FAQ

• How do I know if family therapy is for me?

  We completely understand that if you are approaching family therapy for the first time you will have questions about whether it can help and how it works. For this reason, we are delighted to offer a free, no-obligation, 15-minute consultation with Loredana, our Child & Family Therapist who is a Registered Psychotherapist.
  
  The introductory telephone consultation will allow you to cover the following

  • Discuss the history of the issue or behavior
  • Build a rapport and understand if the service is a good fit for both parties
  • Understand the relationships involved
  • Discuss the next steps and timeframe

  Follow on sessions will be completed over the telephone and normally run to 60 minutes in length, the relevant therapist will have discussed the timeframe and number of sessions required.

• Are your fees covered by insurance?

  The majority of our Ontario clients are covered by extended health care plans, extended Canadian health insurance plans provide some elements of coverage for social work and psychological services. As our therapist is a registered psychotherapist based in Ontario only Ontario based clients can claim on their insurance. Please consult your provider for further details. If not covered by insurance psychological fees are a tax-deductible medical expense.

• Our toddler not sleeping has us on our knees, can you help?

  Yes, absolutely!  Toddler and child sleep issues can impact every area of life, from our ability to have patience while parenting to our ability to focus at work.

  We can help you get everyone back in their beds and sleeping through the night by:

  • Identifying behavioral issues related to sleep
  • Dealing with toddler fears and bedtime excuses
  • Designing an optimal bedtime routine and schedule for your toddler
  • Teaching toddler self-soothing strategies
  • Explore your child’s temperament and developmental stage and how these impact sleep.

  We will guide and support you through the sleep training process which will ultimately encourage self-soothing, sleeping through the night with short to no wakes, and setting realistic expectations around sleep based on your child’s age and temperament.

• How do you help with toddler tantrums?

  Tantrums are part and parcel of toddler-hood and we help you understand what tantrums and meltdowns require from you.

  We help you gain confidence by:

  • Normalizing toddler behaviour
  • Reviewing developmentally appropriate milestones
  • Teaching strategies to stop difficult behaviour and encourage good behaviour
  • Designing fun routines and rituals
  • Explaining the difference between behavioural temper tantrums and meltdownsOur family therapist strategies and technics leave you feeling more equipped and confident to deal with challenging behaviour.
• Do you offer counseling for adult issues or just issues relating to children?

  We are proud to offer services to counsel parents as we know our children’s future rests in our ability to confront our own fears and life challenges. We use an analytical, multi-faceted therapeutic approach and utilizes family systems theory and cognitive behavior therapy. Some of our specialties include trauma, addiction, mental illness, separation, infidelity, and codependency.

• What about confidentiality?

  At The New Mummy Co., by default, we understand the need to protect every client’s privacy and confidentiality. We have vast experience in working with high profile clients within the film, television, and sports industry particularly in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Calgary & Toronto.

  If you feel more comfortable you can approach our founder & CEO Maria, directly to discuss your needs at maria@newmummycompany.ca