Crying Clinic: Infant and Family Single-Session Counselling

Crying Clinic at Strides Toronto provides free counselling to parents and caregivers of children under 4 who are facing challenges with crying, sleep, feeding, behaviour, development or parental wellbeing.

Type:

Family Therapy, Infant and Child

Age:

Parents/caregivers of children under 4

Fees:

Free

Referral:

Self-referral welcome

Eligibility:

Parents/caregivers of children under 4 years of age

Languages offered:

English *Interpretation services are available.

Location:

1940 Eglinton Ave East, Suit 300

Hours:

Third Monday of each month, from 10 AM to 2 PM
(last session starts at 1 PM)

Need Help?

Visit Crying Clinic during our walk-in hours!

Strides Toronto’s Crying Clinic offers timely, compassionate counselling support for parents navigating the challenges of understanding their young child’s persistent crying and challenging behaviour. Our experienced therapists provide expert guidance tailored to a family’s unique needs, while recognizing the richness of cultural diversity in the parenting journey and fostering a supportive environment for both parents and young children to thrive.

Why Choose Us?

  • Experienced Therapists: Our sessions are led by licensed therapists with expertise in early childhood development.
  • Timely and Personalized Counselling Support: Receive timely, single-session therapy to help you understand and respond to your young child’s cries and challenging behaviour.
  • Empathetic Understanding: We acknowledge the challenges you may be facing and approach each session with empathy and understanding.
  • Holistic Approach: We support the emotional needs of both you and your young child and invite you into a helpful conversation focused on strengthening the well-being of your family.

What can we help with?

  • Excessive crying
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Feeding concerns
  • Developmental concerns
  • Challenging behaviours
  • Irritability
  • Difficulty soothing
  • Parental wellbeing and mood struggles
  • Identifying internal strengths, resources, and ongoing support

What can you expect?

  • A free 1.5 hour counselling session offered in our office (1940 Eglinton Ave East, suite 300) with a licensed therapist trained in Infant Mental Health.
  • The aim is to decrease your stress by addressing your concerns and worry and increasing your comfort and confidence in understanding your baby’s behaviour.
  • Together we will discuss your concerns and work with you to explore ways to improve the wellbeing of your baby and family.

Our Crying Clinic is a walk-in counselling service available on the third Monday of each month, from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Upcoming Walk-in Dates:

  • October 19, 2026
  • November 16, 2026
  • December 21, 2026
  • January 18, 2027
  • February 22, 2027*
  • March 15, 2027
  • April 19, 2027
  • May 17, 2027
  • June 21, 2027

*As the third Monday of February 2027 is a statutory holiday, the Crying Clinic will be open on Monday, February 22, 2027, instead.

Service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is needed. The last session starts at 1 PM.

Need Help?

Visit Crying Clinic during our walk-in hours!

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