Emotion focused family therapy (EFFT)

Helps caregivers support a child or teen who is struggling, by strengthening the caregiver's role in their emotional recovery.

Fee-basedNo referral neededMost benefit plans coverIn person or virtual
A family together

When EFFT may help

It may help with:

  • Anxiety or depression in a child or teen
  • Eating concerns
  • Self-criticism or low mood
  • Behaviour challenges
  • Strained parent–child relationships

What to expect

Caregiver-focused sessionsBuilding confidence to support your child.
Emotion coachingResponding to big feelings in a helpful way.
Repair and connectionStrengthening the relationship.

How to get started

  1. 1Complete our Get Started formIt takes a few minutes.
  2. 2A free consultationOur intake team learns what you need and matches you with the right therapist.
  3. 3Start sessionsIn person or virtual.

Cost

  • Most benefit plans cover registered psychotherapists and social workers, so check with your benefit provider. We provide receipts.

Common questions

Does my child attend?

Often, caregivers attend without the child.

Related services

Ready to start?

Complete our Get Started form and we'll match you with the right therapist.

Need help right now? Call 911 or 988, or go to your nearest emergency department.

Emotion focused family therapy (EFFT)

Helps caregivers support a child or teen who is struggling, by strengthening the caregiver's role in their emotional recovery.

Fee-basedNo referral neededMost benefit plans coverIn person or virtual
A family together

When EFFT may help

It may help with:

  • Anxiety or depression in a child or teen
  • Eating concerns
  • Self-criticism or low mood
  • Behaviour challenges
  • Strained parent–child relationships

What to expect

Caregiver-focused sessionsBuilding confidence to support your child.
Emotion coachingResponding to big feelings in a helpful way.
Repair and connectionStrengthening the relationship.

How to get started

  1. 1Complete our Get Started formIt takes a few minutes.
  2. 2A free consultationOur intake team learns what you need and matches you with the right therapist.
  3. 3Start sessionsIn person or virtual.

Cost

  • Most benefit plans cover registered psychotherapists and social workers, so check with your benefit provider. We provide receipts.

Common questions

Does my child attend?

Often, caregivers attend without the child.

Related services

Ready to start?

Complete our Get Started form and we'll match you with the right therapist.

Need help right now? Call 911 or 988, or go to your nearest emergency department.