Fika Mental Health
Child & Youth Therapy
Support that helps your child feel understood, confident, and connected.
Kids and teens move through the world with big feelings, growing responsibilities, and pressures that can sometimes feel heavy. Some young people struggle quietly. Others may act out because they do not know how to express what is happening inside. Parents often sense something is off before their child can put it into words.
Therapy gives your child or teen a safe place to slow down, express themselves, and build skills for navigating emotions, relationships, school, and everyday challenges. It can also give you more clarity and support as a caregiver.
Fika offers virtual child and youth counselling, with availability depending on the clinician and province.
At Fika, we understand the courage it takes to reach out. You are doing something meaningful for your child.
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Signs Your Child or Teen May Need Support
Many parents come to us when they notice one or more of the following:
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Emotional outbursts that seem bigger than the situation
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Worry, sadness, or self-doubt that is hard for them to talk about
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Trouble with friendships or social anxiety
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Withdrawal from family or loss of interest in activities
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Difficulty focusing or managing schoolwork
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Low motivation or low confidence
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Stress from family changes, grief, or school pressure
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Feeling overwhelmed but unsure how to communicate it
You are not meant to figure this out alone. Children and teens often express distress through behaviour, and therapy can help us understand what may be underneath it.
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ADHD Support for Children and Teens
When ADHD is part of what your child is experiencing, we can support kids and families with:
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Strategies for focus, organization, and emotion regulation
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Support for self-esteem and reducing shame
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Parent-child communication and reducing conflict
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Practical ADHD-informed strategies for parents and daily life
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Related challenges such as anxiety, frustration, or behavioural concerns
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What to Expect
Early sessions focus on getting to know your child and building trust.
Your therapist gets to know your child and creates a space that feels relaxed and pressure-free. As trust develops, your child can begin to explore what they are experiencing and build skills for managing emotions, relationships, and everyday challenges.
Small steps create lasting change.
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How Therapy Helps
Children and teens can benefit from feeling understood, supported, and connected.
Our therapists create a calm and supportive space where your child can talk openly, understand their emotions, and develop practical tools they can use in daily life.
We help young people:
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Explore feelings in a safe and steady way
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Build confidence and self-compassion
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Learn skills for anxiety, emotional regulation, and stress
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Strengthen communication with family and peers
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Understand themselves and their needs with more clarity
Parents also receive guidance and support so home life can feel more grounded.
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Approaches We May Use
Our clinicians draw from different approaches based on your child’s age, needs, personality, and goals. Depending on the clinician and your child’s needs, sessions may include:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to explore thoughts, emotions, and patterns
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Narrative Therapy to help children and teens explore and express their experiences
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Mindfulness and grounding skills to support emotional regulation
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Play-based and expressive approaches for younger children
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Emotion-focused approaches to support communication and connection
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Attachment-informed work to support parent-child relationships
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Neuroaffirming approaches for children and teens with attention or regulation concerns
Your child’s approach is tailored to their needs, goals, and stage of development.
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Why Families Choose Fika
We offer warm, trauma-informed care that meets kids and teens where they are. Our team supports young people with age-appropriate approaches that are responsive to their needs and experiences.
When appropriate, we also work alongside parents and draw on youth-specific clinical support and supervision to help families feel more supported.
Not sure what kind of support your child or teen needs? Our Get Matched service can help you find a therapist who may be a good fit for their needs.
If ADHD is part of what your child is experiencing, you can also learn more about our Child & Teen ADHD support.
Child & Youth Therapy FAQs
Q: What is child and youth therapy?
Child and youth therapy is counselling for children and teens who are struggling with emotions, stress, behaviour changes, relationships, school, or other life challenges. It gives young people a space to talk, understand themselves, and build skills for everyday life, while parents may also receive guidance and support.
Q: How do I know if my child needs therapy?
You may notice changes such as increased worry, irritability, emotional outbursts, withdrawal, low confidence, school difficulties, or social struggles. If your child seems overwhelmed or not like themselves, a consultation can help you explore whether therapy may be a good fit.
Q: Is virtual therapy available for children and teens?
Fika offers virtual counselling for children and teens, with availability depending on the clinician and province. A consultation is an opportunity to discuss your child's needs and whether virtual therapy may be a good fit.
Q: How do I get started with child and youth therapy?
You can start with a free consultation to ask questions, learn about Fika's approach, and discuss whether the service may be a good fit for your child or teen. From there, you can determine the next steps with your therapist.