Emily Millar offers treatment to children and adolescents, particularly for those experiencing:

• anxious symptoms;
• depressive symptoms;
• anger and behavioural issues;
• difficulty regulating emotions; and
• difficulty managing stress.

Emily also works with parents/ caretakers to develop a specialized treatment plan to support their child.

Her primary approach to therapy is based in the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with contributions from her studies of Mindfulness practices and Behavioural Techniques. Emily also utilizes play-based techniques, creating a safe space for a young person to express their thoughts and feelings.

Emily has office space in both Nepean and Williamstown, ON. She also offers virtual sessions. 

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Approaches to Treatment

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy explores how one's thoughts, feelings and behaviours are related. CBT aims to challenge and modify cognitive distortions (aka thinking traps) and behaviors, with the goal of improving emotional regulation, and the development of coping strategies that target solving current problems. 

Play-based Techniques
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Allows one to express themselves in other modalities than speech, such as with sand trays, drawing and music. This is especially helpful for those who have difficulty talking about their thoughts and feelings.

Mindfulness
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The practice of purposeful, present moment awareness, with a non-judgemental stance. Mindfulness practices bring attention to our body, emotions, sensations and thoughts with a gentle and curious attitude.