We support children who are struggling emotionally, behaviourally, or in their relationships, while helping parents and caregivers better understand and respond to their needs. Together, we look beyond the behaviour, identify what may be contributing to the difficulties, and develop practical ways to support change and strengthen your relationship.
Your child may be struggling with anxiety or worries, OCD or repetitive thoughts and behaviours, low mood or depression, or difficulty managing strong emotions. They may withdraw from others, have low self-esteem, behave in ways that are hard to understand, struggle with peers, or have difficulty adjusting to changes at home, school, or in the family.
We work to understand what may be contributing to these difficulties and consider what your child needs within the context of their age, development, relationships, and everyday life.
Together, we explore what needs attention, including your child’s emotions, reactions, relationships, and the situations that may be making daily life more difficult.
Depending on your child’s age, needs, and the clinician’s professional role and approach, psychotherapy or counselling may involve conversation, play, activities, or strategies to practise between meetings.
We aim to help your child better understand and express what they are experiencing, develop ways of coping with difficulties, and feel more supported in daily life.
Your knowledge of your child matters. We make room for your observations, questions, and concerns, while helping you understand your child’s needs and consider ways of responding that support both your child and your relationship with them.
Your involvement may include conversations with the clinician, meetings without your child, or time together with your child. The nature of your participation will depend on your child’s age, needs, and the goals of the work.
The profiles below describe the ages each clinician works with, the concerns they commonly address, their approaches, and their professional role.
You can write to us with your child’s age and a few words about what is concerning you. There is no need to provide a detailed clinical history in your first message.
Our clinicians may offer psychotherapy or counselling, depending on their professional role and qualifications. The clinic does not currently offer psychological or neuropsychological assessments.
Dr. Goldwater-Adler provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults, and works with parents and caregivers seeking support. She helps people understand what may be keeping them stuck, find practical ways to cope with what they are facing, and work toward changes that matter to them. Her approach is active, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s needs and circumstances.
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Dr. Fortier provides psychotherapy to young children and works closely with the adults who care for them. Her approach centres on play, emotions, development, and relationships, with attention to what a child’s behaviour may be communicating and to the experience of the family around them.
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