Child Therapist
Amber Severinson, MSW
Registered Social Worker
Port Alberni , Port Alberni , British Columbia V9Y 8Y3 | 236-544-0464
Children can benefit from attending counselling or therapy as do adults. Children process through play, creative exercises. Children are highly aware of what has happened in their home, school, community and in the relationships with their family. Often times, kids see but don’t say. Giving children a safe space to express themselves, to be seen can help them process what May have happened to them.
Child Therapist
Cat Zydyk, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
4110-A 6th Ave., Port Alberni, British Columbia V9Y 4M9 | 1-778-762-3750
As a previous elementary school teacher, I have experience connecting with children and adapting the counselling process to meet their needs. I use movement, games, play, and humour to create a safe, fun atmosphere in which kids feel comfortable expressing themselves and sharing their feelings. I have experience working with children of all ages and provide guidance to parents and guardians on how they can apply strategies learned in session to the home.
Child Therapist
Alain Langlais, MH, RTC, CHHt
Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
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.
Child Therapist
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
At Home or Private Discreet Intensives
Many times, child therapists overdo the family system in their quest to seek effective solutions for emotional, learning or behavioral concerns with young children. And many times doctors overpathologize issues that shouldn’t be medicated necessarily. This leaves parents wondering what is the best route for their child? Introducing brainwave optimization technology. A fast, effective, natural, and less expensive way to allow your child's brain to make the optimizing changes it desires to make---on its own! Without any external force, opinion, medication, diagnostic, etc. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.
Child Therapist
Patti Langlais, MA, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
Children are resilient. They have an amazing way of adapting to change in the world around them. When a child has lost their ability to adapt or is no longer able to cope and manage their world, a multitude of behaviors can manifest. This can be scary and frustrating for the parent or caregiver and can be equally difficult for the child. We understand and appreciate the struggles that children face today and how challenging parenting can be. We will work together to uncover the underlying issues and recreate harmony for both the child and/or parent. In a warm and understanding environment we will use a variety of techniques, customized to your child'd individual needs.
Child Therapist
Morven Eakin, B.Ed, M.Ed, RPC-C
Registered Professional Counsellor (C)
Available for Online Therapy
My approach to counselling children is rooted working with the parents. Incorporating principles of attachment theory, I recognize the significance of secure emotional bonds in a child's development. I aim to address any attachment-related concerns with parents directly which will support the child in developing healthy connections. I tailor interventions with the parents to meet the unique needs of each child. Through exploration of emotions, coping strategies, and building resilience, children benefit from a supportive environment that facilitates their emotional growth and overall well-being.
Child Therapist
Geoff Williams, MA MSW RCSW RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor & Registered Clinical Social Worker
Available for Online Therapy
Critically important with youth is to build rapport through an interest shared by them and often this is better achieved through conversation. I work with kids who are verbal and who are open to counselling, usually youth or teens. Once rapport and trust are established it becomes possible for the child to share information very sensitive to them, and this openness allows problems such as depression, anxiety, ADHD to be understood and addressed.
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Thank you for visiting our British Columbia page of licensed child psychologists and child therapists in Port Alberni, British Columbia who are trained and experienced in helping children and youth. Working with children requires a different skillset from other types of therapy and here you will find therapists who are skilled, patient and experienced. Please note that while all therapists here work with children, not all may be a registered psychologist. You can easily verify this on each profile. Reach out to a child therapist or child psychologist in Port Alberni today, our contact forms are "open" 24/7.
Port Alberni is located in British Columbia, Canada. It has a land area of 19.76 square kilometers.  The population of Port Alberni is 17,678 people with 8,119 households . The population ranking for Port Alberni is #242 nationally and #39 for the province of British Columbia with a density of 894.70 people per sq km. Port Alberni therapists serve postal code: V9Y.