Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Barrie, ON
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.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're navigating grief, mental health challenges, relationship concerns, caregiving responsibilities, or major life transitions. You don't have to face it alone.
I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where individuals, families, and caregivers can feel heard, supported, and empowered to move forward. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, stress, burnout, or simply feeling stuck, we can work together to explore your challenges, identify your strengths, and create meaningful change.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're navigating grief, mental health challenges, relationship concerns, caregiving responsibilities, or major life transitions. You don't have to face it alone.
I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where individuals, families, and caregivers can feel heard, supported, and empowered to move forward. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, stress, burnout, or simply feeling stuck, we can work together to explore your challenges, identify your strengths, and create meaningful change.
In my practice, I create a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment for all clients. I ensure to create safe spaces where each client is respected, valued, and free to express themselves without the feeling of fearfulness or judgement. I work with clients in having growth be their mission, and healing be their reward. There is nothing more fulfilling than making internal changes and seeing the external impact on yourself.
In my practice, I create a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment for all clients. I ensure to create safe spaces where each client is respected, valued, and free to express themselves without the feeling of fearfulness or judgement. I work with clients in having growth be their mission, and healing be their reward. There is nothing more fulfilling than making internal changes and seeing the external impact on yourself.
Feeling low? Feeling unlike your usual self? Wondering what your purpose is? Are you stressed and fearful of your next chapter in life? Perhaps your children are having school issues and you're turning for help. Maybe you find yourself to be a people pleaser and need support identifying boundaries. Help is here and you are welcomed to join. You have chosen not to give up. You have chosen to conduct research and find the best therapist suited for you. I believe you're already on the track to choosing to making choices that are in the betterment of yourself.
Feeling low? Feeling unlike your usual self? Wondering what your purpose is? Are you stressed and fearful of your next chapter in life? Perhaps your children are having school issues and you're turning for help. Maybe you find yourself to be a people pleaser and need support identifying boundaries. Help is here and you are welcomed to join. You have chosen not to give up. You have chosen to conduct research and find the best therapist suited for you. I believe you're already on the track to choosing to making choices that are in the betterment of yourself.
Emily Simms
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RP
1 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4M
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and have completed my Masters of Counselling Psychology. For several years, I have supported clients of all ages by providing a judgement free space to grow, build coping tools, and explore who you are. I am a Neurodiversity affirming Autism Clinical Specialist and I work from a strengths-based approach, uncovering each individual's unique strengths and helping empower them to achieve their goals.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and have completed my Masters of Counselling Psychology. For several years, I have supported clients of all ages by providing a judgement free space to grow, build coping tools, and explore who you are. I am a Neurodiversity affirming Autism Clinical Specialist and I work from a strengths-based approach, uncovering each individual's unique strengths and helping empower them to achieve their goals.
My goal is to help individuals cultivate a fuller, more empowered sense of self. This process often involves exploring relationship patterns, understanding emotions, and recognizing both the stressors and strengths that shape your life. Anxiety, depression, life transitions, and self-esteem all influence how we see ourselves, and I’m here to support you through those challenges.
My goal is to help individuals cultivate a fuller, more empowered sense of self. This process often involves exploring relationship patterns, understanding emotions, and recognizing both the stressors and strengths that shape your life. Anxiety, depression, life transitions, and self-esteem all influence how we see ourselves, and I’m here to support you through those challenges.
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.
If you’re exhausted from constant worry, navigating big emotions at home, or feeling unsure how to best support your child, you’re not alone. With a background in social work and education, I specialize in supporting parents raising children with autism and other unique needs. I offer practical guidance, emotional support, and tools to help you respond with confidence. I also work with couples to strengthen communication and rebuild connection, creating a respectful space where your family can feel calmer, more understood, and supported.
If you’re exhausted from constant worry, navigating big emotions at home, or feeling unsure how to best support your child, you’re not alone. With a background in social work and education, I specialize in supporting parents raising children with autism and other unique needs. I offer practical guidance, emotional support, and tools to help you respond with confidence. I also work with couples to strengthen communication and rebuild connection, creating a respectful space where your family can feel calmer, more understood, and supported.
Amir Haimove provides counselling services in alignment with the standards of the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (ACTA). His ideal clients are children, teens, and families seeking support with emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges. They often come looking for a compassionate, non-ABA approach to therapy. Amir helps clients move forward through individualized, ethical, and client-centered care focused on building resilience, improving emotional regulation, and supporting long-term well-being.
Amir Haimove provides counselling services in alignment with the standards of the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (ACTA). His ideal clients are children, teens, and families seeking support with emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges. They often come looking for a compassionate, non-ABA approach to therapy. Amir helps clients move forward through individualized, ethical, and client-centered care focused on building resilience, improving emotional regulation, and supporting long-term well-being.
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s relentless demands, constantly caring for others while neglecting yourself? You’re not alone—and you’re in the right place for support. I work with individuals managing ADHD, anxiety, and burnout, helping break the cycle of giving without replenishing your own energy. Coming from a teaching background where duties always came first, and as a military spouse facing frequent relocations and distance from loved ones, I deeply understand the mental load and exhaustion. I get that prioritizing oneself often feels selfish, but meeting your own needs builds the strength to show up fully for others.
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s relentless demands, constantly caring for others while neglecting yourself? You’re not alone—and you’re in the right place for support. I work with individuals managing ADHD, anxiety, and burnout, helping break the cycle of giving without replenishing your own energy. Coming from a teaching background where duties always came first, and as a military spouse facing frequent relocations and distance from loved ones, I deeply understand the mental load and exhaustion. I get that prioritizing oneself often feels selfish, but meeting your own needs builds the strength to show up fully for others.
Are life struggles causing you unhappiness? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or stuck? It can get better. We are a group of highly trained counsellors, with over 30+ years of experience. Hundreds of individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents have benefited from our services. At Family TLC we truly believe in you and that you are bigger than the concern.
Are life struggles causing you unhappiness? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or stuck? It can get better. We are a group of highly trained counsellors, with over 30+ years of experience. Hundreds of individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents have benefited from our services. At Family TLC we truly believe in you and that you are bigger than the concern.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 25 years experience in the provision of individual and family therapy for children , adolescents and their parents. Therapies offered include Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety and Mood concerns and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy with fostering and Adoptive families to address early childhood relational trauma and facilitate the development of more secure and adaptive attachment relationships.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 25 years experience in the provision of individual and family therapy for children , adolescents and their parents. Therapies offered include Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety and Mood concerns and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy with fostering and Adoptive families to address early childhood relational trauma and facilitate the development of more secure and adaptive attachment relationships.
Growing up and figuring out your path can be exciting one day and genuinely overwhelming the next — sometimes both in the same week. You might be navigating anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or motivation challenges, alongside identity exploration, uncertainty, and big decisions about what comes next. Maybe you're a parent supporting your teen or emerging adult through all of this. Or maybe you're the one living it, wanting real language and real tools.
Growing up and figuring out your path can be exciting one day and genuinely overwhelming the next — sometimes both in the same week. You might be navigating anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or motivation challenges, alongside identity exploration, uncertainty, and big decisions about what comes next. Maybe you're a parent supporting your teen or emerging adult through all of this. Or maybe you're the one living it, wanting real language and real tools.
Hello, I’m Alyssa, a Registered Social Worker (RSW) holding a Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor. I am passionate about creating a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where clients feel deeply heard and understood. Grounded in a trauma-informed, person-centered approach, I believe that you bring your own unique strengths and resilience to the therapeutic process.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, complex trauma, life transitions, and interpersonal relationship challenges.
Hello, I’m Alyssa, a Registered Social Worker (RSW) holding a Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor. I am passionate about creating a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where clients feel deeply heard and understood. Grounded in a trauma-informed, person-centered approach, I believe that you bring your own unique strengths and resilience to the therapeutic process.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, complex trauma, life transitions, and interpersonal relationship challenges.
If you grew up without feeling consistently understood, supported, or emotionally safe, those experiences may still be affecting you today. 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, anger, or silence. Even as an adult, interactions with a parent may leave you feeling unseen, dismissed, emotionally drained.
If you grew up without feeling consistently understood, supported, or emotionally safe, those experiences may still be affecting you today. 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, anger, or silence. Even as an adult, interactions with a parent may leave you feeling unseen, dismissed, emotionally drained.
Life does not always unfold neatly. You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to begin, even if you are thoughtful and self-aware. You do not need a clear plan or the right words to start therapy. Showing up as you are is enough. I offer a space where you can slow things down, step out of overthinking, and gently explore what feels heavy or confusing. Our work is paced, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity and kindness, especially toward the parts of you that have been trying their best.
Life does not always unfold neatly. You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to begin, even if you are thoughtful and self-aware. You do not need a clear plan or the right words to start therapy. Showing up as you are is enough. I offer a space where you can slow things down, step out of overthinking, and gently explore what feels heavy or confusing. Our work is paced, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity and kindness, especially toward the parts of you that have been trying their best.
Are you having difficulties setting boundaries with family and friends? Do you often feel misunderstood by your loved ones? Maybe you find yourself engaging in people-pleasing behaviours, leading to self-blame and guilt. Are you feeling confused, lost, and looking to build your self-confidence? Do you catch yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media, seeking connection and understanding? You are in the right place! Whether you aim to end people-pleasing behaviors, move forward from a breakup, or heal from betrayal, I am here to help.
Are you having difficulties setting boundaries with family and friends? Do you often feel misunderstood by your loved ones? Maybe you find yourself engaging in people-pleasing behaviours, leading to self-blame and guilt. Are you feeling confused, lost, and looking to build your self-confidence? Do you catch yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media, seeking connection and understanding? You are in the right place! Whether you aim to end people-pleasing behaviors, move forward from a breakup, or heal from betrayal, I am here to help.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) specializing in working with individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, and self-esteem challenges. I have worked in a variety of settings supporting the well-being and mental health of children, youth, adults and families.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) specializing in working with individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, and self-esteem challenges. I have worked in a variety of settings supporting the well-being and mental health of children, youth, adults and families.
Have you been noticing changes in your child or teen? They may seem overwhelmed, shutdown, anxious, angry or just not quite themselves? Maybe you’ve noticed changes in their mood, friendships, school or confidence. Despite your best efforts, it feels harder to connect, understand what is going on or know how to help. The truth is, kids and teens today are carrying a lot, often without having the words or tools to explain what they’re feeling inside. Having the right support can make a meaningful difference.
Have you been noticing changes in your child or teen? They may seem overwhelmed, shutdown, anxious, angry or just not quite themselves? Maybe you’ve noticed changes in their mood, friendships, school or confidence. Despite your best efforts, it feels harder to connect, understand what is going on or know how to help. The truth is, kids and teens today are carrying a lot, often without having the words or tools to explain what they’re feeling inside. Having the right support can make a meaningful difference.
I believe healing begins with a safe, supportive, and trusting therapeutic relationship. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
With over 15 years of clinical experience, I have a special interest in working with adults experiencing trauma and PTSD. My approach is trauma-informed and guided by Polyvagal Theory, integrating evidence-based therapies including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support healing, emotional regulation, and recovery.
I believe healing begins with a safe, supportive, and trusting therapeutic relationship. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
With over 15 years of clinical experience, I have a special interest in working with adults experiencing trauma and PTSD. My approach is trauma-informed and guided by Polyvagal Theory, integrating evidence-based therapies including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support healing, emotional regulation, and recovery.
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