Being a new mom can feel good– you just need the right support .
Personalized, virtual sleep consultations, and psychotherapy for parents of birth - 6 year old's, using science-based, connection-focused, and intuition-led methods.
benefit coverage may be available
We help your family thrive through postpartum and early childhood.
Sleep Consultation (Birth to 6 years)
Starting at $230 CAD per consultation
Our team of Registered Social Workers, Psychotherapists, and Sleep Consultants is trained in infant and child development and mental health. We know what children need to thrive and understand parent’s daily challenges and realities.
Our personalized sleep consultations help your child sleep easily so your whole family can rest—without ever resorting to cry-it-out of any kind. We specialize in biologically normal and relationship-focused infant sleep methods, which means we do not (ever) ask you to withhold soothing and encourage you to trust your instincts at every step of the way.
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Our goal is to get BOTH you and your child your healthy sleep while focusing on the ROOT cause of your sleep challenge. Therefore, we get to know you and your little one well and then make suggestions based on your specific daily reality. Here is how we work with you:
Step 1 | In-Depth Assessment:
After you submit the inquiry form, we start with a comprehensive assessment - a set of questions to learn everything about your child and family, including a 3-day sleep and feeding log.. We’ll help uncover the root cause of your sleep challenges—no “bad habits” here, just a thorough understanding of what your little one’s sleep needs are.
Step 2 | Building your Unique-to-You Sleep Plan:
During your first consultation (50-minute video call), your sleep consultant will talk to you about their interpretation of what is causing your sleep challenge. They’ll discuss possible strategies and their viability based on your family’s values and your child’s unique sleep patterns, temperament, and needs. With your input, you’ll leave the meeting with specific practical strategies to work towards your sleep goals.
Step 3 | Implementation Support:
You meet (on a secure platform video call) weekly with your consultant over 4-6 weeks to refine and implement your plan. How many follow-up sessions you need depends on your goals and starting point. You and your consultant make this plan together during your first consultation (step 2).
Breastfeeding and co-sleeping families love our flexible, practical approach that encourages you to keep the practices you love while changing the things that don’t work for you anymore.
Ready to start your journey to restful nights?
Parent Coaching and Therapy
Starting at $200 CAD per session
In the heat of those toddler tantrums, have you ever wondered if there is an easier, less stressful way to say no to your little one? There is, and it’s not hard or complicated; it’s new to you. Or maybe you’ve been dreading a big transition (like a new sibling or starting daycare) because you think winging it will screw it all up before you get started?
You’re not alone.! No, literally! Little kids' brains are still in developmen,t which means they have all the feelings but the skills to manage them in a helpful way,, are simply not there. Now, if you’re like most parents nowadays, you are not exactly sure how to handle them healthily, either because the adults you grew up with simply resorted to sending you to your room, punishment, yelling or maybe even hitting. You swore you wouldn’t do those things except…what are the other options?!
That’s where we come in to support you. Parent coaching sessions with our specialized infant and child mental health therapists give you a person (think parenting fairy godmother) to ask all your parenting questions, gain tailored-to-your-situation strategies, and get the support you need to make big positive changes for your family. (That includes learning ways to parent with your partner when you disagree! 😉)
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You and your therapist will work together to find a unique therapy solution to achieve your mental health goals. And as such, you can expect…
- Customized Strategies for your family: Every family is different, and that means there is none-size fits all strategies. Your clinician will work within your families needs, values, and goals to help you select and implement the right strategies for your family.
- Relationship-Focused Parenting Tools: Experiencing and seeing healthy relationships are one of the biggest influences in children. Gaining insight into improving and building those relationships can have a major positive impact on your child for years to come.
- Parenting Insight: Helping little ones handle their big emotions, anxiety, explosions, and all-around “spiciness” might not be easy. Bringing these challenges to your session will give you opportunities to receive parenting guidance so that you can understand your child better and use this insight in daily life to elicit improved connection, behavior, and cooperation.
Whether you’re ready to set loving limits and boundaries without the guilt, to minimize those big tantrums and emotional explosions, navigate challenging behavior like anxiety or aggression or help your “shy” child engage more in the world around them–let’s work together to make that happen! You and your therapist will work together to find a unique solution to achieve your mental health goals. And as such, you can expect…
Don't take our word for it. We asked families why they chose Talkin’ Sleep Ontario, and here’s what they said.
Specialists Who Understand
Our team of Registered Social Workers, Psychotherapists, and Sleep Consultants is trained in infant and child development and mental health. We know what children need to thrive and understand parent’s daily challenges and realities.
Tailored, Flexible Solutions
Every family is unique. From feeding styles to bedtime routines, to sleeping arrangements, we work with your individual needs and preferences—supporting you with practical solutions that fit your life.
Science-Based Approach
Our methods are backed by up-to-date science and centered on trust. There is no cry-it-out, no one-size-fits-all, just compassionate support that fits your family’s personal values.
Sleep Solutions You Can Feel Good About
We specialize in alternatives to sleep training that respect both your child’s well-being and your parental instincts. If a suggestion doesn’t feel right, we find a different path.
YES, our clients may use their benefits coverage!
We want as many families as possible to have the support and care their families want and need to raise the healthiest humans! Because our team is made up of licensed or supervised professionals, our clients may be able to utilize their insurance benefits coverage to receive our services. Some plans even allow you to purchase our self-paced courses (this is typically included in a healthcare spending account). Coverage is not guaranteed and is dependent on your individual plan. If you want to be sure you are covered, please reach out to your specific insurance provider to verify your coverage details.
Did you know...
Your child’s brain won’t fully develop until they’re in their mid 20s?
It’s true–by age 3, your little one will have developed 80% of their brain. And by age 5, 90% will be developed. And while that seems like a majority of brain power is present, the skills are not (as can be attested by anyone who’s ever been around young children). You may feel like you're doing something wrong when your child "isn’t listening," throws a tantrum, or ignores your requests completely. You aren't doing anything wrong and neither are they. There’s just a tiny bit of translation hiccup between the two of you, and here’s why...
Children are the most misunderstood people on this planet, but only because their brains work differently. You see, your child’s emotional brain is present. But that executive brain (the one that controls impulsivity, prioritization, flexibility–those frustrating things) is still developing. And tends to leave them a bit—well, spicy. Mischievous, if you will.
All that spicy, mischievous, emotion-filled behavior can leave you feeling….
Overwhelmed with your toddler's tears and frustration or that random childhood memory that keeps popping up–causing your own tears and frustration. Deep deep want to hide under the covers with a snack and cry.
Wondering how the hell they manage to push every button you have, making you consider all those parenting techniques on your “not doing” list
Walking around your house like a zombie –because you haven’t slept more than 30 minutes at a time for the last six months, your todo list is longer than your arm, and your brain has turned to mush
Wondering what the heck you’re doing wrong and how you screwed it up this bad–because all this chaos, stress, anger, frustration, and despair can’t be a “normal” parent thing.
Mental Health Early On, is Mental Heatlh Later On.
Disrupted Sleep Unexpected Anger. Frustration in play. Anxiety with change. Hopelessness in learning. Parenting Struggles. Disrupted Sleep. Resistance to change. Separation Anxiety. Explosive or aggressive behavior. Won't listen.
It’s all a part of your child’s (and your) growing up journey.
Have you ever watched your child playing, and some struggle pops up, and they get upset? Then when you go over to help them work through the struggle, randomly a not-so-great memory pops up of yourself in a very similar situation as a child. Those memories aren’t always good (although sometimes they’re great), but these memories definitely remind us of how hard navigating life as a child can be.
And let’s be honest–if you were raised by emotionally immature and or dysregulated adults you were never taught the skills necessary to regulate your own emotions. You may have watched all the TikToks, read all the books, and googled everything you can think of–but implementation never well…implements. So when those immense moments pop up while parenting your little one, you might not be able to tap into those parenting strategies you want to utilize.
Talkin' Sleep Ontario is built to be the stepping stone you need to learn the skills you need to regulate yourself, so you can help your little one(s) regulate, too! So let’s come together and help you uncover some strategies and understanding to help you raise amazing resilient kiddos!
Sleep Consultations start at $430. Our plans typically require 4-6 weeks of ongoing sessions so the entire consultation process will cost up to $1810 (sometimes more, depending on your needs). Some benefit coverage plans cover session costs in part or in full. There is no guarantee that your specific benefit plan will cover Talkin' Sleep Ontario sessions. Please contact your benefits company to verify your coverage.
Meet Our
Dream Team
Becoming parents and growing resilient humans on your own is not easy. From sleep deprivation, a constantly messy home, and feeling disconnected from your partner, you are going through changes and transitions you never expected at a mind-spinning pace.
Our Talkin’ Sleep Ontario clinic has a specialized team ready to help you throughout your early parenting journey. We understand that you weren’t handed an operating manual with your child, which means you are learning as you go. But learning as you go doesn’t mean learning alone. So we’re here to help you throughout your pregnancy through 6-year-old development journey. Depending on the services requested–we’ll be sure to assign you the best team member for your unique situation.
Have some questions?
Good! We love it when people ask questions–it means we are able to make sure they have all the information they need to make the right decision for them. So ask away!
I do not live in Ontario, Canada–can I receive services from the Talkin’ Ontario clinic?
Due to our licensing and registration guidelines, our virtual Ontario–based Clinic can only provide therapy services to individuals residing in Ontario, Canada. That being said, Talkin’ Sleep does provide sleep consultations worldwide via Sanity Solution, our One-on-one sleep consultation and support service.
Does my insurance cover your services??
Possibly! Every insurance company and benefit plan is different, so we won’t be able to advise on your specific coverage. However, many insurance benefit plans cover our services!
To make sure you are covered and to learn your coverage limits, please call your specific insurance provider to verify whether your benefit coverage covers our provided services. We have Registered Social Workers (MSW, R.S.W), Pyschotherapists, Counselors, and Occupational Therapists on our team.
How does insurance billing work?
The cost for your consultation is due after each session. Once your session is completed, we issue a receipt with the required license information and signature which you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement. We do not currently bill insurance directly.
Are there any out-of-pocket costs associated with your clinic?
After each session you will be billed directly for the cost of your session. You will then be able to send the invoice to your benefit provider for reimbursement. There is no guarentee of coverage, and sessions that are covered may be in part or in full.
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What is the process once I inquire about Sleep Services?
After completing the inquiry form–you will receive an email with details of the process and an invitation to set up an account on Practice Better, our platform for servicing clients and keeping their records confidential. Part one of the process is completing your comprehensive assessment, which is a set of forms and logs to help you understand all the factors that may contribute to your sleep challenge This helps us understand your family’s unique struggles and where you need help. You’ll also be asked to provide us 3 days' worth of Sleep tracking (don’t worry–we’ll send you the forms!)
Once we have all those things–we’ll have a 50-minute video consultation to talk about initial strategies for your family. Most families meet once or twice weekly with their sleep specialist for approximately 4-6 weeks. Your specific sleep specialist will review your unique sleep plan at your initial consultation and provide a recommendation for follow-up consultations as needed
What is the process once I inquire about parent coaching?
After completing the inquiry form–you will receive an email with a comprehensive assessment. This helps us understand your family’s struggles and where you need help.
You’ll then meet with your assigned team member for an initial session, during which you will discuss your goals and create a schedule for additional sessions based on your discussions. Most clients meet with their Team Members weekly for parent coaching Services.