Child & Adolescent Therapy Calgary
Sometimes our kids and teens feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck.
Does your child seem anxious, withdrawn, or upset in ways you don’t fully understand?
Are everyday struggles, whether at home, with friends, or in school, leaving your young person feeling stuck or unheard?
Would you like a compassionate space where your child or teen can build understanding, resilience, and a stronger sense of self?
Supporting a child or teen through emotional or behavioural challenges can feel overwhelming for parents and caregivers. You may notice changes in mood, behaviour, school performance, or relationships and wonder how best to help. Child and adolescent therapy offers a supportive space for young people to understand their emotions, develop coping skills, and feel more confident navigating everyday life.
At Eclipse Psychology, we provide child and teen counselling in Calgary that is compassionate, evidence-based, and developmentally informed. Our therapists work collaboratively with children, adolescents, and families to address concerns early and support long-term emotional well-being.
Child & Adolescent Therapy at Eclipse Psychology
Our Calgary-based therapists understand that every young person’s experience is unique. We take the time to get to know your child or teen, tailoring therapy to their individual needs, strengths, and stage of development. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation, school stress, or life transitions, therapy is designed to feel supportive, engaging, and empowering.
We believe effective therapy helps young people not only work through current challenges, but also build resilience, self-awareness, and confidence that supports them well into the future.
How Child & Teen Therapy Can Help
Children and adolescents may struggle to express what they are feeling or may show distress through behaviour, mood changes, or school difficulties. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space where youth can explore their experiences and learn tools that help them thrive. Many children and teens seek therapy due to ongoing worry, fears, or panic. Our psychologists also provide specialized support for anxiety. When low mood, withdrawal, or loss of interest begin to affect daily life, depression therapy can provide meaningful support. Some children and adolescents benefit from trauma-informed care, especially after difficult or overwhelming experiences. Learn more about our trauma therapy in Calgary.
We commonly support children and teens with:
Anxiety and excessive worry
Depression and low mood
Low self-esteem and confidence challenges
ADHD and emotional regulation difficulties
School stress, academic pressure, and perfectionism
Friendship challenges and social difficulties
Grief and loss
Family changes such as separation, divorce, or relocation
Life transitions and developmental changes
Early support can make a meaningful difference, helping challenges feel more manageable before they become overwhelming.
Our Approach to Child & Adolescent Therapy
Our psychologists provide child and adolescent therapy in Calgary using evidence-based approaches that are carefully adapted to your child or teen’s age, developmental stage, and unique needs. Therapy is collaborative, supportive, and designed to feel engaging—never forced or one-size-fits-all.
Depending on age and concerns, therapy may include:
Play-based and creative techniques that help younger children express emotions safely
Skill-building for emotional regulation, coping, and problem-solving
Cognitive and behavioural strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress
Support with identity development, self-esteem, and peer relationships
A strengths-based approach that builds confidence, resilience, and emotional awareness
While therapy addresses current challenges, we also focus on helping children and teens develop lifelong skills for emotional resilience, healthy relationships, and a positive sense of self—tools they can carry forward into adolescence and adulthood.
Our focus is on creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where young people can feel understood, build insight, and gain confidence in their ability to navigate life’s challenges.
Supporting Parents & Caregivers
Parents and caregivers play an important role in a child or teen’s well-being. When appropriate, we work collaboratively with families to strengthen communication, understanding, and connection.
This may include:
Parent consultations and guidance
Support in understanding your child or teen’s emotional needs
Strategies to reinforce skills learned in therapy at home
Help navigating parenting challenges during stressful transitions
Our goal is to support the entire family system while respecting your child or teen’s privacy and autonomy. In some situations, incorporating family therapy can help improve communication and strengthen relationships at home.
When parental stress or relationship challenges are impacting family dynamics, couples therapy may also be helpful.
Questions people often ask about child & teen therapy
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Children and teens may benefit from therapy if you notice ongoing changes in mood, behaviour, sleep, appetite, school performance, or relationships. Increased anxiety, withdrawal, irritability, emotional outbursts, or difficulty coping with stress are common reasons families seek child or teen counselling.
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Sessions vary depending on age and needs. Younger children may use play, creativity, or storytelling to express emotions, while teens often engage in more talk-based therapy and skill-building. Across all ages, therapy focuses on emotional regulation, coping strategies, and building confidence.
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Parent involvement is an important part of child and adolescent therapy. Depending on your child’s age and concerns, this may include parent consultations, joint sessions, or regular check-ins. We work collaboratively with families while also respecting your child or teen’s privacy.
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Coverage for child and teen therapy depends on your insurance plan. Many extended health or employee benefits plans cover sessions with a registered psychologist and a registered provisional psychologist. At Eclipse Psychology, we direct bill to most companies for registered psychologists and to some companies for registered provisional psychologists. A full list of accepted providers can be found on our FAQ page. We can also provide the necessary receipts or documentation to submit for reimbursement, making it easier for you to access the care you need.
Support for Child & Teen Mental Health
Eclipse Psychology offers child therapy and teen counselling in Calgary for families seeking thoughtful, professional mental health support. We work with children, adolescents, and parents across Calgary and surrounding communities, providing care that is responsive, developmentally informed, and grounded in evidence-based practice.
If you are concerned about your child or teen’s emotional well-being, behaviour, school stress, or relationships, early support can make a meaningful difference.
Contact us to learn more about our child and adolescent therapy services or to book an appointment.