Trauma Focused Therapists in Barrie, ON
Lisa Thompson- Child Adult Family And Couples Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4M
Accepting New Clients Virtually- Are you looking for support for your child? Or are you a parent who needs a little extra guidance? Maybe you're an individual wanting to work through life struggles? Or a couple looking to manage stress in their relationship? I believe everyone can benefit from talking about life’s triumphs and challenges. Therapy can be a wonderful option, no matter the level of need. To maintain normalcy, control, and comfort in one’s life or to work through some of life's most difficult experiences including Trauma/PTSD, I am here and I would be honoured to help.
Accepting New Clients Virtually- Are you looking for support for your child? Or are you a parent who needs a little extra guidance? Maybe you're an individual wanting to work through life struggles? Or a couple looking to manage stress in their relationship? I believe everyone can benefit from talking about life’s triumphs and challenges. Therapy can be a wonderful option, no matter the level of need. To maintain normalcy, control, and comfort in one’s life or to work through some of life's most difficult experiences including Trauma/PTSD, I am here and I would be honoured to help.
Yellow Serenity Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, HBSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4M
We have additional qualifications on our team that allow for expertise in the areas of ADHD (CADDRA certified), couples therapy (Gottman Method certified), and trauma (EMDR certified, trauma focused CBT).
Welcome! Do you have ADHD? AuDHD? Or are just looking for support with other mental health challenges? We're a neuroaffirming clinic dedicated to providing empathetic and empowering counselling services for individuals, couples, and families navigating mental health challenges, with a specialized focus on ADHD at our practice. Our mission is to create a safe and inclusive space where neurodiversity is not only acknowledged but celebrated. Whether you have an official diagnosis, or just want to learn more and get some support with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence or other mental health concerns, we're here to help.
We have additional qualifications on our team that allow for expertise in the areas of ADHD (CADDRA certified), couples therapy (Gottman Method certified), and trauma (EMDR certified, trauma focused CBT).
Welcome! Do you have ADHD? AuDHD? Or are just looking for support with other mental health challenges? We're a neuroaffirming clinic dedicated to providing empathetic and empowering counselling services for individuals, couples, and families navigating mental health challenges, with a specialized focus on ADHD at our practice. Our mission is to create a safe and inclusive space where neurodiversity is not only acknowledged but celebrated. Whether you have an official diagnosis, or just want to learn more and get some support with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence or other mental health concerns, we're here to help.
Nicole Barbour
Registered Social Worker, MClSc, BA (Psy, ch), RSW, RSSW
Verified Verified
Barrie, ON L4N
I am accredited in Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, among others.
Life comes with challenges that can affect how we are functioning in the many roles we hold in our life. Our thoughts, behaviours, and emotional responses can really weigh us down. They hold us back, and leave us feeling stressed and overwhelmed. At these times therapy can be the tool to help you be the best you. It can put you in control of your thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and decisions. This leaves us with a sense of balance and peacefulness. I rely on Evidence Based Practice to support people in their journey to wellness. Therapy can include Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Narrative Therapy,etc.
I am accredited in Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, among others.
Life comes with challenges that can affect how we are functioning in the many roles we hold in our life. Our thoughts, behaviours, and emotional responses can really weigh us down. They hold us back, and leave us feeling stressed and overwhelmed. At these times therapy can be the tool to help you be the best you. It can put you in control of your thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and decisions. This leaves us with a sense of balance and peacefulness. I rely on Evidence Based Practice to support people in their journey to wellness. Therapy can include Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Narrative Therapy,etc.
I am trained in Play Therapy, AutPlay Therapy, TraumaPlay, Theraplay, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, and Applied Behaviour Analysis.
All children are so very unique and constantly changing. Sometimes they need a helping hand to keep them moving along to thrive in their relationships and connections with others; or to develop strategies to support emotional regulation, social skills, life skills, anxiety reduction, concentration and focus, or processing of traumatic events. Throughout the process, parent/caregiver participation is a key component when it comes to working with children. My long-standing experience with neurodivergent children, youth, and their families will provide you with the reassurance you need to move forward.
I am trained in Play Therapy, AutPlay Therapy, TraumaPlay, Theraplay, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, and Applied Behaviour Analysis.
All children are so very unique and constantly changing. Sometimes they need a helping hand to keep them moving along to thrive in their relationships and connections with others; or to develop strategies to support emotional regulation, social skills, life skills, anxiety reduction, concentration and focus, or processing of traumatic events. Throughout the process, parent/caregiver participation is a key component when it comes to working with children. My long-standing experience with neurodivergent children, youth, and their families will provide you with the reassurance you need to move forward.
Offering in-person, virtual, and animal-assisted therapy sessions. Thank you for stopping by! I am driven professional who is passionate about improving mental health. I have worked in a number of settings, including community mental health agencies, hospitals, and independent consulting. I have served a range of client populations. These experiences have taught me so much, namely that serving others gives my life meaning! As a clinician, I come with my lived experiences of mental health challenges. I know how important it is to have a therapist you can connect with and trust. I hope to be this for you!
Offering in-person, virtual, and animal-assisted therapy sessions. Thank you for stopping by! I am driven professional who is passionate about improving mental health. I have worked in a number of settings, including community mental health agencies, hospitals, and independent consulting. I have served a range of client populations. These experiences have taught me so much, namely that serving others gives my life meaning! As a clinician, I come with my lived experiences of mental health challenges. I know how important it is to have a therapist you can connect with and trust. I hope to be this for you!
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 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.
Sahar Karimian
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N
With nearly a decade of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals with autism, trauma, anxiety, and those seeking emotional and mental well-being. I provide an empathetic, tailored approach, focusing on creating a safe space for healing and growth. My goal is to support clients in building resilience, enhancing their coping strategies, and achieving personal and emotional balance.
With nearly a decade of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals with autism, trauma, anxiety, and those seeking emotional and mental well-being. I provide an empathetic, tailored approach, focusing on creating a safe space for healing and growth. My goal is to support clients in building resilience, enhancing their coping strategies, and achieving personal and emotional balance.
Virtual CBT Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
We also specialize in trauma focused CBT including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE).
Imagine this: a life where the weight of your anxiety feels lighter and the future doesn’t feel so overwhelming. It’s possible. We’re here to walk beside you, offering tools to help you feel grounded. We know how hard it is to open up, so we create a safe, compassionate space where you can heal at your own pace. With support tailored to you, feeling better is closer than you think. Our Clinical Directors will carefully match you with an anxiety or OCD expert therapist in Ontario.
We also specialize in trauma focused CBT including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE).
Imagine this: a life where the weight of your anxiety feels lighter and the future doesn’t feel so overwhelming. It’s possible. We’re here to walk beside you, offering tools to help you feel grounded. We know how hard it is to open up, so we create a safe, compassionate space where you can heal at your own pace. With support tailored to you, feeling better is closer than you think. Our Clinical Directors will carefully match you with an anxiety or OCD expert therapist in Ontario.
Gabrielle Brunet, O.W.L. Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello and welcome to my profile! First off, I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to get to this point—reaching out is not always easy, and I’m so glad you’re here. I’ll keep it brief because I know the process can feel overwhelming, but I promise you’re taking an important step forward.
A little about me: I bring over ten years of experience in the social services field, and currently, I specialize in providing individual therapy. I offer flexible options to meet your needs providing sessions virtually throughout Ontario, or in-person at our O.W.L. Office location in North Bay.
Hello and welcome to my profile! First off, I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to get to this point—reaching out is not always easy, and I’m so glad you’re here. I’ll keep it brief because I know the process can feel overwhelming, but I promise you’re taking an important step forward.
A little about me: I bring over ten years of experience in the social services field, and currently, I specialize in providing individual therapy. I offer flexible options to meet your needs providing sessions virtually throughout Ontario, or in-person at our O.W.L. Office location in North Bay.
Michelle Mailhiot (Psychotherapy For You Ontario)
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCPA
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am a Registered Psychotherapist who helps people who are struggling with feelings of guilt, shame, and depression. Many of these are common symptoms for people who struggle with mental health conditions. Understanding the barriers in a person’s life, and previous trauma, can help identify present day triggers and daily struggles. The goal of therapy would be to work collaboratively, using a psychotherapy framework, to identify the cause of the struggles and work towards understanding and reducing symptoms affecting your daily life.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist who helps people who are struggling with feelings of guilt, shame, and depression. Many of these are common symptoms for people who struggle with mental health conditions. Understanding the barriers in a person’s life, and previous trauma, can help identify present day triggers and daily struggles. The goal of therapy would be to work collaboratively, using a psychotherapy framework, to identify the cause of the struggles and work towards understanding and reducing symptoms affecting your daily life.
Life's changes aren't just challenges – they're your chance to shine. If you have been looking for a guide with holistic approaches, someone who has an energetic and practical philosophy of mental health, I'm here to help! We will transform your obstacles into opportunities. Whether you're neurodivergent or neurotypical, dealing with ADHD, autism, or other mental health experiences, we'll work together to unlock your full potential. Every once in a while, we all need to realign with our true selves, our purpose, and focus on what energizes us. Looking forward to help with your discovery of what brings you fulfillment.
Life's changes aren't just challenges – they're your chance to shine. If you have been looking for a guide with holistic approaches, someone who has an energetic and practical philosophy of mental health, I'm here to help! We will transform your obstacles into opportunities. Whether you're neurodivergent or neurotypical, dealing with ADHD, autism, or other mental health experiences, we'll work together to unlock your full potential. Every once in a while, we all need to realign with our true selves, our purpose, and focus on what energizes us. Looking forward to help with your discovery of what brings you fulfillment.
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Daniel Farb Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, or lost at this point in your life, I will work with you to make sense of your experience in a way that empowers you to find your way forward. You may be having relationship difficulties, feeling generally unhappy or discontent with yourself, or simply struggling to find your place in the world. You might be grappling with anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, or experiencing the effects of trauma. Whether you are finding it hard to cope with recent challenges or have been grappling with your issues for many years, you don't have to go through it alone.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, or lost at this point in your life, I will work with you to make sense of your experience in a way that empowers you to find your way forward. You may be having relationship difficulties, feeling generally unhappy or discontent with yourself, or simply struggling to find your place in the world. You might be grappling with anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, or experiencing the effects of trauma. Whether you are finding it hard to cope with recent challenges or have been grappling with your issues for many years, you don't have to go through it alone.
We are a group practice of independent mental health professionals who are radically anti-oppressive, anti-empire, and abolitionist in our approach and working towards decolonizing mental health and wellness spaces. We provide care that is culturally responsive, justice-informed, emotionally attuned, trauma-focused, systems-oriented, collaborative, inclusive, anti-carceral, respectful, and compassionate. Our clinical team includes psychotherapists who specialize in working with complex trauma, neurodivergence, grief, anxiety, depression, navigating transitions, etc. We've been changing people's lives since 2019!
We are a group practice of independent mental health professionals who are radically anti-oppressive, anti-empire, and abolitionist in our approach and working towards decolonizing mental health and wellness spaces. We provide care that is culturally responsive, justice-informed, emotionally attuned, trauma-focused, systems-oriented, collaborative, inclusive, anti-carceral, respectful, and compassionate. Our clinical team includes psychotherapists who specialize in working with complex trauma, neurodivergence, grief, anxiety, depression, navigating transitions, etc. We've been changing people's lives since 2019!
Jennifer Kerr
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BASc, MACP, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you feel like a trauma focused approach is a good fit for you?
If you are someone who is having a difficult time separating their past from their future, you have come to the right place. Our wounds are often originated from childhood and adolescent experiences. When these memories are left unresolved or not tended to, they can show up in raw ways in our present day lives. These wounds could be a result of complex grief, relational trauma, abandonment and many more traumatic events.
Specializing in trauma, grief and sex therapy, I work with a psychodynamic approach to understand your roots and reframe thoughts, behaviors and emotions that no longer work for you.
Do you feel like a trauma focused approach is a good fit for you?
If you are someone who is having a difficult time separating their past from their future, you have come to the right place. Our wounds are often originated from childhood and adolescent experiences. When these memories are left unresolved or not tended to, they can show up in raw ways in our present day lives. These wounds could be a result of complex grief, relational trauma, abandonment and many more traumatic events.
Specializing in trauma, grief and sex therapy, I work with a psychodynamic approach to understand your roots and reframe thoughts, behaviors and emotions that no longer work for you.
As well as, Trauma Focused -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Finding the right fit with a therapist can be overwhelming & confusing. If this is your first time or you’ve done this before, it is my intention to work with you in a non-judgmental, compassionate, & safe environment. I can help you explore your inner thoughts, feelings, emotions, conflicts & challenges that may have impacted your life. I have a strong passion to help you find your authentic self and working together to unblend your past experience's to reach your desired goals. Most importantly, I want my clients to feel safe and comfortable sharing vulnerable and sensitive stories with me.
As well as, Trauma Focused -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Finding the right fit with a therapist can be overwhelming & confusing. If this is your first time or you’ve done this before, it is my intention to work with you in a non-judgmental, compassionate, & safe environment. I can help you explore your inner thoughts, feelings, emotions, conflicts & challenges that may have impacted your life. I have a strong passion to help you find your authentic self and working together to unblend your past experience's to reach your desired goals. Most importantly, I want my clients to feel safe and comfortable sharing vulnerable and sensitive stories with me.
Cheryl Wood
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BA Psyc, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4M
Do you feel like you’re not living your life as fully as you could be? Feelings of being unsafe, or ‘on edge’ may be limiting your connections with others, and your ability to pursue the life you want. Whether it’s working through a difficult period, a traumatic event, childhood experiences, or ongoing struggles with stress and anxiety, you don’t need to do this alone. With over 25 years in the teaching and helping fields, I offer empathic support to help you feel more connected to yourself and to enjoy positive, healthy relationships with others.
Do you feel like you’re not living your life as fully as you could be? Feelings of being unsafe, or ‘on edge’ may be limiting your connections with others, and your ability to pursue the life you want. Whether it’s working through a difficult period, a traumatic event, childhood experiences, or ongoing struggles with stress and anxiety, you don’t need to do this alone. With over 25 years in the teaching and helping fields, I offer empathic support to help you feel more connected to yourself and to enjoy positive, healthy relationships with others.
Lindsay Katarynych
Registered Social Worker, HBSc, HBSW, MSW RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
With over 10 years of experience practicing in various sectors of mental health, I have been providing a safe and supportive environment to individuals, couples, and families to create change. I use a client-centered approach, starting with where my client is at, to find one small change we can create together. Sometimes the hardest step is reaching out to another person. If you are struggling with grief and loss, work-related stress, difficult life situations or transitions, symptoms of anxiety, depression or stress, chronic pain, or relationship concerns; please take the first step and reach out for support.
With over 10 years of experience practicing in various sectors of mental health, I have been providing a safe and supportive environment to individuals, couples, and families to create change. I use a client-centered approach, starting with where my client is at, to find one small change we can create together. Sometimes the hardest step is reaching out to another person. If you are struggling with grief and loss, work-related stress, difficult life situations or transitions, symptoms of anxiety, depression or stress, chronic pain, or relationship concerns; please take the first step and reach out for support.
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.
Clients I work really well with are interested in collaborating and brainstorming about the challenging situations and difficulties in their lives. Overtime, we work together to develop understanding and solutions. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who suffer from ADHD or are impacted by someone who has ADHD. Of course clients with ADHD also often have co-morbid conditions like anxiety, depression and PTSD; I am very happy to help them with the issues related to these problems as well. Also, I enjoy completing complex psychological assessments; I find them challenging in a very good way.
Clients I work really well with are interested in collaborating and brainstorming about the challenging situations and difficulties in their lives. Overtime, we work together to develop understanding and solutions. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who suffer from ADHD or are impacted by someone who has ADHD. Of course clients with ADHD also often have co-morbid conditions like anxiety, depression and PTSD; I am very happy to help them with the issues related to these problems as well. Also, I enjoy completing complex psychological assessments; I find them challenging in a very good way.
Change and healing are possible and you don't have to do it alone. As a therapist, I take a holistic, non-pathologizing, and neurodivergent affirming approach to helping my clients heal from trauma, find peace with themselves and their emotions, cope with life challenges, and cultivate gentle self-compassion. I support adults (18+) and couples who struggle with a variety of challenges, and as a late diagnosed neurodivergent therapist, I have a special passion in working with late-diagnosed ADHD and autism. I also support parents in navigating the challenges of fertility, pregnancy, parenthood, and postpartum anxiety/depression.
Change and healing are possible and you don't have to do it alone. As a therapist, I take a holistic, non-pathologizing, and neurodivergent affirming approach to helping my clients heal from trauma, find peace with themselves and their emotions, cope with life challenges, and cultivate gentle self-compassion. I support adults (18+) and couples who struggle with a variety of challenges, and as a late diagnosed neurodivergent therapist, I have a special passion in working with late-diagnosed ADHD and autism. I also support parents in navigating the challenges of fertility, pregnancy, parenthood, and postpartum anxiety/depression.
