Teen & Child Therapy in Fredericton, New Brunswick

My Approach

Not all children and teens open up sitting across from someone in an office.

For many, that setting can feel pressured, unfamiliar, or even intimidating — especially when they don’t yet have the words for what they’re feeling.

On the farm, the process looks different.

We might be walking, feeding animals, sitting outdoors, or simply sharing space without the pressure to talk right away.
Connection builds naturally — through movement, environment, and experience.

Animals play a powerful role in this process.

They offer a sense of calm, safety, and non-judgment.
For many young people, it’s easier to connect, regulate, and eventually open up when they feel at ease in their surroundings.

Instead of being asked direct questions, children and teens are given space to:

• settle into their environment

• feel safe in their body

• engage at their own pace

And from there — conversation, expression, and trust begin to emerge naturally.

This approach often allows young people to:

• open up more organically

• express emotions without pressure

• build confidence and connection

• feel seen and understood without being “put on the spot”

Therapy becomes less about sitting and talking —
and more about experiencing, connecting, and gently making sense of their inner world.

• Anxiety, excessive worry, and overthinking

• Social anxiety and difficulty making or keeping friends

• School stress, academic pressure, or school refusal

• Low self-esteem, confidence, and negative self-talk

• Emotional outbursts, anger, or difficulty managing emotions

• Sadness, withdrawal, or signs of depression

• Behavioural challenges at home or school

• Difficulty with focus, attention, or impulsivity (ADHD-related concerns)

• Sensory sensitivities or emotional overwhelm

• Sleep difficulties, bedtime anxiety, or fears

💛 Emotional & Mental Health Support

• Childhood anxiety and teen anxiety

• Depression in children and adolescents

• Panic attacks or heightened emotional responses

• Difficulty expressing emotions or “shutting down”

• Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected

• Building emotional regulation and coping skills

🧠 Neurodiversity & Developmental Support

• ADHD (attention, focus, impulsivity)

• Autism spectrum support (social skills, emotional regulation)

• Executive functioning challenges (organization, routines, follow-through)

• Emotional regulation difficulties

👨‍👩‍👧 Family & Life Transitions

• Separation anxiety or difficulty being away from parents

• Adjusting to divorce, co-parenting, or blended families

• Moving, changing schools, or major life transitions

• Sibling conflict and family stress

• Grief, loss, or big emotional changes

🌱 Teen-Specific Challenges

• Identity, self-worth, and confidence

• Peer pressure and social dynamics

• Bullying or social exclusion

• Technology use, screen time, and boundaries

• Risk-taking behaviours or emotional reactivity

• Navigating independence and family connection

🐐 Nature-Based & Experiential Support

• Building confidence through hands-on, real-life experiences

• Learning emotional regulation through movement, nature, and animals

• Developing social skills in a relaxed, non-clinical environment

• Supporting kids who struggle to open up in traditional talk therapy

• Creating a sense of belonging, responsibility, and connection