Fika Mental Health
ADHD Therapy for Kids & Teens That Feels Safe and Affirming
When your child or teen is struggling with focus, organization, emotional regulation, or confidence, it can be hard to know what kind of support will actually help. ADHD therapy gives them a space to feel understood while building practical skills for home, school, relationships, and everyday life.
At Fika, we take a strengths-based, neuroaffirming approach that looks at the whole child or teen, not just their ADHD. We offer virtual ADHD therapy, with availability depending on your province and clinician.
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Could This Be Your Child or Teen?
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Your child struggles to focus, stay organized, or complete tasks
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Teachers mention attention, impulsivity, or behaviour challenges
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Homework ends in frustration, arguments, tears, or shutdowns
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Your child is bright and creative, but often feels “behind”
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You’re worried about their confidence or how ADHD is affecting them
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Your child seems bored or under-stimulated, and you're not sure how to support them
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You're finding it harder to connect or communicate
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Your child could benefit from another supportive adult to talk to
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How ADHD Therapy Can Help
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Learn strategies for focus, organization, and emotional regulation
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Build self-esteem and reduce shame
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Strengthen parent-child communication and reduce conflict
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Give parents ADHD-informed strategies that can support daily life
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Address co-occurring concerns such as anxiety, frustration, or behavioural challenges
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What to Expect in Your First Session
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Explore what's been challenging and what you'd like support with
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Get to know your child or teen in a low-pressure conversation
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Start building trust and understanding before introducing strategies or skills
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Understanding ADHD in Kids & Teens
ADHD isn't about being “bad” or “lazy.” It can affect how a child or teen manages attention, organization, emotions, impulses, and everyday demands.
ADHD can show up differently from one person to another and can affect school, friendships, family relationships, and self-esteem.
At Fika, we don't see ADHD as something that needs to be “fixed.” We help children, teens, and families build skills, understanding, and systems that work for them.
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Approaches We May Draw From
Depending on your child's or teen's needs and your therapist's training, sessions may draw from ADHD coaching strategies, CBT, ACT, DBT skills, narrative therapy, IFS or Parts Work, EMDR, mindfulness, expressive arts, or nervous-system-informed approaches. Your therapist will talk with you about what may be helpful for your child's specific needs.
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ADHD support Can Look Different for Every Child and Teen.
Therapy can help your child understand themselves, build practical strategies, work through shame or frustration, and feel more confident navigating everyday life.
You don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out.
Have Questions About ADHD Therapy?
Not sure what kind of support your child or teen needs? We're happy to help you figure out what may be the right fit.
Child & Teen ADHD Therapy FAQs
Q: How do I know if my child might have ADHD?
ADHD can look different from one child or teen to another. You may notice ongoing difficulties with attention, organization, impulsivity, emotional regulation, schoolwork, or everyday routines. If you're unsure what's behind these challenges, a therapist can help you explore what may be going on.
Q: Does my child need an ADHD diagnosis to start therapy?
Not necessarily. If you're concerned about your child's attention, organization, emotional regulation, behaviour, or everyday functioning, you can talk with a therapist about what you're noticing and what kind of support may be helpful.
Q: Can parents be involved in their child's ADHD therapy?
Yes, when appropriate. Parent involvement can include discussing concerns, learning ADHD-informed strategies, and finding ways to support communication and routines at home. The level of parent involvement can vary depending on the child's age, needs, and therapy goals.
Q: Is ADHD therapy for kids and teens available virtually?
Yes. Fika offers virtual ADHD therapy for children and teens in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Nunavut, with availability depending on the clinician and province.
Looking for broader support beyond ADHD? Explore our Child & Youth Therapy services.
Wondering if your child may have ADHD?
Fika offers ADHD assessments for children and teens in Ontario and Alberta starting at age 8, and in British Columbia starting at age 12. Learn more about ADHD assessments in your province: