What is emotional regulation therapy for children?

Emotional regulation therapy helps children learn how to identify, understand, and manage their emotions in healthy and appropriate ways.

Is ABA therapy effective for emotional regulation?

Yes. ABA therapy is evidence-based and focuses on teaching emotional regulation as a skill, using individualized strategies and ongoing progress monitoring.

Do you offer online emotional regulation therapy in Ontario?

Yes. We provide online emotional regulation therapy to families across Ontario, including caregiver coaching and guided implementation.

What ages do you work with?

We support children and teens across a range of developmental stages, from early childhood through adolescence.

How long does emotional regulation therapy take?

The length of therapy varies depending on each child’s needs, goals, and progress. Programs are reviewed and adjusted regularly.

ABA Therapy for Emotional Regulation in Ontario

Evidence-based ABA therapy for emotional regulation, helping children and teens manage big emotions, reduce meltdowns, and build lifelong coping skills. In-home, community & online emotional regulation therapy to support your child in their own environment.

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When Big Emotions Feel Overwhelming

Many children and teens experience emotions that feel intense, confusing, or difficult to manage. This can show up as frequent emotional outbursts, withdrawal, anxiety, rigid thinking, or difficulty coping with everyday challenges such as transitions, school demands, or social situations.

For families, these moments can feel exhausting and isolating. It’s important to know that challenges with emotional regulation are not a result of “bad behaviour” or poor parenting — they are skills that have not yet been fully developed. With the right support, these skills can be taught, strengthened, and generalized across daily life.

Our approach to emotional regulation focuses on building these essential skills in a way that is supportive, respectful, and meaningful for both the child and their family.

What is ABA Therapy for Emotional Regulation?

ABA therapy for emotional regulation helps children and teens learn how to:

Identify and understand their emotions

Respond to emotional triggers in healthier ways

Use coping strategies during moments of stress or frustration

Recover more quickly from emotional distress

Rather than simply addressing emotional outbursts, therapy focuses on teaching the underlying skills needed for emotional awareness, flexibility, and resilience. Programs are tailored to each child’s developmental level, strengths, and individual needs.

At Kerry Maisels Behaviour Consulting, emotional regulation therapy is grounded in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), ensuring that strategies are evidence-based, measurable, and effective.

ABA Therapy for Emotional Regulation

ABA therapy for emotional regulation takes a practical, skills-based approach to helping children and teens manage their emotions more effectively. Through assessment and ongoing collaboration, our behaviour consultants identify the specific emotional regulation challenges a child is experiencing and design a personalized plan to address them.

ABA-based emotional regulation therapy may focus on:

Teaching emotional awareness and labelling

Developing calming and coping strategies

Reducing emotional outbursts by building replacement skills

Increasing flexibility and tolerance for change

Strengthening communication and problem-solving skills

Progress is continuously monitored, allowing programs to evolve as children grow and develop new skills. Our approach emphasizes positive learning, encouragement, and meaningful outcomes that support success at home, school, and in the community.

Who Can Benefit from ABA
Therapy for Emotional Regulation

Our ABA child therapy for emotional regulation services support children and teens who experience emotional regulation challenges related to:

Cognitive or behavioural rigidity (or fixations)

Anxiety or emotional sensitivity.

Executive functioning difficulties

Challenges with transitions, routines, or social interactions

We work with children across developmental stages, from early childhood through adolescence, always tailoring our approach to meet each child where they are.

Our Therapy Programs for Emotional Regulation

Our emotional regulation therapy programs are designed to support both the child and their caregivers.

Programs typically include:

A comprehensive behavioural assessment

Individualized emotional regulation goals

One-to-one ABA therapy sessions

Parent and caregiver coaching

Collaboration with schools and other professionals when appropriate

Caregiver involvement is a key part of our approach. By empowering parents with practical strategies and support, we help ensure that skills learned in therapy can be carried over into everyday life.

Online Emotional Regulation
Therapy in Ontario

We offer online emotional regulation therapy across Ontario, providing families with accessible and flexible support regardless of location.

Virtual services may be ideal for families who:

Prefer therapy from home

Live in areas with limited local services

Require flexible scheduling

Are seeking parent coaching and guided implementation

Our online services follow the same clinical standards as in-person therapy and are delivered by experienced behaviour consultants using evidence-based ABA strategies.

Why Families Choose Kerry Maisels Behaviour Consulting

Families choose Kerry Maisels Behaviour Consulting because of our commitment to compassionate, ethical, and effective care.

Two decades of experience

Qualified behaviour consultants

Individualized, child-centred programming

Practical strategies, clear goals and progress reviews

Strong emphasis on family and school collaboration

Evidence-based ABA therapy

We believe that meaningful progress happens when families feel heard, supported, and confident in the strategies being used.

What Progress Can Look Like

Every child’s journey is unique, but families often notice:

Cognitive or behavioural rigidity (or fixations)

Anxiety or emotional sensitivity.

Greater emotional awareness and communication

Increased confidence and flexibility

More positive experiences at home, school, and in social settings

We work with children across developmental stages, from early childhood through adolescence, always tailoring our approach to meet each child where they are.

Get Started with Emotional Regulation Therapy

If your child or teen is struggling with emotional regulation, support is available. Our team is here to help you understand your options and determine whether emotional regulation therapy is the right fit for your family.

Contact Kerry Maisels Behaviour Consulting today to book a consultation and learn more about our emotional regulation therapy services for kids and teens in Ontario.