Child and Adolescent Services
We provide psychoeducational assessments as well as therapy to support children, adolescents, and their families facing learning, emotional, social, or behavioural challenges. Our services are provided by PhD students in clinical psychology under the supervision of licensed psychologists.
Psychotherapy
We provide short-term, evidence-based psychotherapy for children and adolescents (ages 7-17) experiencing psychological challenges, such as:
- Anxiety (e.g., panic attacks, excessive worrying, and social anxiety)
- Low mood/depression
- Self-esteem concerns
- Social anxiety
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Perfectionism
- Difficulties managing stress
We also offer behavioral parent training, an evidence-based program that helps parents manage child behavioral concerns (e.g., opposition) by teaching effective parenting strategies.
Fee: $40 per session
Registration: To receive a free screening call for child/adolescent psychotherapy, or behavioral parent training, click on the button below, to complete the registration form. In the event that a request is made on behalf of another person, the individual obtaining services will be required to provide informed consent for services. Please note that we are unable to provide an estimate of wait times for the screening call or for starting therapy.
Psychoeducational Assessments
We offer comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to children and adolescents ages 6-16 years who are experiencing challenges with inattention or hyperactivity, or other learning-related concerns (e.g., reading, writing, math difficulties). The assessor will choose a variety of scientifically-supported instruments to assess the child’s thinking and reasoning skills, academic skills, as well as social-emotional and behavioural functioning. When the assessment is complete, results are presented during a feedback session and clients receive a written report summarizing the findings. All assessments are conducted in English, and all reports are written in English.
Unfortunately, at this time, our clinic does not provide:
- Psychoeducational assessments to children and adolescents who study primarily in French. French-language child assessment services are offered at UQAM and l’Université de Montréal.
- Assessments for autism spectrum disorder
- Psycholegal assessments
Fee: $1200; charged in two installments of $600
Registration: To receive a free screening call for a child/adolescent psychoeducational assessment, click on the button below, to complete the registration form. Please note that we are unable to provide an estimate of wait times for the screening call or for starting therapy.
Resources for Children/Adolescents
The resources below are provided for informational purposes and include crisis support, community services, self-help materials, and organizations that may be helpful while waiting for services.
If you need immediate support
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need immediate support, please contact one of the following services. Our clinic does not provide emergency or crisis intervention services.
Emergency Services
- 911 – If there is an immediate risk to your safety or the safety of someone else
Kids Help Phone
- 24/7 support for children, adolescents, and young adults across Canada (phone, text, and online chat)
- Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7)
- Text: Text CONNECT to 686868 (24/7)
- Online chat/message: Available through the Kids Help Phone website
- Website: Kids Help Phone
Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada)
- Call or text: 988 - Available 24/7 across Canada for individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide or those concerned about someone else.
Community mental health services
AMI Quebec Directory of Child and Youth Services
French-Language Child Assessment and Psychotherapy Services
Informational resources
Child Mind Institute
SickKids Teen Mental Health Learning Hub
InfoAboutKids Blog, by qualified professionals
The Kids Mental Health Foundation
Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada
Self-help and skill-building resources
What To Do Series (Children)
- What To Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety
- What To Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming OCD
- What To Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Problems with Anger
- What To Do When Bad Habits Take Hold: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Nail Biting and More
- What To Do When You Dread Your Bed: A Kid's Guide to Problems with Sleep
- What To Do When You Grumble Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Negativity
- What to Do When Mistakes Make You Quake: A Kid's Guide to Accepting Imperfection
- What to Do When It's Not Fair: A Kid's Guide to Handling Envy and Jealousy
Workbooks for Teens
- The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety and Worry
- The Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness and Compassion Skills to Overcome Self-Criticism and Embrace Who You Are
- The DBT Skills Workbook for Teens: A Fun Guide to Manage Anxiety and Stress, Understand Your Emotions and Learn Effective Communication Skills
Books for Parents
- Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
- Helping Your Anxious Teen: Positive Parenting Strategies to Help Your Teen Beat Anxiety, Stress, and Worry
- Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to Help Your Child Regulate Emotional Outbursts and Aggressive Behaviors
- Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions: DBT Skills to Help Your Teen Navigate Emotional and Behavioral Challenges
- Talking Back to OCD: The Program That Helps Kids and Teens Say "No Way" - and Parents Say "Way to Go"
