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DR. KATHY SMOLEWSKA & ASSOCIATES

Parenting Support

Mother Baby Bonding
We provide compassionate, specialized support for parents and caregivers navigating the emotional and psychological changes that occur during pregnancy and after childbirth. This form of counselling addresses challenges such as anxiety, depression, mood swings, adjustment difficulties, and relationship changes, offering a safe space to process feelings and develop effective coping strategies. 

You Are Not Alone

Prenatal Emotional Support

We offer a nurturing environment for parents and caregivers to address the unique emotional challenges that can arise during pregnancy, such as managing stress, anxiety, mood changes, and fears related to pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting.

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Postpartum (Anxiety and Depression)

We offer specialized therapy to help parents and caregivers addresses symptoms such as persistent sadness, worry, irritability, and feelings of overwhelm, and new parents navigate the complex emotions that can accompany the postpartum period.

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Parenting Challenges

We provide a supportive environment for parents and caregivers to navigate the complexities of raising children at any age or stage. We tailor strategies to each family's unique needs to addresses concerns such as discipline, communication, behavioural issues, and family stress.

Attachment Therapy

Through the Circle of Security Parenting Program, we focus on nurturing secure, healthy emotional bonds between children and their parents/caregivers by addressing challenges that can arise from disruptions in early attachment, such as difficulties with trust, emotional regulation, or forming relationships.

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Supporting Foster/Adopted Children

Through practical strategies, open communication, and a compassionate space to process challenges, we help empower parents and caregivers to develop secure attachments, strengthen family bonds, and support their child's healthy development and adjustment.

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Perinatal Therapy

By addressing emotional challenges during the transformative period from pregnancy through the first year after birth, such as anxiety, depression, mood changes, and adjustment difficulties, we help parents and caregivers process experiences and learn effective coping strategies

No Wait List:

We Support Parents & Caregivers:

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Dana Orton

MACP, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

Accepting New Clients​

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Christina Kahlou

MSW/RSE

Clinical Social Worker

Accepting New Clients​

Have Any Questions?

If you have questions about our therapy or assessment services, or would like to get in touch, we would love to hear from you! We also welcome you to schedule a free 20-minute Initial Consultation for therapy directly with one of our team members.

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