Child Therapy Calgary
Helping Children Feel Safe, Understood, and Emotionally Strong—One Session at a Time
When your child is hurting,
it affects the whole family.
Maybe you’re seeing tantrums, meltdowns, or total shutdowns.
Maybe they’re anxious all the time or constantly overwhelmed.
Or maybe they’ve just changed—and you can’t quite reach them the way you used to.
You’re doing everything you can… but something still feels off.
That’s where child therapy can help.
Abby Heck offers warm, playful, evidence-based support for children ages 4 and up—helping them make sense of big feelings, reduce anxiety, and build confidence from the inside out.
How Does Child Therapy Work?
Children don’t always have the words to describe what they’re feeling.
Instead, they show us through their behaviour.
Therapy gives your child a safe, welcoming space to express those emotions through play, creativity, and gentle conversation—guided by a therapist who understands child development, attachment, and the emotional needs of growing minds.
Each session is designed to help your child:
Learn what their feelings are trying to tell them
Develop emotional regulation tools
Practice calming techniques
Strengthen problem-solving and confidence
Feel safe and secure in their relationships
Build connection and trust with you
Abby’s approach is rooted in attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and developmentally appropriate strategies. Everything is paced to meet your child where they’re at—and help them feel truly seen.
Signs Your Child Might Benefit from Therapy
If you’ve been wondering whether your child’s struggles are “just a phase” or something more, here are some common reasons parents reach out:
Big emotions that seem out of control (anger, sadness, fear)
Frequent tantrums, meltdowns, or trouble calming down
Anxiety, worries, or clinginess
Withdrawal or shutting down
Trouble with transitions, sleep, or separation
School stress or academic changes
Struggles with friendships or confidence
Adjustment to a new diagnosis like ADHD or Autism
Family changes like divorce, grief, or relocation
A sense that your child just… isn’t themselves anymore
Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Therapy offers clarity, tools, and a compassionate guide for the journey ahead.
What Happens in a Child Therapy Session?
Therapy with Abby is playful, purposeful, and structured with intention. Sessions may include:
Therapeutic play and games
Art, storytelling, and movement
Calming strategies and sensory tools
Conversation through metaphors or creative expression
Emotion coaching and self-awareness building
Children learn best through doing. That’s why every part of therapy is designed not just to “talk”—but to experience new skills in a way that feels natural and safe for them.And no—it’s not “just play.”
Every moment is backed by research, clinical training, and real-world experience.
What’s the Parent’s Role?
You’re not just a bystander—you’re the most important part of your child’s healing.
In Abby’s practice, parents are supported with:
Updates on what’s happening in therapy
Coaching on how to respond to big feelings at home
Tools for calming chaos and reconnecting through conflict
Insight into what your child’s behaviour is really communicating
Encouragement—because this is hard, and you’re not alone
Real change happens between sessions, which is why Abby focuses
on strengthening your connection as much as your child’s coping skills.
Therapy That Builds Emotional Foundations for Life
Abby helps kids build the three pillars of long-term emotional wellbeing:
Relationship
Feeling safe and connected with caregivers
Regulation
Understanding and managing big emotions
Resilience
Bouncing back from challenges with strength and self-trust
These aren’t just therapy goals. They’re life skills your child will carry for years to come.
In-Person and Online Child Therapy in Calgary
Sessions are available in-person in Calgary in a child-friendly, welcoming office. Virtual sessions are available for parents seeking support or consultation, and for older children when appropriate.
Sessions are available in-person in Calgary in a child-friendly, welcoming office. Virtual sessions
are available for parents seeking support or consultation, and for older children when appropriate.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Let’s figure this out—together.
Book a free consult to talk through your concerns, your child’s needs, and how therapy can help.
Land acknowledgement:
With gratitude, mutual respect, and reciprocity we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy including the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina Nations. This territory is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We respect all people who share, celebrate, and care for the Treaty 7 territory of southern Alberta and we honour the original caretakers of the land who remind us of the ongoing histories that precede us. We recognize our shared responsibilities going forward to help bring everyone together on this journey of Truth and Reconciliation.
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