Prolonged Exposure Therapy in Barrie, ON
Psychology Matters consists of a group of therapists working together to provide psychological services to Barrie and the surrounding regions. Our diversely skilled group consists of members of the College of Psychologists and the College of Registered Psychotherapists. At our location we also have an assessment clinic where we conduct a various assessments for people of all ages. We also provide neuropsychological services.
Psychology Matters consists of a group of therapists working together to provide psychological services to Barrie and the surrounding regions. Our diversely skilled group consists of members of the College of Psychologists and the College of Registered Psychotherapists. At our location we also have an assessment clinic where we conduct a various assessments for people of all ages. We also provide neuropsychological services.
Accepting New Clients! (In-Person in Barrie & Virtual/Phone in Ontario) Trained in many areas, such as anxiety/stress, addictions, depression, men’s issues, teen mental health, ocd, mood disorders, anger management, spirituality, self harm, relationships, burnout, and more; my goal is to treat you as a whole person, where we as a team decide what goals are best for you. We are complex beings, where biology, psychology & social systems all play an integral role in our thoughts, feelings & behaviours. Furthermore, if you are willing, there may be some past events we may unpack together, to help you heal, or to help us learn from.
Accepting New Clients! (In-Person in Barrie & Virtual/Phone in Ontario) Trained in many areas, such as anxiety/stress, addictions, depression, men’s issues, teen mental health, ocd, mood disorders, anger management, spirituality, self harm, relationships, burnout, and more; my goal is to treat you as a whole person, where we as a team decide what goals are best for you. We are complex beings, where biology, psychology & social systems all play an integral role in our thoughts, feelings & behaviours. Furthermore, if you are willing, there may be some past events we may unpack together, to help you heal, or to help us learn from.
Today you've decided to make changes in your life. Now where do you start? Together we'll explore impactful therapeutic options that work best for you in a non-judgemental, safe environment. Collaboratively, we will create a tailored approach taking into consideration your unique circumstances and personality at a pace you control. You don't have to face your issues alone. Evidence based best practices fused with encouragement and support statistically shows the greatest gains. Let's work together towards the change you want to see.
Today you've decided to make changes in your life. Now where do you start? Together we'll explore impactful therapeutic options that work best for you in a non-judgemental, safe environment. Collaboratively, we will create a tailored approach taking into consideration your unique circumstances and personality at a pace you control. You don't have to face your issues alone. Evidence based best practices fused with encouragement and support statistically shows the greatest gains. Let's work together towards the change you want to see.
I offer personalized support in a comfortable, non-judgmental setting using Gottman Method for couples/marriage counsel, Prolonged Exposure Therapy and EMDR in treating trauma and complicated grief, and Exposure w/ Response Prevention to treat OCD, while addressing depression and anxiety with various methods such as expressive arts techniques.
Over the past several years, I have had the privilege of helping individuals, couples, and families find effective solutions that best address their needs. My goal is to help my clients find healthy ways to cope with, learn from, and even grow from the challenges they experience in life. Most satisfying for me is when clients begin to view themselves and their circumstances from a place of strength and empowerment, ready to make necessary changes leading to unprecedented growth and success.
I offer personalized support in a comfortable, non-judgmental setting using Gottman Method for couples/marriage counsel, Prolonged Exposure Therapy and EMDR in treating trauma and complicated grief, and Exposure w/ Response Prevention to treat OCD, while addressing depression and anxiety with various methods such as expressive arts techniques.
Over the past several years, I have had the privilege of helping individuals, couples, and families find effective solutions that best address their needs. My goal is to help my clients find healthy ways to cope with, learn from, and even grow from the challenges they experience in life. Most satisfying for me is when clients begin to view themselves and their circumstances from a place of strength and empowerment, ready to make necessary changes leading to unprecedented growth and success.
I also have extensive training in multiple therapeutic approaches including: Prolonged Exposure therapy for PTSD, trauma-focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy for trauma, narrative therapy, attachment-focused therapy,
I specialize in providing therapy for trauma & PTSD, as well as relationship counselling for couples using the Gottman Method. Over the past ten years, I have focused on working specifically with military members, veterans, and first responders to provide them with specialized support and therapy. To provide my clients with a variety of options for trauma therapy, I am an EMDR-trained clinician and a certified provider of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Additionally I have a background in emotion-focused, trauma-informed therapy and training in the Gottman Method for couples.
I also have extensive training in multiple therapeutic approaches including: Prolonged Exposure therapy for PTSD, trauma-focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy for trauma, narrative therapy, attachment-focused therapy,
I specialize in providing therapy for trauma & PTSD, as well as relationship counselling for couples using the Gottman Method. Over the past ten years, I have focused on working specifically with military members, veterans, and first responders to provide them with specialized support and therapy. To provide my clients with a variety of options for trauma therapy, I am an EMDR-trained clinician and a certified provider of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Additionally I have a background in emotion-focused, trauma-informed therapy and training in the Gottman Method for couples.
If you are looking for support for trauma, anxiety or depression, I am here to help. I am passionate about helping individuals work through their past difficulties and present concerns. I believe in meeting people where they currently are and ensuring they are able to reach their therapeutic goals.
If you are looking for support for trauma, anxiety or depression, I am here to help. I am passionate about helping individuals work through their past difficulties and present concerns. I believe in meeting people where they currently are and ensuring they are able to reach their therapeutic goals.
If you feel trapped in cycles of anxiety, struggle with low self-esteem, or want to explore your identity, you are not alone. Whether you want to learn skills to manage anxiety, work through feelings of self-doubt, or discover something new about yourself, we can do that together. Through our collaboration, I hope to empower you to break down the barriers to your well-being and find ways to make you feel safe and supported. I am committed to offering therapy that is anti-oppressive, honours your story without judgement, and where you feel validated in your identity.
If you feel trapped in cycles of anxiety, struggle with low self-esteem, or want to explore your identity, you are not alone. Whether you want to learn skills to manage anxiety, work through feelings of self-doubt, or discover something new about yourself, we can do that together. Through our collaboration, I hope to empower you to break down the barriers to your well-being and find ways to make you feel safe and supported. I am committed to offering therapy that is anti-oppressive, honours your story without judgement, and where you feel validated in your identity.
Welcome! I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 20 years’ experience supporting individuals in achieving their mental health goals. My practice has a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy along with different therapeutic approaches to best fit your individual needs and strengths. Together we can address feelings of anxiety, low mood, self image/confidence or relational issues. We will explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that may have you feeling stuck. Working together to change these patterns to identify and reframe beliefs about yourself and the world around you.
Welcome! I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 20 years’ experience supporting individuals in achieving their mental health goals. My practice has a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy along with different therapeutic approaches to best fit your individual needs and strengths. Together we can address feelings of anxiety, low mood, self image/confidence or relational issues. We will explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that may have you feeling stuck. Working together to change these patterns to identify and reframe beliefs about yourself and the world around you.
Whether you’re navigating the challenges of caregiving or looking for relief from anxiety or sleep difficulties, you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to walk alongside you as you move toward healing, growth, and greater emotional well-being.
With over 15 years of experience in mental health and a deep commitment to compassionate care, I bring both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work to my work as a Registered Social Worker. I offer personalized support tailored to your unique needs, helping you better understand what you’re carrying and find practical ways to move forward.
Whether you’re navigating the challenges of caregiving or looking for relief from anxiety or sleep difficulties, you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to walk alongside you as you move toward healing, growth, and greater emotional well-being.
With over 15 years of experience in mental health and a deep commitment to compassionate care, I bring both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work to my work as a Registered Social Worker. I offer personalized support tailored to your unique needs, helping you better understand what you’re carrying and find practical ways to move forward.
My experience includes working with, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, anger management, and crisis. I have specialized training and professional experience working with first responders, the LGBT+ community, maternal mental health- fertility and birth trauma, sex workers and victims of human trafficking.
My experience includes working with, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, anger management, and crisis. I have specialized training and professional experience working with first responders, the LGBT+ community, maternal mental health- fertility and birth trauma, sex workers and victims of human trafficking.
Are you living in a state of fear or anxiety? Reliving past conversations and events? Feeling overwhelmed when making decisions? Second guessing yourself and your judgement? Relying on others to validate choices and decisions and feeling guilty when saying "no"? Denying our own needs and engaging in patterns of people pleasing and rescuing is emotionally and physically exhausting. But, nothing to be ashamed of as it is a often a coping strategy from childhood. We can figure this out!
Are you living in a state of fear or anxiety? Reliving past conversations and events? Feeling overwhelmed when making decisions? Second guessing yourself and your judgement? Relying on others to validate choices and decisions and feeling guilty when saying "no"? Denying our own needs and engaging in patterns of people pleasing and rescuing is emotionally and physically exhausting. But, nothing to be ashamed of as it is a often a coping strategy from childhood. We can figure this out!
Accepting New Clients! (In-Person in Barrie & Virtual/Phone in Ontario) Trained in many areas, such as anxiety/stress, addictions, depression, men’s issues, teen mental health, ocd, mood disorders, anger management, spirituality, self harm, relationships, burnout, and more; my goal is to treat you as a whole person, where we as a team decide what goals are best for you. We are complex beings, where biology, psychology & social systems all play an integral role in our thoughts, feelings & behaviours. Furthermore, if you are willing, there may be some past events we may unpack together, to help you heal, or to help us learn from.
Accepting New Clients! (In-Person in Barrie & Virtual/Phone in Ontario) Trained in many areas, such as anxiety/stress, addictions, depression, men’s issues, teen mental health, ocd, mood disorders, anger management, spirituality, self harm, relationships, burnout, and more; my goal is to treat you as a whole person, where we as a team decide what goals are best for you. We are complex beings, where biology, psychology & social systems all play an integral role in our thoughts, feelings & behaviours. Furthermore, if you are willing, there may be some past events we may unpack together, to help you heal, or to help us learn from.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist through the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. I provide evidence-based therapy and skills training in dialectical behaviour therapy. I specialize in issues related to emotion regulation and impulsivity which include borderline personality disorder and other personality disorders, PTSD, suicide as well as mood, anxiety and eating disorders. I have international training with DBT experts from locations including Italy and New York. I have formal training in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and CBT for anxiety.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist through the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. I provide evidence-based therapy and skills training in dialectical behaviour therapy. I specialize in issues related to emotion regulation and impulsivity which include borderline personality disorder and other personality disorders, PTSD, suicide as well as mood, anxiety and eating disorders. I have international training with DBT experts from locations including Italy and New York. I have formal training in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and CBT for anxiety.
My career as a therapist started as a career in theatre and film due to my love of narrative and storytelling. Over time, I became more interested in how the stories we believe about ourselves shape how we live our lives. I use scientifically supported treatments like CBT to explore these stories and see how helpful or not they are. Of course, we often already know that something isn't working, but it can be hard to believe anything different. To that end, our sessions usually include seeking out new experiences to develop new perspectives. My clients tell me they're surprised by how much more they can do than they first thought.
My career as a therapist started as a career in theatre and film due to my love of narrative and storytelling. Over time, I became more interested in how the stories we believe about ourselves shape how we live our lives. I use scientifically supported treatments like CBT to explore these stories and see how helpful or not they are. Of course, we often already know that something isn't working, but it can be hard to believe anything different. To that end, our sessions usually include seeking out new experiences to develop new perspectives. My clients tell me they're surprised by how much more they can do than they first thought.
Do you struggle with substance use, anger, tech, gaming, gambling addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, or concerns around relationships or sexual thoughts/behaviours? Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your purpose? At Guidepoint Clinic, we support teens, adults, couples, and families explore difficult or stigmatized issues with care and compassion. We help clients navigating sensitive concerns, including legal-related stress, in a judgment-free, inclusive virtual space across Ontario and Newfoundland. We also provide virtual risk and psychological assessments to assess a range of mental health concerns.
Do you struggle with substance use, anger, tech, gaming, gambling addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, or concerns around relationships or sexual thoughts/behaviours? Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your purpose? At Guidepoint Clinic, we support teens, adults, couples, and families explore difficult or stigmatized issues with care and compassion. We help clients navigating sensitive concerns, including legal-related stress, in a judgment-free, inclusive virtual space across Ontario and Newfoundland. We also provide virtual risk and psychological assessments to assess a range of mental health concerns.
I work with first responders, veterans, students, parents, and people who are simply going through a hard season of life. You may be dealing with trauma, anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, work or school pressure, a major life transition, or just feeling unlike yourself. Many of my clients are capable, caring, and used to pushing through. From the outside, things may look fine, but inside you may feel overwhelmed, reactive, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you cannot seem to shift. Therapy can be a place to understand what is happening and begin making changes that actually feel meaningful.
I work with first responders, veterans, students, parents, and people who are simply going through a hard season of life. You may be dealing with trauma, anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, work or school pressure, a major life transition, or just feeling unlike yourself. Many of my clients are capable, caring, and used to pushing through. From the outside, things may look fine, but inside you may feel overwhelmed, reactive, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you cannot seem to shift. Therapy can be a place to understand what is happening and begin making changes that actually feel meaningful.
I am a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC). I help people struggling with narcissistic abuse/toxic relationships and Highly Sensitive Persons under Dr. Ramani Durvasula's framework and trainings.
I am a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC). I help people struggling with narcissistic abuse/toxic relationships and Highly Sensitive Persons under Dr. Ramani Durvasula's framework and trainings.
You've had a thought you can't say out loud. That you might harm someone you love. That you're not who you thought you were. That something was contaminated, and now everything you've touched since is too. You've probably checked, confessed, researched it at 2am, or asked someone to tell you it's fine and felt better for about an hour before the doubt came back.
That's obsessiveness. The content of the thought isn't the problem, and it isn't information about you. The problem is the loop, and the loop is treatable.
You've had a thought you can't say out loud. That you might harm someone you love. That you're not who you thought you were. That something was contaminated, and now everything you've touched since is too. You've probably checked, confessed, researched it at 2am, or asked someone to tell you it's fine and felt better for about an hour before the doubt came back.
That's obsessiveness. The content of the thought isn't the problem, and it isn't information about you. The problem is the loop, and the loop is treatable.
You check the stove before you leave — even though you know it's off. You avoid certain foods because the thought of getting sick feels unbearable. You replay conversations, second-guess your own thoughts, and wonder if something is fundamentally wrong with you. It isn't. OCD and emetophobia are not character flaws — they are treatable conditions. I work with people who are exhausted by the constant cycle of obsessing, avoiding, and seeking reassurance. Whether you live with harm OCD, ROCD, POCD, contamination fears, sexual obsessions, or an intense fear of vomiting, I can help you find real relief.
You check the stove before you leave — even though you know it's off. You avoid certain foods because the thought of getting sick feels unbearable. You replay conversations, second-guess your own thoughts, and wonder if something is fundamentally wrong with you. It isn't. OCD and emetophobia are not character flaws — they are treatable conditions. I work with people who are exhausted by the constant cycle of obsessing, avoiding, and seeking reassurance. Whether you live with harm OCD, ROCD, POCD, contamination fears, sexual obsessions, or an intense fear of vomiting, I can help you find real relief.
Our talented group of Registered Social Workers (RSW), Registered Psychotherapists (RP) and Occupational Therapists (OT) incorporate a range of therapeutic approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy, as well as elements of Mindfulness and Somatic (body-based) strategies to support you. Sheri is also a Neurofeedback provider and EMDRIA approved Consultant.
Our talented group of Registered Social Workers (RSW), Registered Psychotherapists (RP) and Occupational Therapists (OT) incorporate a range of therapeutic approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy, as well as elements of Mindfulness and Somatic (body-based) strategies to support you. Sheri is also a Neurofeedback provider and EMDRIA approved Consultant.
