Halie Merlin Registered Psychotherapist - Qualifying

Halie Merlin Registered Psychotherapist - Qualifying Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) | Youth (10+) & Family Therapy | School Avoidance & Family Conflict

04/20/2026

Hi, I’m Halie!

I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) supporting children, teens, and families who are navigating anxiety, school avoidance, and disconnection at home.

I help families:
– understand what’s really going on behind difficult behaviours
– build practical strategies to reduce stress and overwhelm
– strengthen connection and communication at home
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each child and family.
Therapy isn’t about fixing anyone—it’s about creating safety, understanding, and lasting change, one small step at a time.
If your child is struggling with anxiety, avoiding school, or feeling disconnected, you’re not alone—and support is possible.

On my therapy bookshelf 📚The Whole-Brain Child — Daniel Siegel & Tina Payne BrysonThis is one I come back to a lot in se...
04/19/2026

On my therapy bookshelf 📚
The Whole-Brain Child — Daniel Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
This is one I come back to a lot in sessions with parents.
It breaks down something I see every day:
kids aren’t “giving you a hard time”… they’re having a hard time.
When a child is overwhelmed, their thinking brain goes offline — which means logic, consequences, and “just calm down” won’t land the way we hope they will.
This book helps make sense of those big reactions and offers simple, realistic ways to respond that actually build regulation, connection, and trust over time.
Especially relevant if you’re navigating:
– big emotions at home
– shutdown or school avoidance
– feeling stuck in the same patterns with your child
It’s not about being a perfect parent — it’s about understanding what’s happening underneath the behaviour.
If you’ve read it, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
And if not — what’s a parenting or mental health book that’s stuck with you lately?

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Ottawa, ON

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