Self Esteem Therapists in Barrie, ON
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. Having a deeper understanding of mental health and how it affects our mind and body can allow us to work towards healthier solutions to improve our lives.
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. Having a deeper understanding of mental health and how it affects our mind and body can allow us to work towards healthier solutions to improve our lives.
Owner & operator of, Therapy with Alex: Trauma Based Services, located in Simcoe County. I am pleased to offer services for all types of experiences for any demographic. Doing private therapy services part time, I am also an authorized child protection worker. I have experience working with issues from childhood abuse, to familial conflict, neglect and more. I have since completed an advanced certification in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Through my years of practice, I now primarily work with complex traumas and personality disorders; however, this is not limited. I say to folks, nothing is off the table.
Owner & operator of, Therapy with Alex: Trauma Based Services, located in Simcoe County. I am pleased to offer services for all types of experiences for any demographic. Doing private therapy services part time, I am also an authorized child protection worker. I have experience working with issues from childhood abuse, to familial conflict, neglect and more. I have since completed an advanced certification in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Through my years of practice, I now primarily work with complex traumas and personality disorders; however, this is not limited. I say to folks, nothing is off the table.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of the next steps? Life’s challenges can feel like too much to handle alone. Whether you're battling anxiety, stress, complex trauma, relationship struggles, divorce, or helping a child through tough times, I’m here to support you. With empathy and practical tools, I offer tailored, culturally sensitive care to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. You don’t have to face these challenges on your own, let’s work together to create the balance and healing you deserve.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of the next steps? Life’s challenges can feel like too much to handle alone. Whether you're battling anxiety, stress, complex trauma, relationship struggles, divorce, or helping a child through tough times, I’m here to support you. With empathy and practical tools, I offer tailored, culturally sensitive care to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. You don’t have to face these challenges on your own, let’s work together to create the balance and healing you deserve.
As a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) student under supervision, I support adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting stress, self-esteem, identity concerns, perfectionism, life transitions, and burnout.
I see therapy as an inclusive space to pause, breathe, and feel truly supported. My role is to sit beside you with compassion and curiosity, helping you reconnect with your inner wisdom and strengths. Together, we will draw from CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, solution-focused, and humanistic approaches to shape a path that feels authentic to you.
As a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) student under supervision, I support adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting stress, self-esteem, identity concerns, perfectionism, life transitions, and burnout.
I see therapy as an inclusive space to pause, breathe, and feel truly supported. My role is to sit beside you with compassion and curiosity, helping you reconnect with your inner wisdom and strengths. Together, we will draw from CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, solution-focused, and humanistic approaches to shape a path that feels authentic to you.
Hi there! I’m so glad you’re taking this important step toward self-improvement through therapy. I work with clients aged 6 and up, specializing in areas such as parenting, relationship conflict, family conflict, enhancing emotional intimacy, depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, coping skills, couples therapy, & more. As a Registered Social Worker, I see myself as a guide, walking alongside my clients on their journey toward meaningful and successful life changes. I never underestimate the power of humor and believe that setting self-driven goals in a safe, non-judgmental environment is key to creating lasting change
Hi there! I’m so glad you’re taking this important step toward self-improvement through therapy. I work with clients aged 6 and up, specializing in areas such as parenting, relationship conflict, family conflict, enhancing emotional intimacy, depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, coping skills, couples therapy, & more. As a Registered Social Worker, I see myself as a guide, walking alongside my clients on their journey toward meaningful and successful life changes. I never underestimate the power of humor and believe that setting self-driven goals in a safe, non-judgmental environment is key to creating lasting change
I work with individuals ages 6 and up, including children and teens, managing different life struggles including regulating big emotions, ADHD management, anxiety & depression, and self-esteem.
Life can throw a lot at us, and sometimes it feels like too much to handle on your own. I offer a space that feels safe, comfortable, and down-to-earth. Therapy with me isn’t about being “perfect” or fitting into a mold. It’s about showing up as you are, being heard, and finding tools that actually work for you. I understand there is not a one-size-fits-all model, so each treatment plan is tailored to you using evidence-based practices. I’ll meet you where you’re at: we might laugh together, tackle hard stuff head-on, or pause while you teach me the meaning of the latest slang word (happens more than you’d think).
I work with individuals ages 6 and up, including children and teens, managing different life struggles including regulating big emotions, ADHD management, anxiety & depression, and self-esteem.
Life can throw a lot at us, and sometimes it feels like too much to handle on your own. I offer a space that feels safe, comfortable, and down-to-earth. Therapy with me isn’t about being “perfect” or fitting into a mold. It’s about showing up as you are, being heard, and finding tools that actually work for you. I understand there is not a one-size-fits-all model, so each treatment plan is tailored to you using evidence-based practices. I’ll meet you where you’re at: we might laugh together, tackle hard stuff head-on, or pause while you teach me the meaning of the latest slang word (happens more than you’d think).
Human connection is essential to our well-being and growth. Together, my goal is to facilitate change, resilience, and healing in the face of life’s challenges. I understand how past trauma, family history, and life experiences can shape behaviors and emotions, particularly in the context of partner abuse and family dynamics. My experience as an Accredited Family and Divorce Mediator has deepened my expertise couple’s work, divorce and coparenting coaching, children’s best interests, and the tools families need to navigate difficult transitions.
Human connection is essential to our well-being and growth. Together, my goal is to facilitate change, resilience, and healing in the face of life’s challenges. I understand how past trauma, family history, and life experiences can shape behaviors and emotions, particularly in the context of partner abuse and family dynamics. My experience as an Accredited Family and Divorce Mediator has deepened my expertise couple’s work, divorce and coparenting coaching, children’s best interests, and the tools families need to navigate difficult transitions.
Have you been feeling "stuck" or not "yourself"? Or maybe you are finding past experiences are affecting how you feel in the present? Has anxiety/depression been challenging to cope with? If you are reading this, it would seem you are considering taking the step towards working through what you are struggling with. I would be happy to help support you! I offer a safe, non - judgmental, easy going environment where you can express yourself freely. I can help you establish what your goals are for therapy and from there, help guide you towards success in those goals.
Have you been feeling "stuck" or not "yourself"? Or maybe you are finding past experiences are affecting how you feel in the present? Has anxiety/depression been challenging to cope with? If you are reading this, it would seem you are considering taking the step towards working through what you are struggling with. I would be happy to help support you! I offer a safe, non - judgmental, easy going environment where you can express yourself freely. I can help you establish what your goals are for therapy and from there, help guide you towards success in those goals.
Do you have low self-esteem or low self confidence?
As a bereaved parent myself (miscarriages & neonatal death), I am passionate about working with other bereaved parents as well as those experiencing any loss. Whether you’ve suffered a miscarriage (at any stage of pregnancy), are experiencing infertility, had a stillborn, or are grieving the loss of a child, I can offer a unique understanding to your pain.
Do you have low self-esteem or low self confidence?
As a bereaved parent myself (miscarriages & neonatal death), I am passionate about working with other bereaved parents as well as those experiencing any loss. Whether you’ve suffered a miscarriage (at any stage of pregnancy), are experiencing infertility, had a stillborn, or are grieving the loss of a child, I can offer a unique understanding to your pain.
Therapy isn’t about fixing you; you’re not broken. It’s about understanding yourself, healing past wounds and creating meaningful change. As a trauma-informed therapist, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to feel seen, heard and supported.
My person-centered, evidence-based approach begins with helping you feel safe and grounded in your body so you can regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, and manage stress. Together, we navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, build on strengths, and work toward both short- and long-term goals.
Therapy isn’t about fixing you; you’re not broken. It’s about understanding yourself, healing past wounds and creating meaningful change. As a trauma-informed therapist, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to feel seen, heard and supported.
My person-centered, evidence-based approach begins with helping you feel safe and grounded in your body so you can regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, and manage stress. Together, we navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, build on strengths, and work toward both short- and long-term goals.
Anxiety, Panic, Obsessive Thoughts - these experiences can make you feel helpless and alone. Having provided counselling and therapy for over 12 years, I have seen how common the experience of having “anxiety about the anxiety” is. I am passionate about helping people to understand how anxiety/mood issues operate, the grip they form on you, and how to begin to heal. I am also dedicated to helping those who suspect they are struggling with a narcissist in their life. I strive to help clients understand how this negative pattern of behaviour is impacting them and how to start protecting themselves.
Anxiety, Panic, Obsessive Thoughts - these experiences can make you feel helpless and alone. Having provided counselling and therapy for over 12 years, I have seen how common the experience of having “anxiety about the anxiety” is. I am passionate about helping people to understand how anxiety/mood issues operate, the grip they form on you, and how to begin to heal. I am also dedicated to helping those who suspect they are struggling with a narcissist in their life. I strive to help clients understand how this negative pattern of behaviour is impacting them and how to start protecting themselves.
Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, behavioural concerns, relationship struggles, or low self-esteem, it can be hard to know where to turn.
Counselling provides a safe, compassionate space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface, rebuild trust, and move toward healing. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration.
Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, behavioural concerns, relationship struggles, or low self-esteem, it can be hard to know where to turn.
Counselling provides a safe, compassionate space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface, rebuild trust, and move toward healing. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration.
My Inner Peace Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RSWs, RPs, EMDR
Barrie, ON L4N
We are a team of dedicated & qualified therapists offering comprehensive mental health services to individuals, couples & kids at a range of fees. Our team of Registered Psychotherapists & Registered Social Workers, is experienced in working with diverse populations, ranging from children, youth & teens to adults, couples & individuals. We believe in building a strong therapeutic alliance with our clients, working together towards lasting change. Our therapists provide compassionate support, helping you gain insights and develop the necessary skills to enhance your well-being.
We are a team of dedicated & qualified therapists offering comprehensive mental health services to individuals, couples & kids at a range of fees. Our team of Registered Psychotherapists & Registered Social Workers, is experienced in working with diverse populations, ranging from children, youth & teens to adults, couples & individuals. We believe in building a strong therapeutic alliance with our clients, working together towards lasting change. Our therapists provide compassionate support, helping you gain insights and develop the necessary skills to enhance your well-being.
I help high-achieving, highly intelligent people stop overthinking and begin living from an integrated, directed self. Using a blend of parts work, somatic practice, and spiritual integration, I help you identify the internal voices and blocked energies that keep progress short-lived, and guide you to compassionate dialogue, boundary-setting, and embodied action. Many clients arrive feeling fractured. They are driven by intellect, but disconnected from desire, feeling, and meaning. Together we translate insight into sustainable change.
I help high-achieving, highly intelligent people stop overthinking and begin living from an integrated, directed self. Using a blend of parts work, somatic practice, and spiritual integration, I help you identify the internal voices and blocked energies that keep progress short-lived, and guide you to compassionate dialogue, boundary-setting, and embodied action. Many clients arrive feeling fractured. They are driven by intellect, but disconnected from desire, feeling, and meaning. Together we translate insight into sustainable change.
Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C, EMDRIA
4 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N
Motherhood can crack things open. You may be caring for a new baby while carrying the weight of a hard birth, anxiety, or a quiet loss of who you used to be. For many women, parts of their own childhood surface in unexpected ways often alongside a deep sense of loneliness.
I work with women navigating birth trauma, postpartum anxiety, and identity shifts in motherhood. Many of my clients feel stuck replaying their birth experience or disconnected from their bodies and sense of self.
Our work focuses on healing at the root so this chapter can be integrated into your story, not something you carry alone.
Motherhood can crack things open. You may be caring for a new baby while carrying the weight of a hard birth, anxiety, or a quiet loss of who you used to be. For many women, parts of their own childhood surface in unexpected ways often alongside a deep sense of loneliness.
I work with women navigating birth trauma, postpartum anxiety, and identity shifts in motherhood. Many of my clients feel stuck replaying their birth experience or disconnected from their bodies and sense of self.
Our work focuses on healing at the root so this chapter can be integrated into your story, not something you carry alone.
I work as a Registered Counsellor & Social Worker with over 10 years experience. I offer virtual, outdoor & surf therapy to individuals aged 12+ in Ontario and BC. I'm a settler, originally from Scarborough, and I'm currently living between Salt Spring Island and Tofino (Coast Salish and Nuu-chah-nulth territories). I often work with people experiencing: depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, work stress, grief, trauma, & more! I'm particularly passionate about helping people reconnect with nature, and manage trauma. More info: www.steadyandwildcounselling.ca
I work as a Registered Counsellor & Social Worker with over 10 years experience. I offer virtual, outdoor & surf therapy to individuals aged 12+ in Ontario and BC. I'm a settler, originally from Scarborough, and I'm currently living between Salt Spring Island and Tofino (Coast Salish and Nuu-chah-nulth territories). I often work with people experiencing: depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, work stress, grief, trauma, & more! I'm particularly passionate about helping people reconnect with nature, and manage trauma. More info: www.steadyandwildcounselling.ca
I specialize in working with women carrying unresolved pain from the past that shows up as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or difficulties in relationships.
My approach to therapy is relational, trauma-informed and attachment-based. As a Certified EMDR Therapist and Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician, I use EMDR and IFS to provide a safe, compassionate space to process past wounds, rebuild self-trust, break unhelpful patterns, and foster lasting emotional balance, confidence, and peace.
I specialize in working with women carrying unresolved pain from the past that shows up as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or difficulties in relationships.
My approach to therapy is relational, trauma-informed and attachment-based. As a Certified EMDR Therapist and Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician, I use EMDR and IFS to provide a safe, compassionate space to process past wounds, rebuild self-trust, break unhelpful patterns, and foster lasting emotional balance, confidence, and peace.
Here’s what I do to facilitate self growth. I integrate key therapeutic principles drawing on a wide range of psychodynamic, CBT/DBT, Relational and other evidence based modalities, in which I invite you to sit down and/or ZOOM with me in a relaxed, safe, informal way, and talk. It can be hard to believe that "just talking" can be helpful. But if you’re depressed, anxious and dealing with the impacts and effects of traumatic stress, you can be profoundly healed by an in-depth conversation in which you come to create greater self-understanding, discover insights and meanings, recognize patterns, and explore options and skills.
Here’s what I do to facilitate self growth. I integrate key therapeutic principles drawing on a wide range of psychodynamic, CBT/DBT, Relational and other evidence based modalities, in which I invite you to sit down and/or ZOOM with me in a relaxed, safe, informal way, and talk. It can be hard to believe that "just talking" can be helpful. But if you’re depressed, anxious and dealing with the impacts and effects of traumatic stress, you can be profoundly healed by an in-depth conversation in which you come to create greater self-understanding, discover insights and meanings, recognize patterns, and explore options and skills.
Your self-worth has taken a hit and feel lost.
Together, we will unpack why you are feeling like this and develop concrete tools to help you make positive changes in your life. You will learn how to cope more effectively and gain the strength you need to get back on track. I specialize in anxiety/stress, depression, ADHD, anger/emotion regulations, men's issues, childhood trauma & relationships/couples.
Your self-worth has taken a hit and feel lost.
Together, we will unpack why you are feeling like this and develop concrete tools to help you make positive changes in your life. You will learn how to cope more effectively and gain the strength you need to get back on track. I specialize in anxiety/stress, depression, ADHD, anger/emotion regulations, men's issues, childhood trauma & relationships/couples.
Ever just feel stuck? Like, you need someone to actually listen, get what you’re going through, and not just brush it off? When your emotions go haywire, it’s like watching your life from the sidelines. Anger takes over. Anxiety hits hard. Depression has you stuck on the couch. Maybe your moods have pushed people away, and your job and relationships are at risk. The feelings of guilt and shame are real. Or the feelings are internal, like you are spiraling, and wondering, 'Will I ever feel normal again?' Life can feel completely out of control. But you don’t have to go through this alone.
Ever just feel stuck? Like, you need someone to actually listen, get what you’re going through, and not just brush it off? When your emotions go haywire, it’s like watching your life from the sidelines. Anger takes over. Anxiety hits hard. Depression has you stuck on the couch. Maybe your moods have pushed people away, and your job and relationships are at risk. The feelings of guilt and shame are real. Or the feelings are internal, like you are spiraling, and wondering, 'Will I ever feel normal again?' Life can feel completely out of control. But you don’t have to go through this alone.
