Offers Free Consultation
LGBTQ2IA+, Neurodiversity, Eating disorders, ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Borderline Personality Disorder, Coming out and identity, Childhood trauma, Children/Teens, Fears and phobia, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Depression, OCD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), PTSD, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Stress, Body Dysmorphia, Chronic and acute illness, Highly Sensitive Person, Identity and Self-Exploration
LGBTQ2IA+, Neurodiversity, Eating disorders, ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Borderline Personality Disorder, Coming out and identity, Childhood trauma, Children/Teens, Fears and phobia, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Depression, OCD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), PTSD, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Stress, Body Dysmorphia, Chronic and acute illness, Highly Sensitive Person, Identity and Self-Exploration
Ontario
Jupiter Vaughan
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in BC, SK, MB, ON, NL, YT, NU, and NT.
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Jupiter Vaughan
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Negative body image, Panic attacks, PTSD, School challenges, Sexuality, Workplace stress, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Body Dysmorphia, Children/Teens, Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Negative body image, Panic attacks, PTSD, School challenges, Sexuality, Workplace stress, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Body Dysmorphia, Children/Teens, Grief and Loss
British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Nunavut, Northwest Territories
Michal Goldstein
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
Michal Goldstein
Registered Social Worker
Offers Free Consultation
Children/Teens, Parenting, Relationships, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Behavioural Issues, Building Self-Care Routines, Caregiver burnout, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Effective communication, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
Children/Teens, Parenting, Relationships, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Behavioural Issues, Building Self-Care Routines, Caregiver burnout, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Effective communication, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
Ontario
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What is therapy for children and teens?
Therapy for children and teens is a form of mental health support designed to meet young people where they are developmentally. Therapists who work with this age group use age-appropriate approaches—like play therapy for younger children or talk therapy for teens—to help them process emotions, develop coping skills, and navigate challenges.
Who might benefit from child or teen therapy?
Children and teens who are experiencing anxiety, stress, behavioural challenges, family transitions, grief, or social difficulties may benefit from therapy. It can also support young people going through significant changes like starting a new school, their parents' separation, or adjusting to new family dynamics.
What does therapy with a child or teen look like?
Therapy sessions are tailored to the child or teen's age and needs. For younger children, this might involve play, art, or storytelling as ways to express feelings. For teens, sessions often look more like traditional talk therapy, with space to discuss challenges, goals, and strategies. Parents are sometimes involved, depending on the approach and the young person's comfort.
How long does therapy for children or teens typically last?
The length of therapy varies depending on the child's needs and goals. Some young people benefit from short-term support during a specific challenge, while others may continue therapy over a longer period. Your therapist will check in regularly to discuss progress and adjust the approach as needed.
How do I choose the right therapist for my child or teen?
Choosing the right therapist is an important step. On First Session, you can watch therapist intro videos to get a sense of their personality and approach. You can also read about their experience working with children and teens, their training, and the issues they commonly support. Many therapists are open to a brief conversation before booking to help you decide.
How do I book a session for my child or teen?
You can browse therapists on First Session who work with children and teens, watch their intro videos, and book directly through their profile. Sessions can be online or in-person depending on availability and what works best for your family.