Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Barrie, ON
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Tereena Hannan
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW , RSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I use a strengths-based, client-centered approach with a combination of therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, EFT, DBT, and
Mindfulness
.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or stressed from a life situation or relationship? There are times in life when our thoughts and emotions are overwhelming and difficult to cope with. These thoughts and emotions can lead to significant levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. At Clear View Therapy, I use evidence based therapeutic modalities to assess and treat the issues you are experiencing. While I always tailor my approach to each person's individual needs, it is always my goal to provide therapy in the most efficient way possible so that you can start to feel better and live your life the way you want to.
Waitlist for new clients
Heather Winters
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
Verified
Verified
Within my practice, various therapeutic modalities are used including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and
Mindfulness
.
We all have times when we feel weighed down by our thoughts and feelings and this can often keep us from connecting with others or creating boundaries that we know are important. You might feel like you are stuck, but there is hope and you are not alone. In our work together, you will learn strategies to change the relationship you have with your thoughts and feelings. I use a non-judgmental and supportive approach to highlight your existing strengths and support you along your healing journey.
Nanette Basic
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, MACP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
At the heart of my therapeutic philosophy is the fundamental belief in the powerful impact of therapy to help people heal and grow. I believe that every person deserves to be heard and each unique story and challenges are met with compassion, deep listening, and warmth to allow you to better access this potential in a safe environment. I am a lifelong learner and use an experiential and integrative approach including acceptance and commitment therapy,
mindfulness
, self-compassion, CBT, and person-centred therapy.
Lianne Kula
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The modalities I gravitate towards include SFBT, narrative therapy, CBT,
mindfulness
, strengths-based, and person-centered therapy, however my therapeutic style is holistic so my approach differs on a case-by-case basis.
It is my goal as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) to provide you with the best care that fits your specific needs as well as support you in achieving your goals. Whether you need assistance in navigating challenging situations/life transitions, require some help in overcoming emotional difficulties, or simply feel ‘stuck’, I am here to attentively listen and collaboratively work alongside you to determine how we can best proceed to promote positive change.
Dr. Petra Gyles
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
Dr. Gyles is a Clinical & School Psychologist specializing in child & adolescent populations providing comprehensive assessments, therapy, & consultation. Dr. Gyles provides therapy for children and teens targeting depression, anxiety, academic anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, trauma, school struggles, and social issues. She uses evidence-based practices and takes a cognitive-behavioural therapy approach, with aspects of positive psychology,
mindfulness
, emotion focused, and narrative therapy approaches incorporated into treatment.
Dianne Maing
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Depending on you and your issues, I may integrate
Mindfulness
and Self-Compassion in therapy.
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 timely to seek assistance.
Joshua Wong
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP, RMFT
Verified
Verified
Using
Mindfulness
, EMDR, CBT, Narrative, and Systemic Family Therapy and others, my hope is I can support you to find your whole self.
I would like to acknowledge and honour your consideration to reach out for support. It is not always easy and can feel vulnerable. As Maya Angelou said, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” You are the expert of your life, however most of us need extra support to cope with the challenges that can arise in our daily lives. In today’s climate you may be feeling exhausted and access to the usual resources may be limited. This can be a lonely feeling and may be described as trauma – anything that you lack the resources to get through.
Natalie Drever
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP
Verified
Verified
I integrate
mindfulness
practice, cognitive strategies, and dialectical behavioural therapy skills to support clients in identifying their goals and improving their quality of life.
Feeling isolated and misunderstood is a common result of the stress and emotional strain of coping; whether the concern is addiction (your own or that of someone close to you), domestic abuse, trauma, caring for a loved one with a chronic condition, depression, anxiety, or other challenges. I take an eclectic client centred, empathic approach to assist clients in the development of effective coping skills, making life style changes, strengthening relationships, and making new connections in their lives. Over the past 20+ years I have had the privilege of witnessing clients cope more effectively and thrive.
Himrani Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, MC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
To provide you with holistic care, I draw from evidence based therapies like CBT,
Mindfulness
, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Existential Therapy, Humanistic Therapies, Reality Therapy and Internal Family Systems amongst others.
Welcome to my bio! I am a Registered Psychotherapist providing psychotherapy and clinical supervision services. I have 12 years of international experience working as an integrative practitioner delivering services in multitudinous languages.
Stephanie Crema
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I take an integrative and trauma-informed approach to counseling incorporating modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT,
mindfulness
, compassion-focused, somatic, narrative therapy, and attachment work.
Are you struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, or burnout? Do you wish to be a cycle breaker who would like to process family relational stress and intergenerational trauma? Change and healing are possible and you don't have to go it alone. As a therapist intern, I take a holistic, nonjudgmental, affirming approach to helping a variety of clients navigate life's challenges, and find deeper meaning, inner-peace, and more joy in their lives. I am also deeply passionate about supporting parents and families in navigating the challenges of fertility, pregnancy, parenthood, and postpartum depression.
Lindsay Clara
Registered Social Worker, HBSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I practice from an eclectic approach using multi-modal therapies including cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT),
mindfulness
, narrative therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy.
I am a registered social worker, currently MSW qualifying. I have over seven years of extensive experience working with children, transitional aged youth, adolescents and adults. I specialize in mood disorders, depression, anxiety, self-harm, thoughts of suicide, grief/ bereavement, motivation and concentration difficulties, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and dual diagnosis. I have specialized training in perinatal mental health with a focus on grief and bereavement after loss and pregnancy that follows, struggles with fertility, new parenthood, and life transitions.
Compassionate Counselling & Care
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer a
mindfulness
based program for disordered eating.
My name is Christine and I am a Registered psychotherapist. I carry personal experience and provide a professional yet personable experience to my clients. I specialize in ddiction, mental health, grief, trauma, disordered eating, relationships nd family dynamics. As a therapy patient, I found myself relating most to those who had been where I was. I am a qualified, licensed professional with personal AND clinical experience and I continue to expand my credentials. I offer a variety of services including addiction therapy, mental health therapy, disordered eating support, grief therapy and more.
Philip Cable
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MDiv
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
To this end we will rely on narrative therapy, deepening
mindfulness
practices, E.
I've been accompanying people through difficult times and life challenges; depression, addiction, relationship issues, grief and more for many years. My conversations with you can help you discover the healing power, resilience, creativity and deep peace you've been longing for. My private practice "Tapping Your Inner Resources"; can help you release your deep wisdom to empower your healing and strengthen your relationships. Even depression, or 'bottoming out' in addiction can help to point us in the direction of deep mental, physical and spiritual healing.
Nancy Kane
RN , BScN , CPMHNc
Verified
Verified
Nancy Kane R.N. BScN ; CPMHN(C), is a Registered Nurse with a specialty in Psychiatry and Mental Health. Her 25 years of clinical experience include intensive work with individuals and couples dealing with trauma and attachment issues. Nancy has worked extensively with adults diagnosed with depression, anxiety, addictions mood disorders and PTSD, She is certified in
Mindfulness
, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Strength Based Resilience Training and Cognitive Processing Therapy into her practice. Nancy has worked extensively with First Responders with PTSD.
Cindy McAfee
Registered Social Worker, RSSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Cindy uses Evidence-Based Modalities such as Gottman Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy,
Mindfulness
Based Relapse Prevention, Applied Suicide Intervention, and Addictions Counselling.
At Balanced Life Therapy, our goal is to provide skills and tools for you to live a more abundant life Emotionally, Physically, and Spiritually. If you are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Drug/Alcohol Abuse, Stress, Work/Life Balance, Relationships or Overwhelm issues, our tailored approach could help you create change.
Madeleine Krupl
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I apply a variety of methods in my work including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,
Mindfulness
, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Gottman Method for Couples and Motivational Interviewing.
My experience, education and trauma informed approach to my practice allows me to effectively navigate through the initial stages of crisis. As a registered social worker, I provide integrated support and client tailored intervention to children (9+), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have provided psychotherapy services to individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, phobia, PTSD, self-esteem and physical disability as a result of a motor vehicle accident. As well, I have years of experience providing psychosocial assessment and supportive counselling to youth through child focused mentorship services.
Hanna Watkins
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, RMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I tend to draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), narrative and
mindfulness
approaches, CBT, DBT and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Welcome. My name is Hanna, and I am glad you’re here. Life can be challenging. We all struggle with moments of difficult emotions and sometimes life can feel completely overwhelming or like it’s too much to handle alone. Even the strongest people need a little bit of help from time to time. That’s where I come in. I believe a respectful and collaborative counselling relationship can help you feel less alone with what is weighing you down. My hope is that we can work together to create a warm and safe place to begin to explore, grow and heal, while gaining greater insight about yourself and your relationships.
Hossein Kaji
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP-Qual, MA, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I use various approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Mindfulness
-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical behavior therapy for adolescents (DBT), Person Centered Therapy (PCT), Existential Therapy, Logotherapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT).
Hello and welcome! My name is Hossein and I am glad you are here. As a Psychotherapist and philosopher, I value the close relationships between my clients’ thoughts, behavior's, and emotions as the main aspect of our psychotherapeutic journey. I work with clients who struggle with many different types of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, loneliness, and anger. I always focus on building up and maintaining a firm therapeutic alliance with my clients and I believe that our therapeutic relationship is the most important factor for your journey to wellness.
Danielle McFadden
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
My counselling foundation is based on
Mindfulness
based practice and and meditation, coupled with principles of CBT.
I am passionate about helping people find their own personal resilience in the face of adversity. I support clients, by offering a non-judgemental, compassionate ear, and offer insights and reflection back to co-develop coping strategies and tools to succeed toward personal goals. I am an excellent advocate and have extensive communication skills , and assist with navigating systems and systemic barriers. I have an eclectic background and approach and have been working as a registered social worker / psychotherapist for over 10 years. Allow me to support you, toward the best version of YOU.
Karen Jay-Moore
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, BEd, BA
Verified
Verified
I am committed to working with you at your own pace, where you will feel supported and heard, have time to reflect, engage in
mindfulness
, build resiliency skills and self acceptance.
A basic need is to feel heard, seen and acknowledged. I work with children, teens, adults, couples & families and encourage you to share your story through a client centered approach. Are you struggling with relationships, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, MH, illness or facing pressures at work, home or school? Do you struggle to cope, sleep, talk to someone, ask for help? I offer a safe place and time to help you regain your sense of hope, find strength & resilience. My varied work experience in education, leadership, hospice, grief work, non profits and as holistic practitioner offers a unique and blended approach to wellness.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.