Supportive play based therapy services for children aged 3 to 12
Our services are offered by a Registered Social Worker and are covered by most extended health benefit plans. We also offer direct billing to your insurance provider.
Nadia is warm and compassionate, and takes pride in being able to make even the most nervous little ones (and their parents) feel comfort and safety during the therapeutic process. She knows how intimidating it can be to get started, and is so grateful you are considering including her in your family's wellness journey. She recognizes the vulnerability it takes to seek help and wants to reassure parents that their proactive efforts in seeking support and planning for their child’s care are profound acts of love and devotion.
Nadia specializes in working with children ages 3 to 12 using play-based techniques. Nadia has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a Master of Social Work, and a Certificate in Child Centred Play Therapy.
Nadia uses a child-centred play therapy approach (CCPT). In child-centered play therapy, the therapist creates a safe and accepting environment where the child can freely express themselves through play. Child-centered play therapy has been proven to be an effective intervention for a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, promoting resilience and positive outcomes.
Nadia has over 15 years of experience working with children, youth and young adults. Prior to entering into private practice, Nadia has worked for agencies including Kidsability, Conestoga College, The Canadian Hearing Society, Lutherwood and more.
For more information on Play Therapy and our approach, please see our FAQ page.
Art Therapy in a Play Setting, Canadian Association for Play Therapy (2024)
SafeTalk Suicide Prevention, Conestoga College (2022)
Solution Focused Therapy, Dalhousie School of Social Work (2020)
Certificate in Ontario Core Indigenous Cultural Safety Mental Health, Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (June 2018)
Youth Suicide Risk Assessment and Management, McMaster Children’s Hospital (March 2018)
Certificate in Brief and Narrative Therapy, Windz Institute (2018)
Certificate in Brain Story (Development and Life-Long Health), Alberta FWI (2018)
Enhanced Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification, Pioneer Youth Services (February 2017)
Certificate in Multicultural Inclusion, Wilfrid Laurier University (2016)
Master of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University (2017)
Bachelor of Psychology, University of Waterloo (2013)
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