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The Family Dance

Support for families navigating ADHD, anxiety, and challenging behaviours

 

Being a kid can be hard. Being a parent can be hard too. When stress and challenging behavior make family life tough, I’m here to help. At Melanie Huffman Counselling, I specialize in supporting families experiencing anxiety, ADHD, ASD, and other emotional struggles.

"Together we can do great things" -Mother Teresa

Let’s work together to identify what’s adding to your frustrations and explore effective, individualized strategies to bring more calm and joy into your home. My approach is rooted in compassion and understanding, ensuring that you and your child feel supported every step of the way.

 

If you're feeling overwhelmed, remember: you don’t have to go through this alone. Schedule a free 15-minute chat with me to see if we’re a good fit. Let's work together toward a brighter, more harmonious family life.

Compassionate effective techniques that make a difference

Meet Melanie

As a Registered Nurse Psychotherapist and mother, Melanie combines healthcare and mental health expertise to support families facing everyday challenges. Drawing from her nursing background and psychotherapy specialization, she provides comprehensive emotional and physical wellness guidance.

 

Melanie believes in empowering families with practical strategies and personalized support, helping parents and children build stronger connections and create more harmonious homes.

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My Offerings:

  • Individualized Support: Tailored strategies that address the unique needs of your family.

  • Effective Solutions: Evidence-based techniques designed to foster resilience and positive behaviour changes.

  • Compassionate Care: A safe, welcoming environment for open communication and healing.

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Every family is different, so I offer support that’s tailored to you.

Here’s how I can help:

ADHD Support

Expert guidance for children and parents to develop focus, organization, and emotion management strategies that leverage your child's natural strengths.

Emotional Regulation

Learn effective techniques to understand and manage overwhelming feelings, building confidence and calm responses for both children and parents.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Transform family dynamics with proven strategies to reduce conflict, improve communication, and foster cooperation and mutual respect.

Challenging Behaviour

Address difficult behaviours by understanding their root causes and implementing positive alternatives that strengthen family relationships.

Parenting Support

Get practical strategies and compassionate guidance to navigate parenting challenges, boost confidence, and create stronger family connections.

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Family life can be tough, but I'm here to help you and your kids reduce stress and find peace. There are no "bad" kids or parents—just those who need support and the right tools to succeed.

Here’s how I can help:

  • Manage big emotions with practical strategies.

  • Address ADHD with tailored solutions.

  • Handle tough behaviours in a compassionate way.

  • Provide support for your family’s unique needs.

Let's Connect

Got a question or want to chat? I’d love to hear from you.

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We acknowledge that our therapy practice rests on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples. We recognize that this land has been a place of healing and care for thousands of years. As mental health practitioners, we honour the enduring relationship between Indigenous peoples and these lands, and we commit to practices that respect this legacy while working toward reconciliation and healing.

Let’s find ways to bring a little more joy and peace into your family’s life.

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