What is Child Therapy?
Child therapy is a form of psychotherapy designed to help children understand their emotions, behaviours, and experiences. Kids often don’t have the language we do, so therapy uses age-appropriate tools like conversation, play, and creative activities to help them express themselves.
We provide a safe, structured space where children can make sense of big feelings, build emotional awareness, and develop healthier ways to cope with challenges at home, school, or with peers. Our psychotherapists in Vaughan offer child therapy that focuses on strengthening emotional regulation, confidence, and communication skills while supporting overall emotional growth.
Signs Your Child May Benefit From Therapy
- Sudden changes in behaviour, mood, or personality
- Frequent emotional outbursts or difficulty calming down
- Ongoing anxiety, fears, or excessive worry
- Withdrawal from family, friends, or activities they once enjoyed
- Trouble at school, including attention, learning, or peer issues
- Difficulty expressing feelings or frequent emotional shutdowns
If you’re in Woodbridge, Richmond Hill, Toronto or any other nearby areas, our child therapists in Vaughan can help you regulating their child’s emotions.
Book an AppointmentHow Our Child Therapy Works
Our child therapists in Vaughan are trained to meet children where they are, not where adults expect them to be. We understand that kids don’t always have the words for what they’re feeling, so therapy is built around trust, safety, and connection first. Sessions are paced carefully, shaped by the child’s developmental stage, and grounded in real-life challenges at home and school.
We also work closely with parents when appropriate, because meaningful change happens faster when a child feels supported both in and out of the therapy room.
Play Therapy
Play becomes the child’s language, allowing emotions, fears, and experiences to surface naturally and safely.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps children understand how thoughts influence feelings and behaviour, building practical problem-solving skills.
Family Therapy
This approach strengthens communication patterns and supports the entire family system around the child.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps children tolerate difficult emotions while staying connected to values like kindness, courage, and effort.
At 101 Psychotherapy, we know that there’s nothing wrong with getting your child the help they need. Connect with our child therapists in Vaughan to get them on the road of improvement.
Benefits Of Child Therapy
Stronger Emotional Awareness
Children learn to recognize, name, and understand their feelings instead of acting them out.
Healthier Coping Skills
Therapy teaches practical ways to handle stress, frustration, and change without becoming overwhelmed.
Improved Behaviour Regulation
Kids develop better impulse control and learn how to pause, think, and respond more appropriately.
Increased Confidence and Self-Esteem
As children feel understood, they begin to trust themselves and their abilities more.
Better Communication Skills
Therapy helps children express needs, worries, and emotions clearly rather than through behaviour.
Stronger Relationships at Home & School
Improved emotional skills often lead to fewer conflicts and more positive interactions with others.
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How Parents Can Help
Each of our child therapist in Vaughan goes beyond just the session itself. The way a child feels supported at home plays a big role in how much progress they make. One of the most helpful things parents can do is create emotional safety, listening without rushing to fix, correcting, or downplaying their child’s emotions. When kids feel heard instead of judged, they’re far more willing to open up, both at home and in therapy.
Consistency also matters. Small, steady changes in routines, language, and expectations help reinforce what your child is learning in sessions. Therapy works best when parents stay curious, patient, and involved. If parents want more direct involvement during sessions, our child therapists in Vaughan also offer psychotherapy for parent-child relationships.
When Medication Is Part of the Conversation
With children, we always begin with therapy, using a collaborative, evidence-based approach built around your child’s needs, and for most families that remains the focus. When clinically indicated, a child may also benefit from psychiatric assessment and medication management, always discussed with you first and handled as part of an individualized care plan. These consultations are arranged only when necessary with the psychiatry team at 101 Medical Centre at our shared location, which includes a child and adolescent psychiatrist. A physician’s referral is required.
Simple, Affordable Child Therapy Pricing
At 101 Psychotherapy, therapy for your child starts at $120 per session, while a private hour with a psychologist across the GTA can run anywhere from $150 to $270. Before anything is booked, a free half-hour conversation lets you describe your child’s week, ask how parents take part, and decide whether to go ahead. A family doctor’s note is not required. Sessions with a Registered Psychotherapist are not covered by OHIP. Children listed as dependants on a parent’s workplace plan may be eligible, though insurers differ on which credentials they accept, so ask yours before booking. Receipts are issued after each appointment.
Book a Free ConsultationMeet Your Therapists
Our team includes clinicians experienced in working with children, and the free consultation lets us suggest who might be a good match for your family. Natalie Besharat, our child therapist, sees young children and brings their parents into the work. Alex Kazmin, a Registered Psychotherapist, sees preteens; school issues, peer relationships and self-esteem appear on his profile.
Natalie Besharat
Clinician, Pediatric Care and Addictions Specialist, MSc, CCAC, CICAPP Candidate
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Visit Our Child Therapists in Vaughan
We're here to support individuals and families across Vaughan, including Concord, Woodbridge, and Maple, and in nearby communities such as Aurora, Brampton, Markham, Mississauga, Milton, Oakville, Oshawa, and Richmond Hill, as well as Thornhill. We also welcome clients from across Toronto, including North York, Midtown, and Uptown Toronto. If you can't make it to our office, we offer virtual appointments across Ontario.
Visit us: 1520 Steeles Ave W #101A, Vaughan, ON L4K 3B9 (Steeles & Dufferin, Concord). Phone: (905) 597-2521
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FAQs
When should I seek counselling for my child?
If your child shows persistent sadness, anxiety, aggression, difficulty at school, or struggles with relationships, it’s a good time to seek support. Early intervention helps prevent issues from escalating.
How is therapy different for children compared to adults?
Child therapy uses age-appropriate methods like play therapy, creative expression, and structured activities, focusing on emotional development and coping skills rather than only talk-based approaches.
How can I support my child’s progress outside of sessions?
Engage in open conversations, practice skills learned in therapy, maintain consistent routines, and provide encouragement and patience to reinforce positive change.
Will therapy help improve my child’s behavior at home or school?
Yes. Therapy addresses underlying emotions and teaches coping strategies, which often lead to improvements in behavior, attention, and social interactions across settings.
How do I measure my child’s progress?
Progress can be tracked through improvements in emotional regulation, behavior, school performance, social interactions, and feedback from your child and therapist over time.
Will my child need medication?
Not necessarily, and it is never a decision made without you. Many children do well with therapy alone. When medication is clinically indicated, it becomes part of an individualized care plan, and we can arrange a psychiatric assessment with the team at 101 Medical Centre, which includes a child and adolescent psychiatrist. A physician’s referral is required.
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