Child & Family Therapy for Young Children (Ages 2-10)
You don't know what else to try
But you know you want to help.
Therapy that happens where your child feels most comfortable — at home, in the community, or in the clinic. I work with children and parents together to build connection, understand behaviour, and develop practical strategies that fit real family life.
Therapy that makes room for you, too.
Young children don't experience their challenges in isolation.
They experience them within relationships, routines, transitions, environments, and everyday family life.
That's why I believe parents can be an important part of the therapeutic process.
Depending on what your child and family need, therapy might involve:
- Your child: Individual child-focused therapy where your child has space to play, explore, communicate, and work through what they're experiencing.
- You and your child: Sessions where we work together so you can learn new ways of understanding, responding, connecting, and supporting your child.
- You as the parent: Parent coaching and consultation focused on what's happening at home and what you can do differently when things get hard.
- Your family at home: In-home support and observation when seeing your family's real-life routines and interactions can help us better understand what's happening.
The level of parent involvement is individualized to your family.
You don't have to know what type of therapy you need before you reach out. We'll figure that out together.
Real-life support for real-life moments.
Therapy shouldn't only make sense inside a therapy room.
Sometimes the moments you most want help with happen at home:
When your child melts down.
When they refuse to get dressed.
When leaving the house becomes a struggle.
When bedtime takes forever.
When you're both overwhelmed.
When you feel like you've tried everything.
My approach is designed to help you understand what's happening and develop practical ways of responding that can carry into everyday life.
Because the goal isn't just to have a good therapy session.
The goal is for things to feel different at home, too.
How we can work together
In-Home Therapy
Parent + Child Therapy
Child-Focused Therapy
Children don't experience their biggest challenges in a therapy office. They happen during bedtime, transitions, sibling interactions, getting dressed, leaving the house, playing, and everyday family routines.
Working in your home allows me to see what is actually happening and help you make changes where they matter most.
Child-Focused Therapy
Parent + Child Therapy
Child-Focused Therapy
Your child has their own therapeutic space to play, communicate, explore, and process their experiences.
Parents remain an important part of the work through regular consultation and support connecting therapy to home.
Parent + Child Therapy
Parent + Child Therapy
Parent + Child Therapy
We work together during sessions so you can better understand your child's cues, practice new ways of responding, and strengthen your relationship.
Parent Coaching
Parent + Child Therapy
Parent + Child Therapy
Sometimes the most helpful place to start is with you.
Parent coaching provides space to understand what's happening, think through difficult situations, and develop practical approaches you can use at home.
Some conversations and coaching don't require your child to be present.
Virtual parent sessions can provide ongoing support, reflection, and problem-solving between child-focused sessions.
What working together looks like
1 — We start with your family.
We'll talk about what's happening, what you've noticed, what you've tried, and what you wish could be different.
2 — We get curious about what's underneath.
Together, we'll work toward understanding what your child's behaviour and emotions may be communicating, what skills are developing, and what might be making things harder.
3 — We create a plan that fits.
Your child's therapy may look different from another child's. We'll determine how much child-focused work, parent involvement, coaching, observation, or in-home support makes sense.
4 — We bring the work into everyday life.
The goal is not simply progress in therapy.
It's helping your family feel more capable, connected, and supported in the moments that matter most.
You don't have to figure this out alone.
You already know your child better than anyone. You don't need to have all the answers yet.
Together, we can make sense of what's happening, figure out what your child needs, and help you feel more confident in how you respond.
Feel more confident.
Feel more connected.
Feel more like the parent you want to be.
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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."
More reviews can be found on Psychology Today and Google.