Children & Teen Therapy in Calgary: Nurturing Growth, Resilience & Hope
Specialized play therapy for children and evidence-based counselling for teens, helping young minds thrive in a safe, supportive environment.
Is your child struggling to express their feelings, or is your teen overwhelmed by academic pressure and social challenges?
Childhood and adolescence are periods of rapid growth and self‑discovery, but they can also bring difficult emotional ups and downs. Younger children often can’t fully articulate their thoughts and emotions, while teenagers may feel misunderstood or stuck in cycles of worry, stress or identity confusion. At Innerlogue Therapy & Psychology, we provide age‑appropriate support (play therapy for children and tailored counselling for teens) to help them develop emotional resilience and healthy coping skills. Our trauma‑informed therapists create a compassionate, culturally sensitive space where kids feel heard and understood, both in person and online across Alberta.
Our Approach. Your Progress.
Age‑Appropriate, Evidence‑Based Therapies
We use play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), art therapy and family therapy tailored to each developmental stage.
Emotional Resilience & Healthy Coping Skills
Therapy helps children and teens learn emotional regulation, improve communication, build self‑esteem, strengthen relationships and prevent future mental‑health challenges.
Inclusive & Collaborative Support
Our therapists collaborate with parents and caregivers, offer psychoeducational assessments to identify learning challenges and provide safe, culturally sensitive care.
Meet Our Therapists
Our caring, trauma‑informed therapists who are passionate about helping young people thrive. Each professional brings specialized training and a warm, collaborative approach to support your child or teen and your family’s unique needs.
Counselling psychologist dedicated to helping neurodiverse teens and adults across Alberta navigate anxiety, depression and eating disorders through supportive therapy.
Hannah Reid
Neuro‑informed therapist helping couples and families strengthen connections and individuals reconnect with themselves using evidence‑based interventions in a welcoming space.
Carmen Dominguez
Expert offering psychoeducational assessments and counselling for ADHD, autism, learning disorders and mental health, using play therapy, CBT and solution‑focused approaches.
Our Approach to Children’s Therapy
Children often struggle to articulate emotions and thoughts verbally. Play therapy gives them a language of their own through toys, art, storytelling and imaginative play. Our registered psychologists tailor sessions to each child’s developmental stage and unique needs, helping them regain functioning, build self‑esteem and develop coping strategies. Parents are invited to participate, learning techniques to reinforce therapeutic gains at home.
Who Can Benefit?
Play therapy supports children facing emotional, behavioural and social challenges such as anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, trauma, ADHD, grief, adjustment issues, bullying, parental separation or divorce and low self‑esteem. It also helps during major transitions, family changes, relocation, loss or medical trauma. If your child struggles with tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, clinging or trouble following rules, therapy can help them process big feelings and develop healthy ways to communicate.
Our Approach to Teen Therapy
Adolescent therapy addresses the unique developmental, social and emotional challenges of ages 12–18. It often begins with building trust and creating a comfortable environment for the teen. Depending on the teen’s needs and preferences, your therapist might draw from cognitive‑behavioural techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts, mindfulness‑based practices to support emotional regulation, family work to improve communication, or creative and trauma‑informed approaches to help teens express themselves. Each treatment plan is personalized, and the length of therapy can range from a handful of sessions to longer‑term support.
Signs Your Teen May Need Support
Teens seek therapy for a range of concerns including:
- anxiety, depression and school stress
- social difficulties or bullying
- low self‑esteem and identity questions
- family conflict
- and major life changes
Counselling empowers them to navigate these challenges proactively and equips them with tools for emotional resilience and healthier relationships.
Benefits of Therapy for Teens
Therapy helps teens regulate their emotions, communicate more effectively, build self‑esteem, develop coping mechanisms and strengthen relationships. Early intervention can also prevent mental‑health challenges from worsening in adulthood.
How to Talk to Your Child or Teen About Therapy
Parents often worry about introducing therapy. Approach the conversation with honesty and compassion: explain that therapy is a tool for growth, not punishment; compare it to visiting a doctor; involve your child or teen in choosing a therapist; and normalize caring for mental health. Validate their feelings and reassure them that being nervous is normal.
Ready to support your child or teen’s emotional well‑being?
Click Book an Appointment or call our office to connect with a therapist who specializes in children and adolescent mental health.
Frequently Asked Questions
We provide play therapy for children as young as three and counselling for teens through age 18, tailoring sessions to developmental needs.
Therapy length varies. Some children and teens benefit from a handful of sessions focused on specific challenges, while others engage in longer‑term support.
Yes. Parent involvement is encouraged—our therapists collaborate with families to reinforce skills at home and keep you informed of progress.
Play therapy and creative modalities allow children and younger teens to express feelings without words. We prioritize building trust and go at your child’s pace.
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