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Reflection Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MSW, RSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4M
We also offer separation/divorce services such as collaborative divorce, reunification, parenting evaluations, couples counselling & blended family support as well as co parenting coaching.
Welcome to Reflection Centre, an integrative therapy network located on the beautiful lakeshore of Barrie, Ontario. We are a network of trained clinicians here to help, whether you are seeking individual or family therapy. We offer a comprehensive range of mental health services, providing a seamless experience to fulfill all your potential needs in one place. Our goal is to support individuals, couples, families, and children in overcoming the challenges that prevent them from living life to the fullest. We understand that each person is unique, and we customize our treatment plans to meet the specific needs of our clients.
We also offer separation/divorce services such as collaborative divorce, reunification, parenting evaluations, couples counselling & blended family support as well as co parenting coaching.
Welcome to Reflection Centre, an integrative therapy network located on the beautiful lakeshore of Barrie, Ontario. We are a network of trained clinicians here to help, whether you are seeking individual or family therapy. We offer a comprehensive range of mental health services, providing a seamless experience to fulfill all your potential needs in one place. Our goal is to support individuals, couples, families, and children in overcoming the challenges that prevent them from living life to the fullest. We understand that each person is unique, and we customize our treatment plans to meet the specific needs of our clients.
(249) 496-2524 View (249) 496-2524
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Michelle Harris & Associates
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, TITC-CT, CTP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N
Providing in-person sessions in Barrie and virtually to all Ontario residents. We are a team made up of Registered Social Workers (MSW) who specialize in providing psychotherapy to children (7+), teens (13+), young adults and individuals along with offering parent coaching and consultation. Using evidenced based practices we help you find answers for change for you, for your child or for your family. Working together we can build on existing strengths and skills to make positive life changes. Each approach will be tailored to you, your child or your family's needs and designed with your goal in mind.
Providing in-person sessions in Barrie and virtually to all Ontario residents. We are a team made up of Registered Social Workers (MSW) who specialize in providing psychotherapy to children (7+), teens (13+), young adults and individuals along with offering parent coaching and consultation. Using evidenced based practices we help you find answers for change for you, for your child or for your family. Working together we can build on existing strengths and skills to make positive life changes. Each approach will be tailored to you, your child or your family's needs and designed with your goal in mind.
(705) 243-3971 View (705) 243-3971
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Kendra Wagner
Registered Psychotherapist, HonsBSc, GradDip, MACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N
When working with children, I utilize IFS, EMDR, play, art, and sand therapy, while simultaneously providing peaceful brain-body parenting support and coaching.
My priority is to provide a safe, warm and non-judgmental healing space that allows exploration beyond symptoms. My work is trauma-informed and attachment-based. I have a passion for supporting my child, youth, teen, and adult clients in having "aha moments" as they learn about themselves, discover connections between their experiences and the brains instinctive response to protect, and then use this understanding to uncover how it impacts their present day.
When working with children, I utilize IFS, EMDR, play, art, and sand therapy, while simultaneously providing peaceful brain-body parenting support and coaching.
My priority is to provide a safe, warm and non-judgmental healing space that allows exploration beyond symptoms. My work is trauma-informed and attachment-based. I have a passion for supporting my child, youth, teen, and adult clients in having "aha moments" as they learn about themselves, discover connections between their experiences and the brains instinctive response to protect, and then use this understanding to uncover how it impacts their present day.
(249) 487-0895 View (249) 487-0895
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Family First Play Therapy Centre Inc
MEd, CPTS, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N
Parenting a child who experiences emotional or developmental issues can be challenging.
Family First is a well established (23 years) privately owned centre in 2 locations: Bradford and Burlington. FF conducts Psychological, Psych-Ed Assessments, Child Trauma Assessments and psychotherapy services. FF specializes in helping children and their caregivers with issues involving attachment, regulation, trauma, grief, developmental, parenting and family issues. Lorie Walton, M.Ed, RP, owner, is internationally known for her work in the field of Attachment and emotional regulation. Specialized child psychotherapists at FF use evidence based, age appropriate interventions such as CBT, Play Therapy, Theraplay, EMFT et al.
Parenting a child who experiences emotional or developmental issues can be challenging.
Family First is a well established (23 years) privately owned centre in 2 locations: Bradford and Burlington. FF conducts Psychological, Psych-Ed Assessments, Child Trauma Assessments and psychotherapy services. FF specializes in helping children and their caregivers with issues involving attachment, regulation, trauma, grief, developmental, parenting and family issues. Lorie Walton, M.Ed, RP, owner, is internationally known for her work in the field of Attachment and emotional regulation. Specialized child psychotherapists at FF use evidence based, age appropriate interventions such as CBT, Play Therapy, Theraplay, EMFT et al.
(289) 302-7194 View (289) 302-7194
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Deborah Alton
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, NLP, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N
I am passionate about my work with families and individuals. I am on the board of the Simcoe Collaborative Law Association and provide Couples Therapy as well as Divorce/Family Coaching. I am committed to assisting couples and co-parents towards a decision making process that is 'win-win' and provides a safe environment to explore change. I focus on guiding clients towards removing the barriers to love's presence, and empowering them to live their lives at their full potential. I specialize in high conflict separation/divorce, mediation, assessments, co-parenting, parenting plans, and family reintegration therapy.
I am passionate about my work with families and individuals. I am on the board of the Simcoe Collaborative Law Association and provide Couples Therapy as well as Divorce/Family Coaching. I am committed to assisting couples and co-parents towards a decision making process that is 'win-win' and provides a safe environment to explore change. I focus on guiding clients towards removing the barriers to love's presence, and empowering them to live their lives at their full potential. I specialize in high conflict separation/divorce, mediation, assessments, co-parenting, parenting plans, and family reintegration therapy.
(855) 574-3079 View (855) 574-3079
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Conscious Counselling and Wellness
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Barrie, ON L4M
You are able to work with one of us, or combine services such as counselling with occupational therapy, occupational therapy with parent coaching, or therapy with reiki or yoga!.
Welcome to our space on Psychology Today! We are a dynamic team of multi-disciplinary mental health professionals that are here to help support you through whatever life may throw your way. We love getting the opportunity to help individuals, couples, and families awaken their own inner strength toward healing and recovery. We believe that clients are the experts of their own lives and that reaching out for support from a trusted professional can help enhance the journey of coming home to oneself.
You are able to work with one of us, or combine services such as counselling with occupational therapy, occupational therapy with parent coaching, or therapy with reiki or yoga!.
Welcome to our space on Psychology Today! We are a dynamic team of multi-disciplinary mental health professionals that are here to help support you through whatever life may throw your way. We love getting the opportunity to help individuals, couples, and families awaken their own inner strength toward healing and recovery. We believe that clients are the experts of their own lives and that reaching out for support from a trusted professional can help enhance the journey of coming home to oneself.
(506) 503-5753 View (506) 503-5753
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Therapy Heals Psychotherapy and Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Barrie, ON L4N
We work with a wide range of issues including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, addiction, grief, anger management, self-esteem, eating disorders, couples counselling, relationship issues, emotion regulation, stress management, and more.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, sad or frustrated ? Is this impacting your day to day life and/or affecting your relationships? If you struggle with any of these emotions and don't know know where to turn, we can help! At Therapy Heals we offer a custom approach for each of our clients! We want to understand where you are now and the challenges impacting your ability to feel your best and be happy. We offer a safe space with in-person or virtual appointments to suit your schedule so that you can begin your journey to healing.
We work with a wide range of issues including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, addiction, grief, anger management, self-esteem, eating disorders, couples counselling, relationship issues, emotion regulation, stress management, and more.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, sad or frustrated ? Is this impacting your day to day life and/or affecting your relationships? If you struggle with any of these emotions and don't know know where to turn, we can help! At Therapy Heals we offer a custom approach for each of our clients! We want to understand where you are now and the challenges impacting your ability to feel your best and be happy. We offer a safe space with in-person or virtual appointments to suit your schedule so that you can begin your journey to healing.
(888) 340-4325 View (888) 340-4325
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Family TLC
Registered Social Worker, MEd, Counsel, BAFN, CYC, RSW
Verified Verified
Barrie, ON L4N
Are life struggles causing you unhappiness? It can get better. We are a group of highly trained psychotherapists, social workers and mediators. Many with over 25 years of experience in the field. Hundreds of individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents have benefited from our services. At Family TLC we truly believe in you and that you are bigger than the concern. With our diversely experienced team we are confident that a potential client will find someone best suited to their concerns that will help them make positive changes in their life.
Are life struggles causing you unhappiness? It can get better. We are a group of highly trained psychotherapists, social workers and mediators. Many with over 25 years of experience in the field. Hundreds of individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents have benefited from our services. At Family TLC we truly believe in you and that you are bigger than the concern. With our diversely experienced team we are confident that a potential client will find someone best suited to their concerns that will help them make positive changes in their life.
(844) 332-2854 View (844) 332-2854
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Victoria Spataro
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BED, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4M  (Online Only)
Victoria is a Registered Psychotherapist who has completed her Masters of Counselling Psychology. With years of experience as an educator, Victoria has an authentic way of connecting with families, couples and children. She is highly empathetic and dedicates her time to understand each clients’ perspectives, needs and experiences. Her purpose is to guide clients to evolve, to heal and become empowered to be the best version of themselves that they can be.
Victoria is a Registered Psychotherapist who has completed her Masters of Counselling Psychology. With years of experience as an educator, Victoria has an authentic way of connecting with families, couples and children. She is highly empathetic and dedicates her time to understand each clients’ perspectives, needs and experiences. Her purpose is to guide clients to evolve, to heal and become empowered to be the best version of themselves that they can be.
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Rosemary Muzorewa
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Barrie, ON L4M  (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed and/or depressed? Have you experienced a traumatic event that left you feeling alone, terrified and powerless? Maybe you are struggling with loss of a loved one, life changes, a break up or relationship problems that have stolen your joy and inner peace and affected your sleep and daily activities.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed and/or depressed? Have you experienced a traumatic event that left you feeling alone, terrified and powerless? Maybe you are struggling with loss of a loved one, life changes, a break up or relationship problems that have stolen your joy and inner peace and affected your sleep and daily activities.
(249) 201-8644 View (249) 201-8644
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Elyse Ayliffe
Registered Social Worker, HBSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Barrie, ON L4M
Elyse is a Registered Social Worker and Clinical Traumatologist who has completed her Masters in Social Work. She has been providing counselling since 2014, working with families, adolescents and adults alike. Her compassionate and empathetic nature has allowed her to walk with clients experiencing a wide range of ever changing life events such as relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, self harm, family/couple conflict, grief and loss, managing emotions, flexible thinking, coping skills, life coaching, and supportive counselling.
Elyse is a Registered Social Worker and Clinical Traumatologist who has completed her Masters in Social Work. She has been providing counselling since 2014, working with families, adolescents and adults alike. Her compassionate and empathetic nature has allowed her to walk with clients experiencing a wide range of ever changing life events such as relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, self harm, family/couple conflict, grief and loss, managing emotions, flexible thinking, coping skills, life coaching, and supportive counselling.
(705) 710-4358 View (705) 710-4358
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Dr. Petra Gyles
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Barrie, ON L4M
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.
(438) 300-9215 View (438) 300-9215
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Rae Tuckey
Registered Social Worker, SSW, RSSW
Verified Verified
Barrie, ON L4N
When a transgender youth comes out to their family, the whole family experiences a transition. For youth, family acceptance, celebration and support are integral to feeling safe, secure, and authentically themselves at home. For parents, their child coming out as transgender means learning to reimagine a new future and gender for their child. Reimagining a child’s future can feel scary when first learning that your child is trans- parents and caregivers often worry if their child will be misunderstood or be the victim of transphobia or violence. These worries can make envisioning a future worth celebrating feel difficult for parents
When a transgender youth comes out to their family, the whole family experiences a transition. For youth, family acceptance, celebration and support are integral to feeling safe, secure, and authentically themselves at home. For parents, their child coming out as transgender means learning to reimagine a new future and gender for their child. Reimagining a child’s future can feel scary when first learning that your child is trans- parents and caregivers often worry if their child will be misunderstood or be the victim of transphobia or violence. These worries can make envisioning a future worth celebrating feel difficult for parents
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Sarah Epp
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4M
It's understandable to feel stressed out or shut down when life is hard; situations difficult and relationships confusing. We usually cannot control our outside experiences at times making it hard to cope. I support individuals to overcome feelings of anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, people pleasing, self harm and trauma. Through an empathetic and supportive therapeutic relationship one can learn to navigate big emotions, difficult moods, and challenging patterns in healthy ways. I will gently guide you through a process of self reflection and discussion to promote self awareness as you develop skills to foster change.
It's understandable to feel stressed out or shut down when life is hard; situations difficult and relationships confusing. We usually cannot control our outside experiences at times making it hard to cope. I support individuals to overcome feelings of anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, people pleasing, self harm and trauma. Through an empathetic and supportive therapeutic relationship one can learn to navigate big emotions, difficult moods, and challenging patterns in healthy ways. I will gently guide you through a process of self reflection and discussion to promote self awareness as you develop skills to foster change.
(249) 202-5243 View (249) 202-5243
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Meghan Gilbert
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N  (Online Only)
If you are looking for support for trauma, various anxiety types, depression or other concerns such as OCD, Phobia or Panic, I am here to help. Through personalized online virtual therapy, you will receive high-quality care in the comfort of your own home. Together we will work to equip you with the tools and skills necessary to heal and thrive.
If you are looking for support for trauma, various anxiety types, depression or other concerns such as OCD, Phobia or Panic, I am here to help. Through personalized online virtual therapy, you will receive high-quality care in the comfort of your own home. Together we will work to equip you with the tools and skills necessary to heal and thrive.
(249) 703-5209 View (249) 703-5209
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Pal Counselling and Associates
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RMFT, RP
Verified Verified
Barrie, ON L4N
Over the past 25 years, I have had the privilege of assisting many adults, couples, youth, children, and families to find effective approaches and solutions to the challenges facing them. My passion is helping individuals, couples and families find healthy ways to cope with and grow from the challenges and adversities that life sometimes brings. I believe that all of us have an innate desire to move toward a healthier, happier way of being. Even seemingly unhealthy beliefs, feelings, and behaviours start to make sense and can change when explored with the help of a compassionate well trained professional.
Over the past 25 years, I have had the privilege of assisting many adults, couples, youth, children, and families to find effective approaches and solutions to the challenges facing them. My passion is helping individuals, couples and families find healthy ways to cope with and grow from the challenges and adversities that life sometimes brings. I believe that all of us have an innate desire to move toward a healthier, happier way of being. Even seemingly unhealthy beliefs, feelings, and behaviours start to make sense and can change when explored with the help of a compassionate well trained professional.
(289) 271-1748 View (289) 271-1748
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Central Ontario Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Barrie, ON L4N
Central Ontario Psychology is a diverse group practice. We offer psychotherapy, clinical assessment, and psychoeducational assessment. Services are provided by psychologists, or under their close supervision. Our clients include adults children adolescents and seniors. We treat anxiety, depression, behavioural and conduct disorders. We offer specialized treatment for trauma, whether from childhood, the workplace, the military, or in First Responders.
Central Ontario Psychology is a diverse group practice. We offer psychotherapy, clinical assessment, and psychoeducational assessment. Services are provided by psychologists, or under their close supervision. Our clients include adults children adolescents and seniors. We treat anxiety, depression, behavioural and conduct disorders. We offer specialized treatment for trauma, whether from childhood, the workplace, the military, or in First Responders.
(705) 980-1066 View (705) 980-1066
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Equus Connection Psychotherapy - Caroline Chassé
Registered Social Worker, RSW, TSI, TF-EAP, EP
Verified Verified
Barrie, ON L4M
Hi! My name is Caroline Chasse, I am a registered clinical Social Worker and an Equine Assisted Psychotherapist/Equine professional. I offer counseling in English or French. As a therapist, I combine systems theory, neuroscience, nature, art, science of relationships, and horses. One of my great passions is to bring healing to those who have experienced trauma through their lifespan. And a pure delight is to see my clients self-actualizing through embodied change in the process of psychotherapy.
Hi! My name is Caroline Chasse, I am a registered clinical Social Worker and an Equine Assisted Psychotherapist/Equine professional. I offer counseling in English or French. As a therapist, I combine systems theory, neuroscience, nature, art, science of relationships, and horses. One of my great passions is to bring healing to those who have experienced trauma through their lifespan. And a pure delight is to see my clients self-actualizing through embodied change in the process of psychotherapy.
(249) 487-0787 View (249) 487-0787
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Roca Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N
Individual, couples & family counselling for anxiety, depression, relationships, & other issues. We help reduce symptoms, improve coping & resolve issues. RELATIONSHIPS: Sustaining long-term relationships take effort, dedication, & hard work. Whether it's life's stresses, arguing, infidelity, communication skills or other issues, it can take a toll on the most stable of relationships. Let's work through your relationship issues, get your relationship back into shape, and reconnect. You deserve to have a satisfying & fulfilling relationship.
Individual, couples & family counselling for anxiety, depression, relationships, & other issues. We help reduce symptoms, improve coping & resolve issues. RELATIONSHIPS: Sustaining long-term relationships take effort, dedication, & hard work. Whether it's life's stresses, arguing, infidelity, communication skills or other issues, it can take a toll on the most stable of relationships. Let's work through your relationship issues, get your relationship back into shape, and reconnect. You deserve to have a satisfying & fulfilling relationship.
(289) 210-7048 View (289) 210-7048
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Dr Jacqueline Rynard & Associates
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Barrie, ON L4M
Productive psychotherapy occurs within the context of a positive therapeutic relationship between the therapist and client, so often times the first one or two sessions are focused on a consultation to review the client’s concerns and for us to see if we are a good fit to work together. During this time, I will make recommendations for a treatment plan and will ask for the client’s feedback.
Productive psychotherapy occurs within the context of a positive therapeutic relationship between the therapist and client, so often times the first one or two sessions are focused on a consultation to review the client’s concerns and for us to see if we are a good fit to work together. During this time, I will make recommendations for a treatment plan and will ask for the client’s feedback.
(249) 490-5434 View (249) 490-5434

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Parenting Counsellors

What does therapy for parenting look like?

Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?

When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?

Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?

Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.