Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Collingwood, ON
Hi, I’m glad you’re here. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in a place that doesn’t feel like you, you’re not alone. Life brings stress, anger, grief, and relationship struggles—and it’s not always easy to navigate. My approach is grounded, warm, and down-to-earth. I’ll meet you where you’re at and move at your pace. I also work with couples—especially those stuck in painful cycles or those feeling distant. You might be feeling unseen, unsupported, or afraid you’ll never feel close again. These struggles are painful, but they’re not uncommon—and they’re not permanent.
Hi, I’m glad you’re here. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in a place that doesn’t feel like you, you’re not alone. Life brings stress, anger, grief, and relationship struggles—and it’s not always easy to navigate. My approach is grounded, warm, and down-to-earth. I’ll meet you where you’re at and move at your pace. I also work with couples—especially those stuck in painful cycles or those feeling distant. You might be feeling unseen, unsupported, or afraid you’ll never feel close again. These struggles are painful, but they’re not uncommon—and they’re not permanent.
Within my practice, I specialize in working with children and adolescents and adults, specifically adults looking for parenting support/coaching and mothers entering into the world of parenting (prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum). My therapeutic approach is an eclectic one, one that is flexible to the needs of my client. It is very important to know that therapy is not a “one size fits all” approach and therefore I find flexibility in my approach to be imperative. I offer therapeutic approaches in the realm of talk, art, and play therapy. I have training in a variety of therapeutic approaches making my approach flexible to your needs.
Within my practice, I specialize in working with children and adolescents and adults, specifically adults looking for parenting support/coaching and mothers entering into the world of parenting (prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum). My therapeutic approach is an eclectic one, one that is flexible to the needs of my client. It is very important to know that therapy is not a “one size fits all” approach and therefore I find flexibility in my approach to be imperative. I offer therapeutic approaches in the realm of talk, art, and play therapy. I have training in a variety of therapeutic approaches making my approach flexible to your needs.
Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, unfulfilled, or stuck. They might look like they’re managing on the outside, but inside they’re struggling. They often want more than just getting through the day; they want to feel more like themselves again, with greater ease and confidence. Most people have an idea of what might be getting in their way, but it’s okay not to know exactly; that’s what we’ll figure out together and come up with a plan. For over a decade, I’ve worked with adults and young adults with compassion, curiosity, and care, bringing humour and realness to make therapy feel a little less daunting.
Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, unfulfilled, or stuck. They might look like they’re managing on the outside, but inside they’re struggling. They often want more than just getting through the day; they want to feel more like themselves again, with greater ease and confidence. Most people have an idea of what might be getting in their way, but it’s okay not to know exactly; that’s what we’ll figure out together and come up with a plan. For over a decade, I’ve worked with adults and young adults with compassion, curiosity, and care, bringing humour and realness to make therapy feel a little less daunting.
I am a Child and Youth Care Practitioner (CYC-P) who loves supporting children, youth, and young adults as they navigate challenges and discover their strengths. I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported, and I work to create a safe, welcoming space where clients feel comfortable being themselves. I often use games, creative activities, art, and play to help build skills, explore emotions, and make growth feel engaging, meaningful, and approachable.
I am a Child and Youth Care Practitioner (CYC-P) who loves supporting children, youth, and young adults as they navigate challenges and discover their strengths. I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported, and I work to create a safe, welcoming space where clients feel comfortable being themselves. I often use games, creative activities, art, and play to help build skills, explore emotions, and make growth feel engaging, meaningful, and approachable.
I have always had a passion for understanding and supporting the well-being of children and their families. I believe that everyone has the potential to heal, grow, and change, and with the right support or guidance anyone can learn to navigate barriers and live more freely.
I have always had a passion for understanding and supporting the well-being of children and their families. I believe that everyone has the potential to heal, grow, and change, and with the right support or guidance anyone can learn to navigate barriers and live more freely.
Cambrian Counselling and Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, RP, RMFT, EFT-C
2 Endorsed
Collingwood, ON L9Y
Here at CCW, we don't just focus on a singular aspect; we embrace your entire world—the relationship with yourself, family, friends, work, and the broader context of society shaping your experiences. Our approach involves immersing ourselves in your reality, understanding, and supporting you every step of the way. You're never alone in this journey. We understand that the cornerstone of successful therapy is the connection between the client and therapist. At CCW, nurturing this bond is paramount; we deeply value and honour the relationship we build with you, ensuring it's founded on respect and compassion.
Here at CCW, we don't just focus on a singular aspect; we embrace your entire world—the relationship with yourself, family, friends, work, and the broader context of society shaping your experiences. Our approach involves immersing ourselves in your reality, understanding, and supporting you every step of the way. You're never alone in this journey. We understand that the cornerstone of successful therapy is the connection between the client and therapist. At CCW, nurturing this bond is paramount; we deeply value and honour the relationship we build with you, ensuring it's founded on respect and compassion.
I aim to provide you with a safe, caring, nonjudgmental environment where you are free and comfortable to explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviors. I intend to stand with you as you begin the journey of finding solutions, meanings and ultimately healing.
I aim to provide you with a safe, caring, nonjudgmental environment where you are free and comfortable to explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviors. I intend to stand with you as you begin the journey of finding solutions, meanings and ultimately healing.
Warm welcome,
talk therapy can be helpful, and I have found that it is essential to also include the body and nervous system. By doing so, I believe we can work through the areas in your life where you might be feeling stuck or lost. I support clients to process stress and trauma through mindfulness-based practices (MBCT), Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Experiencing. Together, we can learn how your nervous system and your body are impacted by stress and trauma and how you can heal and move forward in your life.
Connect soon!
Warm welcome,
talk therapy can be helpful, and I have found that it is essential to also include the body and nervous system. By doing so, I believe we can work through the areas in your life where you might be feeling stuck or lost. I support clients to process stress and trauma through mindfulness-based practices (MBCT), Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Experiencing. Together, we can learn how your nervous system and your body are impacted by stress and trauma and how you can heal and move forward in your life.
Connect soon!
I have worked in social and community services for over 12 years and aim to understand mental health from a holistic lens that values physical, emotional, psychological, relational, and spiritual health. I am part of an interdisciplinary team of health professionals at StoneTree Naturopathic Clinic to provide easy access to care for physical health concerns that often impact our mental health.
I have worked in social and community services for over 12 years and aim to understand mental health from a holistic lens that values physical, emotional, psychological, relational, and spiritual health. I am part of an interdisciplinary team of health professionals at StoneTree Naturopathic Clinic to provide easy access to care for physical health concerns that often impact our mental health.
Do you have thoughts like ‘My child’s behavior is out of control!’, ‘I love them so much, but I feel like I’m at the end of my rope’, or ‘Why won’t my child just listen, they’re embarrassing me!’. Maybe you find yourself losing your temper and getting angry at your child more often. This might make you feel ashamed, and you may begin blaming yourself and feeling judged by teachers, family members, other parents, your partner(s). You feel confused and like you have tried everything from books to webinars, to doctors and other types of therapy but nothing seems to have helped.
Do you have thoughts like ‘My child’s behavior is out of control!’, ‘I love them so much, but I feel like I’m at the end of my rope’, or ‘Why won’t my child just listen, they’re embarrassing me!’. Maybe you find yourself losing your temper and getting angry at your child more often. This might make you feel ashamed, and you may begin blaming yourself and feeling judged by teachers, family members, other parents, your partner(s). You feel confused and like you have tried everything from books to webinars, to doctors and other types of therapy but nothing seems to have helped.
Evening & Weekend availability for Kids, Teens, Adults. Burnout, stress, and unmanaged ADHD symptoms can leave you feeling stuck and exhausted; especially with today’s unpredictable world, the shift back to in-office work, and changes in the season. It’s easy to blame yourself, but you’re not lazy, broken, or alone. I specialize in supporting women navigating ADHD, stress, and work demands, and I understand how heavy it can feel to keep up. Together, we’ll create strategies that honor your brain, your energy, and your life, so you can move from simply getting by to living with more ease, clarity, and self-compassion.
Evening & Weekend availability for Kids, Teens, Adults. Burnout, stress, and unmanaged ADHD symptoms can leave you feeling stuck and exhausted; especially with today’s unpredictable world, the shift back to in-office work, and changes in the season. It’s easy to blame yourself, but you’re not lazy, broken, or alone. I specialize in supporting women navigating ADHD, stress, and work demands, and I understand how heavy it can feel to keep up. Together, we’ll create strategies that honor your brain, your energy, and your life, so you can move from simply getting by to living with more ease, clarity, and self-compassion.
Your mind is constantly telling you that you need to do more, but it's hard just to get out of bed in the morning. Chronic pain makes everyday tasks really hard. Everyone around you seems normal and you wonder how they have it all together. Maybe family and friends are supportive, but you worry about being a burden. Or maybe your life is good on paper and nobody sees your struggles, nobody sees your pain. As someone who has lived with chronic pain and anxiety, I know how hard life can get. I understand how isolating it can all be.
Your mind is constantly telling you that you need to do more, but it's hard just to get out of bed in the morning. Chronic pain makes everyday tasks really hard. Everyone around you seems normal and you wonder how they have it all together. Maybe family and friends are supportive, but you worry about being a burden. Or maybe your life is good on paper and nobody sees your struggles, nobody sees your pain. As someone who has lived with chronic pain and anxiety, I know how hard life can get. I understand how isolating it can all be.
Robert Wachter is a registered clinical social worker specializing in ADHD coaching. Using a strength based and solution focused approach, Robert helps individuals with ADHD to make positive changes in their personal, academic and professional lives. As an ADHD coach, Robert works with clients to capitalize on their strengths to overcome challenges, such as time management and organization, planning, setting priorities, mental health (i.e. anxiety, depression), family conflict, relationship issues and low self-esteem.
Robert Wachter is a registered clinical social worker specializing in ADHD coaching. Using a strength based and solution focused approach, Robert helps individuals with ADHD to make positive changes in their personal, academic and professional lives. As an ADHD coach, Robert works with clients to capitalize on their strengths to overcome challenges, such as time management and organization, planning, setting priorities, mental health (i.e. anxiety, depression), family conflict, relationship issues and low self-esteem.
Dr. Gyles is a Clinical & School Psychologist focusing in child & adolescent populations providing comprehensive assessments, therapy, & consultation. Dr. Gyles provides therapy for children and teens targeting depression, anxiety, academic anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, trauma, school struggles, and social issues. She uses evidence-based practices and takes a cognitive-behavioural therapy approach, with aspects of positive psychology, mindfulness, emotion focused, and narrative therapy approaches incorporated into treatment.
Dr. Gyles is a Clinical & School Psychologist focusing in child & adolescent populations providing comprehensive assessments, therapy, & consultation. Dr. Gyles provides therapy for children and teens targeting depression, anxiety, academic anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, trauma, school struggles, and social issues. She uses evidence-based practices and takes a cognitive-behavioural therapy approach, with aspects of positive psychology, mindfulness, emotion focused, and narrative therapy approaches incorporated into treatment.
I enjoy working with children (7+), teens, and adults. My experience includes offering support for depression, anxiety, stress, attachment, conflict, grief and relationship difficulties. I offer individual and family counselling with a person-centred approach to help you understand the current challenges and stressors that are affecting your overall quality of life. I have experience working with CAF members out of CFB Trenton where I provided support to military members and their families. I have also worked extensively with children and adults at Therapy Heals providing a safe space to explore current stressors and challenges.
I enjoy working with children (7+), teens, and adults. My experience includes offering support for depression, anxiety, stress, attachment, conflict, grief and relationship difficulties. I offer individual and family counselling with a person-centred approach to help you understand the current challenges and stressors that are affecting your overall quality of life. I have experience working with CAF members out of CFB Trenton where I provided support to military members and their families. I have also worked extensively with children and adults at Therapy Heals providing a safe space to explore current stressors and challenges.
All of us have an innate pull toward a healthier, happier way of being. Even beliefs, feelings, or behaviours that seem unhealthy can make sense—and can change—when explored with a compassionate, well‑trained professional. For 25 years, I’ve assisted adults, couples, youth, children, and families in finding effective ways to meet life’s challenges. We can heal at the broken places, discover our strengths, and meet our flaws with grace to create resilience. My passion is helping people grow through adversity, move beyond just surviving, and discover that life can feel joyful.
All of us have an innate pull toward a healthier, happier way of being. Even beliefs, feelings, or behaviours that seem unhealthy can make sense—and can change—when explored with a compassionate, well‑trained professional. For 25 years, I’ve assisted adults, couples, youth, children, and families in finding effective ways to meet life’s challenges. We can heal at the broken places, discover our strengths, and meet our flaws with grace to create resilience. My passion is helping people grow through adversity, move beyond just surviving, and discover that life can feel joyful.
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.
At Live In Light Counselling Services individuals, couples and families of all cultural backgrounds receive counselling and support through life's challenges including trauma, PTSD & cPTSD, adolescence and youth at risk, retirement transition, anxiety, depression, addictions, cultural trauma, mental illness and adjustment to life changes and transitions such as divorce, death, medical and mental health diagnoses, marriage difficulty. Lucy Marlin, Registered Psychotherapist/Owner provides face-to-face, telephone and e-counselling services. Offering supervision to (Qualifying) RP's and seasoned RP's.
At Live In Light Counselling Services individuals, couples and families of all cultural backgrounds receive counselling and support through life's challenges including trauma, PTSD & cPTSD, adolescence and youth at risk, retirement transition, anxiety, depression, addictions, cultural trauma, mental illness and adjustment to life changes and transitions such as divorce, death, medical and mental health diagnoses, marriage difficulty. Lucy Marlin, Registered Psychotherapist/Owner provides face-to-face, telephone and e-counselling services. Offering supervision to (Qualifying) RP's and seasoned RP's.
Have you ever been told that you’re “too sensitive” or “too much,” all while feeling like you’re not enough? Perhaps you feel misunderstood or disconnected from your authentic self, while navigating anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep you feeling stuck. Feeling connected to yourself and to others is an important first step in therapy. This begins with having a space where you feel safe, seen, and understood without judgment. My approach is compassion-centered and strengths-based. Together, we can explore the parts of you that may have gone into hiding, make sense of your experiences, and build on skills you already have.
Have you ever been told that you’re “too sensitive” or “too much,” all while feeling like you’re not enough? Perhaps you feel misunderstood or disconnected from your authentic self, while navigating anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep you feeling stuck. Feeling connected to yourself and to others is an important first step in therapy. This begins with having a space where you feel safe, seen, and understood without judgment. My approach is compassion-centered and strengths-based. Together, we can explore the parts of you that may have gone into hiding, make sense of your experiences, and build on skills you already have.
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Whether you are seeking a psychological or psychoeducational assessment to help understand your child's profile or strengths in needs, seeking support with your child's learning and schooling, or are looking to gain tools and strategies as a parent/guardian, our kind, welcoming team of psychologists, psychotherapists, educators and psychometrists are here to support children, youth, and their families navigate their unique, individual world. We welcome neurodivergent children and their families!
Whether you are seeking a psychological or psychoeducational assessment to help understand your child's profile or strengths in needs, seeking support with your child's learning and schooling, or are looking to gain tools and strategies as a parent/guardian, our kind, welcoming team of psychologists, psychotherapists, educators and psychometrists are here to support children, youth, and their families navigate their unique, individual world. We welcome neurodivergent children and their families!
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How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.