Child Therapy Services in Toronto

Child therapy that’s warm, practical, and evidence-based.

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Families and Children We Work With

Our child therapy services at Wonderwise Psychology are designed for Toronto families who want to help their children manage big emotions, strengthen daily routines, and feel more confident at home and school. We work collaboratively with parents and caregivers, offering both in-session support and practical tools for everyday life.

A good fit for families seeking:

  • Therapist support with big feelings, frustration, worries, or low mood

  • Support in reducing anxiety and coping with fears

  • Smoother daily routines and transitions

  • Stronger self-regulation and attention skills

  • Better peer relationships and social understanding

  • Guidance for parents on what to do between sessions

Common Concerns Our Child Psychologists Help With

Families reach out to our psychologists for many reasons, including:

  • Anxiety and worries
  • Behaviour challenges
  • Emotional regulation
  • Social skills
  • OCD
  • School stress
  • Sleep and routines
  • Selective mutism
  • Mild to moderate depression
  • Relationship challenges with peers and family
  • Executive functioning difficulties

Every child is different, so treatment is always personalized, and can sometimes depend on the counsellor.  Whether your child needs help managing fears, expressing emotions, or improving focus, our psychologists provide thoughtful, evidence-based support that meets them where they are.

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How Wonderwise Therapists Approach Child Therapy

Evidence-based and evidence-informed methods: Our child psychologists use CBT, ACT, DBT-informed, EFFT, and play-informed therapy for kids to support growth and resilience.

Practical strategies: Skills are practiced in-session and adapted for home and classroom settings.

Collaborative planning: Goals are created and reviewed together with families, schools, and caregivers.

Warm, neuroaffirming care: Every child’s individuality is celebrated, with focus on strengths rather than deficits.

Our child therapists help kids build the emotional tools they need to navigate worries, frustration, and change. Our aim is to support families in working toward steady, meaningful progress over time.

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We Coach Parents Too

Parent involvement looks different for every family. At Wonderwise Psychology, for younger children, we often work closely with caregivers; for teens, participation depends on their comfort and consent. Parents can also access coaching on their own, even if their child is not a client. These sessions offer practical, evidence-informed strategies to support routines, communication, and emotional wellbeing at home.

Our psychologists and therapists also collaborate with teachers or support staff (with consent) to align strategies across settings. This ensures that what your child learns in therapy carries through to daily life, from morning routines to school interactions.

What to Expect as We Work Together

How it works:

1

Consultation:

Share your goals with one of our child psychologists. We listen carefully and recommend a personalized plan.

2

Getting Started:

Early sessions focus on rapport-building, understanding your child’s needs, and providing immediate tools to use at home.

3

Skill Building:

Ongoing sessions target specific challenges, with check-ins for parents and progress updates.

4

Review & Next Steps:

We track progress together and decide on maintenance, follow-up, or next-phase goals.

Each step is clear, collaborative, and designed to help families feel confident in the process; never rushed, always supported.

What Progress Looks Like for Children and Families

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Families often notice gradual but meaningful change:

Fewer daily struggles and calmer routines
More confidence in social and school settings
Improved emotional regulation and coping skills
Stronger communication between parents, children, and educators

Our goal is to help each child feel understood, capable, and resilient, and to help parents feel supported in guiding that growth.

Meet the Psychologists Who Help Toronto Kids Grow With Confidence

Our team of child-focused psychologists, therapists, and counsellors brings a wide range of expertise and experience. Each clinician shares a commitment to helping children and families feel seen, supported, and understood.

You can choose a clinician based on specialty, approach, or language preference, or book a general consultation and we’ll help match your family with the right professional.

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  • No, you can contact us directly to schedule your first counselling session.

  • Typically, our sessions are for children ages 4-21, though we sometimes extend therapy services to younger or older youth depending on needs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy and Psychology in Toronto

  • Our counselling sessions for kids are about 50 minutes, with flexible scheduling options available.

  • Sometimes. Parent involvement is tailored to each child’s needs and developmental stage. For teens, we encourage parent participation as much as possible, based on the young person’s comfort and consent.

  • Yes, with consent, our psychologists collaborate with teachers, school psychologists, and resource staff to ensure consistent support and specialized therapy for kids.

We're Here When Your Family Needs Support

Book a consultation with one of our therapists to discuss your child’s goals, explore next steps, and see how we can help your family build calm, connection, and confidence.