{"id":2955,"date":"2025-03-04T22:38:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T22:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/?page_id=2955"},"modified":"2026-05-14T19:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T19:14:11","slug":"psychologues-en-ligne-hamilton","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leonpsychology.ca\/fr\/online-psychologists-hamilton\/","title":{"rendered":"Psychologue pour enfants et adolescents en ligne \u00e0 Hamilton \u2013 Th\u00e9rapie en ligne dans la grande r\u00e9gion de Hamilton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Online psychotherapy and counselling for children and adolescents in the Greater Hamilton Area – evening slots<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Emotional regulation, ADHD, behaviour, family transitions, sleep difficulties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dedicated Mental Health Care for Children, Teens, and Families<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Leon Psychology Clinic<\/strong>, we recognize that every stage of childhood and adolescence presents unique emotional and developmental challenges. In Hamilton<\/strong>, young children may struggle with understanding their emotions, managing anxiety, or adjusting to life changes, while teenagers often face academic stress, social pressures, and identity exploration. Our online therapy services<\/strong> provide a compassionate and structured space where children and teens can express themselves, develop emotional resilience, and gain the skills needed to navigate life\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Hamilton, 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 the Greater Hamilton Area. 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

We also believe in family collaboration<\/strong>, offering parents guidance to reinforce progress at home. Whether your child is facing behavioral struggles, grief, or emotional regulation difficulties<\/strong>, our goal is to provide them with the support and strategies they need to build fulfilling relationships and a positive sense of self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For professional and compassionate online therapy in Hamilton<\/strong>, Leon Psychology Clinic is committed to helping your child thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Pediatric mental health needs across Ontario have grown faster than the public network can absorb, and Hamilton-area children often face long delays in publicly funded services. Many families across the Greater Hamilton Area, including Burlington, Stoney Creek, Ancaster and Dundas, 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 Hamilton<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Therapy for young clients in Hamilton takes into account a city with strong working-class and academic identities, where families often move between The Mountain, Westdale, Stoney Creek, Ancaster, or Dundas during the school years. With children 9 to 13, our psychologists pair structured conversation with externalization exercises and play-based work that makes feelings observable. With teens 14 to 17, sessions rely on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and emotion regulation strategies adapted to their growing autonomy and the school context (HWDSB or HWCDSB). Parents of younger children can complement the work with separate parental coaching. All clinicians are 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 Hamilton<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

It depends on the age. Children 9 to 13 attend the intake meeting with their parents and meet again at regular intervals so that what is being built in session is supported by daily routines on The Mountain, in Westdale, or wherever the family lives. Teens 14 to 17 work one-on-one and any communication with parents is discussed in advance with the adolescent, except where ethics make it necessary otherwise. The full framework is laid 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 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 Hamilton and the Greater Golden Horseshoe – Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, GreenShield, Equitable Life, and Desjardins Insurance. Each contract specifies its own annual ceiling, percentage covered, and dependent age limit. Receipts we issue also qualify for the federal medical expense tax credit. 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 Hamilton – whether the teacher, the school social worker, or a child and youth counselor at the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB), the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic DSB, or a private institution. This collaboration is most useful when an IEP, an exam accommodation, or a managed return to class is being put in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I live near Hamilton 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 on The Mountain, in Westdale, Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Dundas, Waterdown or Flamborough 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 Hamilton families schedule the free 15-minute introductory call within 5 to 10 days. We use it to map the concern, agree on objectives, and confirm whether the assigned psychologist matches the needs of the child or teen. The first full session is then typically 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 your child or teen’s feelings and emotional health?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We’re here to support you with issues such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n