Child, Youth and Teen Counselling
Meeting Youth Where They’re At
Life gets heavy for everyone, but youth today face unique challenges that are harder to navigate than ever before. From academic and social pressures to huge, unavoidable global and political uncertainty, it’s common for youth and teens to feel anxious, depressed, and misunderstood. When life throws a curveball, like a divorce, death, or even a major move, that burden can be overwhelming.
As a parent, watching your child struggle can feel isolating, and you may not have the tools to help. Therapy provides a neutral space where your child can share, process, and unpack their feelings without judgement.
We provide therapy to individual children, youth, and teens, as well as to families.
Our Approach
Therapy is never one-size-fits-all, and that’s especially true for youth. How a six-year-old processes the world is different from a 16-year-old. Our approach with children and teen therapy is developmentally appropriate and rooted in empathy, creativity, and person-centred care.
We use specialized techniques, such as art therapy, in combination with evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support children and youth of all ages through their healing journey.
Areas of support
If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for here, please reach out. We offer a wide range of support services to meet many different mental health needs and personal goals.
Our Approach
Every person’s healing journey is unique. Our therapists draw from tools and approaches that are tailored to your needs and pace so you can feel seen, supported, and empowered.
We emphasize emotional safety, collaboration, and practical strategies to help you move through this journey in a meaningful way for you, both during and after your sessions. Typically, we see clients for up to 12 sessions over 6-8 months, and will determine the best healing approach together for your goals.
Our most commonly sought specialized services
Healing for all
We are dedicated to healing the world by improving access to the highest quality psychological care for everyone, regardless of their financial situation, age, faith, gender, ability, or sexuality. As a nonprofit, EHC offers affordable therapy rates and sliding scale fees to ensure cost is never a barrier.
Ready to take the next step?
Located in West Edmonton, we offer both in-person and remote appointments.
Ready to talk? Book your free 30-minute telephone or video consultation to be matched with the best therapist or group for you.
You can book online or contact us by phone at 780-454-1194 or email at ehc@jfse.org.
We will get back to you within two business days.