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Nitya Sahni
RP · Clinician · Ages 10+
Anxiety, neurodivergence, family-of-origin work, teens. From $160.
Read moreChildren's Therapy in Etobicoke & Online Across Ontario
Meeting kids in their own language.
Therapy for children and teens (ages 10+) — supporting them in understanding emotions and navigating challenges, with age-appropriate parent involvement.
- Session
- 50 minutes
- Starting at
- $160
- Format
- In-person & virtual
Children's therapy in Etobicoke (ages 10+)
Therapy in a kid's own language.
Kids don't always have the words. So we work in the languages they do have.
Children's therapy is a developmentally tuned form of psychotherapy that helps kids and teens make sense of what's hard — emotions, behaviours, relationships, transitions. Younger children communicate through expression and behaviour; teens through conversation. The therapist follows what the child brings.
The work fits the kid. Pacing, modality, and the role parents play all flex with the child's age, comfort, and what they're working on.
Therapy for child anxiety, school stress, big feelings & family conflict
What brings kids in.
You don't need a diagnosis. If something below sounds like your child, that's reason enough to talk.
- Worry that's interfering with daily life. Trouble sleeping, school refusal, stomachaches before social situations, big anticipatory dread.
- A persistent low mood. Less interest in things they used to love. Flat affect. Withdrawal that's lasted longer than a phase.
- Big feelings without much regulation. Meltdowns that come out of nowhere. Difficulty calming down. Apologies that don't quite land afterward.
- Struggles at school or with friends. Trouble making friends. Conflict with classmates. Falling behind. Bullying — being on either end of it.
- Behaviour you can't seem to shift. Aggression, defiance, lying, intense sibling conflict — and the strategies you've tried haven't worked.
- A transition that's hard to land. A move, divorce, new sibling, illness, loss. The world has changed and they don't know where to put it.
CBT, art therapy, mindfulness & narrative work for kids
Evidence-based tools, age-adapted.
Children's work draws on well-researched approaches selected based on the child's age, comfort, and what's bringing them in. Here's what shows up most often.
CBT-K
CBT for kids
Age-adapted: helping a child notice the worry, name it, and try a different move. Concrete tools they can practice.
Art
Art & creative arts
Drawing, painting, building — when words aren't quite there yet. Process matters more than the result.
Mindfulness
Body-based regulation
Learning what the body is doing when feelings get big — and gentle practices for settling back down.
Narrative
Storytelling
Externalizing the hard stuff into a story they can hold from the outside. Often the easiest way in.
Online therapy for kids across Ontario or in-person in Etobicoke
Same work, two ways in.
In person at our Etobicoke clinic, or by secure video anywhere in Ontario — Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, and the wider GTA. Older kids and teens often do well online; younger kids usually benefit from in-person materials.
Sessions are 50 minutes either way, on a PHIPA-compliant video platform when online. The structure of parent involvement is set at intake and adjusts with age.
What to expect in your child's first therapy session
The shape of the first few weeks.
The early sessions look different for kids than for adults. Parents come first; the child meets the therapist on their own terms.
Week 0 — Parent intake
A first conversation, no kid in the room
Parent and therapist talk through the history, the worries, the goals. We figure out the right approach for your child.
Week 1 — Meet your child
A first session, low-stakes
Your child gets to meet the therapist on their own terms. Light conversation or art depending on age. No pressure.
Weeks 2+ — The work
Finding the rhythm
Weekly is typical. Sessions are 50 minutes; the structure of parent involvement is set at intake.
Registered psychotherapists who see kids 10+
Nitya, Japnam, and Lissa work with kids and teens.
See the full teamNitya, Japnam, and Lissa all work with ages 10+ and bring developmentally tuned, family-systems training.
Children's therapy fees, OHIP & insurance coverage
What it costs — and what's covered.
Sessions are 50 minutes. All fees include HST. We don't direct-bill, but provide detailed receipts after every session.
Standard
Children's therapy
$160
Per 50-minute session. Parent intake and check-ins included.
Free
Parent consultation
20 min
Parents only on the first call. No paperwork, no commitment.
Does OHIP cover children's therapy in Ontario?
Short answer: no. Psychotherapy provided by Registered Psychotherapists (RP) and Registered Social Workers (RSW) isn't covered by OHIP. It is, however, covered by most extended health benefit plans — look for "psychotherapist," "registered social worker," or "mental health" coverage in your benefits booklet.
What about extended health insurance?
Most workplace and student plans cover RSW and RP services for dependents. Per-session limits and annual maximums vary by plan. We provide detailed receipts you can submit for reimbursement directly — same-day, no portal. We don't currently direct-bill insurers.
Are reduced rates available for children's therapy?
The reduced-rate program is for individual therapy only — children's therapy is billed at the standard $160 rate. If cost is a real barrier, mention it on the consult and we'll talk through options.
What ages do you work with?
Children ages 10+ and teens. Younger than that, we can refer you to a colleague who specializes in early childhood.
Can my child do sessions online?
Older kids and teens: yes, often well. Younger children typically do better in person — they need physical materials (toys, art supplies) to do the work fully.
How do I explain therapy to my child?
Honestly and low-stakes. Something like "we're going to meet someone whose job is to help kids work through hard feelings — like a feelings coach." Avoid framing it as something being wrong with them.
How much will I (the parent) be involved?
Younger kids: usually a parent check-in at the beginning or end of a session. Teens: less direct involvement, more privacy for them. We agree on the structure at intake.
How long are children's therapy sessions?
Standard 50 minutes.
Is children's therapy covered by insurance?
Many extended health plans cover RSW and RP services for child work. We don't direct-bill; we provide detailed receipts for reimbursement.
What if my child resists going?
Common, and often the most useful information. The first sessions are designed to be low-stakes — your child sets the pace of how much they engage. Most kids settle in within 2–3 sessions.
Ready when you are
Start with a free consultation.
Parents only on the first call — no kid in the room yet. A short conversation about what's been happening, what you've tried, and whether we're a fit for your child.