Therapy for children, teens and young adults.
Support for anxiety, ADHD, depression, sleep issues, self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges and more in a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space. Together, we work toward greater self-understanding, emotional balance, and meaningful change at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
My practice is grounded in creating a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where children, teens and young adults can feel safe exploring their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and life experiences. I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported at their own pace. I provide individual therapy for concerns including anxiety, school challenges, stress, anger management, self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, stress, ADHD-related challenges, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and depression. Using evidence-based approaches, I work collaboratively with clients to build insight, strengthen coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and support meaningful personal growth. The sections below outline the populations I work with, the therapeutic approaches I integrate, and the areas I commonly support clients through. If you’re unsure whether therapy is right for you or don’t see your specific concern listed, I welcome you to reach out for a free consultation to see whether we may be a good fit.
The Space
Therapy in a calm, supportive space
Whether we meet in person or virtually, my goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, supported, and able to speak openly without fear of judgment.
Therapy is a place to slow down, explore what’s been weighing on you, and feel genuinely heard. Sessions are collaborative, paced around your needs, and grounded in compassion, curiosity, and trust.
Who I Support
Every stage of life comes with its own challenges. My practice focuses on supporting children, teens, and young adults through anxiety, emotional overwhelm, self-esteem challenges, ADHD, stress, and life transitions..
Children (5+)
Individual therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity, or a sense that something is not quite right.
Teens & Adolescents
Therapy for teens navigating anxiety, identity, friendships, self-esteem, school stress, emotional overwhelm, social pressure, ADHD, life transitions and more.
Young Adults
Support for those navigating career pressure, identity formation, perfectionism, and the search for meaning in early adulthood.
Parent Support & Collaboration
When appropriate, I work collaboratively with parents and caregivers to support communication, emotional understanding, and the therapeutic process for children and teens.
MY PROMISE
You don't have to have it all figured out.
I believe therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and emotionally safe.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem challenges, emotional overwhelm, stress, or life transitions, therapy offers a space to better understand yourself, develop coping tools, and move toward meaningful change at your own pace.
My Therapeutic Approach
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I tailor sessions to each client’s unique needs, drawing from evidence-based approaches that support emotional growth, self-understanding, coping skills, and meaningful change.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
A structured, present-focused approach for identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
An approach focused on mindfulness, emotional flexibility, and learning how to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings with greater self-compassion and intention.
Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy helps clients explore the stories they hold about themselves, separate from problems, and build more empowering and meaningful perspectives.
Family System Approach
Family-informed approaches explore how relationships, communication patterns, and family dynamics can shape emotions, behaviours, and personal experiences.
Strength Based Approach
Therapy focuses not only on challenges, but also on resilience, personal strengths, values, and existing coping abilities that can support growth and healing.
Play Based & Creative Approach
With children and younger clients, therapy may include play, creativity, drawing, games, storytelling, and other age-appropriate activities to support emotional expression, connection, and coping skill development in a safe and engaging way.
Areas of Support
Therapy can support a wide range of emotional, relational, and mental health challenges. Below are some of the areas I commonly help children, teens, and young adults navigate.
Anxiety
Support for generalized anxiety, overthinking, social anxiety, panic, school stress, and the constant worry that can make daily life feel overwhelming.
ADHD
Support for attention difficulties, emotional regulation, executive functioning challenges, motivation, overwhelm, and navigating life with ADHD.
Depression & Low Mood
Compassionate support for sadness, emotional exhaustion, hopelessness, loss of motivation, and feeling disconnected from yourself or others.
Self-Esteem & Identity
Exploring self-worth, confidence, identity, perfectionism, and the inner critic while building a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
Life Transitions & Relationships
Navigating friendship struggles, family conflict, communication difficulties, boundaries, relationship stress, and major life changes.
Emotional Regulation
Support for managing overwhelming emotions, frustration, emotional shutdown, irritability, stress, and learning healthier coping strategies.
School & Academic Stress
Support for school-related stress, academic pressure, perfectionism, procrastination, test anxiety, burnout, and feeling overwhelmed by expectations at school or university.
Sleep
Support for racing thoughts at night, difficulty falling asleep, disrupted sleep routines, anxiety-related sleep challenges, and building healthier sleep habits.
Got questions?
What Therapy Is Like With Me
Starting therapy can bring up a lot of questions. Here are a few things you can expect about my approach, the therapy process, and how we work together.
I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, collaborative, and genuine. My role is not to “fix” you, but to support you in understanding yourself more deeply, navigating challenges, and building tools that help you move forward with greater confidence and self-compassion.
Every client is different, so therapy is never one-size-fits-all. I begin by getting to know your experiences, goals, strengths, and the challenges you’re facing. From there, I tailor therapy using approaches that best support your needs and comfort level.
My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself without fear of judgment. Therapy can include reflection, coping strategies, emotional processing, gentle challenges, and moments of humour and honesty along the way.
I use an integrative approach to therapy, meaning I draw from different evidence-based approaches depending on what feels most helpful for you.
Curious whether we'd be a good fit?
Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation.
Get in Touch
I’m here to support you. Please reach out with any questions or to schedule a consultation.
bethany@bethanypsychotherapy.hush.com
- Phone
(613) 402-1325
Please leave a message if I am in session, and I will return your call within 24 hours.