Child Psychologists and Child Therapists in Fort Langley, BC.

In counseling children, I create a safe, supportive, and age-appropriate environment where they feel comfortable expressing themselves through talk, play, or creative activities. I use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and child-centered approaches to help them understand and manage emotions, build problem-solving skills, and challenge unhelpful thoughts. Children benefit by developing healthier coping strategies, greater self-confidence, and stronger emotional awareness, which supports resilience, positive behavior, and improved relationships at home, school, and with peers.

Children often express feelings through behavior rather than words. Using play therapy and other child-focused approaches, we provide a safe space for children to explore emotions, build coping skills, and work through challenges. Therapy supports children with anxiety, grief, behavioral issues, and more. We also partner with parents to foster growth and healing beyond the sessions.

I have worked with young children for the majority of my career, specifically in a school setting. My primary goal in working with young children is establishing a safe, caring, trusting and fun environment in which children are able to comfortably be able to clearly articulate their emotions and feelings. Helping young children become aware of their behaviors, feelings and emotions are often key in guiding them further, and implement coping mechanisms to help them manage their presenting concern.

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Children, like adults, can be affected by anxiety, stress, pressure and self-esteem issues. It can be very challenging for children to balance a busy lifestyle of sports, school, friends, and personal growth. It can also be very challenging for parents to watch and support their child as they struggle. We use child play therapy as a great tool to support young children in expressing their inner thoughts and feelings, while also creating tools and strategies for how they can cope with things better. We will also work with the parents, as needed to better understand their child and learn tools on how to support them.

Children are so precious to me, and because I have two of my own...I know how precious they are to you too. I work together with my specially trained (psychiatric dog) named Target, when I work with children. Not only does Target help a child to feel at ease, but there is something incredibly special that happens when a child is cuddled up to a dog with whom he feels both warmth and softness. It doesn't hurt either that 'Target' is a great intensive for children wanting to return. (Which is often a concern) Also my relaxed style, experience with working as a Youth Leader, and Directing Children's productions, gives me an edge on making sessions fun, hip and creative.

Children often suffer from anxiety, depression and worry. I work with children of all ages, who are experiencing worry, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Aspergers/Autism and separation issues. I can also assist with parenting issues. Angry outbursts, tears, worry about being alone are all indicators that your child may be suffering from anxiety or depression.

As a Certified Play Therapy Supervisor, I have extensive training working with children and teens. I use play therapy and a combination of other modalities that may fit the child's/teens needs. I use these methods to help children process difficult situations and find new healthy ways of coping. We also work with parents as we know how important their roles are on-going. We help them help their children.

Counselling children and adolescents requires an understanding of the physical, emotional and cognitive stage of development through the life span. It is critical for a counsellor to address the issues of children on all levels of development. Young children, for example, are less verbal and cognitively developed than teenagers, and therefore, may benefit from play therapy and/or expression of thoughts and feelings through more concrete modalities such as art, music or dance therapies. When working with younger children, parents are typically a part of the counselling process. Adolescents, on the other hand, typically benefit from psycho-education and role play. Confidentiality is key.

There are so many different opinions about the best way to parent! Many of these parenting trends come and go so quickly and can leave you feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. We want our family to be a happy unit where our kids will become healthy functioning adults someday - without the daily fight. I use the attachment approach ~ getting your kids on your team so they will want to interact and contribute to the family. No matter how desperate your situation may seem, I am confident that there are inherent strengths that each of you have to offer. I will help you find and build on what is working in your family and ,offer new ideas that will continue to add to your current family successes

Children older than six can benefit from working with Quyn if they experience any of the following: • Anxieties, such as separation anxiety, performance anxiety or general anxiety • Fears or phobias • Traumas such as abuse, accidents, or other traumatic events • Behavioural issues such as angry outbursts, stealing or skipping school • Emotional dysregulation The techniques Quyn uses, including EMDR, hypnotherapy and CBT, are very effective with children, resulting in great relief in symptoms within a few sessions! Visit www.quynle.com

My Approach to Counselling Children may include but is not limited to: * Acquiring general information * Talk therapy * Art Therapy * Behavioural Therapy * Play therapy * Relaxation techniques * Solution focused * Cognitive Behavioural Therapy * Attachment-based psychotherapy If you do not see a specific approach that you are looking for Please feel free to call and ask.

Much of my experience early on as a psychotherapist was with teens (12-18). I found the most helpful tool was creating a safe and judgement free environment where they were able to explore themselves, their inner thoughts, and their values, free of pressures from the outside world. Once establishing a safe relationship, we were able to identify emotions, what they mean, and how to express them in a healthy way. I often bring parents into the counselling room to be a part of the process too. By offering compassion for their own struggles, and a bit of knowledge on the developing brain, we can work together as a team to help everyone reach their full potential.