Foundations for Emotional Wellness

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Foundations for Emotional Wellness

FFEW is a thriving practice in east Toronto, committed to supporting children, adolescents and families experiencing a variety of mental health challenges.

Offering individual, caregiver and group therapy options. I am a registered clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescent, and parents. My goal is to help clients cope with uncomfortable feelings, improve relationships, and increase competency and efficacy in managing the demands of each new stage of development. I am also a strong believer that the environment in which kids are immersed is a critical factor for how they learn to regulate their emotions and build resilience. For this reason- I am passionate about parenting and early intervention. I aim to equip parents with knowledge and tools to strengthen the parent child relationship, decrease behaviour problems, and build long term emotional health and resilience. I received my B.A. in Psychology from McGill University, and my Masters and Ph.D from the University of Illinois- Chicago. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings including community mental health, private practice, day treatment programs and hospitals. In 2017, I started Foundations for Emotional Wellness- where I maintain a private practice, run parenting groups and workshops, and give talks and training on various mental health issues.

01/19/2026

Meet Dr. Zia! Child, Adolescent & Parent Psychologist in Toronto. Director & founder of Foundations for Emotional Wellness.
After 20+ years in children's mental health (and raising 3 kids herself), Dr. Zia knows this: kids don't need to be fixed. They need to learn how to THRIVE.
And here's the part most parents miss: the magic starts with YOU.
Your child's wellbeing is deeply connected to how you respond to their emotions. The way you show up in hard moments? That's the foundation for their emotion regulation, self-esteem, and resilience.
At Foundations for Emotional Wellness, Dr. Zia and her team help families move from overwhelmed to empowered—with a clear roadmap to regain harmony at home.
📍 Foundations for Emotional Wellness | Toronto
🌐 www.ffew.ca

12/15/2025

Happy holidays from our team to yours xx

11/20/2025

This week Dr. Zia had the pleasure of speaking to the parent community at Monarch Park High school on Parenting a Teen with Anxiety. We spoke about parents struggles around supporting their child, while also encouraging autonomy and independence.

10/02/2025

Distinguish between healthy developmental counterwill and more concerning patterns of opposition that require intervention.

10/01/2025

Traditional educational settings can create additional challenges for children with regulation difficulties or anxiety by often emphasizing compliance over skill development.

09/27/2025

FFEW helps parent learn how to prevent challenging behaviours before they start, making family life more harmonious! Visit www.ffew.ca for more information!!

09/24/2025

Children thrive with consistency. Our parent-based interventions help create reliable response patterns that build security and reduce power struggles.

09/22/2025

When we respond to dysregulation with punishment, we often create a cycle that reinforces the very behaviours we’re trying to change.

09/18/2025

FFEW’s parent-based interventions teach the neuroscience behind defiance, counterwill, and oppositionality, giving parents powerful insights for effective responses.

Visit ffew.ca today to book your free consultation call today💛

09/17/2025

What we focus on grows 🌱 Our parent-based interventions harness the power of positive attention to shape behaviour and build confidence!

09/15/2025

We’re growing — and so is our capacity to support you💜

We are executed to welcome Heather Leeanne McDonald, Psychotherapist, and Katherine Benvenuto, Clinical Therapist, to the FFEW clinical team!

Their warmth, experience, and dedication are a perfect fit for our mission!

09/12/2025

Ready to take the first step? At FFEW, getting started is simple. From self-referral to goal setting, we help you move from first contact to treatment without long waits. 💜

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http://www.ffew.ca/

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