It is true, parenting is the hardest job in the world!  Do you feel like you have tried everything?  Do you find yourself becoming a person you don’t like with your kids?  Are your kids behaving in ways that don’t reflect your values?  Have you run out of tools in your toolbelt?  We will help you identify clear ways you can respond to your kids differently in order to facilitate a healthier environment at home.  We have the tools so you feel empowered, and no longer overwhelmed.

What is Parenting Therapy and Counselling?

We know one of the most important factors for success in therapy is your relationship with your psychotherapist. We provide free consultations to ensure you feel comfortable right away, and if for some reason you don’t feel connected, we have another member of the team waiting to have a consultation with you.

It can’t be overstated; parenting is the hardest job. Our children often become our mirrors, in other words, the behaviours that we don’t like in them often mirrors the things we don’t like about ourselves. As with most struggles in life, we operate in patterns, and this is evident in the repetitive battles/struggles we often have with our kids. Parenting counselling will enable you to see the patterns in the family dynamic that need changing. This may mean your own internal patterns which may be affecting how you show up as a parent, your patience, tolerance, and your ability to exude compassion, empathy, while also setting healthy boundaries. We will help you build strong foundations with your kids and help you to feel confident and competent as a parent.

When and Why to Seek Treatment?

If you feel tired, helpless, defeated, angry, and/or you are feeling disconnected from your child, then psychotherapy is a great tool to help you feel better about yourself and your child/ren. If you feel that you have lost control of the family environment, there is constant arguments and you feel like you are in survival mode, then counselling is a great resource to consider. We will help you learn how to reclaim a sense of content and peacefulness in your home.

Session Structure: How to get started?

You can choose the convenience of in-person in our Toronto office or can enjoy the convenience of virtual sessions. Sessions are 50 minutes in length. You can expect to feel heard, valued, and that your concerns matter. We will help you identify the patterns that are keeping you stuck and implement strategies to break these unhelpful patterns permanently.

Our Location

We are located at 120 Carlton Street, Suite 315, Toronto, ON M5A 4K2. We are located at the corner of Jarvis and Carlton, across the street from Allan Gardens. We are in a lovely office building that is full accessible by elevator.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is therapy confidential?

Absolutely. Psychotherapy is built on the foundation of confidentiality. As professionals, it is our responsibility to ensure that we do everything we can reasonably do to ensure your anonymity. If you choose virtual sessions, be assured that we only use the professional version of Zoom which has professional level security.

How long does therapy take?

In the same way that it has taken time to develop patterns that don’t work, it takes time to break these patterns and create new ones. But many clients start to feel better after the first session. Clients can expect to can new insights, identify their patterns and interrupt them after 4-6 sessions. We do not believe in quick fixes since quick fixes never last, in the same way a crash diet is only temporary. We believe that changing one’s patterns has the potential for creating generational change, so doing the hard emotional and behavioural work pays off over time.

Do you offer virtual sessions?

Yes. Every member of our team offers virtual sessions, so no matter which day of the week works for you, one of our team members will be available for you.