Child & Youth Counselling
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Our therapists Lia and Fataneh Farnia are highly experienced therapists with knowledge and experience addressing a range of mental health related issues in children and youth. Fataneh Farnia (Ph.D. | M.Ed. CP | RP) is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She is the Child and Youth Mental Health Program Coordinator at the BLCC. She works with children from birth to age 18, and with their families. Farnia uses Watch, Wait and Wonder approach for infants, and art and play therapy with children and youth. She uses evidence-based relational psychodynamic practices with her child and youth clients to help them better understand and manage their feelings and unique challenges.These include anxiety, depression, phobias, and other adjustment issues related to family, school, and peer relationships. Parents/Caregivers often experience different parenting challenges across their child’s development. Farnia provides supportive therapy, developmental and relational guidance and psychotherapy with parents/caregivers individually, or with their infant or child present. She helps them overcome their own distress as a parent/caregiver and, more importantly, empowers them to improve their communication strategies with their children. Learn more about Relational Therapy |
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For more information or to book an appointment you can contact us at:
- Phone: 647-726-2999 - Email: info@blcc.ca -Or complete the form located below |
Lia Khalili is a Qualifying Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She has a master of psychology and a bachelor of speech therapy, and has practiced individual and family therapy for over 10 years. She offers therapy in many different areas related to the mental health of children, adolescents, and families. Lia developed specific programs for children with ADHD, learning disorders, and autism. Her play based approach put children at ease resulting in greater cooperation which supports the children in meeting treatment goals. Rather than simply addressing superficial issues, Lia believes in treating the roots of problems, especially in anxiety and depression disorders. By adding speech therapy experience, she can improve children's academic and cognitive skills. Lia is the author and translator of books and articles on psychotherapy with children, and adolescents. Lia offers workshops for parents and caregivers on various topics related to positive playful parenting. She also provides group workshops for children and adolescents on topics like anger management, mindfulness, self-confidence enhancement, relationship building, and attention boosting.
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Online Counselling Service
Use one of the following payment options to pay the fee prior to your confirmed session:
- Interac E transfer to info@blcc.ca
- Online payment using a Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit card via this website