Therapy Services for Parents and Children
Learn to trust your instincts by being open to new perspectives and allowing yourself to break free from the stress of constantly searching for the “perfect” parenting method.
Appointments can be booked for an individual Adult counselling sessions, Child counselling sessions, or the Mom & Baby Group
Imagine learning how to go from…
Nurturing the connection between you and your child and solidifying the safety of your relationship.
Feeling disconnected from your child.
Your child having the opportunity to broader their emotional intelligence and find more effective ways to communicate their feelings.
Not knowing how to help your child manage being overwhelmed with their feelings (i.e. anxious, frustrated, sad).
Finding your new self, with all your roles, and relearning how to find joy in your life both as an individual and as a family.
Feeling like you’ve lost yourself in motherhood.
Individual Counselling Session
Sessions are typically 50 mins and are held in my office in Waterdown. You have the option of choosing virtual sessions where we meet online through a secure video platform or we can meet outside and go for a walk while we talk. Incorporating the outdoors gives you, or your child, the benefit of fresh air and movement that is naturally therapeutic and beautifully complements your counselling session.
Half sessions follow the same basic structure but are shorter in length to support children or adults who are working on their comfort to get to longer sessions, children who are meeting with me without a Theraplay component, or for individuals where cost is a factor.
If you’re a parent engaging in Theraplay with your children in session, 50 min sessions are needed to accommodate both the individual time your child has with me as well as your parent-child time during Theraplay.
$145 for full sessions
$72.50 for a half session
Navigating Transitions
This appointment should be selected only by parents seeking support in navigating family transitions (i.e. separation, divorce, new baby, moving). Appointment needs to be attended by both adults. This is not couples counselling. This is short-term support, likely 1-3 sessions. Both parties are encouraged to choose the same platform - either both telehealth or both in-person.
Parents know that big life decisions take a lot of emotional energy. I have worked with Parents in these sessions to approach these big life conversations with their children from a developmental lens based on the age of your children and the life transition that will happen. You can use this opportunity to process your thoughts and come together in determining the approach and how to manage the discussion with your children.
This process will not look exactly the same for all families as I will always consider children's ages and individual needs. What parents can expect: aligning goals and the direction of the conversation with consideration to the emotional and developmental needs of the children.
$165 for 50 minutes
$85 for 25 minutes
Children’s Groups
Children’s Social Group runs once a year for six months duration. It is one Saturday per month from January to June. This is currently by invite to current patients only however please contact Laura directly to find out more information. It is $50/per child per session ($300 for the series). This group is co-facilitated by Laura Archer (RSW) and Nicole Meades (RMT).
Mindfulness Walks run once a month in the warmer months. Stay tuned for 2023 dates to be announced in March. Cost is $35/per child per walk.
You can expect small group sizes (4-6 children maximum) to ensure your child is getting the attention they deserve and the safety and experience of the group can be preserved.
Ranges from $35-50 per group session
Parent Baby Groups
Are you looking for a unique bonding experience for you and your baby? Join us as we host a Parent-Baby group focused on attachment, bonding, and gentle healing touch. There will be playful bonding activities guided by Laura Archer (RSW) and an Infant Massage component guided by Nicole Meades (RMT). Sessions will be held for 4 consecutive weeks.
Contact the clinic directly for more information or head over to my social media pages to find information there.
Additional Group Services
Do you have an idea for a group you’d like to participate in? Or are you looking to chat with me as a consultant on an issue you’re facing? I love hearing new ideas and meeting new people. Please reach out to me directly to discuss availability and options, I’d love to hear from you.
(Please contact for Pricing and Availability)
What to expect for your first session
Prior to our first session, I’ll invite you to fill out an intake form that covers a brief history of your health. You’ll be asked additional questions that will help me identify your strengths and goals so I can uniquely tailor your services. While I understand that the usual practice is to use the first session to go over your intake form together, I understand that you may already know what you want to talk about. I’m here to support you, so I always allow the time and space for you to start exactly where you are. That may mean going through your intake form during the first session, or it may mean diving into what you’re currently struggling with. Either way, I’m here to provide a safe, nurturing and understanding space for you to explore your needs.
Creating a safe and nurturing environment in therapy is essential. I believe that small adjustments, such as dimming the lights and using essential oils, can help to make our time together more comfortable for you. It takes vast strength to reach out for help, especially to a Registered Social Worker, and I want to make sure that our sessions together don't add any further stress.
Feeling like you’ve lost yourself in motherhood?
I’ve been there.
If you feel like you’re not sure where to start when it comes to supporting your child’s current emotional needs, or their needs have changed and you’re feeling confused or frustrated with their behaviour and expressions, taking the step to initiate therapy can help you and your child learn to live without overwhelm.
When you’re ready to work together, we’ll meet in-person or virtually to help you start taking manageable steps to reach your parenting and personal development goals. We’ll focus on you as a unique individual and we’ll tie it into your role as a parent when applicable. I approach sessions with ease, and comfort, and build on inherent strengths. This a collaborative process that at times can feel like a warm hug, knowing you always have the support you need.
Need more info? Schedule a free consultation below.
Hi, I’m Laura.
A Peloton enthusiast, and a mom of two, trying to re-discover hobbies of my own after coming out of the thick fog of motherhood in a pandemic.
I’m a Registered Social Worker who works collaboratively with parents, like you, and your children to reach a place where you feel some relief through the process of parenting. We find relief through connection, support, feeling understood, and having some hope. These look different to each person yet those are common outcomes experienced by clients of any age.
