Parenting Support
If You Feel...
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Overwhelmed or stressed by daily life.
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That parenthood isn’t what you expected.
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Constantly exhausted or worn out.
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Lonely or like you need someone to confide in.
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A sense that no one truly understands what you are going through.
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Doubts about your abilities, like you are not doing things “right” as a parent.
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Out of sync with your partner, like you are not on the same page.
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Uncertainty about your identity beyond being a parent.
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
Parenting Therapy FAQs
What are the different therapy tools used in sessions?
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Attachment-Based Therapy
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Circle of Security Parenting Program (COSP)
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
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Play-Based Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, including Trauma-Focused (CBT TF-CBT)
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EMDR for trauma [this is in another section of the website but we have it]
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Strength-Based Therapy
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Couples Therapy
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Will my child be involved in our sessions?
While these session focus on working with parents, children can also be included when it is helpful. For example, the therapist may observe how you and your child interact to better understand your family’s needs and offer guidance on improving communication or emotional responses. Children might also take part in their own sessions, which could involve talking or play activities, either with you or on their own. This approach helps support the whole family’s well-being.
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What if my partner does not want to attend sessions?
We can focus on what is within your circle of control and directly tackle stressors related to your own view on how you parent, how you feel about your parenting skills, how you feel about your child, etc.
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Why did the information I’ve found in books, podcasts, and videos never help?
Information found online is usually very general, so it may not fully address your unique situation, values, or family dynamics. That’s completely understandable—everyone is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. By working one-on-one with a therapist, you will get personalized support and strategies that are tailored just for you and your specific concerns.
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Does your practice help foster parents, parents with adopted children, or legal guardians?
Yes, we can help you build strong, supportive relationships with your children, no matter your family’s background or how you became a parent. Our clinicians understand the unique challenges that come with fostering or adopting—both before and after adoption—and are here to support you every step of the way.
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Do you offer parental support during pregnancy?
Our clinicians are here to support parents even before your baby arrives. Getting ready for a new child can be stressful, and those feelings can continue or even grow after birth. By working with a therapist during pregnancy, you can learn helpful coping strategies and make a plan for a positive start as a parent. This early support can make a big difference for you and your family.
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