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Northern Play Therapy

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Specialized Child & Youth Mental Health Care

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Welcome to Northern Play Therapy

At Northern Play Therapy, we support children, youth, and families through a range of evidence-based approaches including play-based therapies, CBT, DBT, arts-based approaches, EMDR, and more. Our therapists provide a safe, nurturing environment to help your child build resilience, strengthen connections, and thrive emotionally and socially.

Services Overview

child Therapy

youth & teen therapy

Supporting emotional regulation, trauma recovery, anxiety, and behavioural challenges.

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youth & teen therapy

youth & teen therapy

Creative, relational approaches for navigating stress, school struggles, or self-esteem.

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families & parents

families & parents

Parent–child sessions, coaching, and strategies to strengthen connection.

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Why choose us

✔ Evidence-based therapies: Play-based, arts-based, attachment-focused, trauma-focused, EMDR, CBT, and DBT
✔ Registered, highly trained therapists committed to ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
✔ Flexible in-person and virtual sessions across Ontario
✔ Warm, child-centered spaces designed for sa

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Meet our team

christine wilson, msw, rsw

christine wilson, msw, rsw

christine wilson, msw, rsw

Owner and Director of Northern Play Therapy, Christine is a Certified EMDR Therapist and Parent-Child Attachment Specialist. A member of the Canadian Association for Play Therapy, she is completing certification and brings expertise in complex trauma, attachment, and behavioural challenges.

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shannon moxam, bsw, rsw

christine wilson, msw, rsw

christine wilson, msw, rsw

Registered Social Worker with specialized training in Play Therapy, PCIT, and CBT. Shannon brings a playful, strengths-based approach to help children feel understood and families build connection and resilience.

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shannon lee, bsw, rsw

kayla cornthwaite, bsw, msw (in progress), rsw

kayla cornthwaite, bsw, msw (in progress), rsw

Registered Social Worker with over ten years of experience in child and adolescent mental health, homelessness, and crisis intervention. Shannon is certified in CBT and trained in Solution Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Motivational Interviewing. She is passionate about empowering children and teens, meeting them where they are, and helping them move toward fulfilling lives.

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kayla cornthwaite, bsw, msw (in progress), rsw

kayla cornthwaite, bsw, msw (in progress), rsw

kayla cornthwaite, bsw, msw (in progress), rsw

Registered Social Worker with Level 2 certification in Expressive Arts Therapy and completing a Master’s thesis on art-based mindfulness. Kayla integrates art, play, and mindfulness to support children, youth, and families in building connection, resilience, and healing.

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coverage and approved programs

Recognized and trusted by programs and agencies that support children and families across Ontario. Northern Play Therapy provides services for and receives referrals from child protection agencies and is approved to offer services through a range of specialized funding programs.


✔ Approved Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP) providers, funded through the Ministry of the Attorney General
✔ Experienced in supporting families through Jordan’s Principle
✔ Registered with the Indian Residential Schools (IRS) Program
✔ Registered providers for Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)
✔ Provide services for and receive referrals from child protection agencies across Ontario
✔ Covered by most extended health insurance plans (for Registered Social Workers)
✔ Direct billing available with some providers — please contact us for more details

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We’re here to answer your questions and help you take the next step in supporting your child or family. Please fill out the form below or give us a call, and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.

95 Pine Street, Sudbury, ON, Canada

Phone: 705-408-2709 Email: info@northernplaytherapy.ca

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