In-Person Therapy for Kids

Playful, Safe, and Effective Support for Children

Our Approach

Kids don’t express themselves the way adults do—and we don’t expect them to. Our in-person therapy is designed around movement, play, art, and connection, giving your child a space where healing feels natural and comfortable.

EMDR + Play Therapy

We use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as our primary therapy because it helps kids process big feelings and difficult experiences without needing to talk through every detail.

Why EMDR works for kids:

  • Effective: Reduces anxiety, trauma symptoms, and emotional overwhelm
  • Playful: Uses stories, movement, buzzers, art, and sensory tools
  • Gentle: Kids can heal without retelling the full story
  • Flexible: Fits into games, creative activities, and imagination

We blend EMDR with play therapy, including:

Art and drawing

Sandtray

Storytelling and pretend play

Games and movement activities

This helps kids express emotions in ways that feel natural and safe.

A Space Designed for Children

Our therapy rooms are warm, sensory-friendly, and built for kids. We use:

  • Art supplies
  • Sandtray and sensory items
  • Mini-sticks, balls, and fidgets
  • Soft lighting and cozy seating
  • BLS buzzers, light bars, and playful bilateral movement

Kids are encouraged to move, play, and explore—not sit still on a couch.

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Support for Parents & Families

Kids heal best when caregivers feel supported. We offer:

One-on-one parent support sessions

EFFT (Emotion-Focused Family Therapy) coaching

Parent strategies for co-regulation and communication

Family sessions when helpful

We help you understand what your child needs and how to support them at home.

What We Help With

Anxiety and worries

Trauma or stressful events

Emotional outbursts or shutdowns

Sleep difficulties or nightmares

School challenges

Behavioural concerns

Grief or changes at home

Trouble expressing emotions

Sensory or nervous system overwhelm

Big or small—if it feels big to them, it matters.

Give Your Child the Support They Deserve

Effective, Compassionate Care for Every Child

Our in-person kids’ therapy blends EMDR, play, and family support to help children feel safer, calmer, and more confident.

Sometimes Talking is Not Enough

We provide therapy that heals the root cause of your distress, offering more than just temporary relief. Our commitment is to long-term, sustainable change, and we will never push you in a direction you do not want to go. We recognize that your system responds the way it does for important reasons, and by working with it, true and harmonious change is possible. We believe therapy is about more than managing day-to-day stress. It is about reconnecting you with yourself and the world around you. While learning coping skills is valuable, our priority is lasting transformation through addressing the root causes of your pain. If you are feeling stuck, we are here to help.

Getting to the ROOT of your problems with Innovative Counselling Ontario