Alex Abbruzzese

I’m a Family Counsellor, a passionate video game player, a lover of music, and a navigator of emotional intelligence and regulation!  I have a profound respect for the human condition and all the various challenges that come with it – kids and teens attempting to figure out their intense emotions and at times reactive behaviours, while parents try to figure out how to live and parent alongside advances in technology – it’s overwhelming.  Through my family counselling efforts, I am confident that I can help kids, teens, and their parents/caregivers navigate heavy emotions as a team while meeting their goals for success.

I help children, teens, and their parents/caregivers:

• RECOGNIZE and UNDERSTAND core emotions and learn to ANTICIPATE TRIGGERS for anger and anxiety.
• BRAINSTORM and COLLABORATE to build STRATEGIES to manage emotions and live life to the fullest.
• Strengthen LISTENING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS to increase cooperation and collaboration and create healthier relationships.
• Build a PERSONALIZED TOOLKIT of skills to best navigate current concerns and face future challenges as they arise.

How I Can Help

I STRONGLY BELIEVE that learning to understand oneself including successes, failures, triumphs, and areas for improvement is complicated and challenging, but ultimately a worthwhile process. I am passionate about this process, and believe that learning to be your best self, no matter who you are, is something we should all strive towards – one small step at a time.

I look forward to working together to help your family overcome its challenges and strengthen its skills – so you can all tackle the future with confidence

Let’s get you and your family working together, talking about what’s really important, and making the best of your experiences together.