{"id":3009,"date":"2025-03-11T17:25:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T17:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/?page_id=3009"},"modified":"2026-05-14T19:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T19:15:11","slug":"online-psychologists-london","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/en\/online-psychologists-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Child and Teen Psychologist in London – Online Therapy in Southwestern Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Online psychology services for young people aged 9-17 in London, Ontario – English sessions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Trusted Online Therapy for Children & Teens in London, Ontario<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Leon Psychology Clinic, we understand that childhood and adolescence come with a range of emotional and social challenges. In London, Ontario, children as young as nine may struggle with anxiety, emotional regulation, or adjusting to life changes, while teenagers often face academic stress, peer influences, and self-identity concerns. Our online therapy services offer a safe and supportive environment where children and teens can explore their emotions, develop coping skills, and build emotional resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For children under nine, parent coaching plays a crucial role in strengthening emotional connections and addressing behavioral challenges. Between the ages of nine and thirteen, therapy focuses on helping children regulate emotions, manage behaviors, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Teenagers dealing with low self-esteem, social anxiety, or family conflicts benefit from structured support tailored to their unique experiences. Through evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we provide young individuals with the skills they need to navigate their challenges with confidence and emotional strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also emphasize family collaboration<\/strong>, offering parents strategies to support their child\u2019s emotional development at home. Whether working through behavioral struggles, grief, or emotional regulation difficulties<\/strong>, our goal is to help children and teens build strong, positive relationships with themselves and others<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For trusted online therapy in London, Ontario, Leon Psychology Clinic is here to guide your child toward emotional well-being and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Pediatric mental health needs across Ontario have grown faster than the public network can absorb, and London-area children often face long delays in publicly funded services. Many families across Middlesex County and Southwestern Ontario, including St. Thomas, Strathroy, Komoka and Lambeth, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

With young clients in London, our psychologists work within a city deeply shaped by Western University, Fanshawe College, and a large healthcare sector – families often juggle shift work and academic schedules. Children 9 to 13 engage through structured conversation, age-appropriate exercises, and play-based work that helps them name what they are feeling. Adolescents 14 to 17 work with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and emotion regulation tools adapted to their autonomy and the academic context of Thames Valley DSB or London Catholic DSB high schools. Parents of younger children may 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 London<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

Parental involvement depends on the age. Children 9 to 13 attend the intake with their parents and reconnect with the psychologist at regular intervals – this is what allows family routines in Old North, Old South, Byron, Westmount or Masonville to support the work. Teens 14 to 17 attend their sessions one-on-one, with parental communication negotiated in advance with the adolescent, except where ethics make it necessary otherwise. The framework is set 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 with a psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) are reimbursable under most private group insurance plans active in Southwestern Ontario – Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, GreenShield, Equitable Life, and Desjardins Insurance. The annual ceiling, percentage covered, and dependent age limit are set per contract. Receipts we issue are also eligible for the federal medical expense tax credit. OHIP does not cover services from 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 liaise with the school team across London – the teacher, the school social worker, or a child and youth counselor at the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB), the London District Catholic School Board, or a private institution. This collaboration is particularly useful when an IEP, exam accommodation, or managed return to class is being put in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Our online sessions reach every part of Ontario, so families in Old North, Old South, Byron, Westmount, Masonville, White Oaks, Lambeth, or anywhere else in Middlesex County can consult from home. A stable internet connection, a recent device with a working camera, and a quiet private space for the young client during the session are the only practical requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Most London families schedule the free 15-minute introductory call within 5 to 10 days, which is when we clarify the concern, agree on objectives, and confirm whether the assigned psychologist is the right fit for the young client. The first full session is then booked within 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the practitioner 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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Are you worried about how your child or teenager is feeling emotionally?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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