Play Therapy Services in Cambridge

Ready to get started? Phone: (226) 605-5738, Email: info@insideouttherapy.ca, or book online

Why work with me?

Unique approach

I blend play and collaborative problem-solving to help your family dive into change in just two intensive days—what might otherwise take months.

Small caseload

Unique approach

I work intensively with only a few families at a time so you get my full attention and care.

I come to you

Unique approach

I come to you

Strategies are taught in your child's real world - your home. This helps things translate into daily life.

How it Works

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1: Optional Free Consultation

I offer a free meet-and-greet to allow you to ask any questions you might have before jumping in. Book here.

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2: Parent Intake Appointment

1: Optional Free Consultation

When you are ready to start the process, we will meet for a 55-minute (virtual or in-clinic) parent meeting. This meeting is a chance for you to ask questions, and for me to learn about your family to help plan the intensive intervention. Book here.

3: In Home Intervention

1: Optional Free Consultation

3: In Home Intervention

I will come to you for two in-home full-day intensive appointments (one week apart) involving a combination of parent-only and parent-child interventions. Parents learn and practice empathic responses and co-regulation during therapeutic playtimes as well as how to facilitate collaborative problem solving conversations with their child. Learn more.

4: Personalized Report

1: Optional Free Consultation

3: In Home Intervention

Parents receive a detailed report at the end of the treatment program with a step-by-step plan to reduce challenging behaviours and increase cooperation/collaboration with their child.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@insideouttherapy.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What ages do you support?

This service is available to support families where the identified child is between 2.5 and 12 years of age.

What regions do you serve?

In-clinic services are offered at 5-120 Main Street in Cambridge. In-home intensive services are available in your home for families who live within 1.5 hours of Cambridge.

Some cities that I serve are:

Cambridge
Kitchener
Waterloo
Guelph
Brantford
Stratford
Milton
Hamilton
Burlington
Oakville
Ayr
Paris
New Hamburg
Wilmot
Branchton

Scheduling

Appointments are conducted during weekday, daytime hours.

What does the structure of an intensive program look like?

Intensive days are structured to allow us to conduct parent-only portions in the morning while your child is at school. When we break for lunch, you will be asked to pick your child up and bring them home for the second part of each day.

Two full days are required for this program:

Day 1: 5.5 treatment hours (plus an unpaid 1 hour lunch break mid-day)

Day 2: 4.5 treatment hours (plus an unpaid 1 hour lunch break mid-day)

These two days are scheduled approximately 1 week apart to allow for the application of new skills.

Costs

In-clinic treatment: $150 per 45 minutes.

In-home intervention: $225 per 60 minutes.

Report fees: $200 per 60 minutes. 2-hour estimate – no additional time will be billed without your prior consent.

Follow-up parent sessions: $150 per 45 minutes (virtual, no travel fee).

Travel fees: $0.75 per kilometer round trip from 120 Main Street, Cambridge, ON to your home address for each home visit.

Can I use benefits?

Yes! Services are offered by a Registered Social Worker (RSW).

For intensive therapy, sessions can generally be submitted under the parent and/or child's mental health benefits since both are participating in the treatment. I can provide a pre-determination letter if you would like to explore advanced approval with your benefit company.

Does the intensive program mean you will fix all our problems in just 2 appointments? Will my child never need more therapy?

Unfortunately, no. But we will cover a lot of ground in this program. The goal of this program is to position you, the parent(s), to feel confident and equipped in how to support your challenging child responsively (when an explosion is happening) and pro-actively (to prevent explosions from happening in the first place). You will leave the program with experiential learning and a concrete plan of action to support your child. While many families find that their child does not require standard therapy after this program, this cannot be guaranteed as each child is unique.

Is this intensive in-home therapy appropriate for children with diagnoses like ADHD, ODD, or autism?

Yes. This service is well-suited for children with a range of emotional and behavioral challenges, including ADHD, ODD, and autism. The approach blends insights from Collaborative Problem Solving (Dr. Ross Greene) with Filial Play Therapy, allowing our work to be highly individualized. Together, we focus on understanding what’s getting in your child’s way, building regulation and connection, and helping you respond in ways that reduce power struggles and strengthen the relationship.

Will the report that you provide identify if my child has a diagnosis?

No. As a Registered Social Worker, I am unable to provide diagnostic assessments. The report provided is not diagnostic in nature. It is designed to highlight areas where your child may experience challenges related to cognitive skills and emotional regulation. The aim is to provide meaningful insights and practical strategies to support your child's development and well-being.

I am interested, but I have questions...

That's great! We would love to connect to discuss how we can support you and your little one. Please schedule a free meet and greet to learn more. Or, if you are ready to jump in, feel free to skip ahead and schedule your Parent Intake appointment. I would love to get started.

Colleague Testimonials

Please note that to protect the privacy of the families that I support, only colleague testimonials are listed here.

Lana Hastings, Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW

"Nadia is a skilled practitioner with a heart of gold. She is inclusive, friendly, kind and can easily engage with people from all walks of life. She has been in the field for many years offering compassionate care to her clients."

Melissa DeNoble, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

"Nadia is a skilled clinician who uses play therapy to help children heal from a range of personal and family challenges. She is a compassionate person, who creates a warm and welcoming space for her clients and families. I highly recommend Nadia!"

Luke Bailey, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

"Nadia is an excellent therapist who is skilled in working with young children."

Inside Out Therapy

Ready to get started? Phone: (226) 605-5738, Email: info@insideouttherapy.ca, or book online

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Why work with me?

Unique approach

Unique approach

Unique approach

Small caseload

Unique approach

Unique approach

I come to you

Unique approach

I come to you

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How it Works

1: Optional Free Consultation

1: Optional Free Consultation

1: Optional Free Consultation

2: Parent Intake Appointment

1: Optional Free Consultation

1: Optional Free Consultation

3: In Home Intervention

1: Optional Free Consultation

3: In Home Intervention

4: Personalized Report

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3: In Home Intervention

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