Dr. Andrew Wong and his team of child psychology professionals offer a number of specialized treatment and therapy services that are often effective for children and youth experiencing mental health challenges.
We specialize in providing support to children and youth needing help with:
anxiety (including performance-related anxiety)
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
depression or low mood
inattention or impulsivity
anger or aggressiveness
stress management
sleep management
bullying and victimization
loss and grief
peer relationships
trauma
gender identity dysphoria
If your child or teen’s concerns are not listed above, please feel free to contact us for more information or help directing you towards appropriate services for further support.
For young children and depending on the presenting concerns, we use play therapy and narrative therapy, both of which help them express their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Besides play, both of these therapies often use art and sand-tray activities. For older children and youth, we use discussion-based therapies that promote self-awareness and insight. These types of therapies include:
cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
acceptance and commitment therapy
mindfulness-based therapy
narrative therapy
play therapy
Whenever possible and with permission, we involve caregivers in the therapeutic process. This may include having caregivers join in the sessions or providing updates to caregivers at the end of sessions. On occasion, we may also suggest individual caregiver sessions to promote skill building at home.
Children and youth with developmental disabilities have mental health needs as well, which are often more concerning than the needs of the typical population. Some genetic or developmental disorders cause individuals to be more prone to psychological disorders such as:
anxiety and avoidance
depression
social withdrawal
impulsivity
anger and aggression
Since each dual diagnosis case is often very different and specific in nature, please feel free to contact us for more information.
