Parenting Therapists in Barrie, ON
I work with new parents and parents-to-be of all genders and sexualities.
With compassion & understanding, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to listen to your story & help you reconnect with what truly matters in your life. Whether you are experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, are struggling after a pregnancy loss or traumatic birth experience, or you are feeling like a stranger to yourself, I am here for you.
I work with new parents and parents-to-be of all genders and sexualities.
With compassion & understanding, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to listen to your story & help you reconnect with what truly matters in your life. Whether you are experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, are struggling after a pregnancy loss or traumatic birth experience, or you are feeling like a stranger to yourself, I am here for you.
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.
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.
Maybe it started with one or two disturbing intrusive thoughts, images, or a nagging feeling that something wasn’t right. To find relief, you did certain behaviours or mental rituals that seemed to help at first. But now it feels like you’re stuck in a loop - the thoughts keep coming back, the compulsions follow, and it’s exhausting. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. OCD affects 1–2% of the population, and many people quietly struggle with intrusive thoughts and compulsions every day.
Maybe it started with one or two disturbing intrusive thoughts, images, or a nagging feeling that something wasn’t right. To find relief, you did certain behaviours or mental rituals that seemed to help at first. But now it feels like you’re stuck in a loop - the thoughts keep coming back, the compulsions follow, and it’s exhausting. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. OCD affects 1–2% of the population, and many people quietly struggle with intrusive thoughts and compulsions every day.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, weighed down by self-doubt, or uncertain about how to move forward. Perhaps you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship stress, or the demands of family life. Maybe you’ve lost touch with your strengths and just want a safe place to be heard. Whatever brings you here, your goal is likely the same: to feel more grounded, understood, and connected to yourself, so you can create a life that feels authentic and meaningful.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, weighed down by self-doubt, or uncertain about how to move forward. Perhaps you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship stress, or the demands of family life. Maybe you’ve lost touch with your strengths and just want a safe place to be heard. Whatever brings you here, your goal is likely the same: to feel more grounded, understood, and connected to yourself, so you can create a life that feels authentic and meaningful.
Living with OCD can feel overwhelming, and for parents, watching your child struggle can be heartbreaking.
Living with OCD can feel like being trapped in an exhausting cycle of worry, doubt, and fear. Obsessions are like horror stories your brain creates in an attempt to keep you safe. When the thoughts take over, it’s a natural reaction to try to get rid of them. However, by doing so, it sends a message to your brain: “This must be important! Send more!” In therapy, we practice breaking this cycle so you can start living life on your terms, not OCD’s. I work with individuals and families as they navigate the challenges of OCD and take meaningful steps toward recovery, every day.
Living with OCD can feel overwhelming, and for parents, watching your child struggle can be heartbreaking.
Living with OCD can feel like being trapped in an exhausting cycle of worry, doubt, and fear. Obsessions are like horror stories your brain creates in an attempt to keep you safe. When the thoughts take over, it’s a natural reaction to try to get rid of them. However, by doing so, it sends a message to your brain: “This must be important! Send more!” In therapy, we practice breaking this cycle so you can start living life on your terms, not OCD’s. I work with individuals and families as they navigate the challenges of OCD and take meaningful steps toward recovery, every day.
Anna Riddell at Kaleidoscope Counselling Co.
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
At Kaleidoscope Counselling Collective, I specialize in helping couples and individuals navigate relationship complexities, parenting hurdles, infidelity, and intimacy gaps.
I bring a passionate, specialized focus to couples therapy, conscious parenting, and supporting neurodivergent individuals (ADHD/Autism). Working from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based lens, I meet you exactly where you're at. I'll help you develop practical tools to navigate a world not always built with your unique needs in mind.
At Kaleidoscope Counselling Collective, I specialize in helping couples and individuals navigate relationship complexities, parenting hurdles, infidelity, and intimacy gaps.
I bring a passionate, specialized focus to couples therapy, conscious parenting, and supporting neurodivergent individuals (ADHD/Autism). Working from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based lens, I meet you exactly where you're at. I'll help you develop practical tools to navigate a world not always built with your unique needs in mind.
We often feel like we would like to change things in our lives, be a better parent or spouse or learn how to cope better with the way we manage stress.
Through knowledge and experience my goal is to actively listen and provide strategies which will highlight your strengths, improve decision making and decrease stress in a supportive and comfortable environment.
We often feel like we would like to change things in our lives, be a better parent or spouse or learn how to cope better with the way we manage stress.
Through knowledge and experience my goal is to actively listen and provide strategies which will highlight your strengths, improve decision making and decrease stress in a supportive and comfortable environment.
Are life struggles causing you unhappiness? It can get better. We are a group of highly trained psychotherapists, social workers and mediators. Many with over 25 years of experience in the field. 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. With our diversely experienced team we are confident that a potential client will find someone best suited to their concerns that will help them make positive changes in their life.
Are life struggles causing you unhappiness? It can get better. We are a group of highly trained psychotherapists, social workers and mediators. Many with over 25 years of experience in the field. 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. With our diversely experienced team we are confident that a potential client will find someone best suited to their concerns that will help them make positive changes in their life.
Maybe you’re parenting a child with big emotions or complex needs, supporting aging parents, navigating relationship stress, or carrying trauma that still shows up in your body and reactions.
I specialize in supporting adults, parents, caregivers, couples, and first responder families navigating trauma, attachment wounds, parenting stress, neurodivergence, and the pressure of being needed by everyone. My approach is warm, practical, and trauma-informed, drawing from EMDR, EFT-informed work, and years of social work experience.
Maybe you’re parenting a child with big emotions or complex needs, supporting aging parents, navigating relationship stress, or carrying trauma that still shows up in your body and reactions.
I specialize in supporting adults, parents, caregivers, couples, and first responder families navigating trauma, attachment wounds, parenting stress, neurodivergence, and the pressure of being needed by everyone. My approach is warm, practical, and trauma-informed, drawing from EMDR, EFT-informed work, and years of social work experience.
I have experience working with individuals, couples, youth and families who have marital and relationship challenges, infidelity and communication issues, conflict & family violence, separation and divorce, infertility issues and parenting.
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone and it is my role to help you find purpose and hope. I’m passionate about helping people and take the time to build a genuine connection and ensure you feel comfortable to share whatever is on your mind. I believe in everyone’s worth and potential and will make it my priority to help you feel seen, heard, and safe to share your story. I've been providing counselling services to a diverse population for over 15 years and specialize in mood disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress, burnout, self-harm, suicide risk, disordered eating, and substance abuse.
I have experience working with individuals, couples, youth and families who have marital and relationship challenges, infidelity and communication issues, conflict & family violence, separation and divorce, infertility issues and parenting.
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone and it is my role to help you find purpose and hope. I’m passionate about helping people and take the time to build a genuine connection and ensure you feel comfortable to share whatever is on your mind. I believe in everyone’s worth and potential and will make it my priority to help you feel seen, heard, and safe to share your story. I've been providing counselling services to a diverse population for over 15 years and specialize in mood disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress, burnout, self-harm, suicide risk, disordered eating, and substance abuse.
Maybe stress has been building, a relationship feels confusing, parenting is overwhelming, or anxiety is louder than usual.
I listen with compassion and offer nonjudgemental, confidential guidance as your genuine ally. When things feel overwhelming or unclear, I help you find steady ground again with practical tools that make sense in real life. My work draws on evidence-based approaches for anxiety, ADHD, depression, stress, and relationship concerns.
Maybe stress has been building, a relationship feels confusing, parenting is overwhelming, or anxiety is louder than usual.
I listen with compassion and offer nonjudgemental, confidential guidance as your genuine ally. When things feel overwhelming or unclear, I help you find steady ground again with practical tools that make sense in real life. My work draws on evidence-based approaches for anxiety, ADHD, depression, stress, and relationship concerns.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, weighed down by self-doubt, or uncertain about how to move forward. Perhaps you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship stress, or the demands of family life. Maybe you’ve lost touch with your strengths and just want a safe place to be heard. Whatever brings you here, your goal is likely the same: to feel more grounded, understood, and connected to yourself, so you can create a life that feels authentic and meaningful.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, weighed down by self-doubt, or uncertain about how to move forward. Perhaps you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship stress, or the demands of family life. Maybe you’ve lost touch with your strengths and just want a safe place to be heard. Whatever brings you here, your goal is likely the same: to feel more grounded, understood, and connected to yourself, so you can create a life that feels authentic and meaningful.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Parenting Coach.
Attention Parents: Now Registering. Do you have a child dealing with anxiety? I’m teaching a comprehensive course called FEAR-LESS which teaches parents how to support their child. It starts Oct 9 for 6 weeks, online through zoom. Cost is $240 which includes the course book. Spaces are limited. Contact me for additional information.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Parenting Coach.
Attention Parents: Now Registering. Do you have a child dealing with anxiety? I’m teaching a comprehensive course called FEAR-LESS which teaches parents how to support their child. It starts Oct 9 for 6 weeks, online through zoom. Cost is $240 which includes the course book. Spaces are limited. Contact me for additional information.
You’ve noticed your child’s behaviour has changed recently and it concerns you. You want to support them in this fast-paced and competitive world, but you’re not sure how. You want to understand them, but it feels you’re hitting a wall whenever you try to reach them. And you’re getting tired of trying. For children and youth, growing up involves changes that impact their well-being and their self-esteem. With attentive and empathetic support, their ability to cope with these changes can bring them confidence. But without the right support, they can internalize ideas about themselves and their relationships that cause them pain.
You’ve noticed your child’s behaviour has changed recently and it concerns you. You want to support them in this fast-paced and competitive world, but you’re not sure how. You want to understand them, but it feels you’re hitting a wall whenever you try to reach them. And you’re getting tired of trying. For children and youth, growing up involves changes that impact their well-being and their self-esteem. With attentive and empathetic support, their ability to cope with these changes can bring them confidence. But without the right support, they can internalize ideas about themselves and their relationships that cause them pain.
With experience in mental health since 2018 and social work since 2006 I support children, teens and adults with anxiety, low mood, addictions, trauma, relationship challenges and parenting stress.
Life can be challenging, but it is also full of moments where strength, clarity, and connection can grow. Whether you're a child, teen, or adult, you may face times when anxiety, low mood, stress, past or current experiences make daily life feel heavier than it should. Yet even in those moments, the possibility for change remains, often closer than it seems.
With experience in mental health since 2018 and social work since 2006 I support children, teens and adults with anxiety, low mood, addictions, trauma, relationship challenges and parenting stress.
Life can be challenging, but it is also full of moments where strength, clarity, and connection can grow. Whether you're a child, teen, or adult, you may face times when anxiety, low mood, stress, past or current experiences make daily life feel heavier than it should. Yet even in those moments, the possibility for change remains, often closer than it seems.
Life can feel like navigating stormy seas, leaving you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or unsure of the way forward. I believe that you are the captain of your own ship, possessing unique strengths and the inner capacity to steer through difficulties. My role is to help you connect with that power. By cultivating a non-judgemental space, we'll explore your unique situation using holistic & evidence-based perspectives. Together, we will identify your strengths, develop strategies for managing stress, and navigate challenging situations, ultimately empowering you to confidently chart your own course.
Life can feel like navigating stormy seas, leaving you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or unsure of the way forward. I believe that you are the captain of your own ship, possessing unique strengths and the inner capacity to steer through difficulties. My role is to help you connect with that power. By cultivating a non-judgemental space, we'll explore your unique situation using holistic & evidence-based perspectives. Together, we will identify your strengths, develop strategies for managing stress, and navigate challenging situations, ultimately empowering you to confidently chart your own course.
My ideal clients are preteens, teens, and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. Many come to therapy struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, relationship challenges, life transitions, or difficult past experiences. I provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, gain insight into patterns that may be holding them back, and develop practical tools for change. My goal is to help clients feel more confident, connected, and empowered in their daily lives.
My ideal clients are preteens, teens, and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. Many come to therapy struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, relationship challenges, life transitions, or difficult past experiences. I provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, gain insight into patterns that may be holding them back, and develop practical tools for change. My goal is to help clients feel more confident, connected, and empowered in their daily lives.
Hi I'm Samantha and I'm so glad you're here. In therapy I will walk alongside you –meeting you with warmth, patience, curiosity, and openness. I'll show up without judgment or expectation and hope to create a space that feels comforting and safe to you. My approach to therapy is collaborative and informed by an anti-oppressive, feminist, and trauma-informed lens. Together we'll create a rhythm for therapy that honours your individual experiences, values, and needs. I’m passionate about supporting clients who have been stigmatised, marginalized, or misunderstood.
Hi I'm Samantha and I'm so glad you're here. In therapy I will walk alongside you –meeting you with warmth, patience, curiosity, and openness. I'll show up without judgment or expectation and hope to create a space that feels comforting and safe to you. My approach to therapy is collaborative and informed by an anti-oppressive, feminist, and trauma-informed lens. Together we'll create a rhythm for therapy that honours your individual experiences, values, and needs. I’m passionate about supporting clients who have been stigmatised, marginalized, or misunderstood.
In addition, I provide parenting support as well as service entire families.
A Registered Social Worker with a Master's of Social Work degree (MSW), a Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW) as well as a Bachelor of Art's degree (BA). I also am certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Applied Suicide Interventions Skills Training (ASIST) and I am trained in Emotional Focused Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. NIHB provider.
In addition, I provide parenting support as well as service entire families.
A Registered Social Worker with a Master's of Social Work degree (MSW), a Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW) as well as a Bachelor of Art's degree (BA). I also am certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Applied Suicide Interventions Skills Training (ASIST) and I am trained in Emotional Focused Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. NIHB provider.
I love working with children, youth, and adults through individual therapy, parent consultation, and family therapy.
The trauma informed model I use is highly effective in accessing the roots of trauma through resourcing your body, without re-traumatization. The family therapy models I use are kind, nonjudgemental, and inclusive. I believe in the power of expressive tools to help kids and teens be themselves, and love who they are. I also offer additional healing services.
I love working with children, youth, and adults through individual therapy, parent consultation, and family therapy.
The trauma informed model I use is highly effective in accessing the roots of trauma through resourcing your body, without re-traumatization. The family therapy models I use are kind, nonjudgemental, and inclusive. I believe in the power of expressive tools to help kids and teens be themselves, and love who they are. I also offer additional healing services.
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What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.