Therapy for Children and Parents in Ontario
Invite harmony and laughter back into your home. Help your children build resilience. Develop confidence in your parenting. We’ve helped countless families feel more in control and connected with each other.
We offer both in-person individual & group therapy at our clinic in Toronto and online therapy for all Ontario residents.
Handle meltdowns effortlessly, and rediscover the joy of parenting. Get your child the help they need to cope with life’s challenges.
Our parent and child therapists specialize in childhood and teenage mood and behavioral challenges.
We closely work with parents in our parent coaching groups to help you best support your child during a difficult time.
Our Mental Health Support Services
Group Therapy
Struggling to navigate parenting challenges alone? Join our supportive group therapy sessions to learn science-backed coping strategies for parents and children. Groups are often covered by extended health care insurance benefits.
Individual Therapy
We help your child develop the skills and confidence to manage their emotions effectively.
Parent Coaching
We believe parents are key agents of change. Together, we look at your emotional well-being & behavior to ensure you can show up as the best parent.
SPACE Treatment
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) is scientifically proven to lower anxiety symptoms. Highly effective, this technique was developed at Yale Child Study Center by Dr. Eli Lebowitz. We teach it!
Therapy for Children and Parents: Our Results-focused Approach
- If you want a happy and peaceful home
- If you aim to stay calm and feel good about your parenting
- If you hope to have strong and joyful children
- If you want to raise teens who enjoy spending time with you
We’re here to help!
We offer personalized mental health treatment for children, teens, and parents facing different mental health issues. Our team works together to understand each client’s needs, strengths, and common goals so we can match you with the right therapist. Each family has unique circumstances, therefore it is imperative that we find the right type of treatment for you.
The FFEW Philosophy
We take a well-rounded approach, because children’s mental health, especially in younger children, is significantly impacted by the family dynamics and what’s going on at home. Child therapy is much more effective in conjunction with parent therapy and yields positive outcomes for the whole family!
Mental Health Conditions We Treat
Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
With a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy and SPACE treatment, we offer one-on-one parent coaching sessions and children’s group therapy. Suited to their stage of development, kids learn how to cope with negative emotions and stress.
Childhood OCD
Learn the best science-based methods to help your child with behavioral issues stemming from OCD. Your child will learn to manage their symptoms in a healthy way and reclaim control over their feelings and behaviour. We never push too hard and always use positive reinforcement, a strong therapeutic relationship and an evidence based approach.
Emotional & Behavioural Regulation
Support your children with a compassionate approach to managing their behavioural dysregulation to reduce suffering and build resilience. Through therapy and coaching, learn how to free yourself of negative and stuck patterns, and savour more positive emotions with your family.
Depression & Mood Disorders
Understand what your teen is going through so you, as a parent, can truly be there for them. We offer youth depression treatment in the form of individual therapy, suited for both school age children and adolescents. We also work directly with parents, which can be especially helpful if another family member has depression.
About Dr. Zia Lakdawalla and FFEW
Our dedicated team at FFEW is led by our founder, Dr. Zia Lakdawalla, a children’s clinical psychologist deeply committed to children’s emotional health and wellness. Alongside Dr. Lakdawalla, we have a diverse group of talented professionals, including psychologists, registered psychotherapists and social workers, each bringing unique expertise and a passion for supporting families. We address a wide variety of issues in parenting, mental health concerns, and work directly with mental illnesses. We seek to not only alleviate symptoms but also diagnose underlying issues.
Where are you located?
We meet clients in person at our Toronto clinic, located at 2069 Danforth Ave. 2nd floor, Suite 4, Toronto, ON M4C 1J8. We know not everyone can commute to the therapist’s office, so we’ve introduced an accessible virtual therapy option! Available for all Ontario residents. We’d love to see you, in whatever format is comfortable for you!
We’ve helped countless families find peace, joy, and love again. We empower both children and parents to live their full lives.
Our hearts smile when we see children use their favorite therapeutic activities time and time again. Employing a range of evidence based practices, our child therapist teaches both younger kids and teenagers how to cope with tough times.
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