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Child Therapy in Pembroke
Helping children feel safe, confident, and in control of their emotions.
Offering child therapy in Pembroke for kids aged 6-11, with online sessions available across Ontario.
Our child therapy in Pembroke is designed to support your child—helping them navigate big emotions and feel more secure in themselves. We help your child:
Manage big emotions in a healthy way
Strengthen communication & social skills
Reduce meltdowns, withdrawal, & sleep issues
“My child is struggling
so much— what am I
doing wrong?”
Is your child constantly overwhelmed by big emotions, struggling with anxiety, frustration, or sadness? Are they experiencing tummy aches, restlessness, trouble sleeping, or meltdowns that seem to come out of nowhere? Many children have difficulty expressing their feelings, which can lead to emotional outbursts, withdrawal, or behavioural challenges.
Through Child Therapy in Pembroke, we help your child manage their emotions and develop healthy coping skills—so they can feel happier, calmer, and more in control.
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Child Counselling Services in Pembroke
Understanding Childhood Challenges & Their Impact
Childhood should be full of curiosity, joy, and growth—but for many children, big emotions, social struggles, or life changes can feel overwhelming. When kids have difficulty expressing their feelings, it can lead to meltdowns, anxiety, withdrawal, or challenges at home and school. Physical symptoms like tummy aches, restlessness, nightmares, or trouble sleeping can also be signs of emotional distress.
We provide child therapy in Pembroke for a wide range of concerns, including:
- Emotional Regulation & Big Feelings – Helping children manage frustration, anxiety, sadness, and emotional outbursts.
- Social & Communication Skills – Strengthening friendships, reducing shyness, and improving family relationships.
- Behavioural Challenges – Supporting children who struggle with meltdowns, defiance, or difficulty following rules.
- Neurodivergence Support – ADHD, autism, executive functioning struggles, learning difficulties.
- Anxiety & Mood Struggles – Generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, panic, social anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
- Trauma & Past Experiences – Processing difficult events in a safe and supportive environment.
- School & Extracurricular Stress – Helping children manage school pressures, performance anxiety, and attendance issues.
What Childhood Struggles Can Feel Like For Your Kid:
Every child’s experience is unique, but they may relate to these feelings
- "Why is school so hard for me, but easy for other kids?"
- "I just want to have fun at school, but I always feel nervous."
- "I don’t know why my brain won’t let me fall asleep."
- "I try to be happy, but sometimes I just feel sad for no reason."
- "I wish it wasn’t so hard to feel like a ‘good kid.’"
No matter what your child is going through, we’re here to help them feel safe, understood, and confident in who they are.
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Approaches We Use in Child Therapy in Pembroke
At Connected Counselling Services, we take a warm, play-based approach to child counselling and parental support. Our sessions are personalized to your child’s unique personality, challenges, and strengths—helping them feel safe and confident to express their emotions while having fun.
Some of the approaches we use in child therapy in Pembroke include:
Play Therapy & Creative Expression
Children process their emotions through play, art, and storytelling. These creative approaches help them express feelings, work through challenges, and build emotional resilience in a way that feels natural and engaging.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps children recognize and change unhelpful thought patterns, develop problem-solving skills, and manage worries, frustration, and sadness in a healthy way.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
DBT teaches practical tools for emotional regulation, impulse control, and managing frustration—helping children feel more confident in handling their feelings.
Attachment-Based & Trauma-Informed Approaches
For children who have experienced distressing events, these approaches help them feel safe, build trust, and process difficult emotions in a supportive environment.
Mindfulness & Emotional Regulation
Simple mindfulness techniques like breathing exercises, movement, and grounding activities help children calm their bodies, manage big emotions, and feel more in control.
Parent & Family Support
Parent involvement is a key part of child therapy. Depending on your child’s needs, you may have the option to work directly with their therapist to learn ways to support their growth at home. If needed, we can also connect parents with their own therapist for extra guidance and support.
Every child is unique, and their therapy should be too. We take the time to understand their strengths, interests, and personality, creating a safe, supportive space. Whether neurodivergent, exploring their identity, or facing challenges, therapy is tailored to help them grow, thrive, and feel confident.
Help your child feel happy, understood,
and supported as they grow.
Get started with Child Therapy in Pembroke. Use the Book Online button to schedule an appointment, or reach out with any questions. We’re here to help.
Adrienne Carfagnini, MSW, RSW
Clinical Director, Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor
Why Us?
Connected Counselling Services
Connection is at the heart of who we are—
—it flows through every part of our lives: from our relationships with others, our connection to the Earth, to our spiritual beliefs, our communities, our identities, and most importantly, to ourselves and our bodies. It is through these connections that we find meaning, strength, and a deeper sense of belonging. When connections are broken, whether by trauma, stress, or life’s challenges, healing often begins by restoring those connections.
At Connected Counselling Services in Pembroke, we know that healing looks different for everyone. Our highly trained, compassionate therapists are here to walk beside you as you rebuild your connections, using strength-based, inclusive approaches in therapy. We’re experienced in working with neurodivergent individuals, and our clinic is a place where every identity, experience, and journey is welcomed with openness and respect.
Here, you’re not just a client—you’re a partner in the healing journey.
Let us help you rebuild your life, stitch by stitch, creating stronger connections that come together into something beautiful.
At Connected Counselling Services in Pembroke,
we provide care that is:
Compassionate
We provide a kind, warm, & empathetic space where every client feels seen, understood, & respected.
Connection-Focused
We focus on building secure, trusting therapeutic relationships to create a safe environment for healing & growth.
Inclusive
We approach every client with openness & curiosity, creating a welcoming, judgment-free space for everyone.
Our Approach
How Child Therapy in Pembroke Works
We Start Your Child’s Journey
In the first sessions, your child’s therapist will focus on getting to know them—their unique experiences, struggles, and strengths. Whether they’re dealing with anxiety, behaviour challenges, meltdowns, or social struggles, we’ll find playful and engaging ways to explore what’s going on and create a personalized plan to help your child feel more comfortable, capable, and understood.
We Play & Learn
Therapy for children is built around play, creativity, and interactive activities. Using storytelling, movement, art, and imaginative play, your child will learn to recognize and express big emotions like worry, frustration, or sadness in a way that feels natural to them. Through these engaging activities, they’ll also discover simple strategies to calm their body and mind—helping them feel more in control.
We Help Your Child Grow at Home & Beyond
As your child gains confidence, we’ll adjust sessions to match their progress and provide tools to help them navigate friendships, family, and emotions. Parents are encouraged to join parts of therapy to learn how to support their child at home. If needed, we can also connect you with a therapist to ensure your family gets the guidance and care you need.
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Questions About Child Therapy in Pembroke
How do I know whether my child needs therapy, or if they are just going through a phase?
Since kids are constantly growing and changing, it can be hard to know what’s typical and what’s a sign of a deeper struggle. If your child’s challenges—like big emotions, social struggles, meltdowns, anxiety, or behavioural issues—are interfering with daily life, happening frequently, or feeling overwhelming for them or you, therapy can help. Child counselling supports kids in building emotional resilience before struggles turn into bigger issues.
My child struggles with meltdowns and big emotions. Will therapy help?
Yes! Child therapy in Pembroke focuses on helping kids understand, express, and regulate their emotions in a healthy way. Our therapists in Pembroke work beyond just managing behaviours—we help kids identify their feelings, process difficult experiences, and develop self-regulation tools. For younger children, play therapy is often used to make learning these skills engaging and natural. We also offer parent counselling and involvement, so you can learn how to best support your child at home.
My child is neurodivergent—how do therapists work with kids with ADHD or autism?
We take a neurodivergent-affirming approach, recognizing that ADHD, autism, and other neurotypes are fundamental parts of who a child is, not just a set of symptoms. Autism spectrum therapy and ADHD counselling for children focus on providing sensory-friendly, flexible, and strengths-based strategies. Your child will work on self-awareness, emotional regulation, and social skills development through activities that match their unique learning style. Parents can also access parenting support and guidance to help navigate challenges at home.
What does therapy for kids actually look like?
Therapy for kids isn’t just talking—it’s play, creativity, and interactive learning! Play therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness approaches help children process emotions in ways that feel safe and engaging. Through storytelling, art, movement, and imaginative play, children develop tools to manage anxiety, frustration, and social challenges in a way that feels natural to them.
How long will my child need therapy?
Every child’s journey is different. Some kids make progress in just a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term child therapy in Pembroke, especially for childhood trauma therapy, anxiety treatment for children, or depression therapy for children. We adjust sessions based on your child’s progress and comfort, ensuring they feel supported as long as they need. Therapy concludes when they are ready and feeling more confident in themselves.
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How Child Therapy in Pembroke Can Help Your Kid Feel More in Control
As your child progresses through child therapy in Pembroke, you may notice that they:
- No longer feel so overwhelmed by big emotions, learning to manage them with confidence
- Gain a stronger sense of self, feeling proud of what makes them unique
- Find it easier to talk about their feelings and express what’s on their mind
- Enjoy making friends more as they build confidence in social situations
- Feel more in control of their emotions and respond to challenges in a healthy way
"When a child feels safe to be themselves, their true light shines the brightest."
– Unknown
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How To Get Started
Ready to take the first step? Book your therapy session or free 15-minute consultation online using the button below.
613-585-3834
84 Isabella St #4, Pembroke, ON K8A 5S5
Virtual therapy is available across Ontario
Child Therapy in Pembroke
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Counselling Services
Help your child’s little heart grow big with confidence, joy, and love.
