Child & Teen Therapy in Richmond Hill, North York, & Online

TEEN THERAPY

Adolescence brings real pressure: school, friendships, identity, and figuring out who you are. Teen therapy offers a private space to work through it with someone who won't judge or lecture. At Wise Psychotherapy Clinic, we provide evidence-based, client-centered support in person in Richmond Hill and North York or online across the GTA.

CONCERNS WE HELP WITH

Is this for you?

People come to therapy for many reasons. Some of the most common include:

Anxiety & stress

Low mood & depression

Identity & self-esteem

Friendships

Social pressures

Family conflict

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)

ADHD, OCD, Autism

Cultural pressures & expectations

Anger & emotional regulation

School struggles

Big life changes

Don’t see your concern listed? Reach out to us! We’ll talk through what you’re experiencing and match you with the right therapist!

EVIDENCE-BASED PSYCHOTHERAPY

Our Approach

Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all. We draw on approaches supported by research and adapt them to you, your history, and what you're hoping to work through. Below are some of the frameworks we use, and what they actually look like in practice.

A note for parents:

Bringing your teen to therapy is a big step, for them and for you. We know you want to help without pushing them away. Your teen's sessions are their own space to talk openly, and we'll respect that confidentiality within the limits required by law (such as risk of serious harm). What we can share is general progress and any safety concerns. What stays private is the specific content of what they share, so they can be honest with us

What are sessions like at Wise Psychotherapy?

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THERAPY

The first session usually includes some time with the parent(s) and time alone with the teen, so everyone understands how things will work.

In your first session

  • A brief conversation with parent(s) about what's going on and any concerns

  • One-on-one time between the therapist and your teen

  • An explanation of confidentiality and how sessions will work going forward

  • Initial goals, set collaboratively with your teen

Ongoing sessions

Sessions are 50 minutes, usually weekly to start. Sessions are primarily one-on-one with your teen, with periodic check-ins with parents as appropriate and agreed upon in advance.

Privacy

What your teen shares is private, with the same legal exceptions as any client (risk of serious harm to self or others). We'll explain this clearly to both your teen and you at the start.

Whatever your teen is going through, we'll meet them where they are, without judgment

Frequently Asked Questions

OUR TEAM

Meet the therapists who’ll work with you

Every therapist at Wise Psychotherapy Clinic brings their own approach, but shares the same commitment to evidence-based, client-centered care. Read a bit about each of us below, or book a free consultation and we'll help match you with the right fit.

Reaching out is often the hardest part. We'll make the rest as easy as we can. Book a free consultation and let's talk about how we can help your teen.

If you're in crisis, call or text 988 (Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline) or go to your nearest emergency department