Child Therapy
Looking for therapy for your child? Our child therapy services offer a safe, supportive space where kids ages 4–11 can explore their feelings, build coping skills, and grow with confidence. Through play-based and developmentally appropriate approaches, we help children feel understood and supported every step of the way.
Starting therapy for your child is a meaningful step in supporting their emotional growth and well-being. In a safe, playful, and supportive space, children are gently guided to explore their feelings, experiences, and challenges in ways that make sense to them. Therapy can help children build emotional awareness, learn coping tools, and develop confidence as they navigate big feelings, life changes, or difficult experiences.
Therapy Can Benefit Your Child or Teen If...
They struggle to express their emotions...
Children often find it difficult to put their feelings into words, leading to frustration, anger, or withdrawal. Therapy can provide them with the tools to identify and articulate their emotions in a healthy way, helping them better manage their feelings.
They are experiencing anxiety or excessive worry...
Whether it's about school, social situations, or their future, anxiety can be overwhelming for young people. Therapy helps kids develop coping mechanisms, build resilience, and learn strategies to manage anxiety and reduce stress.
They are having trouble with peer relationships or social skills...
Social difficulties, such as bullying, difficulty making friends, or navigating peer pressure, are common in childhood and adolescence. Therapy can help your child build better communication skills, learn how to form healthy friendships, and manage conflicts in a constructive way.
They are struggling with behavioral or emotional regulation...
If your child is exhibiting disruptive behaviours, like acting out, defiance, aggression, or emotional outbursts, therapy can help them understand the root causes of these behaviours and learn ways to better regulate their emotions and actions.
They have experienced trauma or abuse...
Children and teens who have experienced trauma—whether physical, emotional, or psychological—may struggle with feelings of fear, guilt, or anger. Therapy provides a safe and supportive environment for them to process their experiences, heal, and develop healthier ways of coping with trauma.
They are facing family changes or conflict...
Family transitions, like divorce, remarriage, or family conflict, can be difficult for children to navigate. Therapy can help them process these changes, improve communication within the family, and maintain healthy relationships despite challenging circumstances.
Discover the Benefits for Your Child
Therapy offers your child more than just a space to talk—it provides them with the tools to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. Through therapy, they can gain a deeper understanding of their emotions, build healthy coping strategies, and learn essential skills. Whether it's overcoming anxiety, improving social skills, or processing trauma, by providing a supportive and nonjudgmental environment, therapy fosters self-awareness, encourages personal growth, and equips your child with the skills they need to thrive now and in the future.
Who We Help
We offer therapy for children and teens dealing with a wide range of challenges, including but not limited to...
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Children Navigating Mental Health
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Children experiencing Trauma and PTSD
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Children with Special Needs
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Navigating Identity
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Academic Stress
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Life transitions
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Boundaries, communication, and emotional regulation
Why Choose STAR?
At STAR, we’re dedicated to providing compassionate, effective therapy for children in a welcoming environment. Our team of experienced therapists specializes in working with young clients and understands the unique challenges they face. We create a safe, confidential space where your child can feel comfortable exploring their emotions and developing healthy coping strategies. We work closely with parents to ensure that the therapy process is collaborative, transparent, and supportive, providing guidance and resources that can be used at home to reinforce progress made in therapy.
Experienced Therapists
Our team brings warmth, professionalism, and a wide range of evidence-based approaches to every session.
Client-Centered Care
We tailor each session to your needs, goals, and pace. You’re the expert on your life—we’re here to support, not direct.
Flexible Therapy Options
In-person, virtual, phone, or walk-and-talk—we make it easy to get support in a way that fits your lifestyle.
In-Person Sessions
Join us at our Vaughan office for a calming, confidential space to engage in therapy face-to-face. In-person sessions allow for deeper presence and a grounded environment away from the distractions of home
Phone Sessions
Prefer a voice-only session? Phone therapy offers privacy, ease, and accessibility—no video required. It’s a great option if you're camera-shy, on the move, or just need a flexible, low-pressure way to talk. All you need is a quiet space and a phone.
Virtual Session
Secure, convenient, and just as effective as in-person sessions, virtual therapy allows you to connect from wherever you're most comfortable. Ideal for busy schedules, parents, or anyone looking for flexibility across the GTA. All sessions are conducted through a secure, encrypted platform.
Walk-and-Talk
This unique and dynamic approach to therapy takes your session outside the traditional office and into nature. Walk-and-talk therapy allows you to engage in meaningful conversation with the combination of light physical activity,