Beyond Talk Therapy:

A Coordinated Approach to
Your Child's Well Being

Crisis Management Therapy for Children, Teens, and Families in Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, and Online

More School Days

Equip your child to face each school day with confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset. Therapy for children, teens, and families can empower kids to overcome obstacles, making school a more welcome place of growth and learning.  

Sometimes talking to a child therapist – someone other than a parent – can make all the difference in helping children to view the stressors of home and school with a more hopeful outlook.

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Empowering Futures Through Compassionate, Science-Proven Counselling Services

At Pivot Counselling, fostering resilience in your child goes beyond talk therapy. With professional child therapy and family counselling, kids gain the skills to navigate life’s challenges and develop healthier coping mechanisms. These foundational skills help them transform struggles into strengths, shaping them into confident individuals.

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Healthier Friendships

When children build emotional intelligence, they form stronger connections. Our counselling services and therapy for children, teens, and families, help kids develop essential social skills, fostering friendships that contribute to their well-being.  More importantly children learn to develop strong values which they will build and nurture over time.  

Greater Independence

We guide your child toward independence and success by providing the tools for meaningful change. Parents who choose Pivot Counselling ensure their kids have the resources to become balanced, adaptable, and well-adjusted individuals.

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Our Counselling Services

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Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is about making behavioral changes through talk therapy. If you’re located in Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, or SW GTA and looking for a “psychotherapist near me”, we are here to help. Psychotherapy uncovers the root of emotional distress, eases pain and provides a sense of hope—helping you get unstuck and move forward.…  

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Therapy for kids and therapy for teens requires a specialized approach. Children and teenagers experience emotions differently than adults, making them more vulnerable to stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. Our child therapist services provide the right support for their unique needs...

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Family Mental Health Services

At Pivot Counselling, we specialize in family therapy and working with children and adolescents. Understanding family dynamics is key to strengthening the parent-child relationship. If you’re searching for family counselling to build better communication and emotional connections, we can help…  

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Meet Your Therapist

Johann Kong MSW, RSW

As a parent, I know how heartbreaking it is when kids feel anxious, burdened, or unable to respond to daily challenges. As an experienced therapist, in Burlington and Oakville it’s my greatest joy to help clients transform their lives with greater self confidence, self respect, and stronger inter-relational skillsets. More about Johann…


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Our Counselling Process

At Pivot Counselling, We work one-on-one providing psychotherapy for children and teens either in person or through online therapy sessions tailored to your child’s needs. Most clients find significant progress within just three sessions. Our focused approach during each session, coupled with personalized strategies, allows us to efficiently address your child’s challenges and work towards their goals. 

Step 1.      Schedule an Appointment.

Your initial consultation is free.

Step 2.     Create a Plan

You’ll have peace of mind knowing that meaningful change is possible.

Step 3.    Take Small Steps Forward

You and your child will feel hopeful about their future. 

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