Therapists in Barrie, ON

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy: Anxiety, Depression, Cutting Self Harm, Trauma, Divorce/Custody Issues, Eating Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorders. Adults: Relational Difficulties, Divorce, Work/Life Transitions, Self Destructive Behaviours are some of the reasons people choose to work with me. I am a Registered Psychotherapist, my background is Psychodynamic Psychotherapy- a therapeutic approach that embraces the work of all psychoanalytic therapies: object relations, ego psychology, self-psychology, mentalization and attachment theory. I tailor my approach to the individual child, adolescent or adult.

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.

Meet Sarah, a compassionate and empathetic listener dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey to healing. With a client-centric approach, she prioritizes the critical components of the therapeutic relationship, fostering an unbiased and safe environment for clients to explore their unique challenges. As an affiliate with Gameplan Canada, Sarah extends her expertise to provide psychotherapy support to the esteemed Canadian Olympic and Paralympic teams. This affiliation reflects her commitment to excellence and her ability to address the distinctive mental health needs of high-performance individuals.

Have you ever felt alone, disconnected or abandoned? I’ve had those moments too. Growing up amidst parental mental illness came with a lot of challenges but it also gave me compassion and understanding. We needed the support of a caring community of family and friends to help us walk through many difficult times. My lived experiences inspired me to study psychology and human behavior for much of my adult life. This pursuit has provided me with the opportunity to help others so they can feel supported on their journey.

NO-WAIT lists, LOW-COST options, IN-PERSON appts- Perhaps you're feeling down or anxious, or maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you want to lead. Let's face it- life can be hard and sometimes we feel like things will never change or that we are stuck. At Inner Growth Counselling & Psychotherapy, we will help you overcome whatever mental health or personal challenges you are faced with. Our team specializes in treating ADHD, anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem and self-identity, relationship issues, life transitions, BPD, managing difficult emotions, and trauma.

You've heard that parenthood is supposed to be a natural transition, but it doesn't feel that way. You have thoughts about how a good parent wouldn't feel sad or angry like this. You're going through the motions, but you're overwhelmed and overstimulated. You're managing, but it's not joyful like others said - it’s hard. You love your baby, but you miss how easy things were before. It’s confusing. You wonder when it gets easier. You deserve relief. You want to figure out what you need. You want to feel happy. You're ready to find your sense of self again, to find ease and help parenthood feel good for you. I can help you get there.

Here’s what I do to help. I integrate key therapeutic principles drawing on a wide range of psychodynamic, cognitive behavior and dialectical behavior modalities, in which I invite you to sit down with me in a relaxed, safe, informal way, and talk. If you've never been in psychotherapy, it can be hard to believe that "just talking" can be helpful. But if you’re depressed, anxious and feeling bad about yourself, you can be profoundly helped by an in-depth conversation in which you come to create greater self-understanding, discover insights and meanings, recognize patterns, and explore options and skills.

People don't usually seek psychotherapy when everything is going well. But when a problem arises that demands our attention, it can be an invitation to get to know ourselves better. It can be an invitation to learn about parts of ourselves of which we know so little. As we become more familiar with our inner and outer dynamics, sometimes aspects of our lives which cause us to feel stuck, sad, or unfulfilled, lead us toward a new attitude or way of dealing with our circumstances.

Feelings of abandonment, anxiety, depression, grief, anger. Emotional regulation difficulties. Parental mental illness and or addiction. OCD, sensory processing disorders.

Being a child, teen, post-secondary student or adult today can be tough. Anxiety, ADHD or low mood can make you feel stuck, stressed, overwhelmed or exhausted from trying to cope every day, but there is hope! Are you tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed or down all the time? Are you constantly worrying? Maybe your social life, grades or job are being impacted. If you struggle with anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, social anxiety, life transitions, time management, ADHD, ASD, OCD, learning disabilities, peer/relationships issues, reach out for help today.

I provide a reliable and holding therapeutic environment for individuals facing challenges with anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. I listen carefully, follow your lead, sometimes ask for clarity, and thoughtfully focus on understanding your feelings and thoughts. We will strive to understand and integrate the troubling impulses and inner conflicts. Additionally, we will explore the connections between past relationships and their influence on your current interpersonal dynamics. Therapy is as unique as our wonderfully complex minds, and just like no two individuals are alike, there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist through the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. I provide evidence-based therapy and skills training in dialectical behaviour therapy. I specialize in issues related to emotion regulation and impulsivity which include borderline personality disorder and other personality disorders, PTSD, suicide as well as mood, anxiety and eating disorders. I have international training with DBT experts from locations including Italy and New York. I have formal training in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and CBT for anxiety.

I believe strongly in a client centered and humanistic approach in my counselling. I focus on ensuring my clients feel that they are in a non-judgmental zone and I encourage vulnerability and openness. I work with you and your nervous system by using psychodynamic and cognitive based treatments. I provide individual, couples counselling both in person and virtually. I am currently offering a discounted rate for my sessions as I am currently in the process of completing my Masters of Psychology Counselling.

Feeling stress, deflated, low or struggling with your inner critic? Seeking help is not easy. Tracy’s experience working with offenders and victims of crime and/or tragic circumstance provides her with an empathetic, supportive and nonjudgmental approach regardless of your situation or struggle. Whether it be, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relational, grief, historical abuse, childhood or developmental trauma, or neuro-diversities. Despite one’s past, everyone can become their own best friend.

Currently, we provide online counseling services exclusively, featuring a talented team of counselors from diverse backgrounds who can tackle a wide range of mental health issues. Our primary goal is to nurture the holistic well-being of our clients, addressing their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects through exceptional counseling services. We cater to individuals, couples, and families, tailoring our approach for each unique client. In the event of client dissatisfaction with a therapist, we pledge to either find an appropriate replacement or suggest an unaffiliated alternative expert to ensure their needs are met.

Thank you for reaching out. My passion as a therapist is supporting individuals and couples from a non judgmental stance who are struggling with relationship and self. I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples build connection, repair infidelity, and I also provide sex therapy. Often times, relational challenges stem from trauma in childhood and from attachment wounds. Together we will work together to bring back love and intimacy to your partnership or marriage or we will find alternative ways to move forward gently and kindly. No matter how difficult life feels now, I assure you I am here to help.

Stephanie is dedicated to the field of mental, emotional, and physical well being and understands the complexity of how these compartmentalized states all impact one another. As an individual who sought counseling for personal matters and experienced genuine insight and healing on various occasions regarding diverse matters, she is confident in its ability to help others. As a result, Stephanie has made the career choice to give back to therapy what it has provided to her by serving others. Stephanie can see clients who are experiencing Anxiety and Depression symptoms including but not limited to OCD and Bi-Polar.

Therapy is an opportunity to increase our resilience and to learn how to cope with undesirable life events. Anger, fear, sadness or guilt arise when life experiences are overlooked, neglected, and ununderstood. Anxiety & Depression is a response to the failure to care for the feelings & emotions of the self. Likewise, feelings of stress and inner discomfort need understanding to be changed. The psychotherapy techniques I use to ease client issues and discomfort include CBT, Talking Therapy, DBT skills, Client-Centred, Compassion, Emotional and Solution Focus Therapy, Psychoeducation, frameworks of attachment, and family systems.

Psychotherapy is a journey and it is not always an easy one. It requires courage, strength and the ability to be self-aware. Psychotherapy works well for those who have the capacity to explore and ask questions. It is best suited for people who are curious about who they are and why they behave the way they do. Those who will benefit most are those who are capable of reasoning with themselves and, most importantly, of exploring different solutions.