TEEN PARENTING THERAPY IN VANCOUVER

Feeling the Distance Growing with Your Teen?

Understanding Parenting Therapy

Parenting therapy helps parents navigate the challenges of raising children by giving them tools and support to build stronger, healthier relationships with their kids. It focuses on understanding your child’s needs, managing stress, and improving communication and discipline in a way that works for your family. Parenting therapy can help you feel more confident and connected as a parent.

Homa Papaei

Common Symptoms

Communication Difficulties

Feeling disconnected or unable to effectively communicate with your teen.

Boundary Setting Challenges

Struggling to establish and enforce appropriate limits.

Concerns About Well-Being

Worrying about your teen's mental health, friendships, or choices.

Balancing Independence and Guidance

Determining how much freedom to grant while ensuring safety.

The Techniques That I Utilize

Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)

Emotion-Focused Therapy for Parenting (EFT-P) helps parents understand and respond to their child’s emotions in a supportive and loving way. It focuses on building a strong emotional connection, so children feel secure and understood. By learning to manage their own emotions and guide their child through difficult feelings, parents can create a more nurturing and connected family environment.

The Circle of Security

The Circle of Security is a parenting approach that helps parents understand their child’s emotional needs and how to respond in ways that build trust and security. It focuses on creating a safe, supportive relationship where children feel understood and confident to explore the world. By learning to recognize and meet these needs, parents can strengthen their bond with their child and support healthy emotional development

What’s on your mind?

How can therapy help me and my child improve our relationship?

Therapy can help strengthen the bond between you and your child by improving communication, understanding, and trust. It provides tools to navigate conflicts, manage emotions, and build a more connected and supportive relationship. Together, we’ll work on creating a positive dynamic that fosters growth and mutual respect.

What types of issues can therapy address for children and families?

Therapy can address a wide range of school avoidance or social interactions, family conflicts, and adjusting to life changes such as divorce or relocation. The focus is on finding solutions that work for both the child and the family.

Will I be involved in my child’s therapy sessions, and how much?

Yes, parental involvement is often a key part of the process. Depending on your child’s needs, you may participate in joint sessions, receive guidance on supporting your child at home, or attend separate sessions to work on parenting strategies. We’ll collaborate to find the right balance for your family.

How do I know if my child needs therapy?

If your child is struggling with emotional, behavioural, or social issues that affect their daily life, it might be time to consider therapy. Signs include frequent mood changes, difficulty managing emotions, withdrawing from activities, or challenges at school or with peers. A professional assessment can help determine if therapy would be beneficial.

I am Homa Papaei

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia (UBC). I strive to be a wholehearted, centered, and compassionate counsellor, drawing from over fifteen years of experience supporting individuals to connect with themselves. I firmly believe that each person has the capacity to navigate through their negative thoughts or experiences and find meaning in their lives. My role as a counsellor is to collaboratively explore with my clients the various aspects of their lives and understand how these pieces interconnect.

Licensed by Province of British Columbia

I speak English, Farsi and Turkish

Graduated from the University of British Columbia (UBC)

Read reviews of those
who I helped

I met Homa in 2020 and have continued to work with her since. I met her when I was at a very low place in my life. She was very understanding, kind and empathetic. Homa worked with me and uncovered layers that I did not even know of. A lot of who I am is all thanks to Homa. She continues to help me achieve my goals after helping me get out of my lows. Her support has helped me achieve new heights in my career and personal life. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Her vast knowledge and experience is unbeatable!

Name is hidden, 36 years old

My therapist has been an incredible support, providing a sturdy foundation for my progress. Her flexibility in adopting a logical approach, tailored to my needs, has been essential in guiding my healing journey.

Name is hidden, 44 years old

Homa is exceptional. I have been to other counsellors & stopped due to sessions not really accomplishing my needs. Homa’s style and plans have greatly helped me reach my counselling goals.

Name is hidden, 28 years old

I went to Homa Papaei in one of the darkest times of my life. I felt like my health and my job were coming down on me. From the few session we had she helped me incredibly to stop blaming myself for everything and to love myself. To put myself first. Thank you Homa.

Name is hidden, 58 years old

Working with Homa has been an incredibly positive experience. Her kindness and understanding create a supportive environment where sessions flow smoothly. She has a remarkable ability to grasp what you're expressing and offers valuable insights and guidance that truly make a difference. I have gained so much personal growth through our sessions. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking effective therapy

Name is hidden, 31 years old

In three years of therapy with Homa, I've dealt with stress and relationships while also uncovering more about myself. Homa's support in a non-judgmental environment has really helped me grow personally. I'm very thankful for her commitment to my happiness.

Name is hidden, 61 years old

I faced severe depression last year for the first time in my life. ... Her guidance helped me to develop a deeper awareness of my mental state and gave me the tools to help myself in the future.

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