Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in Barrie, ON
Therapy can be a powerful tool for growth, but it’s not always easy. You may be looking for a therapist who provides not just support and understanding, but also assists you in working toward meaningful change. In my practice, I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship, while drawing from a range of modalities and psychological science, and my own experience to help you navigate that process.
Therapy can be a powerful tool for growth, but it’s not always easy. You may be looking for a therapist who provides not just support and understanding, but also assists you in working toward meaningful change. In my practice, I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship, while drawing from a range of modalities and psychological science, and my own experience to help you navigate that process.
I have extensive experience and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT-i ( Insomnia) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and am passionate about providing quality, evidence-based care.
Whether you’re navigating the challenges of caregiving or seeking relief from anxiety or depression, you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to walk alongside you on your path to healing, growth, and emotional well-being. Drawing on 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 practice as a Registered Social Worker, offering personalized support tailored to your unique needs.
I have extensive experience and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT-i ( Insomnia) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and am passionate about providing quality, evidence-based care.
Whether you’re navigating the challenges of caregiving or seeking relief from anxiety or depression, you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to walk alongside you on your path to healing, growth, and emotional well-being. Drawing on 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 practice as a Registered Social Worker, offering personalized support tailored to your unique needs.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, overwhelm, insomnia, chronic pain, or the emotional impact of trauma, grief, or a difficult relationship or life transition?
Together, we’ll explore what’s happening in your life, what you’re carrying, and what you hope will change — at a pace that feels right for you. My focus is on helping you find practical strategies, clarity, and emotional grounding, so you can feel more in control and more connected to yourself.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, overwhelm, insomnia, chronic pain, or the emotional impact of trauma, grief, or a difficult relationship or life transition?
Together, we’ll explore what’s happening in your life, what you’re carrying, and what you hope will change — at a pace that feels right for you. My focus is on helping you find practical strategies, clarity, and emotional grounding, so you can feel more in control and more connected to yourself.
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.
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 have a wealth of knowledge supporting first responder's with this dilemma and many other issues such as just feeling off, anger/irritability, lack of sleep, trust, working in a negative workplace culture, moral injury/sanctuary trauma.
I have helped many individuals navigate the uncertainties and challenges of trauma in the workplace. Often individuals will discuss symptoms such as poor sleep, low stress tolerance, anger/irritability and not feeling present or unable to experiencing joy in their personal life. Many do not link how work can be negatively impacting them.
I have a wealth of knowledge supporting first responder's with this dilemma and many other issues such as just feeling off, anger/irritability, lack of sleep, trust, working in a negative workplace culture, moral injury/sanctuary trauma.
I have helped many individuals navigate the uncertainties and challenges of trauma in the workplace. Often individuals will discuss symptoms such as poor sleep, low stress tolerance, anger/irritability and not feeling present or unable to experiencing joy in their personal life. Many do not link how work can be negatively impacting them.
You might be navigating relationship issues, major life changes, depression, parenting challenges, sleep issues, work stress, or patterns that no longer serve you.
With 20 years of teaching experience and a commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth, I was inspired to build a career focused on helping others. I bring strong positive regard, deep respect, and a trauma‑informed, compassionate approach to my work. I understand the challenges individuals, couples, and families face.
You might be navigating relationship issues, major life changes, depression, parenting challenges, sleep issues, work stress, or patterns that no longer serve you.
With 20 years of teaching experience and a commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth, I was inspired to build a career focused on helping others. I bring strong positive regard, deep respect, and a trauma‑informed, compassionate approach to my work. I understand the challenges individuals, couples, and families face.
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
Navigating the complexities of life or the echoes of trauma can feel incredibly isolating. Have you thought about what it would feel like to to rediscover a deeper connection with yourself or your relationships, and turn down the volume on those negative thoughts? If you're seeking a supportive space to heal, experience inner peace, and build more fulfilling connections, know that you're not alone. Imagine a path forward where you can tune into yourself and move beyond these unexpected struggles to feel like yourself again – only with newfound strength and resilience.
Navigating the complexities of life or the echoes of trauma can feel incredibly isolating. Have you thought about what it would feel like to to rediscover a deeper connection with yourself or your relationships, and turn down the volume on those negative thoughts? If you're seeking a supportive space to heal, experience inner peace, and build more fulfilling connections, know that you're not alone. Imagine a path forward where you can tune into yourself and move beyond these unexpected struggles to feel like yourself again – only with newfound strength and resilience.
Emily Simms
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RP
2 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4M
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and have completed my Masters of Counselling Psychology. For several years, I have supported clients of all ages by providing a judgement free space to grow, build coping tools, and explore who you are. I am a Neurodiversity affirming Autism Clinical Specialist and I work from a strengths-based approach, uncovering each individual's unique strengths and helping empower them to achieve their goals.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and have completed my Masters of Counselling Psychology. For several years, I have supported clients of all ages by providing a judgement free space to grow, build coping tools, and explore who you are. I am a Neurodiversity affirming Autism Clinical Specialist and I work from a strengths-based approach, uncovering each individual's unique strengths and helping empower them to achieve their goals.
I'm accepting new clients across Ontario for secure video or phone sessions. I provide therapy for youth (12+) and adults who may be navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or major life changes.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don’t have to face those challenges alone. Talking with a supportive professional outside your social circle can give you the space to process your feelings, gain clarity, and begin healing. My goal is to create a warm, patient, and non-judgmental environment where you feel truly heard and understood—because feeling understood is often the first step toward change.
I'm accepting new clients across Ontario for secure video or phone sessions. I provide therapy for youth (12+) and adults who may be navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or major life changes.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don’t have to face those challenges alone. Talking with a supportive professional outside your social circle can give you the space to process your feelings, gain clarity, and begin healing. My goal is to create a warm, patient, and non-judgmental environment where you feel truly heard and understood—because feeling understood is often the first step toward change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
If you are reading this, you are likely seeking support for yourself or a loved one. You are not alone. Like many others, I have struggled with depression, anxiety, and trauma. As a teenager and young adult, I was fortunate to have access to therapists who changed my life with their knowledge and compassion. I was inspired to earn a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology. which I attained from McGill University in Montreal. Now I strive to help others using my education in psychology, my personal experiences, and more than 10 years of experience working and training in the mental health field.
If you are reading this, you are likely seeking support for yourself or a loved one. You are not alone. Like many others, I have struggled with depression, anxiety, and trauma. As a teenager and young adult, I was fortunate to have access to therapists who changed my life with their knowledge and compassion. I was inspired to earn a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology. which I attained from McGill University in Montreal. Now I strive to help others using my education in psychology, my personal experiences, and more than 10 years of experience working and training in the mental health field.
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.
Let’s be real: healing isn’t linear, tidy, or predictable. It’s tender, courageous, disruptive, liberating—and you don’t have to walk it alone. If you’ve landed here, something in your world is asking for care. Maybe it’s the hum of anxiety that never really quiets, the ache of old wounds that weren’t given the space they deserved, the overwhelm of relationships that feel too heavy or too tangled, or the quiet belief that you’re somehow “not enough.” Whatever brought you here, please know this: you are not broken. You are a whole human carrying history, complexity, brilliance, and pain—and you’re welcome here exactly as you are.
Let’s be real: healing isn’t linear, tidy, or predictable. It’s tender, courageous, disruptive, liberating—and you don’t have to walk it alone. If you’ve landed here, something in your world is asking for care. Maybe it’s the hum of anxiety that never really quiets, the ache of old wounds that weren’t given the space they deserved, the overwhelm of relationships that feel too heavy or too tangled, or the quiet belief that you’re somehow “not enough.” Whatever brought you here, please know this: you are not broken. You are a whole human carrying history, complexity, brilliance, and pain—and you’re welcome here exactly as you are.
Kylie Smith | TTYL Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, PMH-C, CHRL, BComm
1 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N
Are you a woman wanting to make her mental health a priority?
You might be the one who keeps everything running. The one who’s “fine” on the outside, but quietly unraveling underneath. The one who is a cheerleader for everyone else, but overly critical to herself.
Whether you're in the thick of new motherhood, grieving a loss, managing ADHD, anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, or binge eating, or trying to stop the cycle of intergenerational trauma—you're not alone.
You're holding a lot - so, let’s make space for you.
Are you a woman wanting to make her mental health a priority?
You might be the one who keeps everything running. The one who’s “fine” on the outside, but quietly unraveling underneath. The one who is a cheerleader for everyone else, but overly critical to herself.
Whether you're in the thick of new motherhood, grieving a loss, managing ADHD, anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, or binge eating, or trying to stop the cycle of intergenerational trauma—you're not alone.
You're holding a lot - so, let’s make space for you.
Hi, I’m Charlotte Fergusson, a Registered Psychotherapist (R.P.) with over 25 years of experience. I help individuals, families, and children navigate challenges like anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. I understand that each person’s experience is unique, and my role is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, gain insight, and be empowered to create meaningful change.
In addition to my work with clients, I also offer individual and group Clinical Supervision to students and professionals .
Hi, I’m Charlotte Fergusson, a Registered Psychotherapist (R.P.) with over 25 years of experience. I help individuals, families, and children navigate challenges like anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. I understand that each person’s experience is unique, and my role is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, gain insight, and be empowered to create meaningful change.
In addition to my work with clients, I also offer individual and group Clinical Supervision to students and professionals .
Are you having difficulties setting boundaries with family and friends? Do you often feel misunderstood by your loved ones? Maybe you find yourself engaging in people-pleasing behaviours, leading to self-blame and guilt. Are you feeling confused, lost, and looking to build your self-confidence? Do you catch yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media, seeking connection and understanding? You are in the right place! Whether you aim to end people-pleasing behaviors, move forward from a breakup, or heal from betrayal, I am here to help.
Are you having difficulties setting boundaries with family and friends? Do you often feel misunderstood by your loved ones? Maybe you find yourself engaging in people-pleasing behaviours, leading to self-blame and guilt. Are you feeling confused, lost, and looking to build your self-confidence? Do you catch yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media, seeking connection and understanding? You are in the right place! Whether you aim to end people-pleasing behaviors, move forward from a breakup, or heal from betrayal, I am here to help.
Does life feel out of control? Feeling misunderstood or out of place? Are you stuck and need a plan to move forward? I’m here to help. Maybe you have burned bridges with loved ones and want to learn how to regain control and rebuild your life. Maybe you feel like nobody gets you and there's nobody to listen. Maybe you have goals, but you don't know how to reach them. If you are looking for the skills and tools to reset your life, I'm here to help.
Does life feel out of control? Feeling misunderstood or out of place? Are you stuck and need a plan to move forward? I’m here to help. Maybe you have burned bridges with loved ones and want to learn how to regain control and rebuild your life. Maybe you feel like nobody gets you and there's nobody to listen. Maybe you have goals, but you don't know how to reach them. If you are looking for the skills and tools to reset your life, I'm here to help.
Life can have its challenges, and it is my privilege to support clients as they navigate such experiences, learn coping skills, and explore themselves and their relationships. Throughout this journey, I aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and empathetic space where clients feel empowered. I am passionate about taking a collaborative approach, working together to develop meaningful and personal goals while using clients’ unique strengths to promote healing and growth.
Life can have its challenges, and it is my privilege to support clients as they navigate such experiences, learn coping skills, and explore themselves and their relationships. Throughout this journey, I aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and empathetic space where clients feel empowered. I am passionate about taking a collaborative approach, working together to develop meaningful and personal goals while using clients’ unique strengths to promote healing and growth.
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How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.
Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.
Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.
What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.