Child and Adolescent-Centered Family Therapy

YYC Family Therapy

YYC Family Therapy

Where Hearts Unite

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Fazilah Shariff - Child and Family Therapist - Calgary - YYC Family Therapy

"At YYC Family Therapy, we are specially trained to support clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds, including various sexual orientations, gender identities, and abilities. Our team is committed to offering inclusive, compassionate care that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences of each individual and family."


Fazilah Shariff MSW, MHA, RSW, RMFT
Child and Family Therapist

Common Themes That Lead Parents/Caregivers and Their Kids to Seek Family Therapy:

  • Behaviour Concerns

    Address worries about your child’s behavior and emotional health, and learn effective parenting strategies.

  • Navigating Life Transitions

    Effectively manage life transitions such as loss, divorce, blended families, exploring gender identity, understanding sexual orientation, shifts in family dynamics, attending a new school, and more.

  • Strengthening Family Relationships

    Improve communication and strengthen family relationships such as parent-child, sibling, grandparent, or in-law relationships.

  • Mental Health Support

    Learn strategies to support a family member with a mental health diagnosis or address mental health concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and more.

What Will We Learn in Family Therapy?

  • Improve communication

    Develop clear, open, and effective ways to express feelings, needs, and concerns to one another.

  • Coping with Stress Together

    Learn how to manage stressors, from daily pressures to significant life events, in a way that brings your family closer.

  • Problem Solving Skills

    Equip your family with practical strategies to tackle daily challenges and larger life transitions.

  • Conflict Resolution

    Learn practical techniques to resolve disagreements respectfully and productively.

  • Behavioural Strategies

    Parents will learn effective strategies to manage children’s behavioral concerns, whether it’s defiance, emotional outbursts, or attention difficulties. Children will learn to develop more effective ways to express themselves and their needs.

  • Mental Health coping strategies

    Collaboratively develop family-based solutions that support the mental health of you and your child or adolescent, ensuring the entire family plays a role in fostering well-being.

  • Emotional Awareness

    Learn to identify and manage emotions constructively, leading to a more peaceful household.

  • Break Negative Patterns

    Identify and change unhelpful dynamics that may be causing tension, stress, or disconnection.

  • Enhance Mutual Respect

    Cultivate a culture of respect, where each family member feels valued and heard.

  • ...And more

    If there is something that you would like to work on that is not listed here, please feel free to get in touch with us. We are happy to discuss how we can best support your family.

How We Engage With You:

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Talk Therapy

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Play Therapy

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Art Therapy

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Sandtray Therapy

Our guiding principles

  • We embrace a holistic approach that considers the well-being of the entire family. Our therapists recognize the interconnectedness of family dynamics and strive to create a space where every member feels heard, understood, and supported.

  • With a specialization in child and adolescent mental health, our approach revolves around creating a supportive environment for the unique challenges faced by young minds. We tailor our interventions to address the developmental needs and emotional well-being of children and adolescents while also supporting parents.

  • Therapy at YYC Family Therapy is a collaborative journey. We work closely with each family to explore the underlying dynamics, communication patterns, and strengths that contribute to the overall family experience. By fostering a collaborative spirit, we empower families to actively participate in their own growth and healing.

  • Our therapists employ evidence-based therapeutic practices that have proven efficacy in promoting positive outcomes. We stay abreast of the latest research and therapeutic modalities to ensure that our clients receive the most effective and up-to-date interventions.

  • We believe in identifying and harnessing the strengths within each family. By focusing on what is working well, we guide families in building upon their existing resources, fostering resilience and promoting positive change.

  • Beyond addressing immediate concerns, we aim for long-term wellness. Our therapists work collaboratively with families to develop sustainable strategies that promote ongoing growth, resilience, and positive mental health for all family members.

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Gay Asian fathers sitting with their daughter on a couch at home and styling her hair

  • "Family means putting your arms around each other and being there."

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  • "Family is not defined by our genes, it is built and maintained through love."

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  • "In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony."

    Friedrich Nietzsche

  • "Sometimes family isn't about who you were born to, but who you choose to love and be around."

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  • "You go through life wondering what it’s all about but at the end of the day it’s all about family. The family we are born into and the family we make for ourselves."

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