Therapy

Dr. Heaven provides therapeutic services to children, youth and families and focuses on evidenced-based methods such as cognitive behaviour therapy which can be very beneficial for children and youth who may be experiencing anxiety and fears, for example. Cognitive behaviour therapy is a flexible approach which focuses on challenging unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and encouraging the development of emotional regulation and personal positive coping strategies.

Dr. Heaven also can provide supportive psychotherapy to address grief and loss and family therapy to address issues in relationships within the family and provide parent training supports as needed. She can provide tools and strategies for managing social emotional concerns, anger or self-regulation skills. For children who are not comfortable or able to talk about their concerns, some play-based approaches are used to identify what is troubling a child and where appropriate, referral to registered art therapists, music therapists, or play therapists can also be made.

Dr. Heaven provides child and family centered care to promote positive healthy relationships, provide parenting supports and effective counselling to enhance your child’s development and well-being.