Therapeutic Services

Individual Support

Each young person’s journey is unique. Depending on age and needs, we provide one-on-one therapy in a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment. The therapeutic interventions we use are evidence-based and tailored to the individual needs of our clients. These can include cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), attachment-based therapy, and play-based therapy. Sessions may focus on:

Building coping strategies for stress, anxiety, or low mood
Managing behavioural or emotional challenges
Managing academic, social, and interpersonal challenges
Navigating life transitions through school, relationships, and young adulthood
Strategies for dealing with family-related stress

Confidentiality and trust are central to the therapeutic relationship. We always prioritize the best interests of the young person, ensuring they feel heard, respected, and supported.

Family & Parenting Support

Parenting a child or teen with emotional or behavioural challenges can be overwhelming. Our therapists work closely with parents and caregivers to develop practical skills and strategies that foster healthier relationships at home.

Family members may be invited to:

We aim to equip parents and caregivers with the tools they need to feel confident in supporting their child’s growth and mental well-being.

Group Support

Connect Program

Connect is an evidence-based, attachment-focused group program for parents and caregivers of teens aged 13–17 who are navigating conflict, communication breakdowns, or worries about social-emotional development. Grounded in research showing that secure attachment protects youth from risk, the program helps you understand what’s happening beneath challenging behaviours and how to respond in ways that strengthen connection. Parents leave with practical skills to de-escalate conflict, set clear limits with warmth, and support their teen’s resilience and mental health.

Each weekly session offers a fresh perspective on the parent-teen relationship through group discussion and guided role-play, all within a safe, empathetic space.

Sessions are led by licenced therapists.

Held at 575 West Hunt Club Rd., Unit 3

To register, call 613-729-3200 or email info@cappelliandassociates.ca

Session fees are reimbursed by most extended health care benefits.

User-Manual for Your Brain

User-Manual for Your Brain

What if your brain came with cheat codes? This is where you find them.

In this interactive kickoff workshop for teens aged 15 and older, you’ll discover how your brain actually works, specifically why it jumps to conclusions, procrastinates, overthinks, forgets things, and compares you to everyone on social media. You’ll discover simple strategies to take back control and make your brain work for you.

What We’ll Do

Through games, challenges, and real-life scenarios, you’ll learn to:

Catch your brain’s default setting
Spot common bugs and false alarms (fight, flight, freeze)
Beat procrastination with SMART goals
Study using memory tips that work
Handle social comparison and mind-reading

You’ll also try the Pomodoro method to boost focus without burning out.

Why It Matters

Your brain is designed to:

Look for quick answers
Avoid effort
Focus on threats
Compare yourself to others

That’s all normal, but it can affect motivation, stress levels, schoolwork, and confidence. When you understand the patterns, you can pause, question them, and choose what actually helps.

What Makes This Different

This isn’t a lecture. You’ll play brain-training games, take memory tests, and learn interesting tools.

Every activity answers one question: “How is my brain tricking me, and what can I do about it?”

Know your brain. Use it, but find ways not to let it use you.

Sessions are led by licenced therapists.

Held at 575 West Hunt Club Rd., Unit 3

To register, call 613-729-3200 or email info@cappelliandassociates.ca

Session fees are reimbursed by most extended health care benefits.