Therapists for Adults in Wiarton, ON
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Do you have unprocessed trauma that is affecting your ability to live authentically? Do you feel uncomfortable in your own skin? Exploring your identity can be a painful process when you aren’t supported by your family and friends. This can be worse when something about your identity doesn’t fit with expectations. You’re filled with sadness and self-hatred and having to pretend causes you so much anxiety. You want to live authentically but you’re not sure how to navigate that process.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Do you have unprocessed trauma that is affecting your ability to live authentically? Do you feel uncomfortable in your own skin? Exploring your identity can be a painful process when you aren’t supported by your family and friends. This can be worse when something about your identity doesn’t fit with expectations. You’re filled with sadness and self-hatred and having to pretend causes you so much anxiety. You want to live authentically but you’re not sure how to navigate that process.
Having grown up in Wiarton, I have seen the changes and challenges with rural living first hand, and I know that sometimes all we need is someone to walk with us through the challenging moments of our day to day lives. When working with clients, the most important thing for me to do is LISTEN. You are the writer of your own story and you know best what it is your are looking for from our relationship. I promise to do my best to challenge you, support you, and cheer you on as you look within yourself to find the answers and see the change that you are seeking. One thing I know for sure is, people are strong and resilient.
Having grown up in Wiarton, I have seen the changes and challenges with rural living first hand, and I know that sometimes all we need is someone to walk with us through the challenging moments of our day to day lives. When working with clients, the most important thing for me to do is LISTEN. You are the writer of your own story and you know best what it is your are looking for from our relationship. I promise to do my best to challenge you, support you, and cheer you on as you look within yourself to find the answers and see the change that you are seeking. One thing I know for sure is, people are strong and resilient.
I believe therapy can be a safe and creative space for self-exploration and discovery! Whether you are experiencing relational or mental/physical health challenges, processing a recent diagnosis, or discovering your unique and preferred Self, I am here to support you in a compassionate and affirming way. As a queer, neuro-divergent woman, I believe in the value of shared humanity, inclusivity, empathy, and empowerment in the therapy space. I aim to create a welcoming, collaborative atmosphere where you can develop coping tools & move toward your goals with intention.
I believe therapy can be a safe and creative space for self-exploration and discovery! Whether you are experiencing relational or mental/physical health challenges, processing a recent diagnosis, or discovering your unique and preferred Self, I am here to support you in a compassionate and affirming way. As a queer, neuro-divergent woman, I believe in the value of shared humanity, inclusivity, empathy, and empowerment in the therapy space. I aim to create a welcoming, collaborative atmosphere where you can develop coping tools & move toward your goals with intention.
At Blackbear Clinic, we provide compassionate, affirming care for individuals facing life's challenges. We offer a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and empowered to openly explore their thoughts, emotions and concerns. Whether coping with grief, managing anxiety, healing from trauma or working through relationship difficulties, we work collaboratively to build insight, develop effective coping strategies, foster resilience, and support meaningful personal growth. Our goal is to help individuals regain balance, strengthen their sense of self and move toward a more fulfilling life.
At Blackbear Clinic, we provide compassionate, affirming care for individuals facing life's challenges. We offer a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and empowered to openly explore their thoughts, emotions and concerns. Whether coping with grief, managing anxiety, healing from trauma or working through relationship difficulties, we work collaboratively to build insight, develop effective coping strategies, foster resilience, and support meaningful personal growth. Our goal is to help individuals regain balance, strengthen their sense of self and move toward a more fulfilling life.
With compassion and understanding, I’m here to support youth and adults navigate through confusion and chaos in themselves and their relationships.
Together, we will work on emotional stabilization, reframe pain into meaning, release deep wounds while building on your strengths for a greater connection with yourself and sustainability in your relationships. Using a wholistic approach and the wisdom of your innate gifts, change can be an organic, sustainable, embodied and authentic transformation.
With compassion and understanding, I’m here to support youth and adults navigate through confusion and chaos in themselves and their relationships.
Together, we will work on emotional stabilization, reframe pain into meaning, release deep wounds while building on your strengths for a greater connection with yourself and sustainability in your relationships. Using a wholistic approach and the wisdom of your innate gifts, change can be an organic, sustainable, embodied and authentic transformation.
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Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CLSSBB, CMQ/OE
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
' I work with teenagers and adults from all walks of life, who are facing a variety of life challenges, from mundane to traumatic.
My main mission is to help others transmute their fears and emotional blocks/pain into their own personal power, step into their dreams on their terms and live their lives fully engaged - discovering the whole of Self - through modalities ranging from traditional talk therapy to intuitive somatic inquiry, and more.
' I work with teenagers and adults from all walks of life, who are facing a variety of life challenges, from mundane to traumatic.
My main mission is to help others transmute their fears and emotional blocks/pain into their own personal power, step into their dreams on their terms and live their lives fully engaged - discovering the whole of Self - through modalities ranging from traditional talk therapy to intuitive somatic inquiry, and more.
I have successful experience with teens, adults and older adults across a wide diversity of gender and racial identities.
I bring a trauma-aware and anti-oppressive stance to psychotherapy from a person-centred and humanistic approach. I offer empathetic, non-judgmental, and reflective listening to support clients in achieving their personal goals and becoming more content with their lives. I especially enjoy working with clients who embrace any form of spirituality.
I have successful experience with teens, adults and older adults across a wide diversity of gender and racial identities.
I bring a trauma-aware and anti-oppressive stance to psychotherapy from a person-centred and humanistic approach. I offer empathetic, non-judgmental, and reflective listening to support clients in achieving their personal goals and becoming more content with their lives. I especially enjoy working with clients who embrace any form of spirituality.
My name is Carl. I’m a psychotherapist with a speciality in systemic therapy and hypnosis. I treat individuals, couples and families with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. My ideal client appreciates that therapy is hard work but can also be fun. I will provide you with a safe place to explore your problem and learn something new.
My name is Carl. I’m a psychotherapist with a speciality in systemic therapy and hypnosis. I treat individuals, couples and families with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. My ideal client appreciates that therapy is hard work but can also be fun. I will provide you with a safe place to explore your problem and learn something new.
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Tara completed her Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and holds an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology from the University of Guelph, along with a Diploma in General Arts and Science from Humber College. She is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, passionate about supporting individuals through challenges such as anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, disordered eating, trauma, relationship issues, and adverse childhood experiences.
Tara completed her Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and holds an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology from the University of Guelph, along with a Diploma in General Arts and Science from Humber College. She is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, passionate about supporting individuals through challenges such as anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, disordered eating, trauma, relationship issues, and adverse childhood experiences.
Often, these patterns come from growing up in homes where emotions weren’t noticed or supported, and as adults, this can show up as difficulty regulating feelings—shutting down, feeling overwhelmed, or swinging between the two.
I take a warm, collaborative, and integrative approach, drawing from relational, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed practices. Together, we explore your emotional world, understand your patterns, and reconnect you with your feelings and needs.
Often, these patterns come from growing up in homes where emotions weren’t noticed or supported, and as adults, this can show up as difficulty regulating feelings—shutting down, feeling overwhelmed, or swinging between the two.
I take a warm, collaborative, and integrative approach, drawing from relational, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed practices. Together, we explore your emotional world, understand your patterns, and reconnect you with your feelings and needs.
Maybe you’re the one who keeps everything moving — at work, at home, and in your relationships — but somewhere along the way, you stopped feeling like yourself. You may be overwhelmed, overthinking, carrying more than anyone realizes, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change. I work with women navigating anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, trauma, motherhood, and life transitions. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s underneath those patterns, reconnect with who you are, and create meaningful change that actually feels like you.
Maybe you’re the one who keeps everything moving — at work, at home, and in your relationships — but somewhere along the way, you stopped feeling like yourself. You may be overwhelmed, overthinking, carrying more than anyone realizes, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change. I work with women navigating anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, trauma, motherhood, and life transitions. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s underneath those patterns, reconnect with who you are, and create meaningful change that actually feels like you.
I work with adults facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, burnout, trauma, substance use, relationship concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, and life transitions.
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and client-centred. Alongside exploring thoughts and behaviours, we also focus on how stress and emotions show up in the body. I integrate mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and body awareness to help you feel more grounded, steady, and in control, while building practical tools for lasting change.
I work with adults facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, burnout, trauma, substance use, relationship concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, and life transitions.
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and client-centred. Alongside exploring thoughts and behaviours, we also focus on how stress and emotions show up in the body. I integrate mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and body awareness to help you feel more grounded, steady, and in control, while building practical tools for lasting change.
I work with adults and couples experiencing eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and I have a special interest in pregnancy loss and infertility.
You may look like you’re holding it together on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck. Maybe you're taking care of everyone else while struggling to make space for yourself. Maybe you're navigating a difficult relationship, loss, changes in your life, or a complicated relationship with food, your body, or yourself.
Therapy can be a place where you don't have to hold everything together.
I offer a warm, compassionate and collaborative space were we can slow things down, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and work toward meaningful change.
I work with adults and couples experiencing eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and I have a special interest in pregnancy loss and infertility.
You may look like you’re holding it together on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck. Maybe you're taking care of everyone else while struggling to make space for yourself. Maybe you're navigating a difficult relationship, loss, changes in your life, or a complicated relationship with food, your body, or yourself.
Therapy can be a place where you don't have to hold everything together.
I offer a warm, compassionate and collaborative space were we can slow things down, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and work toward meaningful change.
You've been so mean to yourself for so long. What if that voice was never right? You were never broken. Being called "too much" is a wound from not understanding how your brain works. It's not a fact.
In our therapy sessions, the weird and quirky stuff is welcome, and no version of you is too much for this room. Through humour and play, we can make life feel a bit easier. It's not just you, and you don't have to figure it out alone.
You've been so mean to yourself for so long. What if that voice was never right? You were never broken. Being called "too much" is a wound from not understanding how your brain works. It's not a fact.
In our therapy sessions, the weird and quirky stuff is welcome, and no version of you is too much for this room. Through humour and play, we can make life feel a bit easier. It's not just you, and you don't have to figure it out alone.
There are times in our life when it feels like nothing we do makes a difference. Problems become complicated through our struggles managing mood or anxiety or feelings of shame, or coping with grief and loss. Transitions related to life stages, conflict or loss of connection in significant relationships, or changes in mental well being, can be distressing and overwhelming. I work hard to build collaborative alliances with clients to co-construct different narratives about our relationship with problems, and develop alternative personal stories of strength, growth and recovery.
There are times in our life when it feels like nothing we do makes a difference. Problems become complicated through our struggles managing mood or anxiety or feelings of shame, or coping with grief and loss. Transitions related to life stages, conflict or loss of connection in significant relationships, or changes in mental well being, can be distressing and overwhelming. I work hard to build collaborative alliances with clients to co-construct different narratives about our relationship with problems, and develop alternative personal stories of strength, growth and recovery.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or like your thoughts and feelings have taken over control? These can be very distressing and can impact your life and overall well being. I believe that therapy/ counselling can help us tune into our experiences and provide insight that fosters healing and growth. My background is in community mental health and I offer a supportive collaborative space to be heard, work through difficult emotions and explore new perspectives and possibilities. I draw upon clinical modalities learned through my social work training including cognitive, narrative and solution-focused therapies.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or like your thoughts and feelings have taken over control? These can be very distressing and can impact your life and overall well being. I believe that therapy/ counselling can help us tune into our experiences and provide insight that fosters healing and growth. My background is in community mental health and I offer a supportive collaborative space to be heard, work through difficult emotions and explore new perspectives and possibilities. I draw upon clinical modalities learned through my social work training including cognitive, narrative and solution-focused therapies.
People often enter into counselling in an effort to better understand and overcome personal struggles, problems and conflict. Our work together is aimed at removing the barriers that prevent you from experiencing the ease, love and balance you seek for yourself and others.
People often enter into counselling in an effort to better understand and overcome personal struggles, problems and conflict. Our work together is aimed at removing the barriers that prevent you from experiencing the ease, love and balance you seek for yourself and others.
If you are dealing with the fallout of having been betrayed or violated by an important person or institution in your life, therapy can help you make sense of it all and begin healing. Relationships and life experiences like this can leave you feeling overwhelmed and questioning everything you thought you knew about yourself and the world. You might even wonder if anything can really help. I support people who are working through anxiety, burnout, grief, trauma, dissociation, the shock and betrayal of emotional abuse, sexual abuse, coercive control, narcissistic abuse, religious abuse, interpersonal violence, and more.
If you are dealing with the fallout of having been betrayed or violated by an important person or institution in your life, therapy can help you make sense of it all and begin healing. Relationships and life experiences like this can leave you feeling overwhelmed and questioning everything you thought you knew about yourself and the world. You might even wonder if anything can really help. I support people who are working through anxiety, burnout, grief, trauma, dissociation, the shock and betrayal of emotional abuse, sexual abuse, coercive control, narcissistic abuse, religious abuse, interpersonal violence, and more.
Hey there! If you're ready to chat about what's stressing you out, looking to build some skills and get back to feeling like yourself, you're in the right place. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed out at work, or just someone trying to unscramble life's puzzle, I'm here to listen. Let's embark on a trip through your mind's nooks and crannies, help you learn a few coping skills and set some goals along the way. No waitlist here, so have your coffee ready, and we'll get you feeling better, sooner.
Hey there! If you're ready to chat about what's stressing you out, looking to build some skills and get back to feeling like yourself, you're in the right place. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed out at work, or just someone trying to unscramble life's puzzle, I'm here to listen. Let's embark on a trip through your mind's nooks and crannies, help you learn a few coping skills and set some goals along the way. No waitlist here, so have your coffee ready, and we'll get you feeling better, sooner.
I work with adults & children who are highly attuned to the world around them and overwhelmed as a result.
Are you experiencing overwhelm, anxiety, self-doubt? Do you put everyone else's needs above your own and go through times of self-doubt but, deep down, your gut's telling you that you deserve better - to feel supported, understood, appreciated, and confident? I'm here to help you reclaim what your gut’s been telling you the whole time. Together, we will sort out your thoughts, feelings, and work to prioritize what matters most in your life. I take time to listen carefully, validate your feelings, and provide tools and strategies to help you get back to your ideal life and relationships. Your quality of life is my top priority.
I work with adults & children who are highly attuned to the world around them and overwhelmed as a result.
Are you experiencing overwhelm, anxiety, self-doubt? Do you put everyone else's needs above your own and go through times of self-doubt but, deep down, your gut's telling you that you deserve better - to feel supported, understood, appreciated, and confident? I'm here to help you reclaim what your gut’s been telling you the whole time. Together, we will sort out your thoughts, feelings, and work to prioritize what matters most in your life. I take time to listen carefully, validate your feelings, and provide tools and strategies to help you get back to your ideal life and relationships. Your quality of life is my top priority.
Nearby Adults Counsellors Searches for Wiarton
- Clarksburg
- Collingwood
- Flesherton
- Hanover
- Lions Head
- Markdale
- Meaford
- Owen Sound
- Port Elgin
- Sauble Beach
- Southampton
- Thornbury
FAQ - About Adult Counselling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioural therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists in Canada hold various licenses depending on their training and provincial requirements. Common therapy credentials include Registered Social Workers (RSW), Registered Psychotherapists, and Certified Canadian Counsellors (CCC). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.