Virtual Kids Therapy

Engaging, Professional Virtual Therapy in Ontario for Kids Ages 6–12

NIHB & Insurance Coverage Available

Our Specialties

Trauma-informed virtual therapy tailored for children ages 6–12

Trauma Processing

Trauma Processing

All of our therapists are trained and competent in tailoring EMDR therapy for children. We help kids gently process difficult or overwhelming experience so that they no longer experience the negative effects of trauma.

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Attachment & Anxiety

It’s incredibly hard to watch your child feel anxious, withdrawn or down. Our role is to help get to the root of what’s driving these feelings and support using approaches that are proven to work for kids.

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Behavioral Concerns

Challenging behaviors are exhausting for the entire family. We help children understand what is really driving these behaviors to guide meaningful change, that supports long term emotional and behavioral growth.

Why Virtual Therapy Works

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Kids shouldn’t miss out on quality therapy because of distance, scheduling, or accessibility. Our Virtual Kids Therapy Program is designed to make care easy, effective, and kid-friendly, no matter where you live.

We use:

Hands-on activities

Digital EMDR tools

Storytelling, art, and movement

Play-based strategies

Simple home objects to keep sessions engaging

Kids stay involved, curious, and supported throughout.

Virtual therapy isn’t just talking on a screen. When therapy is playful and interactive, it can be just as effective as in-person care.

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Easy Online Booking

Book a free consultation or therapy session at a time that works for your family. Our simple online booking makes getting started easy.

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Video Session With a Therapist

Your child meets virtually with a trained kids therapist using interactive, play-based, and evidence-based approaches designed for online care.

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Step 3

Watch Your Child Grow

Over time, kids build emotional skills, confidence, and coping tools they can use at home, school, and beyond.

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Our Approach: Virtual EMDR for Kids + Play Therapy + Expressive Arts

We use evidence-based, child-centered approaches to help kids process experiences, express emotions safely, and build lasting coping skills. All of our work is tailored to your child’s age, development, and unique needs.

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Virtual EMDR Therapy for Kids

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps children process overwhelming or traumatic experiences in a gentle, creative, and developmentally appropriate way.

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Play Therapy

Play is how children naturally communicate. Through play-based techniques, children can express feelings and explore challenges in a safe, engaging way.

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Expressive Arts Therapy

Creative expression through drawing, movement, and storytelling helps kids process emotions when it is hard to talk. This builds confidence, resilience, and emotional awareness.

Maddie Chenier, MSW, RSW

Lead of Kids & Virtual Therapy Program | EMDR Therapist | Mother of Two

Led by Maddie Chenier, MSW, RSW—our Kids & Virtual Therapy Program Lead—we combine creativity, play, and evidence-based approaches to make virtual therapy truly work for children.

Maddie believes that with the right innovation, virtual therapy can match the effectiveness of in-person care. She works closely with our team to tailor therapy in real time so each child receives meaningful, individualized support.

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What Makes Our Program Different

Specialized Leadership

Specialized Leadership

Maddie leads the program with a strong focus on innovation, creating sessions that feel engaging, safe, and responsive to each child. As an EMDR therapist and mother of two, she understands how to connect with kids and make virtual therapy effective and meaningful.

Flexible, Adaptive Sessions

Flexible, Adaptive Sessions

Each session is adjusted in real time to match a child’s attention, energy, and emotional needs that day. This flexible approach allows therapy to stay engaging while supporting progress at a pace that feels comfortable for the child.

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Created for How Kids Learn

Sessions incorporate art, drawing, movement, expressive activities, and digital tools that help kids process emotions naturally. These approaches support learning and emotional growth without pressure or forcing children to communicate before they are ready.

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Who We Support

Virtual therapy helps kids with:

Anxiety

Trauma and EMDR needs

Emotional regulation

Behavioral challenges

Stress, school or friendship issues

Sleep concerns and nightmares

Grief, family changes, or overwhelm

Self-esteem struggles

If your child needs a safe space to understand their feelings, virtual therapy is a great option.

Support Your Child Between Sessions

Free, trauma-informed resources from our therapists

Parent Education Videos

Parent Education Videos

Understand What’s Really Going On
Short, easy-to-understand videos explaining trauma, anxiety, attachment, and emotional regulation in kids, created by child therapists.

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Tools You Can Use at Home

Practical Strategies That Actually Help
Learn simple grounding tools, emotion-coaching techniques, and regulation strategies you can try with your child right away.

Support for You, Too

Support for You, Too

Because Parents Need Support Too
Our videos help parents feel more confident, less alone, and better equipped to support their child’s healing journey.

Watch our free videos made for parents and kids

Book a Virtual Kids Therapy Session

Easy Scheduling, Expert Care

Schedule your child’s therapy session in just a few clicks. Our online calendar makes it simple to find a time that works for your family.

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Sometimes Talking is Not Enough

We offer therapy that focuses on the underlying causes of distress rather than short-term relief. Our work is centered on creating meaningful, lasting change without forcing you into approaches that do not feel right for you. Your nervous system developed its patterns for important reasons, and when therapy works with those patterns instead of against them, real and sustainable change becomes possible. We see therapy as more than managing symptoms or getting through the week. It is about rebuilding your connection to yourself and to others. Coping skills can be helpful, but our primary goal is deeper healing by addressing the root of what you are experiencing. If you feel stuck or unsure how to move forward, support is available.

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