Michelle Baer, Child and Family Therapy

I offer Individual, Group and Family Therapy for children, youth and their families, ages 3-17 years, in my private office.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, and a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I completed my Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapies (Drama Therapy) and a post-graduate Certificate in Child and Play Therapy.
In addition to these formal qualifications, I am a creative, playful and dynamic individual, who is passionate about supporting children, youth and families in sharing their stories, witnessing, validating and guiding them through the process of healing, growth and change. Play Therapy and Creative Arts Therapies offer clients the opportunity to express themselves, to learn appropriate coping skills, and resolve challenges they are facing through a creative and client-centred process.
My areas of expertise are Play Therapy and Creative Arts Therapy; LGBTQ children, youth and families; Adoption; Separation and/or Divorce; Grief and Bereavement; Medical Issues; Emotional, Behavioural, and/or Social challenges; Autism, ADD/ADHD, Learning Disabilities and other Developmental concerns; Trauma; Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders and other Mental Health concerns.