Attachment-based Therapists in Barrie, ON

I am a Registered Psychotherapist who has worked with individuals in different capacities since 2011. Using my calm and gentle nature, I have built a practice based on professionalism, trust, openness and authenticity, where clients can feel safe and accepted without judgement. My approach to psychotherapy is tailored to the needs of my clients. I am dedicated to helping those in need of mental health care, and I always enjoy meeting new people. I have earned an honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Laurentian University, as well as a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology with Yorkville University.

As a psychotherapist, I learned that every client is unique, as such, I bring in different psychotherapy approaches and I tailor treatment according to my client's needs. This approach helps clients with; depression, stress, anxiety, grief and other emotional and psychological health issues.

I am a registered social worker with over 15 years of work experience. I have helped people who experience issues such as: depression, anxiety, addiction, abuse, trauma, anger, LGBTQ-related issues, relationship issues, grief, and family conflict. My journey into social work began at age 14, when I lost my father to cancer. Because there were few supports available at the time, I felt alone and stuck. This prompted me to dedicate my life to assisting others during difficult times, and help them realize they are not alone.

I invite you to reflect together on the roads you have travelled as we align with your authentic self. You may be experiencing loss and grief, anxiety, depression, suffering rooted in childhood, relationship, or career. We will compassionately bear witness to your story, identifying strengths and building resilience. We will restore a sense of joy, hope and meaning in your life. My approach is mindfulness-based and grounded in compassionate inquiry. Aspects of didactic, cognitive, behavioural, acceptance and commitment modalities are interwoven throughout sessions.

Welcome! For over fifteen years, I have supported individuals of all ages and families striving to make positive changes in their lives and deal with challenges, trauma, and various other experiences and stressors. I have extensive training and experience in various treatment models. I aim to provide clients with a therapeutic experience that is both meaningful to my clients and builds on and honours their current strengths and knowledge.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Parenting Coach. I have educated and supported families for almost 30 years throughout Simcoe County. I am the owner of In Support Of Children Counselling where I provide individual and family counselling to children, teens, parents and families. I believe that knowledge is power and therefore my focus is to educate my clients by teaching them strategies and coping tools that will help them cope more effectively. I am also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. My website is - insupportofchildren.com

Need an experienced caring professional to support you through life's challenges? My name is Brittany and I want to work with you in achieving your goal to make life better. I work with diverse clients including children, teens and adults specializing in mental health, family and relationship challenges and coping through life transitions. Therapy sessions are collaborative, focused on working together to create helpful and practical coping strategies. My goal is to work with you to build on your current strengths and resilience to make life better.

It is the normal experience of struggle and suffering that brings people to psychotherapy. You may feel that something in your life is not making sense or is not working. That may be a relationship, your reactions to life events, the past wounds of trauma that emerge, or other challenging experiences; it is all okay. Whatever it is that brings you in, I maintain that there is nothing “wrong” with you, that there is just something wrong for you. This perspective can seem completely foreign at first, however, it is the process of therapy that can shift the feeling of being “wrong” to an intuitive, felt sense that you are just right.

I work primarily with empaths, highly sensitive souls and people who tend to take on the 'caretaker role'. I support people through anxiety, self-criticism, people pleasing, and difficulty putting themselves first. I help people understand and communicate their needs, boundaries and build stronger relationships with themselves and others.

Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to consider me in your healing journey! Starting therapy can be scary, and I commend you for taking that first big step in searching for a therapist. I tend to think of my approach as very gentle initially, and I strive to provide a safe, empathetic, and neutral space for you to freely discuss your thoughts, feelings, emotions, etc. I aim to instil hope, and guide you to a place in which you feel you are heading towards the person you were meant to be. I work alongside you to determine treatment goals and aspirations, and together we will move at a pace that feels comfortable to you.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your emotions, ruled by anxiety, and struggling to come to terms with a big life transition or change? Are you a mother and looking for support as you navigate the complexities of the journey of motherhood? Whether you are a new or seasoned mother, you are not alone. I am passionate about journeying alongside women going through big life changes, including but not limited to all that comes with the journey of motherhood. I help women identify what is keeping them stuck, acknowledge the losses and grief that come with the transition of motherhood and start to work with challenging emotions.

I have always had a passion for helping others. With previous work experience in different environments, I have been exposed to the complexities of life, which has developed my belief that change, growth and healing is possible if individuals are supported with compassion, empathy, and non-judgement. This belief has become my therapeutic approach, along with recognizing and valuing that each client is unique, making the therapy process unique.

Welcome & thank you for visiting my profile. I recognize how hard it is to ask for help & so I'm grateful that you have found yourself here. My job is to provide a safe, warm & non-judgemental healing space where I look beyond symptoms to help you discover your authentic self. I have a passion for understanding the brain science behind thoughts, feelings & behaviours. I love to watch my clients have "aha moments" as they explore the connections between early childhood experiences, the brains instinctive response to protect & current life struggles. My goal is for clients to have a profound & validating understanding of themselves.

Therapy is, for many of us, one of the only spaces where we can safely allow ourselves to be seen. Having moved through life with my own experiences of trauma and a sense of otherness from being neurodivergent, I’m particularly attuned to people’s feelings of having to hide or reject parts of the self in an effort to find belonging. I am often described as warm, curious, and observant, and I have a knack for seeing the things that are going on under the surface. My work with clients tends to be deep, thought-provoking, and emotional, and we work together to process underlying patterns and feelings.

Now accepting New Clients! Evening Availability! Do you want to feel more in control of your life and put a stop to negative thoughts and feelings? Sometimes, past experiences can leave us feeling stuck and unable to find enjoyment in life. Reaching out for support is not always easy and can leave us feeling vulnerable. It is my goal to work alongside you to build your self-esteem, self-compassion, process grief and loss, work through the negative effects of past trauma, or address whatever other therapeutic goals you may have while we work together.

Childhood is often thought of as a magical time. The reality is that many kids face problems that leave them feeling worried, scared, angry, sad or confused. This can be difficult and heart breaking for parents trying their best to connect with and support their child. Very often, despite a caregiver’s best effort to learn more and help solve the problem, a child’s response is “I don’t know”. Play therapy can help provide children with the tools they need to express their thoughts and explore their inner world.

I am delighted you're taking some time to explore psychotherapy. I offer online sessions and work with a client-centred therapy approach. Together we will identify your therapeutic goals and agree on a unique plan of care to meet your needs. We will work together in a safe, practical and down-to-earth way that provides you with guidance and support that is easy to understand, we will agree on changes you will be able to implement and you will have clear next steps to support yourself when you are not in session.