Arete Therapists in Barrie, ON
Most of the people who reach out to me are capable adults who usually manage life well — but everyone hits a point now and then when a fresh perspective makes all the difference. Maybe stress has been building, a relationship feels confusing, parenting is overwhelming, or anxiety is louder than usual. If you’d like to talk things through with someone who respects your lived experience and shows up in a real, genuine way, I’m here.
I offer both therapy and collaborative consultation. I’m conversational, engaged, and practical — clients often tell me they appreciate that I don’t just nod quietly. I listen closely, ask good questions,
Most of the people who reach out to me are capable adults who usually manage life well — but everyone hits a point now and then when a fresh perspective makes all the difference. Maybe stress has been building, a relationship feels confusing, parenting is overwhelming, or anxiety is louder than usual. If you’d like to talk things through with someone who respects your lived experience and shows up in a real, genuine way, I’m here.
I offer both therapy and collaborative consultation. I’m conversational, engaged, and practical — clients often tell me they appreciate that I don’t just nod quietly. I listen closely, ask good questions,
You're exhausted from managing thoughts that won't quit, emotions that feel too big, or pain you've been carrying longer than you'd like to admit. Maybe you've tried to figure it out on your own and it's just not working anymore. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, OCD, and relationship stress, using approaches like ERP, EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Gottman Method, matched to what you actually need. You don't have to keep pushing through alone. I can help you get there.
You're exhausted from managing thoughts that won't quit, emotions that feel too big, or pain you've been carrying longer than you'd like to admit. Maybe you've tried to figure it out on your own and it's just not working anymore. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, OCD, and relationship stress, using approaches like ERP, EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Gottman Method, matched to what you actually need. You don't have to keep pushing through alone. I can help you get there.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering comprehensive, interdisciplinary care across psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessments. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering comprehensive, interdisciplinary care across psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessments. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
Do you feel stuck? Are you experiencing low mood and lack of motivation? Do you have a vision of where you would like to be in your life.. I would love to get you there! I am driven by my passion for supporting and empowering you as you navigate through life challenges. My promise to you is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to ensure you feel heard, supported and validated. It is my goal to help you feel, and heal - to uncover your strengths, clarify your objectives, and explore your true potential. I can help you identify where your feelings and thoughts have stemmed from and provide you with tools to overcome your obstacles.
Do you feel stuck? Are you experiencing low mood and lack of motivation? Do you have a vision of where you would like to be in your life.. I would love to get you there! I am driven by my passion for supporting and empowering you as you navigate through life challenges. My promise to you is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to ensure you feel heard, supported and validated. It is my goal to help you feel, and heal - to uncover your strengths, clarify your objectives, and explore your true potential. I can help you identify where your feelings and thoughts have stemmed from and provide you with tools to overcome your obstacles.
If therapy hasn’t worked for you before, it may be because conditions like personality disorders, chronic anxiety, and emotional dysregulation require highly specialized treatment. I provide dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) delivered as it was intended. I take a client-centered approach, tailoring therapy to each individual’s unique needs and goals. As my work is rooted from an integrative approach, I use multiple evidence-based modalities including CBT, and ACT to provide flexible and individualized care. I work with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relational issues and many other problems. Reach out today!
If therapy hasn’t worked for you before, it may be because conditions like personality disorders, chronic anxiety, and emotional dysregulation require highly specialized treatment. I provide dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) delivered as it was intended. I take a client-centered approach, tailoring therapy to each individual’s unique needs and goals. As my work is rooted from an integrative approach, I use multiple evidence-based modalities including CBT, and ACT to provide flexible and individualized care. I work with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relational issues and many other problems. Reach out today!
Are you caught in the relentless grip of intrusive thoughts, trapped in the cycle of rumination, or paralyzed by over-analysis? Perhaps you're navigating the complexities of anxiety, OCD, trauma, body dysmorphic disorder, or debilitating phobias? If you reached out to a therapist, have you experienced an increase in your symptoms or stagnation? If so, know that you're not alone. I am here to offer you steadfast support, compassion and tailored therapeutic techniques to support you in not only reclaiming your life but get you closer to your goals.
Are you caught in the relentless grip of intrusive thoughts, trapped in the cycle of rumination, or paralyzed by over-analysis? Perhaps you're navigating the complexities of anxiety, OCD, trauma, body dysmorphic disorder, or debilitating phobias? If you reached out to a therapist, have you experienced an increase in your symptoms or stagnation? If so, know that you're not alone. I am here to offer you steadfast support, compassion and tailored therapeutic techniques to support you in not only reclaiming your life but get you closer to your goals.
Elliott Kemmet - Infidelity & Betrayal Trauma
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
4 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4M
Reeling from an affair or betrayal trauma? Whether you discovered your partner's infidelity or you were the one who was unfaithful, the pain can feel unbearable — and deciding what comes next can feel impossible. I help couples and individuals heal from physical, emotional, financial, and online infidelity. Together we'll find clarity, process the hurt, and work toward your next step: rebuilding trust, or parting with peace. Healing after an affair is possible, even when it feels out of reach right now.
Reeling from an affair or betrayal trauma? Whether you discovered your partner's infidelity or you were the one who was unfaithful, the pain can feel unbearable — and deciding what comes next can feel impossible. I help couples and individuals heal from physical, emotional, financial, and online infidelity. Together we'll find clarity, process the hurt, and work toward your next step: rebuilding trust, or parting with peace. Healing after an affair is possible, even when it feels out of reach right now.
Are you navigating questions about your sexual orientation or gender identity? Are your experiencing relationship distress? Are you healing from the loss of a loved one? At Collective Care Counselling, we specialize in the following areas: trauma, grief and loss, spirituality, gender identity, transitioning, LGBTQIA2s+, perinatal mental health, OCD, BDD, neurodiversity (ADHD, autism, etc.), concussions, and many other topics. All of our therapists work from a trauma-informed, strengths-based, anti-oppressive and intersectional framework.
Are you navigating questions about your sexual orientation or gender identity? Are your experiencing relationship distress? Are you healing from the loss of a loved one? At Collective Care Counselling, we specialize in the following areas: trauma, grief and loss, spirituality, gender identity, transitioning, LGBTQIA2s+, perinatal mental health, OCD, BDD, neurodiversity (ADHD, autism, etc.), concussions, and many other topics. All of our therapists work from a trauma-informed, strengths-based, anti-oppressive and intersectional framework.
I weave together my experiences in mental health care with Somatic Experiencing (with optional hands-on touch work), Internal Family Systems/parts work, nature-based therapy, attachment theory, polyvagal theory and general fun facts about the nervous system. I offer a compassionate space to land, talk things out and feel heard, learn practical tools and skills, feel more regulated, empowered and connected to yourself and others, create new patterns in life, deepen self-awareness, and get unstuck. You can expect to feel attuned to, validated, and met with zero judgment and a whole lot of empathy.
I weave together my experiences in mental health care with Somatic Experiencing (with optional hands-on touch work), Internal Family Systems/parts work, nature-based therapy, attachment theory, polyvagal theory and general fun facts about the nervous system. I offer a compassionate space to land, talk things out and feel heard, learn practical tools and skills, feel more regulated, empowered and connected to yourself and others, create new patterns in life, deepen self-awareness, and get unstuck. You can expect to feel attuned to, validated, and met with zero judgment and a whole lot of empathy.
Tessie Pulla Chin | Trauma | ADHD | Empaths
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ADHD, Anxiety, Trauma, BPD, Empaths
1 Endorsed
Online Only
On the outside you look unstoppable: confident, independent, the one who always keeps it together. But no one sees that beneath the surface, you feel like you drowning in a secret struggle. You’re exhausted from fighting invisible battles. Perhaps you grapple with trust issues, irritability, grief, inexplicable anxiety, feelings of detachment from those around you, or even yourself. Or maybe you are stuck in cycles of high adrenaline followed by exhaustion, relying on caffeine, sleep aids, or binge eating just to get through the day. What once helped you to survive has now become a pattern that is seriously keeping you stuck
On the outside you look unstoppable: confident, independent, the one who always keeps it together. But no one sees that beneath the surface, you feel like you drowning in a secret struggle. You’re exhausted from fighting invisible battles. Perhaps you grapple with trust issues, irritability, grief, inexplicable anxiety, feelings of detachment from those around you, or even yourself. Or maybe you are stuck in cycles of high adrenaline followed by exhaustion, relying on caffeine, sleep aids, or binge eating just to get through the day. What once helped you to survive has now become a pattern that is seriously keeping you stuck
Nathan Walton | Anxiety | ADHD | Giftedness
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ADHD, Gifted, Anxiety, CBT DBT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
May 2026 - You are walking on eggshells. Always on high alert, your highly sensitive neurodivergent brain is always scanning the room to make sure everything is okay. You over-apologize, over-explain, over-share or disconnect and push your emotions deep down. You feel different - too emotional, too “much”. A sense of loneliness and longing for something you can’t describe looms in the background. No matter what you try the feeling that there’s “something wrong with you” just won’t let up. You try to feel better - you have journaled, meditated, tried therapy, medication, breathwork…but nothing seems to help for long
May 2026 - You are walking on eggshells. Always on high alert, your highly sensitive neurodivergent brain is always scanning the room to make sure everything is okay. You over-apologize, over-explain, over-share or disconnect and push your emotions deep down. You feel different - too emotional, too “much”. A sense of loneliness and longing for something you can’t describe looms in the background. No matter what you try the feeling that there’s “something wrong with you” just won’t let up. You try to feel better - you have journaled, meditated, tried therapy, medication, breathwork…but nothing seems to help for long
Emily Berriman | ADHD, Burnout & Neurodiversity
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ADHD, Burnout, Anxiety, Empaths, Type A
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Aug 2026 - Accepting New Clients! Are you an intelligent, hardworking, empathic person - but you feel so stuck? You know the problem: people pleasing, not asking for help, overapologizing, perfectionism, overworking, putting everybody elses’ needs above your own. Your anxiety is relentless, your inner critic berates your every word, and you’re on a constant self-improvement mission. You wonder if you have anxiety, late-diagnosed ADHD, or maybe even depression or trauma. You've read the self-help books, tried meditation, mental health walks, journaling...You know at the core you need to "love yourself", but don't know how
Aug 2026 - Accepting New Clients! Are you an intelligent, hardworking, empathic person - but you feel so stuck? You know the problem: people pleasing, not asking for help, overapologizing, perfectionism, overworking, putting everybody elses’ needs above your own. Your anxiety is relentless, your inner critic berates your every word, and you’re on a constant self-improvement mission. You wonder if you have anxiety, late-diagnosed ADHD, or maybe even depression or trauma. You've read the self-help books, tried meditation, mental health walks, journaling...You know at the core you need to "love yourself", but don't know how
Hi, I’m Jessica. If you feel like your mind is constantly racing, worrying about the future, second-guessing decisions, or stuck in a cycle of “what ifs”, you’re not alone in that. I work with people who feel on edge, overwhelmed, or like they can’t fully relax no matter how hard they try. Maybe the anxiety shows up in your sleep, your work, or your relationships, or maybe it’s just always humming in the background. If you’re exhausted from trying to keep it all together, therapy can help slow things down and bring some calm back into your day-to-day.
Hi, I’m Jessica. If you feel like your mind is constantly racing, worrying about the future, second-guessing decisions, or stuck in a cycle of “what ifs”, you’re not alone in that. I work with people who feel on edge, overwhelmed, or like they can’t fully relax no matter how hard they try. Maybe the anxiety shows up in your sleep, your work, or your relationships, or maybe it’s just always humming in the background. If you’re exhausted from trying to keep it all together, therapy can help slow things down and bring some calm back into your day-to-day.
You might be navigating anxiety, a difficult relationship, a career crossroads, or the quiet weight of feeling like you are not quite where you want to be. I work with individuals, couples, families, and students across all stages of life, bringing more than 20 years of clinical experience to each session. My clients often arrive feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Together we focus on building practical tools, genuine insight, and the kind of lasting change that holds up beyond the therapy room.
You might be navigating anxiety, a difficult relationship, a career crossroads, or the quiet weight of feeling like you are not quite where you want to be. I work with individuals, couples, families, and students across all stages of life, bringing more than 20 years of clinical experience to each session. My clients often arrive feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Together we focus on building practical tools, genuine insight, and the kind of lasting change that holds up beyond the therapy room.
You might be a parent watching your child struggle at school and not knowing how to help. You might be managing your own ADHD diagnosis later in life, or trying to hold everything together while caring for your kids and your aging parents at the same time. Maybe it is anxiety, depression, or just the quiet exhaustion of feeling like too much is always on your plate. Whatever brought you here, you do not have to figure it out alone. I work with children, teens, and adults who are ready to understand themselves better and build something that actually lasts.
You might be a parent watching your child struggle at school and not knowing how to help. You might be managing your own ADHD diagnosis later in life, or trying to hold everything together while caring for your kids and your aging parents at the same time. Maybe it is anxiety, depression, or just the quiet exhaustion of feeling like too much is always on your plate. Whatever brought you here, you do not have to figure it out alone. I work with children, teens, and adults who are ready to understand themselves better and build something that actually lasts.
I work with adults navigating life transitions, including infidelity, separation or divorce, grief, identity shifts, and major relational changes. I also support clients with bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, and complex trauma. I provide sex therapy, including support around desire, intimacy, sexual functioning, communication, and relationship dynamics. I also work with couples navigating ENM, infidelity, intimacy concerns, and relational repair.
I work with adults navigating life transitions, including infidelity, separation or divorce, grief, identity shifts, and major relational changes. I also support clients with bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, and complex trauma. I provide sex therapy, including support around desire, intimacy, sexual functioning, communication, and relationship dynamics. I also work with couples navigating ENM, infidelity, intimacy concerns, and relational repair.
Everyone deserves access to life-changing care. I work with adolescents, individuals, couples, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, PTSD, personality disorders, and relationship challenges. My clients often feel stuck in cycles of overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, or emotional exhaustion that disrupts daily life and connection. They may feel misunderstood, isolated, or unsure how to move forward. If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone and you do not have to figure it out by yourself. This is exactly the work I am here for.
Everyone deserves access to life-changing care. I work with adolescents, individuals, couples, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, PTSD, personality disorders, and relationship challenges. My clients often feel stuck in cycles of overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, or emotional exhaustion that disrupts daily life and connection. They may feel misunderstood, isolated, or unsure how to move forward. If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone and you do not have to figure it out by yourself. This is exactly the work I am here for.
You might be navigating ADHD, anxiety, or depression and feeling out of step with everyone around you. You might be a parent trying to understand what your child is experiencing, or an adult facing the pressure of school, career decisions, or figuring out who you are. I work with clients of all ages, drawing on my background as both an educator and a therapist to understand not just what you are feeling, but the systems and pressures shaping it. We start with your nervous system, and build from there.
You might be navigating ADHD, anxiety, or depression and feeling out of step with everyone around you. You might be a parent trying to understand what your child is experiencing, or an adult facing the pressure of school, career decisions, or figuring out who you are. I work with clients of all ages, drawing on my background as both an educator and a therapist to understand not just what you are feeling, but the systems and pressures shaping it. We start with your nervous system, and build from there.
If you're here, the weight of childhood wounds, caregiving, or cultural expectations has likely become too heavy to carry alone. Maybe you're just tired of feeling trapped and disconnected from who you really are. In my practice I see individuals and couples who are looking for a space to make sense of painful cycles, including relationship distress, intergenerational trauma, burnout and difficult life transitions. I work with women stepping out of abusive dynamics, partners trying to communicate, and individuals navigating the disorienting grief of losing their sense of self.
If you're here, the weight of childhood wounds, caregiving, or cultural expectations has likely become too heavy to carry alone. Maybe you're just tired of feeling trapped and disconnected from who you really are. In my practice I see individuals and couples who are looking for a space to make sense of painful cycles, including relationship distress, intergenerational trauma, burnout and difficult life transitions. I work with women stepping out of abusive dynamics, partners trying to communicate, and individuals navigating the disorienting grief of losing their sense of self.
Updated August 2026: You're the one people rely on. The overachiever. The responsible one. On the outside, you look capable and successful. On the inside, you might feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re constantly running on empty.
Many of my clients are neurodivergent adults — including those with ADHD, autism, or who are only beginning to understand their neurodivergence. They’ve spent years masking, people-pleasing, and pushing themselves to meet expectations that were never designed for how their brain works.
Updated August 2026: You're the one people rely on. The overachiever. The responsible one. On the outside, you look capable and successful. On the inside, you might feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re constantly running on empty.
Many of my clients are neurodivergent adults — including those with ADHD, autism, or who are only beginning to understand their neurodivergence. They’ve spent years masking, people-pleasing, and pushing themselves to meet expectations that were never designed for how their brain works.
