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Children/Teens
Is your child/teen struggling to cope with their emotions resulting in troublesome behaviours? Can you tell they are struggling but they don't want your help or you don't know how to help them?
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From preschool-aged children through the late teens, across all stages of development
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![closed off child/teen](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d1c2a_5a4f770d7c6c464ba1f4c689c9433851~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_21,w_612,h_364/fill/w_244,h_142,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/istockphoto-640139782-612x612.jpg)
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Rebecca Richter Therapy specializes in working with youth aged 3-17 to address concerns such as:
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Emotional Regulation​
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Behavioural Challenges
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Social Skills
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Bullying
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Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
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Identity
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Grief/Loss
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As well as other symptoms relating to a history of trauma and/or anxiety, depression, ADHD, or ASD.
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![youth/teen being bullied](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d1c2a_be89a785a664433cb3c649be478471d8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_344,h_229,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/3d1c2a_be89a785a664433cb3c649be478471d8~mv2.jpg)
My Approach
Depending on the child's developmental age and personal needs and preferences, I will incorporate play therapy, art therapy, talk therapy, somatic therapy, sand tray therapy, and attachment therapy (for example, Theraplay) into their treatment. All of these therapies are effective in helping children/teens express and explore their thoughts and feelings, developing coping strategies, and fostering resilience.
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Treatment may include psychoeducation and consultation with the individual child/teen, as well as with their caregivers. Additionally, collaboration with other supports in the individual's life, for example, school support staff and social workers, may be recommended to help support the individual outside of therapy.