Our Approach to Therapy
A range of evidence-based approaches, thoughtfully applied to meet each child, teen, and family where they are.
No Single Approach Fits Everyone
Effective therapy draws on multiple evidence-based approaches, adapted to the individual. At Little Waves, sessions integrate the frameworks that best fit each child or teen's needs, personality, and goals.
You do not need to know which approach is right before reaching out. That is part of what the consultation is for. The following are the frameworks and lenses that inform the work at Little Waves.
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You don't need to know which therapy approach is right. During your free consultation, we can talk through what your child or teen is experiencing and find the best path forward.
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FAQQuestions About Therapy Approaches
Does Lianne use one therapy approach or many?
Many. Effective therapy rarely relies on a single method. Lianne integrates evidence-based approaches, CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and others, selecting what fits the individual child or teen's needs, personality, and goals.
Do I need to know which therapy type is right before reaching out?
Not at all. That's part of what the free consultation is for. You describe what's been happening, and together we'll identify which approaches are likely to be most helpful.
Are these approaches evidence-based?
Yes. All therapy approaches used at Little Waves are grounded in peer-reviewed research and widely recommended in Canadian clinical guidelines for children and adolescents.
Can therapy approaches change over time?
Absolutely. As goals evolve or new challenges emerge, the approach adapts. Therapy is never one-size-fits-all, and Lianne continuously checks in to make sure the work feels relevant and effective.