REFLECTIONS MENTAL HEALTH GROUP

Teen Therapy

Support When It’s Needed Most.

Offering teen counselling services for Ayr, Brant, Brantford, Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, and online across Ontario.

Manage
emotions

Feel Seen
& Heard

Develop healthy coping Strategies

No parent wants to see their teen suffer...

Watching your teen struggle is one of the hardest things a parent faces. You want their life to be simpler, for them to feel understood, and to ensure their mental health doesn’t limit their goals. From socializing with friends to excelling in school and beyond, these challenges can feel overwhelming when you don’t have the tools to help them cope.

At Reflections Mental Health Group, we provide a safe space for your teen to heal and grow.

Counselling for infants, toddlers, teens, young adults and parents, as well as family therapy, available at Reflections Mental Health Clinic in Ayr, Ontario.
Counselling for infants, toddlers, teens, young adults and parents available at Reflections Mental Health Clinic in Ayr, Ontario.

Does your teen suffer with:

  • Feeling isolated and disconnected?
  • Being overwhelmed by anxiety?
  • Withdrawing from family and friends?
  • Concentrating and staying focused?
  • Managing anger and frustration?
  • Finding their self-identity and purpose?

Psychotherapy can help your teen overcome challenges, manage emotions, and find their purpose.

Reflections Mental Health Group

Areas We Can Support Teens

Our compassionate teen therapy services include support for anxiety, ADHD, autism, depression, PTSD, trauma, and more. We are dedicated to offering counselling that helps your teen thrive.

Anxiety can manifest in your teen as constant worry, fear of social situations, panic attacks, or specific phobias. It can make them feel restless, on edge, and unable to relax, affecting their ability to enjoy life and focus on tasks. Therapy can help your teen manage their anxiety, develop coping strategies, and improve their overall quality of life.
Depression can feel like a heavy weight on your teen’s shoulders and a dark cloud over their days. Persistent sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities they once enjoyed can make daily life challenging and exhausting. Therapy can help your teen understand and manage their depression, leading to improved mood and a more fulfilling life.
Stress from school, family, or other pressures can leave your teen feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope. It might cause irritability, sleep problems, and difficulty managing everyday responsibilities. Therapy can provide your teen with tools to manage stress, enhance their resilience, and improve their well-being.
OCD involves intrusive thoughts and the need to perform certain actions repeatedly to ease anxiety. This can make your teen feel trapped in a cycle of unwanted thoughts and rituals, disrupting their daily life. Therapy can help your teen understand and manage their OCD, reducing the impact on their daily functioning.
Difficulties in social interactions can lead to feelings of isolation and frustration for your teen. They may struggle to make friends, feel accepted, or navigate social dynamics effectively. Therapy can help your teen develop social skills, build meaningful relationships, and increase their self-confidence.
ADHD and autism can make focusing, staying organized, and socializing challenging for your teen. These conditions require specialized support to help them thrive in their daily lives. Therapy can provide tailored strategies to help your teen manage their symptoms and achieve their potential.
Family conflicts and misunderstandings can create a stressful home environment. This can affect your teen’s emotional well-being and their relationship with you. Therapy can help improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen family relationships.
Navigating gender identity can be challenging for your teen. We provide a safe and supportive space for them to explore and affirm their gender identity. Therapy can support your teen in understanding and expressing their gender identity, improving their mental health and self-acceptance.
We support the mental health of 2SLGBTQIA+ teens, helping them navigate unique challenges related to their identity and ensuring they feel understood and accepted. Therapy can help your teen develop a positive sense of self and build resilience in the face of societal challenges.
Developing self-awareness is crucial for your teen. Understanding their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours can help them build a strong sense of identity and self-esteem. Therapy can facilitate this self-discovery process, enhancing your teen’s emotional intelligence and self-worth.
Concerns about the future can create significant stress for your teen. We help them develop coping strategies to manage uncertainty and plan for their future with confidence. Therapy can help your teen feel more prepared and optimistic about the future.

Empower your teen to overcome challenges and embrace a brighter future.

We offer in-person teen therapy services in Ayr and online teen therapy sessions across Ontario

Therapy For Teens In Ayr & Across Ontario

How We Can Help Teens

Our therapists and counsellors use a variety of tools and modalities such as CBT, DBT, EFT, ACT, Mindfulness, and more to identify and address the root of your teen’s challenges and help them thrive!

One-on-one sessions provide a personalized approach to teen therapy, starting with an intake session to understand your teen’s unique needs and goals. This allows us to tailor a treatment plan, ensuring that our time together is focused on their priorities and helping them move forward from things weighing heavily on their mind.

CBT helps your teen identify and challenge negative thought patterns that contribute to stress. By learning to reframe these thoughts, they can develop healthier behaviours and coping strategies, leading to improved mental health and resilience. This approach is a core part of depression therapy for teens and anxiety therapy for teens.

DBT combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with mindfulness practices to help your teen manage intense emotions and build better relationships. It’s particularly effective for those dealing with emotional dysregulation and self-destructive behaviours, making it a valuable therapy for teens struggling with these issues.

EFT focuses on understanding emotions and the root cause of your teen’s feelings. It helps them create secure and fulfilling connections by addressing underlying emotional issues and improving communication. This form of teen therapy is effective in enhancing emotional bonds and resolving interpersonal conflicts.

ACT encourages your teen to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them while committing to actions that align with their values. This approach promotes psychological flexibility and helps them lead a more meaningful life. ACT is a beneficial therapy for teens who are facing various emotional and behavioural challenges.

 Incorporating mindfulness and self-compassion into therapy helps your teen stay present and kind to themselves during difficult times. These practices support emotional healing and enhance overall well-being, making them essential components of teen therapy.

Get the support your teen needs in building a brighter future.

Helping children with depression and anxiety through counselling and therapy at Reflections Mental Health Group in Ayr, Ontario.
Children having trouble at school? Children's therapy and counselling is available now virtually and in person at Reflections Mental Health Clinic in Waterloo Region.
Feeling overwhelmed? Counselling available for parents and individuals at Reflections Mental Health Group in Waterloo Region.

About Us

Why Choose Reflections Mental Health Group

We believe having the right mindset can change how you live.

We offer space where you can breathe:

From the time you walk through the door, our goal is to ensure we build a connection with you.

We make it easy to get started:

Our team is welcoming and will help you overcome the challenges you might be facing with getting started in therapy.

We have an experienced & specialized team:

Our team of psychologists & psychotherapists have in-depth skills and knowledge working with kids, teens & adults.

We help you manage the challenges you’re facing so you can live with more ease.

Therapists Offering Teen Therapy

Meet our psychotherapists and counsellors offering in-person therapy sessions in Ayr and online sessions across across Ontario.

Amy at Reflections Mental Health Group

Amy Jane Krug

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Christine at Reflections Mental Health Group

Christine Medvid

CLINICAL THERAPIST
Niomi at Reflections Mental Health Group

Niomi Cherney

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Joelle Headshot - Reflections Mental Health Group Ayr Ontario

Joelle Braccio

CLINICAL THERAPIST
James at Reflections Mental Health Group

James Raynard

REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Alyssa Pennington of Reflections Mental Health Clinic in Ayr, Ontario

Alyssa Pennington

PSYCHOLOGY INTERN

Our Approach

How Our Teen Therapy Works

Therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues available now at Reflections Mental Health Group in Waterloo Region.

We Get to Know Your Teen

Understanding your teen's background, experiences, and challenges is the first step in building a relationship based on trust and connection.

Therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues available now at Reflections Mental Health Group in Waterloo Region.

We Develop A Plan

Together, we work to identify your teen's goals for therapy and create a personalized plan tailored to their unique needs and priorities.

Therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues available now at Reflections Mental Health Group in Waterloo Region.

We Work with Your Teen

Each session is a stepping stone toward the life your teen wants. We continuously adjust their plan, utilizing the skills and strategies we develop together.

Questions About Teen Therapy

We completely understand that it can be scary for your teen to open up to a complete stranger. Our therapists work hard to create a compassionate, safe environment so that your child will feel comfortable in each session. They will never be forced to talk about things they aren’t comfortable with. Your teen chooses the pace of our sessions to establish and foster trust in the therapeutic relationship.

Therapy can help your teen in many ways, depending on their specific goals. Sometimes, therapists will teach your child skills they can use to manage difficult feelings and situations. Other times, the focus may be on exploring and examining their thought patterns, shifting any unhelpful patterns. Therapy is a process of self-discovery, where your teen will learn more about their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

The key is to create a safe, supportive environment where your child feels comfortable opening up and working through the challenges they’re facing. With the guidance of a skilled therapist, therapy can provide the tools and insights needed to help your teen navigate these issues more effectively.

Information shared with a therapist is confidential and is not shared without permission—even with parents. There are some situations where a therapist must share information, such as for safety reasons. Confidentiality will be discussed prior to starting teen therapy sessions.

The sessions will typically be one-on-one between your teen and their therapist. There may be times when you are invited to join part of the session, but this will be at your child’s discretion and based on the goals being addressed.

In the initial session, the therapist will take the time to get to know your teen – their struggles, their strengths, and their overall wellbeing. Together, they will develop a personalized treatment plan to guide the therapeutic process.

In subsequent sessions, you can expect a mixture of your teen sharing their thoughts and experiences, and the therapist offering their professional insights and teaching practical skills and tools. The goal is to help your child better understand their emotions, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and improve their overall mental health.

As a parent, you may be wondering how often your teen should attend therapy sessions. We typically recommend starting with weekly sessions. This allows your child to get started on their goals and build a strong relationship with their therapist.

Over time, as your teen makes progress and the therapy becomes more established, the frequency of sessions may decrease to every other week. This gradual reduction in session frequency is often a sign that the therapeutic process is working and your child is developing the skills and strategies to better manage their challenges.

It’s hard to put a timeline on how long it will take for your teen to feel better. This will vary based on their goals, how often they meet with their therapist, and what therapy skills are being taught. Many parents notice some improvement in their teen after several sessions, but most teens work with a therapist for several months.

Teen Therapy in Ayr & Across Ontario

Positive Outcomes of Teen Therapy

While we can’t guarantee specific results or a set timeline, with consistency and commitment, your teen may:

  • Develop effective coping strategies to manage stress and reduce feelings of overwhelm.

  • Build a stronger sense of self-worth and gain confidence in their abilities.

  • Learn techniques to regulate emotions and respond to challenges calmly.

  • Enhance communication skills and foster healthier, more supportive relationships.

  • Increase overall well-being and live a more fulfilling, balanced life.

  • Improve focus and academic performance through better concentration.

Support your teen’s growth. Take the first step with teen therapy services in Ayr and online teen therapy services across Ontario.

Councilling for infants, toddlers, teens and parents in Kitchener-Waterloo and Surrounding area at Reflections Mental Health Clinic.

Contact Us

Book an Appointment

If you’re ready to get started with Reflections Mental Health Group, ​we’d love to hear from you! You can call us, submit an inquiry via our ​contact form, or email us directly.

Call Us

(519)513-2441

Email Us

reception@reflectionsmhg.com

Fax

(226)215-3144

Address

12 Northumberland Street Ayr, ON N0B 1E0

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Guidance to a brighter future.

Reflections Mental Health Group

Offering teen therapy in Ayr with online teen therapy services available across Ontario.