Level Up Wellness Group

Family Counselling for Managing Stressful Life Transitions

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Helping Families Heal, Adapt, and Grow—Together

Life is full of changes. Some transitions, like moving to a new city or welcoming a new baby, bring joy and excitement. Others—such as divorce, illness, job loss, or the death of a loved one—can cause emotional upheaval and impact the entire family. Even positive changes can lead to stress and miscommunication if not navigated intentionally.

That’s where family counselling can play a life-changing role.

At Level Up Wellness Group (LUWG), we understand that transitions are a normal part of life, but they don’t have to be overwhelming. Our family therapists offer compassionate, structured support to help you and your loved ones adjust, reconnect, and thrive through life’s most stressful periods.

Why Transitions Are So Challenging for Families

Major life changes affect more than just one person—they ripple across the entire family system. Parents may feel pressure to hold things together. Children may struggle to process emotions or act out. Couples can experience breakdowns in communication or emotional distance. Roles shift, routines change, and unspoken tensions can rise to the surface.

Without support, these transitions can result in:

  • Increased family conflict
  • Emotional withdrawal or isolation
  • Behavioral issues in children and teens
  • Anxiety, depression, or unresolved grief
  • Difficulty adjusting to new routines or roles

Family counselling offers a safe space to process emotions, repair connections, and build tools for resilience.

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How Family Counselling at LUWG Can Help

At LUWG, our therapists use evidence-based approaches and a family systems perspective to address the challenges that come with major life transitions. We tailor every session to your unique family structure, values, and goals.
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 In therapy, your family will learn how to:

  • Communicate effectively and with empathy
  • Cope with stress in healthy ways
  • Understand each other’s emotional experiences
  • Set shared goals and values
  • Establish new routines and boundaries
  • Rebuild trust after difficult experiences
  • Support each member’s individual needs

Not sure where to start? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to explore how we can help.

Common Life Transitions We Support

Our therapists work with families facing a wide range of transitions, including:

Divorce or Separation

We help families manage the emotional and logistical impacts of separation with a child-focused, supportive approach.

Loss or Grief

Whether it’s the death of a loved one or another type of loss, our therapists help families grieve together and move forward with meaning.

Relocation or Immigration

Moving homes or countries can be exciting but disorienting. We help families navigate culture shock, school transitions, and identity changes.

Blended Families

We offer guidance to stepparents and stepchildren as they adjust to new roles, rules, and relationships.

Illness, Disability, or Caregiving

We support families dealing with chronic illness, mental health challenges, and long-term care situations to reduce burnout and foster understanding.

Coming Out or Gender Identity Transitions

We provide LGBTQIA+ inclusive care that supports individuals and their families through gender or sexual identity transitions.

Why Choose LUWG for Family Counselling?

At Level Up Wellness Group, we offer more than just therapy. We provide holistic, integrative, and inclusive care designed to support the mental, emotional, and physical wellness of every member of your family.

What makes LUWG different?

  • Trauma-informed & culturally responsive therapists
  • Inclusive services for LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and newcomer families
  • Virtual and in-person sessions across Canada
  • Support for children, teens, adults, and caregivers
  • Direct billing & financing options available
  • Integrated support from dietitians, OTs, and mental health professionals

We believe that healing happens in relationships—and that families can grow stronger through challenge when they’re given the right tools and support.

Our Family Support Services

In addition to family therapy, LUWG offers a wide range of services to support your family’s holistic health:

Facing a big change as a family?

Let our team help you navigate it with clarity and compassion.

Book Your Family Counselling Session Now

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is family counselling?

Family counselling is a type of therapy that involves two or more family members working together with a trained therapist to improve communication, address conflicts, and navigate challenges such as divorce, grief, transitions, or emotional disconnection.

If your family is experiencing increased tension, difficulty communicating, changes in behavior (especially in children or teens), or struggling to adapt to a major life change, counselling can help restore connection and build healthier coping mechanisms.

Yes! At LUWG, we often work with children and teens either within the family therapy setting or individually as part of a broader treatment plan. We ensure that every member feels safe and supported.

Yes. LUWG provides secure virtual family counselling to clients, allowing flexibility and accessibility for all family members.

We offer direct billing with many insurance providers! Some options are only available for clients booking with Registered Psychologists. To see if we can bill to your insurance company directly, check our billing page or contact us.

We also support financing options, which can be used to cover any of our services if insurance is unavailable.

Getting started is easy. Just visit janeapp to choose your service, therapist, and preferred time. Our admin team is also happy to help with any questions or paperwork.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

You Deserve to Feel Happy, In Your Life and In Your Relationship

You don’t have to go through this transition alone.


At Level Up Wellness Group, we help families move forward—stronger, more connected, and more emotionally resilient. Whether you’re navigating a major change or simply want to strengthen your family’s foundation, our team is here for you.

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