Megha Mittal

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Accepting New Clients

Virtual & In-Person

Megha Mittal supports children and adolescents aged 12 months to 17 through an evidence-based and attachment-focused approach. 

She is trained in Advanced Play Therapy through the Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute with 150 total training hours specific to child/play therapy. 

She incorporates play therapy to create a safe and engaging environment where young people can explore their emotions, develop emotional regulation skills, and strengthen their sense of connection and trust. Working with both neurotypical children and those with diverse developmental needs, Megha emphasizes the development of social skills and helps each child gain confidence in navigating relationships and everyday challenges. Her warm, collaborative style fosters growth not only in her young clients but also within the families and communities that support them.

Megha has a special interest in working with blended families, separation, coparenting and parallel parenting dynamics. She also has extensive training in working with youth/teens with substance use including nicotine, marijuana, alcohol, technology, gaming etc...

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Mental Health Counselling

Megha supports children through the typical challenges they experience at this stage of their development. This may include friendship concerns, difficulty fitting in with others, or low confidence to be themselves, take risks or learn outside of the home. Additionally, Megha supports complex situations such as school avoidance, anxiety, difficulty navigating parental separation, symptoms of ADHD, sibling distress, depression, behavioural challenges and the emotional dysregulation.

She is has experience working with children with high behavioural needs, including those present in some presentations of Autism, Dysruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) and Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD).

Megha has formal training to work with children and youth who are navigating separation and parental divorce. She also accepts referrals from Child and Family Services.

Approach to Counselling

Megha is formally trained in child/play therapy. She integrates sandplay, expressive arts, and positive behaviour supports to target the goals outlined by the adults in the child's life. Megha's tailors each therapeutic intervention to align with a child’s unique developmental age and individual needs. Her approach reflects a deep understanding of how play and creative expression can facilitate insight, emotional regulation, and adaptive behaviour change. By thoughtfully combining structured and expressive techniques, she supports children in building foundational social, emotional, and cognitive skills that foster long-term growth and resilience.

What is Megha's process to start therapy?

There are two different steps for children 12 and under & youth 13-17.

CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER:

You are required to schedule a guardian intake appointment first. The child does not attend this session so that all parties can speak freely and openly about the strengths and areas of growth of your child. It is strongly advised that 4 child sessions are booked in advanced at approximately 7-10 days apart to ensure that your child does not experience a delay in therapy due to scheduling availability, and to maintain momentum to their therapeutic growth. You are welcome to reschedule a pre-booked appointment with at least 24 hour notice if you notice a scheduling conflict in the future. After the child sessions, your Megha will invite you into a guardian session again for reflection, strategies and goal review. Please note that you can communicate any changes to this outline with Megha directly to support your process best.

YOUTH & TEENS 13+

Unless you require an in-depth discussion about your child/teen's history and current struggles, it is not necessary to schedule a full guardian intake appointment.
Ideally, the first intake appointment would be 75 minutes and is attended by you and your child. You can speak openly together or take turns in the 75 minute session to provide history and identify therapeutic goals.

Some teens may not require a 75 minute intake appointment with a parent/guardian. In these cases, a quick phone call to review consent to therapy with the legal guardians may be sufficient.

Since Megha's support is highly individualized, you are welcome to schedule a FREE 15 minute telephone consultation with Megha to understand the unique steps involved with your situation, ask questions about her or the therapy process.

Megha Mittal

Insurance Coverage

Anxiety & Worry

Child Therapy

Depression & Mood

Divorce and Separation

Emotional Regulation

Family Problems

Grief & Loss

Impulse Control

Life Transitions

Neurodivergence

Parenting Support

Relationship Issues

Self Esteem

Trauma & PTSD

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Approach to Counselling

What is Megha's process to start therapy?