Teen Therapy in Vaughan & the GTA
Support for teens navigating anxiety, OCD, emotional ups and downs, low confidence, school pressures, relationships and other challenges.
In-person in Vaughan + virtual appointments across Ontario
When Your Teen Is Struggling
The teenage years can bring a lot of change, pressure and uncertainty. You may be noticing persistent worry, mood changes, withdrawal, low confidence, perfectionism, school stress, friendship difficulties or behaviours that are starting to affect everyday life.
Teen therapy can provide a supportive space to better understand what your teen is experiencing, build practical coping skills, strengthen confidence and help them navigate difficult emotions, relationships, school pressures and everyday challenges.
How Teen Therapy Can Help
Anxiety & Worry
Build practical skills to manage worry, fears and anxious thoughts
Emotional Regulation
Learn ways to understand and manage intense emotions, stress and frustration more effectively
Confidence & Self-Esteem
Strengthen confidence, self-understanding and a more balanced sense of self
School & Social Challenges
Develop strategies for navigating school pressures, friendships, family relationships and social situations
Concerns We Commonly Support
Teen therapy can support a range of emotional, behavioural, school and relationship challenges. Common concerns include:
Our Approach to Teen Therapy
Therapy is tailored to each teen’s needs, personality and goals. We focus on creating a supportive, collaborative environment where teens can speak openly, better understand what they are experiencing and develop practical strategies they can use in everyday life.
Depending on the concern, therapy may draw on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), while also helping teens build emotional awareness, confidence and healthier ways of responding to challenges.
Therapy May Include
CBT-based strategies
Practical cognitive and behavioural tools tailored to your teen’s needs.
ERP for OCD when appropriate
Exposure and Response Prevention may be used when OCD is part of the concern.
Parent involvement and support
Parents may be involved when appropriate to reinforce skills and support progress outside sessions.
What Getting Started Looks Like
1. Book a Free Consultation
We’ll start with a brief conversation to learn what’s bringing you in, answer questions and see whether Kurz Psychotherapy feels like a good fit for your teen.
2. Meet With Your Therapist
Early sessions focus on getting to know your teen, understanding what they’re experiencing and identifying goals for therapy.
3. Build Skills and Make Progress
Therapy is tailored over time, with practical strategies, ongoing support and parent involvement when appropriate.
Meet Your Therapist
Liane Kurz
Registered Psychotherapist • Founder / Lead Therapist
Liane works with children, teens and adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, emotional regulation difficulties, low confidence, depression and other challenges. Her approach is warm, practical and individualized, drawing on CBT, ERP where appropriate, and parent involvement when it can support progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my teen might benefit from therapy?
You may consider therapy if anxiety, mood changes, low confidence, school stress, social difficulties, repetitive fears or other challenges are beginning to affect your teen’s everyday life. A consultation can also help you decide whether therapy may be a good next step.
Are parents involved in teen therapy?
Parent involvement depends on your teen’s age, needs and the goals of therapy. Parents may be involved when appropriate, while still giving teens space to build trust and speak openly with their therapist.
What concerns do you support with teens?
We commonly support teens experiencing anxiety, OCD, emotional regulation difficulties, low confidence, school pressures, friendship or social challenges, and other emotional or behavioural concerns.
What approaches do you use with teens?
Therapy is individualized and may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), practical coping and emotional regulation strategies, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) when OCD is part of the concern.
Do you offer virtual teen therapy?
Yes. Virtual appointments may be available for teens across Ontario, depending on their needs and whether virtual therapy is an appropriate fit.
Ready to Get Started?
If your teen is having a difficult time, we can start with a brief conversation about what they’re experiencing and whether therapy may be a good fit.