We specialize in one on one therapy for teens. The therapists here enjoy teens and are quite skilled at working with them. We’re very familiar with the range of struggles that they encounter. You’ll find us to be warm, understanding, wise and motivated to help your teen and family feel better.
Apitha is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who joins us as a student therapist from Yorkville University. She understands the significance of creating a welcoming atmosphere for clients, so they feel safe and comfortable to explore and process. She utilizes various modalities, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
Apitha recognizes the importance of ensuring that clients feel heard and understood and approaches each of her sessions with a client-centered approach. She offers counselling services in both English and Tamil.
Arllene has over 10 years of experience working with children, youth, and families in community development, mental health, and the Toronto District School Board. She is passionate about helping youth grow and reach their potential, creating an environment where they can explore and thrive. As an empath, Arllene helps others discover their strengths and advocates for those who feel unheard. She brings warmth and humor to her counseling sessions.
Arllene is a registered social worker who graduated from the Master of Social Work at the University of Windsor. Therapeutically, Arllene takes an attachment, trauma informed, and strength based approach to working with her clients. She draws from multiple evidence based models including cognitive based interventions, and narrative therapy.
Bjorn joins us from an agency in Peel Region, where he supported youth and families through various challenges, helping them stabilize and improve communication. He finds inspiration in seeing teens and families heal and change.
In sessions, Bjorn provides a safe space to explore issues like anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. His approach is relational, trauma-informed, strength-based, and anti-oppressive. Bjorn uses Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family-Based Therapy (FBT), Narrative Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Bjorn offers counselling services in English and Cantonese.
Loretta has over 10 years of experience working with youth as a social worker and community arts facilitator, using the arts as a healing tool to address grief, anxiety, and self-understanding. Her approach is client-centered, strengths-based, and rooted in social justice, focusing on collaboration and honoring the individual’s wisdom in their healing journey.
Loretta uses Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness techniques in her work. She specializes in supporting youth with substance use, low mood, and anxiety, and welcomes those in the LGBTQIA2S+ community.Â
For many teens, sadness can become overwhelming and persistent. Depression is more than just feeling down—it can make daily life feel impossible.
At Toronto Counselling Centre for Teens, we offer a supportive space to help them navigate depression, understand their emotions, and find healing.
Life today can be tough for teens, with academic stress, social media, and personal pressures. Anxiety is common, but it doesn’t have to control their life.
At Toronto Counselling Centre for Teens, we offer personalized support to help them manage worry, overthinking, and panic. Together, we’ll develop strategies to reduce anxiety and build confidence.
We are one of a select number of counselling services in the GTA that offers direct insurance billing for clients.
We know that creating a safe environment is the best way to ensure the growth and transformations we seek.
We admire their energy and potential. Guiding teens through confusion, vulnerability, and growth is an incredible honour.
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267 Runnymede Rd,
Toronto, ON, M6S 2Y5
374 Danforth Ave. 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON, M4K 1N8
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11am - 8pm
Friday
10am to 7pm
Saturday and Sunday
10am - 6pm
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Toronto, ON, M6S 2Y5
374 Danforth Ave. 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON, M4K 1N8
