I HELP PARENTS & CHILDREN
​UNDERSTAND, MANAGE AND OVERCOME ANXIETY
SO THEY CAN IMPROVE
​THEIR RELATIONSHIPS, FUNCTIONING, CONFIDENCE & PEACE OF MIND

Do you wish your child could be happy, confident and kind?
Despite the chaos that the world seems to bring?

I help children (and parents of children) who:

• seem anxious and worried.
• have a hard time paying attention because they are anxious and worried.  This can make life at school and home hard!
• have unpredictable  tantrums and melt downs.
• can be moody, irritable and impulsive.
• seem to do things without thinking, especially when frustrated or sad.
• struggle to cope with change and unpredictability.
• can't leave what they're doing so they can do what needs to be done next (e.g. getting ready for school, bedtime).
• avoid things that seem hard (e.g. homework).
• have sleep disturbances ranging from trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up with nightmares.
• have a hard time separating from parents when dropped off at day care or school.
• become upset when they can't do things "perfectly", or as well as they think they should.
• worry about everything and anything.  They can need more reassurance than you'd expect to have to offer.
• have a hard time making and keeping friends.
• fight with their brothers and sisters when they don't do things the way they want them done.
• have a hard time attending medical and dental appointments.
• have unusual fears.
• need to engage in highly specific routines and behaviour patterns.

This includes (but is not limited to) children with symptoms or diagnoses of:

• Anxiety including panic attacks, separation anxiety, test/performance anxiety, generalized anxiety and OCD
• Autism Spectrum Disorder/Social Communication Disorder
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
• Oppositional Defiance Disorder.
• Learning Disabilities.
• Sensory Processing Disorder.
• Developmental Coordination Disorder.
• Reactive Attachment Disorder.

​Using a blended approach of parent & child counselling, and psychoeducation (including sensory processing, the neurophysiology of stress & anxiety, attachment and functional solutions for daily living) I help children:

• express their feelings and needs.
• see their strengths and use them in their daily lives.
• learn to problem solve and cope with challenges in daily life
• work through the big feelings associated with major life changes like parental separation & divorce.
• experience self-acceptance, healing and growth.
• accept the support and encouragement from those who love them.
• learn to reassure themselves as they work to understand anxiety.
• make lifestyle changes to help them get the important things done in daily life.
• function at their personal best.

​JUDITH PINTO, B.Sc., B.Sc.O.T., CCATP-CA
Registered Occupational Therapist (Alberta)

​Specializing in Children's Mental Health, ​Psychotherapy & Parent Education

HIGHLIGHTS

• ​I am a Registered Occupational Therapist (Alberta Licence #1015), Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Progressional - Child & Adolescent, and Sandplay Therapy Trainee.
• I have been practicing in Alberta for over 27 years (University of Alberta, 1992).  
• I am committed to helping children (& parents of children) who struggle to manage their child's anxiety with all its impacts on their attention, emotions, moods, behaviours and functioning
• ​I have extensive experience working with children with neurodevelopmental, academic, sensory processing, motor learning, social-emotional, and mental health struggles in their homes, schools, communities and through out-patient clinics.
• I recognize the need for parents to do real self-care and develop needed skills to improve their ability to be present with compassion, wisdom, and courage in this life changing role.​

CLICK HERE to read more about my approach to therapy and my clinical training.

LOCATION:

• ALL parent-focused intervention sessions are ONLY offered ONLINE via secure telehealth, via OnCall Health. ​
• Child-focused intervention sessions MAY be available in clinic, depending on the age and ability to engage with COVID-related restrictions/requirements for face-to-face services.
• CONTACT US to schedule your free initial 30-minute telephone consultation to help you decide if we are a good fit.

FEES:
$200 per one hour session.  Payments are completed at the end of each session either through Credit Card, Cheque or e-transfer.  Paid receipts will be provided within 24 hours of payment being received & processed.

INSURANCE COVERAGE/FUNDING OPTIONS:
Please contact your insurance plan to explicitly inquire about coverage through your extended health care provider.  However, I am able to provide services under the following: ​

1. If you have "counselling" as part of your Family Supports for Children with Disabilities contract, "Psychotherapy" sessions with me are eligible for reimbursement in accordance with the terms in your contract.​
2. Occupational Therapy services funded through FSCD, at rates specified in your FSCD contract.
3. I directly bill to Alberta Blue Cross for Occupational Therapy services.

​The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists encourages clients to write to employers or insurance companies to improve coverage for OT services.

​Receipts for "Occupational Therapy - Psychotherapy Session" will be provided.  
​ Services may be covered under your extended health benefits plan.  Contact your plan provider directly.

BOOK A FREE 30 MINUTE PHONE CONSULTATION

Choose a time that works for you for a free 30 minute telephone consultation.  There is ABSOLUTELY NO CHARGE for this consultation.

We'll use the time to get clear about your current struggles, explore strategies to address them and options for next right steps for you or your child, including (but not limited to) options to work with me to address your needs.  If you feel we'd be a good fit , we'll discuss next steps.

BOOK A FREE PHONE CONSULTATION

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Be well!