Our Approach

Executive functioning skills are not simply abilities we are born with—they can be taught, practiced, strengthened, and supported over time.

At Willow Tree, we take a strengths-based, skill-building approach that focuses on helping children and teens understand how they learn, develop effective strategies, and build confidence in their abilities. Our services draw from evidence-based practices, behaviour science, executive functioning research, social-emotional learning, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches.

Rather than focusing solely on challenges, we help individuals develop the tools, habits, and self-understanding needed to navigate school, relationships, responsibilities, and everyday life with greater success.

Why Families Reach Out:

• Organization & Time Management

  • Difficulty keeping track of belongings, managing time, planning ahead, or staying organized at home and school.

• Attention & Focus

  • Challenges sustaining attention, remaining engaged, following through on tasks, or managing distractions.

• Task Initiation & Follow-Through

  • Knowing what needs to be done but struggling to get started, stay motivated, or complete tasks independently.

• Emotional Regulation

• Big emotions, frustration, impulsivity, low frustration tolerance, or difficulty managing disappointment and setbacks.

• Homework & School Challenges

• Difficulties with assignments, studying, organization, deadlines, classroom expectations, or balancing responsibilities.

• Independence & Responsibility

• Developing age-appropriate independence, self-management skills, routines, and everyday responsibilities.

• Confidence & Self-Esteem

• Repeated struggles can impact confidence, self-image, and motivation. Many children and teens benefit from support that helps them recognize their strengths and experience success.

• ADHD & Executive Functioning Challenges

• Support for children and teens navigating ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, self-regulation, planning, organization, and related challenges.

What Support May Look Like

Every child learns differently. Support is individualized to each child's strengths, goals, and needs.

Depending on the individual, support may include:

• Executive Functioning Coaching

  • Building practical skills related to organization, planning, time management, prioritization, and task completion.

• Strategy & Systems Development

  • Creating personalized routines, visual supports, and organizational systems that support success at home and school.

• Emotional Regulation Support

  • Developing coping skills, self-awareness, flexibility, and strategies for managing emotions.

• Parent Coaching & Collaboration

  • Working alongside caregivers to create consistency and practical strategies that can be implemented across environments.

• School Collaboration

  • When appropriate, collaborating with educators and other professionals to support success across settings.

Who We Support

• Children

• Teens

• Young Adults

• College & University Students

• Parents and Families

Services are available in-person and virtually depending on individual needs.