Specializations
At Thrive Kids, the focus is on supporting children through play based clinical therapy and that responds to the emotional, developmental, and relational challenges children may experience as they grow. Services are designed to meet children where they are developmentally while providing a safe, supportive environment where they can express themselves, process experiences, and build emotional resilience.
Many children come to therapy when they are feeling overwhelmed by big emotions, anxiety, social difficulties, or challenges within school or family life. Some may be navigating major life transitions, struggling with confidence, or finding it difficult to regulate their emotions. Through child led play, therapeutic connection, and developmentally informed support, children are helped to better understand their feelings, strengthen self regulation, and develop the skills they need to manage everyday challenges.
Thrive Kids also specializes in supporting children who experience the world in different ways, including those navigating attention, sensory, learning, or social differences. A neuroaffirming approach is central to the work, focusing on understanding each child’s unique strengths and needs while supporting their emotional well being and sense of self.
Because children exist within larger systems, support often includes working collaboratively with parents, caregivers, schools, and other professionals when appropriate. This helps create greater understanding around a child’s needs and allows for more consistent and supportive care across environments.
Through play based therapy, counselling, and family collaboration, Thrive Kids helps children build emotional awareness, resilience, confidence, and stronger relationships so they can move through the world with greater security and self trust.
ADHD Play & Regulation Therapy
Supporting children with attention and impulse challenges through dynamic, movement-based play and creative regulation tools.
Adoption & Foster Care
Helping children explore identity, belonging, and family transitions in a safe, therapeutic space through child-led play.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Offering a supportive, strengths-focused approach for autistic children using sensory-aware and individualized interventions.
Anxiety & Stress-Relief Through Play
Helping children reduce anxiety and manage stress using playful, body-based techniques that promote calm and confidence.
Big Emotions & Anger Play Therapy
Using interactive play and co-regulation to help children understand, express, and manage intense emotions like anger and frustration.
Attachment-Focused Play Therapy
Nurturing secure, connected relationships by using play to repair and strengthen bonds with caregivers and trusted adults.
Executive Function & Emotional Regulation Coaching
Supporting neurodivergent children with planning, organization, transitions, and self-regulation through play and practical strategies.
Bullying Resilience & Confidence Building
Using imaginative play and storytelling to help children build self-esteem, assertiveness, and emotional resilience.
Giftedness
Gifted children often experience the world with heightened curiosity, sensitivity, and intensity. Support focuses on helping them navigate emotional depth, perfectionism, social differences, and identity development while nurturing their strengths and love of learning.
Grief, Loss & Life Transitions in Play Therapy
Supporting children through loss, separation, or major changes using symbolic play, storytelling, and creative expression.
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Play Therapy
Providing a creative, supportive space for children to safely explore and affirm their identities through play.
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Support
Guiding children with PDA through demand sensitivity using playful, autonomy-supportive techniques that reduce pressure and build trust.
Selective Mutism & Nonverbal Expression
Creating a pressure-free, supportive space for children to communicate through play, movement, and sensory experiences.
Self-Advocacy & Empowerment Play
Empowering neurodivergent children to recognize, express, and advocate for their needs through affirming, strength-based play.
Sensory Processing & Interoception Awareness
Helping children tune into their internal body signals—like hunger, emotions, and energy levels—to enhance self-awareness and regulation.
Thrive Kids BC accepts eligible funding options including Autism funding, EAP, CVAP, ICBC, and direct billing where applicable.
