Could your child benefit from therapy?

  • Has your child experienced a recent trauma?
  • Is your family going through a transition that may be affecting your child (a move, a divorce, or a death in the family)?
  • Are you concerned with your child’s moods and behaviors?
  • Has your child been referred for ADHD testing or a psychological assessment?
  • Is your child struggling to get along with others?
  • Has your child been diagnosed on the autism spectrum?
  • Is your child having difficulty managing life at home or school?

Our play therapists see children for lots of reasons – about as many reasons as there are children! We know that your child is unique and that you want them to be understood, taking in to account all their strengths and their weaknesses, as they are being helped.

Your child’s therapists will work collaboratively with you to ensure that they understand your concerns, family history and dynamics, and meet your child’s needs in the following areas:

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