In today’s increasingly complex world, families are facing challenges that extend well beyond the dinner table. From communication breakdowns and emotional disconnection to the daily pressures of parenting in a digital age, the strain on family relationships is palpable. In response to these growing needs, Silver Light Psychotherapy is expanding its services to offer specialized support for parents, caregivers, and families throughout Ontario.
Based in Ontario and led by Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Erika Silveira, Silver Light Psychotherapy is a client-centered mental health practice committed to compassionate, trauma-informed care. While the practice has long supported individuals and adolescents, this expanded focus on family systems aims to meet a critical gap in mental health care – offering a respectful, inclusive space where families can heal, reconnect, and grow stronger together.
“Family is where we first learn how to relate, trust, and communicate,” says Silveira, who brings over a decade of experience working with children, teens, and parents. “But it’s also the place where deep wounds can form. Our work is about helping families move beyond blame and toward understanding – so they can feel safe, supported, and connected again.”
Family sessions at Silver Light Psychotherapy are tailored to meet the unique dynamics of each household. Whether navigating co-parenting after separation, addressing conflict between teens and parents, or repairing relational ruptures after trauma or hardship, therapy sessions are grounded in empathy and collaboration.
Silveira uses a trauma-informed lens to help families recognize and disrupt harmful patterns while building skills in communication, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution. Rather than focusing solely on individual behavior, sessions explore the relational dynamics at play—what’s being said, what’s being missed, and how each member can feel more heard.
“Often, families come to us feeling stuck – like they’re repeating the same arguments or missing each other emotionally,” Silveira explains. “Therapy gives them the space to slow down, notice what’s happening beneath the surface, and find new ways of responding with care instead of reactivity.”
This work is especially vital for parents who may feel overwhelmed or uncertain in their role. Parenting challenges can bring up feelings of guilt, inadequacy, or frustration – emotions that are often difficult to voice. Silver Light Psychotherapy creates a nonjudgmental space for parents to process their experiences, gain insight, and develop parenting strategies that reflect their values and goals.
Sessions are available for individuals, parent-child dyads, or entire family units, depending on the situation. For younger children, creative techniques like play and art therapy are incorporated to foster expression and engagement. For teens, Silveira blends structure with flexibility, helping adolescents articulate their feelings while guiding parents in how to respond with empathy and boundaries.
Crucially, the practice remains deeply committed to accessibility. Virtual and in-person sessions are available across Ontario, with evening appointments offered to accommodate busy family schedules. Limited sliding-scale spots ensure that cost is not a barrier to care.
“At the end of the day, most families just want to feel close again,” Silveira says. “They want to laugh more, fight less, and trust that they can get through things together. Our job is to help them find their way back to that.”
With this expanded service offering, Silver Light Psychotherapy reinforces its belief that families don’t need to be perfect to be healthy—they just need the tools, support, and space to grow.
Media ContactCompany Name: Silver Light PsychotherapyContact Person: Erika SilveiraEmail: Send EmailPhone: 289-648-8900Country: CanadaWebsite: https://silverlighttherapy.com/
