Addiction Therapists in Barrie, ON
I work with adults, teens, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship challenges.
My approach is practical and collaborative. I focus on helping you understand what’s driving these patterns while building tools that support change in your day to day life. I also work with couples who feel disconnected or caught in repeated conflict, helping improve communication, set boundaries, and rebuild trust.
I work with adults, teens, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship challenges.
My approach is practical and collaborative. I focus on helping you understand what’s driving these patterns while building tools that support change in your day to day life. I also work with couples who feel disconnected or caught in repeated conflict, helping improve communication, set boundaries, and rebuild trust.
My areas of focus include working with children, addictions, and trauma-informed therapy.
Evening/Weekend availability. I am a Registered Social Services Worker and Registered Early Childhood Educator with a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services, and I am currently completing my Master of Social Work (MSW). I bring extensive experience supporting children, teens, individuals, and families. I work with clients navigating anxiety, self-esteem, identity, emotional challenges, relationships, and life transitions, creating a warm, collaborative space where they feel heard, understood, and supported.
My areas of focus include working with children, addictions, and trauma-informed therapy.
Evening/Weekend availability. I am a Registered Social Services Worker and Registered Early Childhood Educator with a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services, and I am currently completing my Master of Social Work (MSW). I bring extensive experience supporting children, teens, individuals, and families. I work with clients navigating anxiety, self-esteem, identity, emotional challenges, relationships, and life transitions, creating a warm, collaborative space where they feel heard, understood, and supported.
I have been in field of addictions and associated behaviors for the past 30 years, including lived experience.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families seeking ways to overcome their personal challenges and improve the quality of life. My interest lies in helping people identify the problems they are challenged with and developing a workable solution that fits their life.
I have been in field of addictions and associated behaviors for the past 30 years, including lived experience.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families seeking ways to overcome their personal challenges and improve the quality of life. My interest lies in helping people identify the problems they are challenged with and developing a workable solution that fits their life.
First Step Men's Therapy -Direct Billing Available
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, RP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Whether it's societal expectations around masculinity, relationship issues, stress, anxiety, past trauma, or an addiction, men may feel like they have to "tough it out" and resolve with their problems on their own without support or guidance.
If you are seeking therapy, know that reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. It takes courage to confront your struggles and work towards healing and growth. Therapy can provide you with a safe and supportive space to explore your emotions, address harmful patterns of behavior, and develop new skills for coping with life's challenges.
Whether it's societal expectations around masculinity, relationship issues, stress, anxiety, past trauma, or an addiction, men may feel like they have to "tough it out" and resolve with their problems on their own without support or guidance.
If you are seeking therapy, know that reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. It takes courage to confront your struggles and work towards healing and growth. Therapy can provide you with a safe and supportive space to explore your emotions, address harmful patterns of behavior, and develop new skills for coping with life's challenges.
Trauma, addiction, and mental health struggles are all too familiar for countless people in Canada.
Over 10 yrs of experience & trained at Aura Institute Integrative Therapeutics, I'm constantly updating my skills to provide the best care. I tailor therapy to each client's journey, offering judgment-free support. Together, we address issues like surviving human trafficking, addiction, recovery, managing mental health conditions, & navigating complex PTSD.
Trauma, addiction, and mental health struggles are all too familiar for countless people in Canada.
Over 10 yrs of experience & trained at Aura Institute Integrative Therapeutics, I'm constantly updating my skills to provide the best care. I tailor therapy to each client's journey, offering judgment-free support. Together, we address issues like surviving human trafficking, addiction, recovery, managing mental health conditions, & navigating complex PTSD.
I've been providing counselling services to a diverse population for over 14 years and specialize in mood disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress, burnout, self-harm, suicide risk, disordered eating, and substance abuse.
I have experience working with individuals, couples, youth and families who have marital and relationship challenges, infidelity and communication issues, conflict & family violence, separation and divorce, infertility issues and parenting.
I've been providing counselling services to a diverse population for over 14 years and specialize in mood disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress, burnout, self-harm, suicide risk, disordered eating, and substance abuse.
I have experience working with individuals, couples, youth and families who have marital and relationship challenges, infidelity and communication issues, conflict & family violence, separation and divorce, infertility issues and parenting.
With 9 years of experience in mental health, and addictions, I provide equitable, client-centered care.
Therapy isn't about fixing you; you're not broken. It's about healing, self-understanding, and creating meaningful change.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I provide a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental space where children, and adults feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Using a person-centered, evidence-based approach, I help clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, burnout, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
With 9 years of experience in mental health, and addictions, I provide equitable, client-centered care.
Therapy isn't about fixing you; you're not broken. It's about healing, self-understanding, and creating meaningful change.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I provide a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental space where children, and adults feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Using a person-centered, evidence-based approach, I help clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, burnout, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
I am experienced in working with people from diverse social, cultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds in addressing concerns such as addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, men's concerns, and life coaching.
I provide a judgement free space and therapeutic counselling. I have worked extensively with youths, adults, couples and families in various capacities. With over 11 years of social work and counselling experience, I am knowledgeable and equipped to provide you with safe, confidential and effective counselling. I will work collaboratively with you as you gain the knowledge and skills you need to address your concerns and achieve your goals.
I am experienced in working with people from diverse social, cultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds in addressing concerns such as addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, men's concerns, and life coaching.
I provide a judgement free space and therapeutic counselling. I have worked extensively with youths, adults, couples and families in various capacities. With over 11 years of social work and counselling experience, I am knowledgeable and equipped to provide you with safe, confidential and effective counselling. I will work collaboratively with you as you gain the knowledge and skills you need to address your concerns and achieve your goals.
Nathan Kalk - Couples, Individuals, Men's
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
4 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N
I also work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, and grief.
Couples: Conflict resolution, affair recovery, communication breakdown, reconciliation, premarital counselling.
Individuals: Anxiety, depression, addiction, grief/loss, self-esteem, trauma, anger. Approaches: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, solution-focused therapy.
I also work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, and grief.
Couples: Conflict resolution, affair recovery, communication breakdown, reconciliation, premarital counselling.
Individuals: Anxiety, depression, addiction, grief/loss, self-esteem, trauma, anger. Approaches: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, solution-focused therapy.
Accepting NEW patients for phone & video sessions. Asking for support is a courageous first step in managing your mental health & wellness. It is easy to get stuck in unhelpful thought patterns that do not serve us, but we have more control over our thoughts & feelings than it may seem. I can help you take charge of this & your behaviours to live a more fulfilled & happy life. I will work collaboratively with you to set achievable goals that support empowerment, capacity building & resiliency. I believe in the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance where you feel safe to share so we can have authentic & real conversations.
Accepting NEW patients for phone & video sessions. Asking for support is a courageous first step in managing your mental health & wellness. It is easy to get stuck in unhelpful thought patterns that do not serve us, but we have more control over our thoughts & feelings than it may seem. I can help you take charge of this & your behaviours to live a more fulfilled & happy life. I will work collaboratively with you to set achievable goals that support empowerment, capacity building & resiliency. I believe in the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance where you feel safe to share so we can have authentic & real conversations.
My Inner Peace Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RSWs, RPs, EMDR
Barrie, ON L4N
We specialize in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, anger management, panic attacks, infidelity, infertility, grief, addictions, & recovery.
We are a team of dedicated & qualified therapists offering comprehensive mental health services to individuals, couples & kids at a range of fees. Our team of Registered Psychotherapists & Registered Social Workers, is experienced in working with diverse populations, ranging from children, youth & teens to adults, couples & individuals. We believe in building a strong therapeutic alliance with our clients, working together towards lasting change. Our therapists provide compassionate support, helping you gain insights and develop the necessary skills to enhance your well-being.
We specialize in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, anger management, panic attacks, infidelity, infertility, grief, addictions, & recovery.
We are a team of dedicated & qualified therapists offering comprehensive mental health services to individuals, couples & kids at a range of fees. Our team of Registered Psychotherapists & Registered Social Workers, is experienced in working with diverse populations, ranging from children, youth & teens to adults, couples & individuals. We believe in building a strong therapeutic alliance with our clients, working together towards lasting change. Our therapists provide compassionate support, helping you gain insights and develop the necessary skills to enhance your well-being.
I have worked in mental health for ten years and as an addiction counsellor for the last six.
I value the privilege of witnessing and holding my clients’ stories. I try to honor the courage and vulnerability exercised when we ask for help. I strive to remain nonjudgmental and curious while making generous assumptions.
I have worked in mental health for ten years and as an addiction counsellor for the last six.
I value the privilege of witnessing and holding my clients’ stories. I try to honor the courage and vulnerability exercised when we ask for help. I strive to remain nonjudgmental and curious while making generous assumptions.
I specialize in working with clients who have substance use concerns, anxiety, depression, and/or troubles with motivation and feeling stuck.
In addition to my qualifications in psychotherapy, I am also an addictions counsellor, and have been for the past four years! I pride myself in offering a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach that allows you to be authentically you, as you are meant to be. I am not here to tell you how you should be or what values to follow. You are the expert on you.
I specialize in working with clients who have substance use concerns, anxiety, depression, and/or troubles with motivation and feeling stuck.
In addition to my qualifications in psychotherapy, I am also an addictions counsellor, and have been for the past four years! I pride myself in offering a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach that allows you to be authentically you, as you are meant to be. I am not here to tell you how you should be or what values to follow. You are the expert on you.
I've been accompanying people through difficult times and life challenges; depression, addiction, relationship issues, grief and more for many years.
My practice is based on scientifically proven principles of Psychotherapy, accompanying you into the deep and unavoidable pains and trauma of daily living. Often we need to uncover feelings that were deeply buried to facilitate survival, but can remain buried no longer without harming our health, well-being and growth.
I've been accompanying people through difficult times and life challenges; depression, addiction, relationship issues, grief and more for many years.
My practice is based on scientifically proven principles of Psychotherapy, accompanying you into the deep and unavoidable pains and trauma of daily living. Often we need to uncover feelings that were deeply buried to facilitate survival, but can remain buried no longer without harming our health, well-being and growth.
I worked for 17 years providing community based therapy and counselling as an Addictions Therapist with a Premier Mental Health and Addictions Hospital.
I use a variety of best practice therapeutic and counselling approaches developed through my many years of clinical experience to best meet your needs with making the changes identified as important in your life. I will provide a free 15 minute phone consultation prior to scheduling an initial appointment to ensure your comfort with my services.
I worked for 17 years providing community based therapy and counselling as an Addictions Therapist with a Premier Mental Health and Addictions Hospital.
I use a variety of best practice therapeutic and counselling approaches developed through my many years of clinical experience to best meet your needs with making the changes identified as important in your life. I will provide a free 15 minute phone consultation prior to scheduling an initial appointment to ensure your comfort with my services.
Let’s be real: healing isn’t linear, tidy, or predictable. It’s tender, courageous, disruptive, liberating—and you don’t have to walk it alone. If you’ve landed here, something in your world is asking for care. Maybe it’s the hum of anxiety that never really quiets, the ache of old wounds that weren’t given the space they deserved, the overwhelm of relationships that feel too heavy or too tangled, or the quiet belief that you’re somehow “not enough.” Whatever brought you here, please know this: you are not broken. You are a whole human carrying history, complexity, brilliance, and pain—and you’re welcome here exactly as you are.
Let’s be real: healing isn’t linear, tidy, or predictable. It’s tender, courageous, disruptive, liberating—and you don’t have to walk it alone. If you’ve landed here, something in your world is asking for care. Maybe it’s the hum of anxiety that never really quiets, the ache of old wounds that weren’t given the space they deserved, the overwhelm of relationships that feel too heavy or too tangled, or the quiet belief that you’re somehow “not enough.” Whatever brought you here, please know this: you are not broken. You are a whole human carrying history, complexity, brilliance, and pain—and you’re welcome here exactly as you are.
I have spent the last 30 years, both personally and professionally, in the field of addiction.
Along the way I found inspiration in several theories. The right intervention depends on what happened to you, and what you told yourself about it.
I have spent the last 30 years, both personally and professionally, in the field of addiction.
Along the way I found inspiration in several theories. The right intervention depends on what happened to you, and what you told yourself about it.
Mental health and addiction are often symptoms of repressed emotions related to underlying issues and unmet needs.
I have over 20 yrs of experience in the social services field, with over a decade specializing in addictions and mental health counselling. I am passionate about supporting those living with/affected by mental health, addiction, and substance use issues. My clinical knowledge also includes relational dynamics, family systems/estrangement, trauma, and grief.
Mental health and addiction are often symptoms of repressed emotions related to underlying issues and unmet needs.
I have over 20 yrs of experience in the social services field, with over a decade specializing in addictions and mental health counselling. I am passionate about supporting those living with/affected by mental health, addiction, and substance use issues. My clinical knowledge also includes relational dynamics, family systems/estrangement, trauma, and grief.
Whether you are seeking therapy for the first time or you have had experience in the past, I understand it can be an exhausting and overwhelming process as you open your world to external support. In your journey towards finding the right therapist, it is crucial to find what works for you in your unique journey, in a place of non-judgement and compassion.
Whether you are seeking therapy for the first time or you have had experience in the past, I understand it can be an exhausting and overwhelming process as you open your world to external support. In your journey towards finding the right therapist, it is crucial to find what works for you in your unique journey, in a place of non-judgement and compassion.
You’re exhausted, juggling the weight of your thoughts and the pull of your addiction, and it feels like no one truly understands.
You want freedom—freedom from the constant noise in your head, from the cravings that pull you off track, from the fear of relapse. You want to feel peace again, to rebuild the relationships that matter, and to wake up without the weight of shame. You just want to feel whole.
You’re exhausted, juggling the weight of your thoughts and the pull of your addiction, and it feels like no one truly understands.
You want freedom—freedom from the constant noise in your head, from the cravings that pull you off track, from the fear of relapse. You want to feel peace again, to rebuild the relationships that matter, and to wake up without the weight of shame. You just want to feel whole.
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Addiction Counsellors
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.