
Child and Youth Therapy


Support that helps your child feel understood, confident, and connected.
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Kids and teens move through the world with big feelings, growing responsibilities, and pressure that can feel heavy. Many young people struggle quietly. Some act out because they do not know how to express what is happening inside. Others hold everything in until it spills over at home or school. Parents often sense something is off before their child can name it.
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Therapy gives your child or teen a safe place to slow down, express themselves, and learn the skills they need to feel grounded. It also gives you more clarity and support as a caregiver.
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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 might need extra 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 helps us understand the story underneath.
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Our Approach to Child & Teen ADHD
We support kids and families to:
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Learn strategies for focus, organization, and emotion 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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Provide parents with ADHD-informed strategies that support daily life
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Address co-occurring struggles (anxiety, frustration, or behavioural concerns)
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What to Expect
The first sessions focus on building trust.
Your therapist gets to know your child and creates a space that feels relaxed and pressure free. As comfort grows, your child begins to share more of their inner world and learns skills that help with emotional balance, social situations, and everyday challenges.
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Small steps create lasting change.
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How therapy helps
Children and teens heal through connection. 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.
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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
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Parents also receive guidance and support so home life can feel more grounded.
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Modalities We Use
Our clinicians draw from approaches that match your child’s age, personality, and goals. Sessions weave together:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for emotion and thought awareness
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Narrative Therapy for helping kids express their story in a safe way
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Mindfulness and grounding skills for regulation
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Play based and expressive approaches for younger children
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Emotion focused strategies that support communication and connection
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Attachment informed work that strengthens the parent child relationship
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Neuroaffirming approaches for kids with attention or regulation concerns
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Each child receives an approach that supports learning, confidence, and emotional growth.
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Why families choose Fika
We offer warm and trauma informed care that meets kids and teens at their level. Our team understands the emotional world of young people and supports them with evidence based, age appropriate approaches. We also work alongside parents and obtain youth-specific supervision to help the whole family feel more supported.


