Multiracial Therapists in Barrie, ON
Do you feel like you can never catch a break? Have you been riding on the struggle bus, frantically wondering when destination "calm, cool, and collected" will ever arrive? Do you feel like your emotions drive the struggle bus more than you do? Are you looking to park, pause, and reflect on your life, challenges, and goals? I'm happy to tell you to bring the chaos - bring your authentic self, your fears, your desires, let's hold space for all your brilliance and potential. Let's help you feel in charge, empowered, and filled with good fuel to help you go where you want to grow, and beyond.
Do you feel like you can never catch a break? Have you been riding on the struggle bus, frantically wondering when destination "calm, cool, and collected" will ever arrive? Do you feel like your emotions drive the struggle bus more than you do? Are you looking to park, pause, and reflect on your life, challenges, and goals? I'm happy to tell you to bring the chaos - bring your authentic self, your fears, your desires, let's hold space for all your brilliance and potential. Let's help you feel in charge, empowered, and filled with good fuel to help you go where you want to grow, and beyond.
As a Registered Social Worker, I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine conversation. My approach is collaborative and down-to-earth - blending CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques to support you in managing stress, improving relationships, and developing self-awareness. I have been part of many healing journeys and one thing is the same in all of us - healing isn't always linear, but together, we'll explore what's getting in the way of your path, honour the pace of your journey, and find strategies that truly fit you.
As a Registered Social Worker, I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine conversation. My approach is collaborative and down-to-earth - blending CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques to support you in managing stress, improving relationships, and developing self-awareness. I have been part of many healing journeys and one thing is the same in all of us - healing isn't always linear, but together, we'll explore what's getting in the way of your path, honour the pace of your journey, and find strategies that truly fit you.
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.
All of us have an innate pull toward a healthier, happier way of being. Even beliefs, feelings, or behaviours that seem unhealthy can make sense—and can change—when explored with a compassionate, well‑trained professional. For 25 years, I’ve assisted adults, couples, youth, children, and families in finding effective ways to meet life’s challenges. We can heal at the broken places, discover our strengths, and meet our flaws with grace to create resilience. My passion is helping people grow through adversity, move beyond just surviving, and discover that life can feel joyful.
All of us have an innate pull toward a healthier, happier way of being. Even beliefs, feelings, or behaviours that seem unhealthy can make sense—and can change—when explored with a compassionate, well‑trained professional. For 25 years, I’ve assisted adults, couples, youth, children, and families in finding effective ways to meet life’s challenges. We can heal at the broken places, discover our strengths, and meet our flaws with grace to create resilience. My passion is helping people grow through adversity, move beyond just surviving, and discover that life can feel joyful.
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!
Welcome! If you’re seeking a space where you can show up exactly as you are, you’re in the right place. We are a vibrant group of affirming, empowering therapists supporting individuals, couples, and families across Ontario. We specialize in walking alongside individuals and couples navigating diverse mental health concerns, sexual orientations, genders, relationship styles (including ENM/polyamory), neurodivergent experiences (ADHD/Autism), and varied cultural backgrounds. Whether you are managing anxiety, exploring your identity, or healing from trauma, we provide a collaborative space to help you feel truly seen and understood.
Welcome! If you’re seeking a space where you can show up exactly as you are, you’re in the right place. We are a vibrant group of affirming, empowering therapists supporting individuals, couples, and families across Ontario. We specialize in walking alongside individuals and couples navigating diverse mental health concerns, sexual orientations, genders, relationship styles (including ENM/polyamory), neurodivergent experiences (ADHD/Autism), and varied cultural backgrounds. Whether you are managing anxiety, exploring your identity, or healing from trauma, we provide a collaborative space to help you feel truly seen and understood.
Welcome! It takes a lot of courage to reach out and begin the therapy process. As I walk alongside you on your journey, I hope to provide a safe and accepting space where you can share your experiences, begin to better understand yourself, learn new coping skills, and achieve your goals. As an EMDR trained therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTSI), I approach therapy through a trauma-informed lens and can work with you through trauma, anxiety, depression, shame/guilt, anger, grief and loss, and stress.
Welcome! It takes a lot of courage to reach out and begin the therapy process. As I walk alongside you on your journey, I hope to provide a safe and accepting space where you can share your experiences, begin to better understand yourself, learn new coping skills, and achieve your goals. As an EMDR trained therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTSI), I approach therapy through a trauma-informed lens and can work with you through trauma, anxiety, depression, shame/guilt, anger, grief and loss, and stress.
I work with people who carry a lot on their shoulders—juggling responsibilities, providing for others, and supporting loved ones, often at the expense of their own well-being. You’re likely high-achieving and resilient, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. If you’re feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or isolated, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll focus on reconnecting your mind and body, finding a balance, and working toward your goals to help you feel more grounded, supported, and at ease.
I work with people who carry a lot on their shoulders—juggling responsibilities, providing for others, and supporting loved ones, often at the expense of their own well-being. You’re likely high-achieving and resilient, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. If you’re feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or isolated, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll focus on reconnecting your mind and body, finding a balance, and working toward your goals to help you feel more grounded, supported, and at ease.
I specialize in providing confidential, culturally safe, and trauma-informed care. My journey has been shaped by overcoming significant personal challenges, including the long-term impacts of being a child of the Sixties Scoop and the intergenerational trauma passed down through Indian Residential Schools. These experiences have not only shaped my identity but have also fueled my dedication to supporting others through their own healing journeys.
I specialize in providing confidential, culturally safe, and trauma-informed care. My journey has been shaped by overcoming significant personal challenges, including the long-term impacts of being a child of the Sixties Scoop and the intergenerational trauma passed down through Indian Residential Schools. These experiences have not only shaped my identity but have also fueled my dedication to supporting others through their own healing journeys.
I offer virtual support for adult individuals looking for talk therapy with concerns involving coping strategies, boundary setting, insomnia, grief, perinatal mood changes, feeling overwhelmed, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, who seek validation and acceptance.
I offer virtual support for adult individuals looking for talk therapy with concerns involving coping strategies, boundary setting, insomnia, grief, perinatal mood changes, feeling overwhelmed, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, who seek validation and acceptance.
Many of the people I work with feel exhausted by their relationship with food, their body, or their own mind. They may be struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety, perfectionism, or ADHD-related challenges such as emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and difficulty managing daily demands. Others are athletes or high achievers who appear to have everything together on the outside while privately feeling overwhelmed by self-criticism, guilt, shame, or the pressure to constantly perform.
Therapy is about more than reducing symptoms, it's about understanding what keeps these patterns going.
Many of the people I work with feel exhausted by their relationship with food, their body, or their own mind. They may be struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety, perfectionism, or ADHD-related challenges such as emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and difficulty managing daily demands. Others are athletes or high achievers who appear to have everything together on the outside while privately feeling overwhelmed by self-criticism, guilt, shame, or the pressure to constantly perform.
Therapy is about more than reducing symptoms, it's about understanding what keeps these patterns going.
For over 25 years I have supported adults and youth as they navigate life’s challenges, depression, anxiety, and substance use. Using a compassionate, down-to-earth approach to therapy I meet people where they are, honouring their strengths, lived experience and capacity for growth. I am committed to creating a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and supported. In addition I have extensive experience working with individuals who have ADHD, autism, and/or intellectual disabilities. Using an affirming, neurodiversity-informed approach I tailor the therapeutic experience to your wants and needs
For over 25 years I have supported adults and youth as they navigate life’s challenges, depression, anxiety, and substance use. Using a compassionate, down-to-earth approach to therapy I meet people where they are, honouring their strengths, lived experience and capacity for growth. I am committed to creating a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and supported. In addition I have extensive experience working with individuals who have ADHD, autism, and/or intellectual disabilities. Using an affirming, neurodiversity-informed approach I tailor the therapeutic experience to your wants and needs
Are your thoughts spinning a mile a minute, keeping you up at night or stuck in your head all day? Do you feel drained, on edge, like your emotions are running the show, and everything just feels harder than it should? You’re tired of letting stress and overthinking take over, and you want calm, clarity, and control again. I help people navigating anxiety and life transitions slow their minds, feel grounded, and take charge of their lives so they can finally move forward with confidence
Are your thoughts spinning a mile a minute, keeping you up at night or stuck in your head all day? Do you feel drained, on edge, like your emotions are running the show, and everything just feels harder than it should? You’re tired of letting stress and overthinking take over, and you want calm, clarity, and control again. I help people navigating anxiety and life transitions slow their minds, feel grounded, and take charge of their lives so they can finally move forward with confidence
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.
Specializing in Menopause and Perimenopause support for women in Barrie and across Ontario. Low motivation, anxiety, lack of patience with loved ones, sleep disruption, difficulties in relationships, identity shift, grief and loss are some of the challenges midlife and menopausal transitions can bring up for some of us. Keeping up with all the different roles you play in your life might be getting too much at this point. I understand. I also know how having menopause-informed care makes a difference. Through therapy, you can gain tools to manage stress, improve sleep, and strengthen relationships.
Specializing in Menopause and Perimenopause support for women in Barrie and across Ontario. Low motivation, anxiety, lack of patience with loved ones, sleep disruption, difficulties in relationships, identity shift, grief and loss are some of the challenges midlife and menopausal transitions can bring up for some of us. Keeping up with all the different roles you play in your life might be getting too much at this point. I understand. I also know how having menopause-informed care makes a difference. Through therapy, you can gain tools to manage stress, improve sleep, and strengthen relationships.
I work with clients who struggle with understanding their emotions and the discomfort that can arise as a result. Emotional dysregulation is one of the core areas I support clients with, as it helps raise awareness of their internal experiences, while learning skills long the way. I help clients move forward by helping them build resilience. Learning to rely on self and building confidence as emotional disruptions often raise feelings of shame and guilt.
I work with clients who struggle with understanding their emotions and the discomfort that can arise as a result. Emotional dysregulation is one of the core areas I support clients with, as it helps raise awareness of their internal experiences, while learning skills long the way. I help clients move forward by helping them build resilience. Learning to rely on self and building confidence as emotional disruptions often raise feelings of shame and guilt.
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.
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.
I provide a judgement free space and therapeutic counselling. I have worked extensively with youths, adults, couples and families in various capacities. With over 11 years of social work and counselling experience, I am knowledgeable and equipped to provide you with safe, confidential and effective counselling. I will work collaboratively with you as you gain the knowledge and skills you need to address your concerns and achieve your goals.
I provide a judgement free space and therapeutic counselling. I have worked extensively with youths, adults, couples and families in various capacities. With over 11 years of social work and counselling experience, I am knowledgeable and equipped to provide you with safe, confidential and effective counselling. I will work collaboratively with you as you gain the knowledge and skills you need to address your concerns and achieve your goals.
Finding the right support for life challenges can be stressful and discouraging. I provide a non-judgemental and safe space in which you and I can work together towards your desired outcomes. With over 14 years of nursing experience and my social work background, I am in a unique position of being able to provide a truly holistic approach to therapy. I foster a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship to address concerns that are specific to each client. My approach focuses on developing life skills, building strengths and positive coping skills.
Finding the right support for life challenges can be stressful and discouraging. I provide a non-judgemental and safe space in which you and I can work together towards your desired outcomes. With over 14 years of nursing experience and my social work background, I am in a unique position of being able to provide a truly holistic approach to therapy. I foster a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship to address concerns that are specific to each client. My approach focuses on developing life skills, building strengths and positive coping skills.
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FAQ - About Multiracial Counselling
Why might mixed race or multiracial identity be important to address in therapy?
Mixed race or multiracial identity can shape how you understand yourself and relate to others around you, so it is natural that this identity may be important to speak about in therapy. If you identify as mixed race, you may find it helpful to speak with a therapist about identity, belonging, racism, cultural disconnection, or feeling pressure to “choose” one part of your background over another. A therapist who understands or shares your mixed race identity may be better able to support conversations about your experiences. A shared background may also strengthen the therapeutic alliance, which refers to the working relationship between you and your therapist and is tied to positive therapy outcomes.
How can a mixed race therapist support couples counselling or family therapy?
Like other therapists, mixed race therapists can support couples and families with a broad range of concerns, including communication challenges, conflict, parenting, life transitions, and relationship stress. However, therapists who personally identify as mixed race may be especially helpful when race, culture, or ethnicity are part of the concerns being discussed, such as when partners come from different cultural backgrounds and are navigating differing personal or community expectations. A mixed race therapist may also help couples and families explore how identity shapes each person’s experience in the relationship. Family members, for instance, may not experience race or culture in the same way, even within the same household. Therapy can offer a space to talk through these differences.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with mixed race or multiracial clients?
The initial consultation, which is typically a brief phone or video call, can be a good time to ask about a therapist’s experience working with multiracial clients. You can ask specific questions, such as “Do you have experience working with multiracial clients?” or broader questions, such as “How do you approach cultural identity in your practice?” As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A good therapist should respond with respect, curiosity, and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed or misunderstood, or if you find yourself having to explain your beliefs or cultural context constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of mixed race therapists?
The directory of mixed race therapists includes therapists who have shared their mixed race or multiracial identity in their profiles, as well as therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with mixed race clients, regardless of their own background. Not all therapists choose to disclose this information on their profile, and these individuals may not appear in search results for this reason.