Psychological Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Barrie, ON

Lets talk! I build working relationships with individuals who have gone through a trauma and help them to overcome trauma related symptoms such as anxiety, depression and PTSD. I have to been certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy along with other modalities.

Shari is a Registered Psychologist with over 30 years’ experience. She is an author and leader in the field of Therapeutic Presence and certified teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Shari is a certified therapist and supervisor in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). She serves on the teaching faculty in Health Psychology at York University and is an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto. She is on the steering committee and part of the core faculty of the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) certificate program.

Are you interested in exploring your mood related issues? Are you tired of feeling anxious? Have you experienced a traumatic event, which keeps haunting you? I offer psychological assessments and therapy to adolescents and adults to assist with various issues, including mood disorders, anxiety, phobias, anger, trauma, substance abuse, chronic health issues, and other concerns.

As the words “Spring” and “Wellness” suggest we at Spring Psychology and Wellness Centre aim to install hope, motivation and optimism when working with you. We work collaboratively with you when providing assessment, treatment and consultation services. At Spring Psychology and Wellness Centre we embrace inclusion and diversity and offer services in confidence with a warm, nonjudgmental, empathic approach that is also holistic. We welcome learning more about you, your experiences and perspectives and invite you to reach out to continue your journey of wellness and resilience.

As a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience, I provide a caring and compassionate approach. At the same time, my work is shaped by sound scientific findings. In essence, I offer a service that uniquely blends science with a warm personable approach. Extensive experience and expertise in working with adults, adolescents, children and families allows me to appreciate each individual's concerns, collaboratively work out therapeutic goals so that the person can lead a more fulfilling life. Progress is tracked and shared with each individual client using "before" and "after" result measures. Comprehensive psycho-educational assessments are also provided.

My therapeutic orientation is primarily cognitive behavioural. My approach to therapy is collaborative and supportive, with a focus on creating a safe environment for therapeutic change and combining client strengths with evidence-based treatment principles. Specifically, I specialize in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and mindfulness and acceptance-based treatment approaches (MBCT, ACT).

I am a full professor of psychology and a registered psychotherapist (Qualifying), experienced in the assessment and treatment of individuals with problems such as attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Couples with ADHD, anxiety, overthinking, anger management, traumatic and adverse childhood experiences, stress management, couples and partners with conflicts, pre-marriage and marriage counseling (assessment), relationship problems and breakup, parenting and parent education, parent-teen challenges, children and divorce, personality problems, and lack of self-esteem and self-confidence. I do personality assessments.

I work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or various life stressors and challenges. I have experience treating eating disorders and working with athletes experiencing mental health difficulties. I emphasize an empathetic and collaborative approach in therapy and strive to blend evidence-based methods and a strong therapeutic relationship to help clients reach their treatment goals. I am passionate about working with clients with a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences, and learning from them about how to shape treatment approaches to meet their needs within their context.

My approach to psychology is through a humanistic lens; I believe each individual has agency and the capacity for self-awareness. I work to help each client find meaning in their lived experiences, using mindfulness, mindful self-compassion, and emotion-focused strategies which are individually-tailored. My practice has included patients experiencing conditions such as anxiety, mood, difficult life transitions, grief, loss, trauma, and complex mental illness. My clients include both adult individuals and couples.