ADHD Therapy for Children & Teens in Calgary
How does Creative Sky help children with ADHD? Children with ADHD often struggle with symptoms related to inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Such struggles impact a child’s ability to regulate their thoughts, emotions, and body. Often children with ADHD develop comorbid symptoms such as depression and anxiety.
At Creative Sky Psychology, we help children and teens turn down the noise. With compassionate guidance and engaging, strength-based therapy, we support young people in managing ADHD symptoms, building confidence, and creating strategies that stick. Our Psychologists are also highly specialized in conducting assessments for ADHD.
What ADHD Looks Like in Children & Teens
Children and teens with ADHD often face challenges in attention, self-regulation, and managing big emotions. You may notice:
Difficulty sitting still or staying focused
Frequent impulsive behaviors or emotional outbursts
Trouble following instructions or completing tasks
Social struggles, such as interrupting, rejection sensitivity, or conflict
Low self-esteem or frustration from feeling “different” at school or home
Many kids with ADHD are also navigating anxiety, sadness, or shame after repeated experiences of “not measuring up.”
Our ADHD Approach at Creative Sky Psychology
We work from a strength-based, regulation-first approach. That means we focus on helping kids:
Understand their unique brain wiring
Identify early signs of dysregulation
Develop tools for managing attention, emotions, and impulses
Practice executive functioning skills in fun, creative ways
Repair confidence and reconnect with joy in learning and relationships
We provide ADHD assessments for children, teens, and adults
Our team blends cognitive strategies, play-based methods, and emotional coaching—tailored to your child’s age and developmental stage.
Parent Coaching & Family Support
We know parenting a child with ADHD can be exhausting. That’s why our work often includes:
Parent-only sessions to teach ADHD-informed strategies
Scripts and visuals for use at home
Guidance on school supports and advocacy
Emotional validation for the journey
Parents leave feeling more empowered, connected, and hopeful.
Why ADHD Therapy Works
With the right support, children with ADHD don’t just “cope”—they thrive. Therapy helps your child:
Improve emotional regulation and problem-solving skills
Builds social confidence
Develops long-term habits for academic and future success
Learn to view themselves with compassion—not criticism
ADHD Therapy Without a Diagnosis
You don’t need a formal ADHD diagnosis to get started. Whether your child is already diagnosed, waiting for testing, or simply showing signs of attention or regulation difficulties, our therapists can help. We also have specialized assessment Psychologists who are trained in diagnosing ADHD.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The most effective therapy often combines CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), executive function coaching, emotion regulation training, and parent consultation. Younger kids benefit from play-based or art-based approaches, while older children and teens may work on planning, organization, emotional awareness, and school strategies. We also support neurodivergent kids using affirming, strength-based tools.
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Yes. Many children with ADHD struggle to manage big feelings, especially frustration, disappointment, or overstimulation. Therapy helps kids recognize emotional cues earlier and use practical tools to calm their nervous system. Emotional coaching and co-regulation support from parents are also essential parts of ADHD care.
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Absolutely. Parent involvement is key to long-term success. We offer coaching and support to help you understand your child’s brain style, adjust routines at home, and respond to behaviors with consistency and empathy. You're not alone—we walk alongside families to create real, lasting change.
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Yes. Medication can support focus, but it doesn’t teach organization, coping skills, or emotional insight. Therapy helps fill these gaps. Many families find the best results come from combining medication with therapy that targets executive function, confidence, and daily life challenges.
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All kids get distracted at times. But when inattention, impulsivity, or hyperactivity significantly affect school, relationships, or self-esteem, ADHD might be present. True ADHD involves persistent symptoms across time and settings—not just boredom or lack of interest. A child psychologist in Calgary can help determine whether the behavior is developmentally typical or part of a larger pattern.
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No diagnosis is needed to begin support. Many families start therapy based on concerns with focus, regulation, or organization. Therapy can help children build executive functioning skills and emotional insight whether or not they meet full ADHD criteria. If an assessment is needed later, our team can guide that process.
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ADHD diagnosis is based on a comprehensive assessment that looks at attention, executive function, and behavior patterns across settings (home, school, etc.). At Creative Sky Psychology, our psychologists use evidence-based tools, teacher/parent input, and clinical interviews to assess whether ADHD is present—or if another concern like anxiety, learning differences, or trauma is contributing to focus challenges.
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Common signs of ADHD include difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, impulsivity, excessive talking, trouble following instructions, or constant movement. Inattentive children may seem distracted or daydreamy, while hyperactive ones may be always “on the go.” Teens might struggle with time management, emotional outbursts, or disorganization. A Calgary child psychologist can help clarify whether symptoms point to ADHD or another issue.