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Teen Therapy

Our teen therapy at OCATT supports adolescents in Ottawa navigating a bewildering world. Our relational approach helps teens build trust and connection as they live through the real challenges of teen life. OCATT therapists are able to support teens experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, attachment difficulties, neurodiversity, sexuality and gender questions, grief, low self-esteem, or difficulty coping at home and school.

OCATT therapists work from a commitment to curiosity and empathy to support teens and their parents/caregivers. We consider teens and their families to be partners in healthy relationships, and we find tools that work for you, including creative expression, sensory-movement, talk therapy, and other approaches to build trust and connection that is unique to every client.

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Child Therapy
Teen Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Attachment Therapy
ADHD Therapy
Family Therapy
Neurodiverse Therapy
Adult Therapy
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How Teen Therapy in Ottawa Helps Build Connection for Change

Teen therapy at OCATT is a relational process that helps teens and families build stronger connections. Over time, this relational approach helps teens feel seen and heard and more secure in themselves and their relationships.

At OCATT we believe that change happens at the pace of trust building. As bonds of attachment strengthen, conversations at home might feel calmer and hard things start to feel a little easier. This trust takes time to build, so we work closely with parents and teens as partners in growth, healing, and connection.

FAQs

Teen therapy at OCATT supports teens who are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression and mood changes, suicidal thoughts, neurodiversity, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, gender and sexuality questions, or difficulty coping with school and home expectations.

If your teen is socially withdrawing, showing sudden behavioural changes, struggling with  communication, showing signs of self-harm, experiencing a lack of motivation, experiencing changes in sleep or eating habits, or declining school performance, they may need additional support. Teen therapy can help build trust and connection to navigate those challenges.

Therapy sessions are designed with the teen’s comfort and agency in mind. This may involve conversation, creative expression, or movement-based support, depending on what works best for them. We work to create a safe and engaging space where your teen feels seen, heard, and open to connection.

Yes. It is our goal to work together as a team to support you in understanding your teen’s emotional world and provide practical tools to use at home, because when parents feel supported, teens thrive. Teen therapy usually includes a private, confidential space for adolescents to speak openly, which can be an important part of the process. Parents are not always involved in sessions, but they may be included at times with the teen’s permission. When appropriate, this can help improve understanding at home and support healthier communication between teens and caregivers.

The duration of teen therapy at OCATT varies and depends on the teen’s needs and what they are experiencing. Some start to feel changes in their overall mental health within a few sessions. At the same time, other families need long-term support to deal with deeper emotional patterns.

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