{"id":2943,"date":"2025-03-04T22:22:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T22:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/?page_id=2943"},"modified":"2026-05-14T19:10:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T19:10:56","slug":"online-psychologists-windsor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/online-psychologists-windsor\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Child and Teen Psychologist in Windsor – Online Therapy in Southwestern Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Virtual psychotherapy for children and adolescents across Essex County and Southwestern Ontario<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Online Therapy for Children, Adolescents, and Teens<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Windsor, parents seeking a licensed child or teen psychologist often face wait times of 6 to 12 months in the public system, and limited availability with private practitioners across Essex County and Southwestern Ontario. Many families end up commuting for in-person sessions or postponing care altogether. Leon Psychology Clinic offers online psychotherapy for children (ages 9 to 13), adolescents (ages 14 to 17), and parental coaching, with no commute and no waiting list. Sessions take place from your home or your child preferred environment, in a clinical and confidential frame conducted by licensed psychologists trained in evidence-based methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For children under nine, parent coaching is essential in strengthening emotional bonds and addressing behavioral concerns effectively. Between ages nine and thirteen, therapy helps children recognize and regulate emotions, manage behaviors, and cultivate healthy coping mechanisms. Teens often require support with self-esteem, social anxiety, and family or peer conflicts. Through evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we equip young individuals with the tools they need to face their challenges with resilience and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also emphasize parent collaboration, ensuring families are actively involved in their child\u2019s progress. Whether addressing emotional struggles, behavioral concerns, or grief, our goal is to provide children and teens with the guidance and skills needed to build strong, healthy relationships\u2014with themselves and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For trusted online therapy in Windsor, Leon Psychology Clinic is here to help your child thrive.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why consult a child or teen psychologist in Windsor?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pediatric mental health needs across Ontario have grown faster than the public network can absorb, and Windsor-area children often face long delays in publicly funded services. Many families across Essex County and Southwestern Ontario, including Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg and Tilbury, turn to private online therapy to reduce these delays. Common reasons parents reach out include school anxiety, oppositional behavior, attention difficulties, sleep problems, social struggles, or the need to navigate a major life event such as a separation, a move, or the arrival of a sibling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our therapeutic approach with children and teens in Windsor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Working with young clients in Windsor takes into account a border-city reality – many parents commute to Detroit for shifts in the auto industry or healthcare, and bilingual or trilingual households are common. With children 9 to 13, our psychologists pair structured conversation with externalization exercises and play-based work that translates feelings into actionable behaviors. With teens 14 to 17, the toolkit shifts to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and emotion regulation strategies adapted to their autonomy and the academic stress at Greater Essex County DSB or Windsor-Essex Catholic DSB high schools. Parents of younger children can also book separate parental coaching. Every clinician is registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) and trained in evidence-based methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequently asked questions about child and teen therapy in Windsor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Will I be involved in my child therapy in Windsor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Parental participation depends on the age of the young client. Children 9 to 13 join the work with their parents involved in the intake meeting and at regular intervals throughout therapy – this is what allows home routines in South Windsor, Riverside, Walkerville or surrounding Essex County to support the work. Teens 14 to 17 attend their sessions one-on-one, with parental contact discussed in advance with the adolescent, except where ethics dictate otherwise. The full contract is set out during the free 15-minute introductory call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will my private insurance cover my child sessions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sessions delivered by a psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) are reimbursable under most private group insurance plans in Windsor-Essex – Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, GreenShield, Equitable Life, and Desjardins Insurance. Coverage details (annual cap, percentage covered, dependent age limit) depend on the contract. Receipts we issue also qualify for the federal medical expense tax credit at tax time. OHIP does not cover services delivered by registered psychologists in private practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can your psychologists communicate with my child school?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With written parental authorization (or by the teen aged 14 and over for their own file), our psychologists can communicate with the school team across Windsor and Essex County – whether at the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB), the Windsor-Essex Catholic DSB, the Conseil scolaire Viamonde, or a private institution. This collaboration is especially useful when an IEP, exam accommodation, or managed return to class is being put in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I live near Windsor but in a surrounding municipality. Can my child still consult?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our online sessions cover all of Ontario, so families in South Windsor, East Windsor, Riverside, Walkerville, Sandwich, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Kingsville or Leamington can consult from home. The practical requirements are minimal: a stable internet connection, a recent device with a working camera, and a quiet private space for the young client during the session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How quickly can my child get a first appointment?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most Windsor-Essex families schedule the free 15-minute introductory call within 5 to 10 days. The call is used to clarify the concern, set objectives, and confirm whether the assigned psychologist is the right fit for the child or teen. The first full session is then booked within 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the chosen clinician calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Contact information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Email: <\/strong>info@leonpsychology.ca<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phone: <\/strong>819-200-7718<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When contacting us, please leave your full name and phone number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also book a FREE 15-min introductory call directly in our calendar:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Online Therapy for Kids and Teens<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Children and teenagers experience various challenges at different developmental stages. Our specialized therapy services offer age-appropriate support to help them overcome obstacles and develop emotional strength. At Leon Psychology Clinic, we believe that mental health support should be accessible and personalized. Using proven methods like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)<\/strong> and integrative therapeutic approaches, our team is equipped to help kids, teens and parents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n