Canoe Therapy

Canoe Therapy Multidisciplinary therapy clinic helping children and teens reach their full potential!

Our Educational & ADHD Consultants support teens, young adults, and parents in building practical skills, confidence, an...
05/09/2026

Our Educational & ADHD Consultants support teens, young adults, and parents in building practical skills, confidence, and strategies to better manage everyday life. Led by Registered Psychotherapists, this service is collaborative, supportive, and individualized to meet each person where they are at.

We understand that navigating ADHD, executive functioning challenges, school expectations, independence, emotional regulation, and transitions into adulthood can feel overwhelming for both teens and their families. Our goal is not only to support the individual, but also to provide parents with practical tools, guidance, and strategies so the whole family feels more connected and supported moving forward.

Areas of focus may include:
• Organization and planning
• Time management
• Prioritizing and task completion
• Emotional regulation
• Motivation and self confidence
• School and post secondary support
• Workplace and independence skills
• Parent guidance and collaboration

Using a strengths based and family supportive approach, we help break larger goals into manageable steps while building independence, communication, and long term success.

Whether your teen or young adult is struggling with school, transitions, workplace demands, or daily routines, our Educational & ADHD Consultant services are designed to provide practical, compassionate support every step of the way.

Call us today:
Burlington: 905-633-9222

OR

Fill out a form and tell us what you're looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly:
https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

Separation and divorce can feel overwhelming for the entire family, especially when emotions and logistics collide. At C...
05/08/2026

Separation and divorce can feel overwhelming for the entire family, especially when emotions and logistics collide. At Canoe Therapy, we believe families deserve support that is compassionate, child centred, and focused on creating healthy paths forward.

Family mediation with Jo Arnott, AccFM, RSW, Family Therapist, helps families navigate separation and divorce while working toward fair and lasting parenting plans. As a neutral third party, Jo supports healthy communication, collaborative decision making, and tailored solutions that consider both the emotional and practical needs of your family during this transition.

Using a solution focused approach, mediation aims to create enduring parenting plans while improving communication and supporting a more positive co parenting relationship moving forward.

Areas of support may include:
• Parenting time
• Decision making
• Communication
• Holiday schedules
• Travel
• Pets
• New partners
• Parental moves
• Blended families

You do not have to navigate this chapter alone.

Call us today:
Oakville: 905-257-5555
Burlington: 905-633-9222
OR
Fill out a form and tell us what you're looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly:
https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

05/07/2026

Some children feel everything deeply, including separation from the people they feel safest with. A strongly attached child may struggle with school drop offs, sleepovers, new environments, transitions, or being apart from a parent for even short periods of time. They may need extra reassurance, closeness, or support regulating their emotions when faced with change.

This does not mean a child is “too sensitive” or that a parent is doing something wrong.

At Canoe Therapy, we help families better understand attachment, anxiety, emotional regulation, and nervous system responses. Our team works with both children and parents to build confidence, resilience, and strategies that help children feel safer and more secure while gradually increasing independence.

Supporting a strongly attached child starts with understanding what they are communicating underneath the emotion.

Call us today:
Oakville: 905-257-5555
Burlington: 905-633-9222

OR

Fill out a form and tell us what you're looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly: https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch

05/01/2026

Fine motor skills, but make it Italian.

From scooping and stirring to pinching, pouring, rolling, and decorating, cooking activities are a fun way to build the small hand muscles kids use for printing, cutting, dressing, feeding, and everyday independence.

At Canoe Therapy, our therapists use playful, practical activities to help children build confidence, coordination, and real-life skills.

Call us today:
Oakville: 905-257-5555
Burlington: 905-633-9222

OR
Fill out a form and tell us what you’re looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly:
https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

04/30/2026

Of course I’m your biggest advocate. I’m your therapist.

That means I’m here to understand your child, not judge them. I want to see what’s underneath the behaviour, not just what’s on the surface. I help them feel safe enough to be themselves, while building the skills they need to grow.

We celebrate the wins! We work through the hard moments! We support the whole family along the way!

Because therapy isn’t just about change. It’s about connection, trust, and having someone truly in your corner.

If you’re looking for that kind of support, we’re here.

Call us today:
Oakville: 905-257-5555
Burlington: 905-633-9222
OR
Fill out a form and tell us what you're looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly:
https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

Your child is more than one challenge. So our approach is more than one solution.At Canoe Therapy, we don’t look at a ch...
04/27/2026

Your child is more than one challenge. So our approach is more than one solution.

At Canoe Therapy, we don’t look at a child through just one lens. We look at the whole child and that means understanding how behaviour, emotions, communication, learning, and sensory processing all connect and how each piece impacts the other.

Because a child struggling with focus might also be dealing with anxiety and a child having social challenges may also have communication or sensory needs. What looks like one issue is often many layers working together.
T
hat’s why we’re a multidisciplinary clinic.

Our team includes professionals in:

- Behaviour Therapy (ABA)
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Counselling and Family Therapy
- Educational Support and Testing

We collaborate. We share insights. We build a plan that actually fits your child, not just a single service.

Instead of working in silos, we work together to understand:
- What your child needs
- Why they’re struggling
- And how to support them in a way that’s practical, realistic, and effective at home, at school, and in everyday life.

This kind of integrated approach leads to better outcomes, stronger progress, and kids who feel more confident and capable over time.

If you’ve been trying to piece together support on your own, you don’t have to.

Call us today:

Oakville: 905-257-5555
Burlington: 905-633-9222

OR

Fill out a form and tell us what you're looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly:
https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

Looking for the right support for your child this summer?We’re running a range of small, supportive groups designed to m...
04/25/2026

Looking for the right support for your child this summer?

We’re running a range of small, supportive groups designed to meet kids where they’re at and help them grow in real, meaningful ways.

For young children building early skills (ages 2–3):
Our Parent & Tot Program (Burlington) supports communication, independence, and connection through guided play. Caregivers are part of every session, learning practical strategies they can use right away at home.

For kids learning to navigate feelings and friendships (ages 7-9):
Our Feelings & Friends Club (Burlington) is a one-day group focused on emotional awareness, confidence, and social skills, led by an Occupational Therapist.

For children who benefit from structure, routine, and social support (ages 5-7):
Our week-long Social Skills Camp (Burlington, 3455 Fairview St) helps kids build confidence, improve communication, and connect with peers in a fun, supportive environment.

If your child:
- Has big feelings
- Struggles with transitions
- Finds social situations tricky
- Or just needs a bit more support to feel confident

These groups are designed with them in mind!

Spots are limited and tend to fill quickly.
Call us today:

Burlington: 905-633-9222
OR
Fill out a form and tell us what you're looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly:
https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

The 10-Minute Reset That Actually Works!Not every tough moment needs a big intervention and sometimes kids just need a r...
04/22/2026

The 10-Minute Reset That Actually Works!

Not every tough moment needs a big intervention and sometimes kids just need a reset.

When your child is overwhelmed, irritable, or spiralling, don’t jump straight into correcting, reasoning, or consequences. Instead, pause and shift the environment.

Try:

- Go outside for 10 minutes
- Shoot a ball around
- Take a short walk
- Sit on the step and just breathe together

Why this works:
Movement helps regulate the nervous system. Fresh air lowers stress hormones. Connection without pressure helps kids feel safe again. You’re not “giving in”, you’re helping their body calm down so they can listen, think, and cope. Most of the time, things go a lot smoother after.

It's simple, yet not always easy. But it can be very effective.

If your child struggles with big emotions, transitions, or shutdowns, we can help you build strategies that actually work in real life.

Call us today:
Oakville: 905-257-5555
Burlington: 905-633-9222
OR
Fill out a form and tell us what you're looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly:
https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

Ready, set, regulate.Our Feelings and Friends Club at Canoe Therapy is a one day group designed to help children build e...
04/22/2026

Ready, set, regulate.

Our Feelings and Friends Club at Canoe Therapy is a one day group designed to help children build emotional awareness, confidence, and real connection in a supportive, structured environment.

For many kids, friendships do not always come easily. Big feelings can take over. Transitions can feel overwhelming. Social situations can be confusing. This group is built to meet them right where they are and gently help them move forward.

Led by a Registered Occupational Therapist, children will:

- Play interactive games that build connection
- Engage in movement based activities that support regulation
- Learn practical strategies to manage frustration and big emotions
- Strengthen communication, teamwork, and friendship skills

Details:

Burlington location
3455 Fairview St

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

July 8 or August 12

Ages 7 to 9

$400

This is a small, supportive group where kids can feel successful, understood, and more confident navigating their world.

Spots are limited.

Call us today: 905-633-9222

Is this behaviour… or something else?A lot of what looks like “bad behaviour” in kids is actually something deeper. A ch...
04/20/2026

Is this behaviour… or something else?

A lot of what looks like “bad behaviour” in kids is actually something deeper. A child refusing to get dressed in the morning, a meltdown over a small change in plans, kids shutting down after school or maybe getting “defiant” during homework--these are so easy to label as behaviour. But often, it’s not.

It can be:

-An overwhelmed nervous system
-Difficulty with transitions
-Sensory overload
-Anxiety they don’t have words for yet

When we shift from asking
“What’s wrong with this child?”
to
“What’s going on for this child?”

Everything changes. Support becomes more effective and connection gets stronger
Kids start to feel understood, not corrected.

If you’re seeing patterns like this at home, you’re not alone. And there are ways to help your child feel more regulated, confident, and capable.

Call us today:
Oakville: 905-257-5555
Burlington: 905-633-9222
OR
Fill out a form and tell us what you're looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly:
https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

04/17/2026

Before the doors open… it’s quiet. At Canoe Therapy, the space is calm. Rooms are set. Materials are ready. Waiting.

In just a little while, this place will be filled with kids, families, conversations, and moments that matter. Laughter. Frustration. Breakthroughs. All of it is welcome here. Because what we do isn’t just therapy. We've created a space where kids feel safe enough to try, to connect, and to grow.

And it all starts here—before anyone even walks through the door.

Call us today:
Oakville: 905-257-5555
Burlington: 905-633-9222
OR
Fill out a form and tell us what you're looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly:
https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

Address

3455 Fairview Street Unit 8
Burlington, ON
L7N2R4

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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