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Teen & Young Adult Counselling

Supporting Teens & Young Adults Through Life’s Most Important Transitions

Adolescence and early adulthood are powerful—but often overwhelming—stages of life. Whether your teen is struggling with anxiety, school pressure, identity questions, depression, or social challenges, therapy provides a safe space to explore their internal world and build healthy coping skills.

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Our therapists specialize in supporting Gen Z and young adults (ages 12–29) through evidence-based, compassionate, trauma-informed approaches. We help teens feel understood, validated, and empowered to make choices that support their well-being.

​Common Reasons Teens & Young Adults Seek Counselling

Supporting Teens & Young Adults Through Life’s Most Important Transitions

  • Anxiety, panic, stress

  • School pressure, academic burnout

  • Depression or withdrawal

  • Identity and self-esteem concerns

  • Friendships, dating & relationship struggles

  • Social anxiety & peer conflict

  • Family conflict or communication breakdown

  • LGBTQ2S+ identity exploration

  • Immigration / cultural stress

  • Perfectionism, overachievement, procrastination

  • Video game overuse or screen addiction

  • Career uncertainty, fear of the future

How We Support Teens & Young Adults

Supporting Teens & Young Adults Through Life’s Most Important Transitions

1. A Safe, Non-Judgmental Space

Teens often need a place where they feel heard without pressure or criticism. We meet them exactly where they are.

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2. Skills for Real Life

We teach emotional regulation, confidence-building, time management, communication skills, and grounded decision-making.

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3. Trauma-Informed, Culturally Safe Care

Every young person brings unique experiences and stressors—our counselling honours identity, culture, neurodiversity, and lived experience.

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4. Practical Tools for School, Work & Relationships

We help teens build resilience, navigate peer dynamics, and communicate more effectively with family and friends.

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5. Support for Parents (When Needed)

We provide guidance on how to support your teen while respecting their confidentiality and autonomy.

Approaches We Use

Supporting Teens & Young Adults Through Life’s Most Important Transitions

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

  • DBT-informed counselling

  • Compassion-focused therapy

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Mindfulness + grounding skills

  • Emotion regulation and distress tolerance

  • Family systems work (when appropriate)

  • Trauma-informed frameworks

FAQ

1. Do parents attend the sessions?

Generally, Client (Teens) can consent on their own behalf and they can choose freely to attend counselling by themselves with parental participation. Depending on circumstances, parental involvement could be encouraged, but not mandatory.

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2. Is what my teen says confidential?

Yes. Teens need privacy to build trust. We only break confidentiality if there is a safety concern or if the teen gives permission to share.

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3. Do you offer online sessions for teens?

Yes—online counselling is available across Ontario, BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Canada wife.

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4. Can therapy help with school avoidance or academic stress?

Absolutely. Many teens experience burnout, perfectionism, anxiety, or panic tied to school. We help them build motivation, reduce overwhelm, and develop coping skills.

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5. What if my teen doesn’t want therapy?

This is common. We use a gentle, flexible approach to help teens feel comfortable, supported, and safe to open up at their own pace.

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6. Do you work with university and college students?

Yes—young adults (ages 18–29) often seek support for relationships, independence, career choices, depression, and major life transitions.

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