Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Barrie, ON
I am a child, adolescent, adult, and family psychologist. I am a founding partner at Central Ontario Psychology (COP) which is a full service psychology practice offering comprehensive psychological and educational assessment and treatment services in the Simcoe County (Barrie) and York Region (Newmarket) areas. We have several highly skilled clinicians and associates who work with us at COP. Our outstanding clinicians see children, youth, adults, and families for a wide range of psychological concerns. We emphasize compassion, integrity, innovation, excellence and collaboration in all the work that we do.
I am a child, adolescent, adult, and family psychologist. I am a founding partner at Central Ontario Psychology (COP) which is a full service psychology practice offering comprehensive psychological and educational assessment and treatment services in the Simcoe County (Barrie) and York Region (Newmarket) areas. We have several highly skilled clinicians and associates who work with us at COP. Our outstanding clinicians see children, youth, adults, and families for a wide range of psychological concerns. We emphasize compassion, integrity, innovation, excellence and collaboration in all the work that we do.
Throughout life's stages of growth and change, we experience times when we thrive and times when challenges arise. I provide psychological assessment and therapy for children, teens and adults who may be facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, or issues of self-worth. I also support clients and families navigating transitions or seeking clarity about learning, attention or social-emotional needs. Whether the goal is to better understand a diagnosis, explore strategies for coping, or create a plan for growth, I work collaboratively with clients and families to build trust, highlight strengths, and support meaningful change.
Throughout life's stages of growth and change, we experience times when we thrive and times when challenges arise. I provide psychological assessment and therapy for children, teens and adults who may be facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, or issues of self-worth. I also support clients and families navigating transitions or seeking clarity about learning, attention or social-emotional needs. Whether the goal is to better understand a diagnosis, explore strategies for coping, or create a plan for growth, I work collaboratively with clients and families to build trust, highlight strengths, and support meaningful change.
It is hard to open up to new people. I work with children and teens who need to feel heard and understood. I use lots of strategies to build safety and connection with them, like creative activities and games.
It is hard to open up to new people. I work with children and teens who need to feel heard and understood. I use lots of strategies to build safety and connection with them, like creative activities and games.
We conduct assessments of learning disorders, ADHD and autism.
We start with an intake, and then integrate each client's needs and preferences with our clinical expertise: CBT, DBT, emotion-focused therapy, mindfulness, schema therapy, interpersonal therapy, psychodynamic/attachment-focused therapy, EMDR, solution-focused therapy, and cutting-edge technologies.
We conduct assessments of learning disorders, ADHD and autism.
We start with an intake, and then integrate each client's needs and preferences with our clinical expertise: CBT, DBT, emotion-focused therapy, mindfulness, schema therapy, interpersonal therapy, psychodynamic/attachment-focused therapy, EMDR, solution-focused therapy, and cutting-edge technologies.
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
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
Are you or your child looking for therapy that actually works with your brain instead of against it? Are you trapped in your head and overwhelmed by big emotions, Drama therapy could be a good fit for you. Navigating school, friendships, or independence, therapy can help you build confidence, manage emotions, and feel more at ease being yourself. Currently, struggling with shutdowns, communication, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can help you build confidence, manage energy, and feel calmer in the present moment. I work well with those who often feel misunderstood or judged.
Are you or your child looking for therapy that actually works with your brain instead of against it? Are you trapped in your head and overwhelmed by big emotions, Drama therapy could be a good fit for you. Navigating school, friendships, or independence, therapy can help you build confidence, manage emotions, and feel more at ease being yourself. Currently, struggling with shutdowns, communication, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can help you build confidence, manage energy, and feel calmer in the present moment. I work well with those who often feel misunderstood or judged.
Whether you are seeking a psychological or psychoeducational assessment to help understand your child's profile or strengths in needs, seeking support with your child's learning and schooling, or are looking to gain tools and strategies as a parent/guardian, our kind, welcoming team of psychologists, psychotherapists, educators and psychometrists are here to support children, youth, and their families navigate their unique, individual world. We welcome neurodivergent children and their families!
Whether you are seeking a psychological or psychoeducational assessment to help understand your child's profile or strengths in needs, seeking support with your child's learning and schooling, or are looking to gain tools and strategies as a parent/guardian, our kind, welcoming team of psychologists, psychotherapists, educators and psychometrists are here to support children, youth, and their families navigate their unique, individual world. We welcome neurodivergent children and their families!
Have you experienced a recent loss, whether it be through a death of a loved one or a job change? Have you witnessed or directly suffered a traumatic event? Perhaps you are feeling overly anxious or sad, and can't concentrate or sleep? Or maybe your child or teenager has become withdrawn, is having difficulty maintaining his or her grades, and is more irritable or angry than typical? If these are among your concerns, it may be time to seek assistance.
Have you experienced a recent loss, whether it be through a death of a loved one or a job change? Have you witnessed or directly suffered a traumatic event? Perhaps you are feeling overly anxious or sad, and can't concentrate or sleep? Or maybe your child or teenager has become withdrawn, is having difficulty maintaining his or her grades, and is more irritable or angry than typical? If these are among your concerns, it may be time to seek assistance.
If you grew up with an emotionally immature or unavailable parent, you may be carrying wounds that no one has ever acknowledged. You may find yourself avoiding conflict, constantly walking on eggshells, feeling overly responsible for others’ emotions, or having difficulty trusting your own. Maybe you’ve always wondered why your needs felt like “too much” or why the idea of setting a boundary brings up guilt, anxiety, or silence. Even now, interactions with your parent might leave you feeling unseen, dismissed, or emotionally drained.
If you grew up with an emotionally immature or unavailable parent, you may be carrying wounds that no one has ever acknowledged. You may find yourself avoiding conflict, constantly walking on eggshells, feeling overly responsible for others’ emotions, or having difficulty trusting your own. Maybe you’ve always wondered why your needs felt like “too much” or why the idea of setting a boundary brings up guilt, anxiety, or silence. Even now, interactions with your parent might leave you feeling unseen, dismissed, or emotionally drained.
Welcome and thanks for stopping by! We are a team of Registered Social Workers and Psychotherapists with decades of experience working with individuals impacted by trauma, abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and self-esteem issues. We use a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to guide our therapeutic interventions and empower people to reach their goals. We believe every individual has the power and strength to work through their adversities, and our role your therapist is to work collaboratively with you to help you acknowledge your strengths, build upon them & heal to live a happy and success.
Welcome and thanks for stopping by! We are a team of Registered Social Workers and Psychotherapists with decades of experience working with individuals impacted by trauma, abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and self-esteem issues. We use a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to guide our therapeutic interventions and empower people to reach their goals. We believe every individual has the power and strength to work through their adversities, and our role your therapist is to work collaboratively with you to help you acknowledge your strengths, build upon them & heal to live a happy and success.
I am a registered social worker at Smith Psychological, offering individual and family psychotherapy services. With over five years of experience and a Master of Social Work, I specialize in supporting clients through a wide range of challenges. My background includes work in child welfare, hospitals, not-for-profit organizations, and school board settings, allowing me to provide compassionate and effective support for both children and adults.
I am a registered social worker at Smith Psychological, offering individual and family psychotherapy services. With over five years of experience and a Master of Social Work, I specialize in supporting clients through a wide range of challenges. My background includes work in child welfare, hospitals, not-for-profit organizations, and school board settings, allowing me to provide compassionate and effective support for both children and adults.
You don’t need to have everything figured out to start therapy. My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin, even if things appear okay on the outside. They may be navigating anxiety, low mood, low motivation, social stress, or a life transition. They’re looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space to talk things through, build coping tools, and better understand themselves so they can feel more grounded, confident, and steady in daily life and relationships.
You don’t need to have everything figured out to start therapy. My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin, even if things appear okay on the outside. They may be navigating anxiety, low mood, low motivation, social stress, or a life transition. They’re looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space to talk things through, build coping tools, and better understand themselves so they can feel more grounded, confident, and steady in daily life and relationships.
Family First is a well established (25 years) privately owned centre in 2 locations: Barrie and Burlington. FF conducts Psychological, Psych-Ed Assessments, Child Trauma Assessments and psychotherapy services. FF specializes in helping children and their caregivers with issues involving attachment, regulation, trauma, grief, developmental, parenting and family issues. Lorie Walton, M.Ed, RP, owner, is internationally known for her work in the field of Attachment and emotional regulation. Specialized child psychotherapists at FF use evidence based, age appropriate interventions such as CBT, Play Therapy, Theraplay, EMFT et al.
Family First is a well established (25 years) privately owned centre in 2 locations: Barrie and Burlington. FF conducts Psychological, Psych-Ed Assessments, Child Trauma Assessments and psychotherapy services. FF specializes in helping children and their caregivers with issues involving attachment, regulation, trauma, grief, developmental, parenting and family issues. Lorie Walton, M.Ed, RP, owner, is internationally known for her work in the field of Attachment and emotional regulation. Specialized child psychotherapists at FF use evidence based, age appropriate interventions such as CBT, Play Therapy, Theraplay, EMFT et al.
Are you or someone you care for looking to heal from the past, enjoy the present, grow into a positive future, or maybe all three? I believe that every person has the potential to engage with life in a way that brings them fulfillment and joy. You may feel life's challenges are uniquely difficult to you, and that's valid! The story does not end there because the ability to overcome these challenges is also beautifully unique to you and your positive future.
I'm experienced in supporting the neurodivergent community, children, and adults. I'm a passionate advocate for men's mental health and holistic mental health for all people.
Are you or someone you care for looking to heal from the past, enjoy the present, grow into a positive future, or maybe all three? I believe that every person has the potential to engage with life in a way that brings them fulfillment and joy. You may feel life's challenges are uniquely difficult to you, and that's valid! The story does not end there because the ability to overcome these challenges is also beautifully unique to you and your positive future.
I'm experienced in supporting the neurodivergent community, children, and adults. I'm a passionate advocate for men's mental health and holistic mental health for all people.
Gina Goldenberg | Anxiety & Stress Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MEd, MACP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
You're fed up and frustrated. No matter how hard you try you feel like you're just not good enough. You may find yourself saying “yes” when you want to say “no,” replaying interactions in your mind, or feeling like you’re constantly managing how others feel. You get angry quickly, can't control your emotions and have been called "oversensitive." You care a lot about other people, you try your best all the time, but you are left feeling overwhelmed, alone, and exhausted.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone and these patterns are more common than you might think.
You're fed up and frustrated. No matter how hard you try you feel like you're just not good enough. You may find yourself saying “yes” when you want to say “no,” replaying interactions in your mind, or feeling like you’re constantly managing how others feel. You get angry quickly, can't control your emotions and have been called "oversensitive." You care a lot about other people, you try your best all the time, but you are left feeling overwhelmed, alone, and exhausted.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone and these patterns are more common than you might think.
As the Clinical Director at On Solid Ground Inc in Barrie, we specialize in working with families with children with Autism or behavioural challenges; parents who want to learn alternate ways of engaging with their child to produce improved interactions, communication, social and life skills.
As the Clinical Director at On Solid Ground Inc in Barrie, we specialize in working with families with children with Autism or behavioural challenges; parents who want to learn alternate ways of engaging with their child to produce improved interactions, communication, social and life skills.
Being a teen, post-secondary student, adult or professional today can be tough. Anxiety, ADHD or low mood can make you feel stuck, stressed, overwhelmed or exhausted from trying to cope every day, but there is hope! Are you tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed or down all the time? Are you constantly worrying? Maybe your social life, grades or job are being impacted. If you struggle with anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, social anxiety, life transitions, time management, ADHD, ASD, OCD, learning disabilities, peer/relationships issues, reach out for help today.
Being a teen, post-secondary student, adult or professional today can be tough. Anxiety, ADHD or low mood can make you feel stuck, stressed, overwhelmed or exhausted from trying to cope every day, but there is hope! Are you tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed or down all the time? Are you constantly worrying? Maybe your social life, grades or job are being impacted. If you struggle with anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, social anxiety, life transitions, time management, ADHD, ASD, OCD, learning disabilities, peer/relationships issues, reach out for help today.
All children are so very unique and constantly changing. Sometimes they need a helping hand to keep them moving along to thrive in their relationships and connections with others; or to develop strategies to support emotional regulation, social skills, life skills, anxiety reduction, concentration and focus, or processing of traumatic events. Throughout the process, parent/caregiver participation is a key component when it comes to working with children. My long-standing experience with neurodivergent children, youth, and their families will provide you with the reassurance you need to move forward.
All children are so very unique and constantly changing. Sometimes they need a helping hand to keep them moving along to thrive in their relationships and connections with others; or to develop strategies to support emotional regulation, social skills, life skills, anxiety reduction, concentration and focus, or processing of traumatic events. Throughout the process, parent/caregiver participation is a key component when it comes to working with children. My long-standing experience with neurodivergent children, youth, and their families will provide you with the reassurance you need to move forward.
I'm a social worker with over 15 years of experience with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating the dynamic adversities of life. Individuals come to me feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to move forward, or are facing complex dynamics in everyday life. Others are moving through fertility journeys, pregnancy, postpartum, or relationship changes. I have a special interest in working with parents. I aim to provide a collaborative, non-judgmental space and use evidence-informed, attachment-based and trauma-informed approaches to strengthen insight, regulation, and connection so families can move forward with confidence.
I'm a social worker with over 15 years of experience with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating the dynamic adversities of life. Individuals come to me feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to move forward, or are facing complex dynamics in everyday life. Others are moving through fertility journeys, pregnancy, postpartum, or relationship changes. I have a special interest in working with parents. I aim to provide a collaborative, non-judgmental space and use evidence-informed, attachment-based and trauma-informed approaches to strengthen insight, regulation, and connection so families can move forward with confidence.
Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next steps. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, grief, relationship stress, work or school pressure, chronic pain, sleep issues, or trauma. They’re looking for relief, clarity, and effective strategies to regain control. I provide practical coping tools to help manage emotions and stress in the moment, while also supporting deeper insight into patterns that get in the way so they can build resilience and lasting change.
Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next steps. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, grief, relationship stress, work or school pressure, chronic pain, sleep issues, or trauma. They’re looking for relief, clarity, and effective strategies to regain control. I provide practical coping tools to help manage emotions and stress in the moment, while also supporting deeper insight into patterns that get in the way so they can build resilience and lasting change.
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Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors
How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.