Attachment-based Therapists in Orillia, ON

It is my passion to support individuals and couples through therapy by creating an accepting and warm environment that promotes healing, connection, and greater self-knowledge. Through my work in psychotherapy, I have come to believe that even within the most difficult experiences and circumstances, each individual has a truly profound capacity for resilience.

I provide therapy support for women, teens, and preteens struggling with a variety of mental health issues. Many of my clients may come in for anxiety or depression symptoms but have underlying attachment based patterns and an inner attachment with themselves that is broken and hurting. I work with other presenting issues such as grief and loss, self-harm, eating disorders, ADHD and interpersonal issues. I also works with clients who are living with post-concussion struggles. I can provide faith-based counselling if requested. ​​​​​

When was the last time you felt like yourself- that you felt creative, wild, bold, gritty, or vibrant? Past memories, old beliefs, and old stories about ourselves have often developed because there was a time when we needed them, to help keep us safe. While they often do keep us safe in some ways, they also keep us from discovering what we are truly capable of, from feeling connected to our values, our inner knowledge, our purpose, and from recognizing our own inherent worthiness.

At times, we go through challenges in our life that are difficult to navigate on our own. I work collaboratively with clients to ensure that they are heard, understood, and supported as we work together to move through those challenges. I utilize a client-centred and compassionate approach to address a wide range of concerns including trauma, grief, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, PTSD, stress, substance use disorders, and low self-esteem.

Are you feeling life is just too much right now? You can't do anything right, feel alone and not sure what to do? You are not alone! I know how hard life can be at times, and I am here to support you and your family to navigate those complex life events such as parenting and relationship challenges, child and adolescent mental health, grief and loss, separation/divorce and blended families. I have worked in the field of child and youth mental health for 22 years supporting adolescents and coaching parents; I understand how attachment and family dynamics affect relationships and the importance of everyone being heard and understood.

You’ve noticed your child’s behaviour has changed recently and it concerns you. You want to support them in this fast-paced and competitive world, but you’re not sure how. You want to understand them, but it feels you’re hitting a wall whenever you try to reach them. And you’re getting tired of trying. For children and youth, growing up involves changes that impact their well-being and their self-esteem. With attentive and empathetic support, their ability to cope with these changes can bring them confidence. But without the right support, they can internalize ideas about themselves and their relationships that cause them pain.

To develop clear insight of awareness towards our instinctual values, I believe it is critical to embrace, validate and acknowledge one’s individuality. Helping clients process the primary distinction between self-identity and where they want to be, is based on genuinely empathizing and understanding ways that we can best serve clients by applying therapeutic modalities that address their biological, physical and social constraints.

I am passionate about supporting others in their pursuit of wellness. Establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship is the first step in assisting clients to develop and achieve their goals.

Childhood is often thought of as a magical time. The reality is that many kids face problems that leave them feeling worried, scared, angry, sad or confused. This can be difficult and heart breaking for parents trying their best to connect with and support their child. Very often, despite a caregiver’s best effort to learn more and help solve the problem, a child’s response is “I don’t know”. Play therapy can help provide children with the tools they need to express their thoughts and explore their inner world.

I know. It's a wild world we live in. There are so many things unknown and so many challenges from your past that might be surfacing. I'm not going to say that I have a clue what you are going through, because I don't. What I do know is that the therapists at SoulScape Services offer services that have helped people shift through intense anxiety and pain. If you are reading this, chances are that you are looking for some relief and a place to call home. If you are looking to find meaning, purpose, and to feel well again, Soulscape is a community of practitioners that support your wellness from a whole-person perspective.

It can be exhausting to get through the day when your mind is constantly busy with worry, negative thoughts, or self-criticism. It may leave you feeling anxious, depressed, ashamed, self-conscious about yourself, and alone. Despite your best efforts to get rid of these thoughts, the feelings of not being or doing enough may persist and take away from the joy that you could be experiencing in life.

Glowing Hearts Psychotherapy offers clients a compassionate and non-judgemental therapeutic service. Our therapists and team are trained to support clients in their time of need. We work using a variety of frameworks which can be applied to best meet each client's needs individually. Having a team of therapists allows clients to connect with a professional that fits best for their needs. We believe that clients have the ability to create meaningful changes in their lives and we look forward to supporting those changes along side you.

You value being calm, taking care of yourself, and being attentive to the needs of others. And yet, in this moment, you feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally neglected and on the verge of burning out. You’ve spent too much time putting the needs of others first, and disregarding your emotional, physical, and mental health. You realize now that you have suffered enough. You have a strong desire to pursue change in your life, to address the patterns that get you stuck.

Starting the therapy process can be difficult. But if you are here, you are likely looking for some help in creating positive changes in your world. Congratulations on taking the first step to finding the right fitting therapist for you! Working with clients who are looking to create meaningful changes in their life is my passion. Supporting clients in reaching goals that are identified and monitored by them is also an important part of my practice. I look forward to understanding client's stories and hearing the areas in their life they are more looking forward to changing.

Life is difficult enough, but relationships that aren't "working" can cause even greater difficulties, feelings of helplessness and hopelessness of feeling trapped. Relationships are difficult if you don't know the rules! As a psychotherapist with over 20 yrs experience walking with individuals, couples, and families through the turbulent times in life, I have been able to help many relationships to heal and be healthier. Sometimes all a person needs is a different way of seeing what is before them, which allows them to deal with an issue(s) that once blocked them from the relationships they desired.

In the Comfort of Your Home Counselling is a mobile in-home counselling service provided in the Simcoe-Muskoka Area. I also offer in office counselling through Couch Counselling and Psychotherapy in Orillia. I am a counselor who utilizes a holistic and eclectic approach because I recognize that no single modality meets everyone’s needs in a meaningful way. I value creating a collaborative, therapeutic relationship and I meet clients where they are at in the present moment whether they are seeking a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts, feelings and needs, or have specific goals that they want to address.

Relationship issues - couples, families, colleagues, friends, is my primary specialization, as well as treating Depression, Anxiety and post trauma. My joy and passion is helping people to feel better about themselves and their lives in general - helping people realize their own potential. I can also help as a guide through life stage issues, grief, stress management strategies, emotional management, self esteem issues, childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence. My approach to helping people is varied depending on the needs and desires of my clients. I am trained in CBT/DBT, EMDR, Hypnosis, EFT Brainspotting and Neurofeedback