Eveliina McKendrick

RP, CPT

Infants & Preschool, School age (e.g. age 5-12), Adolescents/Youth (e.g. age 12+), Adults (18+), Family (2 or more members)

English, Finnish

2025-09-14

Eveliina believes that every child has an innate capacity for healing and growth when given the right support and environment. Her mission is to help young people discover their strengths and develop the tools they need to thrive emotionally and socially.

As a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Certified Play Therapist through the Canadian Association for Play Therapy, Eveliina brings extensive training to her practice. She holds a Master’s in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy from Martin Luther University College, certifications in Expressive Arts Therapy, and an Honours BA in Clinical Psychology, Visual Arts, and Theatre.

Eveliina specializes in supporting children and youth, creating a safe space where they can express themselves authentically and grow at their own pace. She works with young people facing challenges like: anxiety, ADHD, ASD, depression, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, behavioural concerns, social difficulties, and family transitions.

Eveliina meets children where they’re at by using creative approaches. For younger children, this often means play therapy—helping them process emotions through their natural language of play. She uses sandtray therapy, allowing clients to externalize their inner world safely. She incorporates drawing, movement, music, and drama based on her expressive arts training to help young people explore feelings they may not have words for.

For older children, teens, and young adults ready for traditional approaches, Eveliina provides talk therapy, creating a comfortable space for verbal processing and insight-building. She adapts her approach based on each client’s age, developmental stage, and preferences.

Through these approaches, Eveliina empowers children and teens to build emotional resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, boost confidence, and strengthen relationships.