Chronic Illness Therapists in Barrie, ON
Kathleen Hogg, RP(Q) Chronic Pain •Trauma •Anxiety
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP(Q), CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4M
As the saying goes, “Health is a state of body; wellness is a state of being.” It’s true that health - both physical and emotional - is a hugely impactful aspect of any individual’s life. Whether it is the pain and frustration of a chronic illness, the crushing weight of depression, or the fear of a struggling relationship, my clients are almost always looking to improve their health and the overall quality of their lives.
As the saying goes, “Health is a state of body; wellness is a state of being.” It’s true that health - both physical and emotional - is a hugely impactful aspect of any individual’s life. Whether it is the pain and frustration of a chronic illness, the crushing weight of depression, or the fear of a struggling relationship, my clients are almost always looking to improve their health and the overall quality of their lives.
Sandra Corelli
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP-Q
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4M (Online Only)
Welcome to a space where you can be unapologetically human. I know life might feel heavy right now, and you might not know where to start. You may be carrying worries, fears, sadness, or regret. You may feel lonely, anxious, overwhelmed, or burned out. You may be thinking, “I just want to understand why I feel this way!” The reality is that life can be messy and full of unexpected twists and turns. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, grief, depression, relationship issues, a career transition, or you are navigating a chronic illness or autoimmune condition, I am here to support you without judgment.
Welcome to a space where you can be unapologetically human. I know life might feel heavy right now, and you might not know where to start. You may be carrying worries, fears, sadness, or regret. You may feel lonely, anxious, overwhelmed, or burned out. You may be thinking, “I just want to understand why I feel this way!” The reality is that life can be messy and full of unexpected twists and turns. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, grief, depression, relationship issues, a career transition, or you are navigating a chronic illness or autoimmune condition, I am here to support you without judgment.
I am a Registered Social Worker specializing in the treatment of eating disorders/disordered eating and borderline personality disorder/traits. I also work with individuals who are experiencing a wide array of other concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, autism, ADHD, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, and oncology/cancer challenges. I am trained in various modalities including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), among others. I work with individuals (adults and adolescents 11+) and families.
I am a Registered Social Worker specializing in the treatment of eating disorders/disordered eating and borderline personality disorder/traits. I also work with individuals who are experiencing a wide array of other concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, autism, ADHD, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, and oncology/cancer challenges. I am trained in various modalities including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), among others. I work with individuals (adults and adolescents 11+) and families.
Charlotte Laws - Prismatic Compassion
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, ADTP, HBASc, RP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N (Online Only)
Do you need help coping, setting boundaries, or navigating life changes? I specialize in mood issues, low self-esteem, the LGBT2SQ+ community, those with chronic illness, those struggling with being bigger-bodied within diet culture, & Autistic/ADHD, CIS women and AFAB folks needing support. Are you coming out/transitioning & looking for an LGBT2SQ+ therapist? Do you have a chronic illness/going through menopause & want a therapist who understands? Do you want help to stop bingeing & to improve your relationship with food, or do you have sensory feeding differences? Do you want support being Autistic/ADHD in a neurotypical world?
Do you need help coping, setting boundaries, or navigating life changes? I specialize in mood issues, low self-esteem, the LGBT2SQ+ community, those with chronic illness, those struggling with being bigger-bodied within diet culture, & Autistic/ADHD, CIS women and AFAB folks needing support. Are you coming out/transitioning & looking for an LGBT2SQ+ therapist? Do you have a chronic illness/going through menopause & want a therapist who understands? Do you want help to stop bingeing & to improve your relationship with food, or do you have sensory feeding differences? Do you want support being Autistic/ADHD in a neurotypical world?
Melanie Crane
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
Barrie, ON L4M (Online Only)
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes, especially when you're struggling with things like anxiety, burnout, ADHD, low mood, time management, or chronic illness. Whether you're a teen navigating school pressures, a young adult trying to find your place, or someone transitioning through major life changes, you don’t have to do it alone. In therapy, I aim to be your partner in navigating these twists and turns. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, post-secondary students, and adults who are facing life’s challenges head-on.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes, especially when you're struggling with things like anxiety, burnout, ADHD, low mood, time management, or chronic illness. Whether you're a teen navigating school pressures, a young adult trying to find your place, or someone transitioning through major life changes, you don’t have to do it alone. In therapy, I aim to be your partner in navigating these twists and turns. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, post-secondary students, and adults who are facing life’s challenges head-on.
Neve is a Registered Social Worker offering virtual psychotherapy. With a focus on anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, illness and/or injury adjustment, and general wellness, Neve brings valuable experience and expertise to support individuals in their healing. Committed to fostering a safe and confidential space, she employs evidence-based therapeutic approaches to empower clients in coping with challenges and improving wellbeing.
Neve is a Registered Social Worker offering virtual psychotherapy. With a focus on anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, illness and/or injury adjustment, and general wellness, Neve brings valuable experience and expertise to support individuals in their healing. Committed to fostering a safe and confidential space, she employs evidence-based therapeutic approaches to empower clients in coping with challenges and improving wellbeing.
Upsetting news in the moment can lead to troubled days, and letting those troubles fester can create one heck of a miserable existence that impacts every facet of your life. What we don't learn from or resolve, inevitably circles back to remind us that change needs to happen. Believe me, we have all been there! A doctor or spouse tells you that you need to make a change due to a health scare or a relationship problem and you have no idea where to begin. You start asking the questions - How did I get here? How do I change it? Can I change it? Is it worth making all the effort for the change that you think you need or want?
Upsetting news in the moment can lead to troubled days, and letting those troubles fester can create one heck of a miserable existence that impacts every facet of your life. What we don't learn from or resolve, inevitably circles back to remind us that change needs to happen. Believe me, we have all been there! A doctor or spouse tells you that you need to make a change due to a health scare or a relationship problem and you have no idea where to begin. You start asking the questions - How did I get here? How do I change it? Can I change it? Is it worth making all the effort for the change that you think you need or want?
I can help you to understand your physical, emotional, and brain changes that come with exposure to workplace and personal trauma. I use a variety of therapeutic methods: cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, somatic awareness, and Mindfulness, where focused attention of present thoughts and feelings leads to behavioral changes. I support you through psychedelic therapy, ketamine and psilocybin which is known to help PTSD, persistent depression, anxiety and addictions. Are you looking for a therapist that understands front-line responders, military and veterans? 2SLGBT+ experience? And YOU!
I can help you to understand your physical, emotional, and brain changes that come with exposure to workplace and personal trauma. I use a variety of therapeutic methods: cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, somatic awareness, and Mindfulness, where focused attention of present thoughts and feelings leads to behavioral changes. I support you through psychedelic therapy, ketamine and psilocybin which is known to help PTSD, persistent depression, anxiety and addictions. Are you looking for a therapist that understands front-line responders, military and veterans? 2SLGBT+ experience? And YOU!
Rochelle Andrew
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4M (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed and looking for support? I can relate to being challenged navigating life's ups and downs. I know that showing up can take courage, because I have done it myself. Non-judgment, curiosity, care and warmth are cornerstones of my practice and it's important to me to tailor our work together for your unique needs. Together, we’ll focus on reconnecting you to yourself. Honouring with care and curiosity all parts that make up who you are, opening a dialogue between various aspects of yourself. We will strive to co-create a space for bravery to foster and honour your resilience.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and looking for support? I can relate to being challenged navigating life's ups and downs. I know that showing up can take courage, because I have done it myself. Non-judgment, curiosity, care and warmth are cornerstones of my practice and it's important to me to tailor our work together for your unique needs. Together, we’ll focus on reconnecting you to yourself. Honouring with care and curiosity all parts that make up who you are, opening a dialogue between various aspects of yourself. We will strive to co-create a space for bravery to foster and honour your resilience.
Kylie Lavallee ~ Chronic Pain | Illness
Registered Psychotherapist, BAHons, MACP, ASDI, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Barrie, ON L4M
Mental health is healthcare. Often, it can feel like our mental health, disabilities, or neurodivergence is out of our control and doesn’t fit into the world around us. This cannot be further from the truth. Working alongside you, we can find ways that work for you, in bringing you to a place of understanding and well-being.
Mental health is healthcare. Often, it can feel like our mental health, disabilities, or neurodivergence is out of our control and doesn’t fit into the world around us. This cannot be further from the truth. Working alongside you, we can find ways that work for you, in bringing you to a place of understanding and well-being.
Andi (Miranda) Conley
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N (Online Only)
You are welcome here. As a neurodivergent, queer, and disabled psychotherapist and supervisor, I work with clients to create a space for healing that meets your own unique needs and desires. You, in all your glorious complexity, are welcome here. I work with individuals and groups providing support through a trauma-informed, neurodivergent affirming, and social justice aware lens that supports you to process, find resolution, and create more freedom to be your favourite self, or to discover who that might be. I also meet the CRPO criteria for supervision and provide 1:1, dyadic, and group options.
You are welcome here. As a neurodivergent, queer, and disabled psychotherapist and supervisor, I work with clients to create a space for healing that meets your own unique needs and desires. You, in all your glorious complexity, are welcome here. I work with individuals and groups providing support through a trauma-informed, neurodivergent affirming, and social justice aware lens that supports you to process, find resolution, and create more freedom to be your favourite self, or to discover who that might be. I also meet the CRPO criteria for supervision and provide 1:1, dyadic, and group options.
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"The truth is that falling hurts. The dare is to keep being brave and feel your way back up." from Rising Strong by Brene Brown. Congratulations on taking a first step on your journey towards a more peaceful, happier, and grounded self. I would be honoured to join you on that journey so that you can face and overcome obstacles while creating an environment of growth and change. I strongly believe that a safe, respectful, and collaborative therapeutic relationship is the foundation of our work together.
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I primarily focus on working with adults (18 and over) in individual therapy. I am comfortable with a wide variety of presenting issues, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem, relational issues, meaning, identity conflicts, and trauma. I also provide christian counselling services to those seeking to bring their faith into the counselling room.
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Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C, EMDRIA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N
Change even when positive, can leave you feeling lost: a new baby, an unexpected event or feeling like your life is suddenly not your own. Have you noticed small things are overwhelming, you feel irritable, are emotional out of nowhere and feel alone? If you are feeling unable to handle the impact of life - from parenthood, menopause, work or trauma - we can help. Now more than ever, parents are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body.
Change even when positive, can leave you feeling lost: a new baby, an unexpected event or feeling like your life is suddenly not your own. Have you noticed small things are overwhelming, you feel irritable, are emotional out of nowhere and feel alone? If you are feeling unable to handle the impact of life - from parenthood, menopause, work or trauma - we can help. Now more than ever, parents are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body.
Dr. Sofia Alyssa Forman
Registered Psychotherapist, PsyD, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed by parenthood? Navigating grief, transition, and relationship strains while overwhelmed with social pressure can be exhausting. I offer you a safe, inclusive space to explore your challenges. My holistic approach combines psychology, body-centered therapy, and spiritual wisdom to support your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Let's rediscover your joy and purpose together.
Feeling overwhelmed by parenthood? Navigating grief, transition, and relationship strains while overwhelmed with social pressure can be exhausting. I offer you a safe, inclusive space to explore your challenges. My holistic approach combines psychology, body-centered therapy, and spiritual wisdom to support your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Let's rediscover your joy and purpose together.
Aimee Pudifin - Currently Accepting New Clients
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N
Are you somebody who is currently experiencing inner turmoil, conflict, or is having a difficult time being at peace with themselves? Perhaps you're a little too familiar with your inner-critic and seeking a more kind way of engaging with yourself and others. Being a human means experiencing hardships at times, and the question that guides my approach to therapy as we navigate these times together is: "Who do you want to be towards yourself during the difficult moments?" If your answer includes something along the lines of gentle, kind, compassionate, and loving, then you are in the right place.
Are you somebody who is currently experiencing inner turmoil, conflict, or is having a difficult time being at peace with themselves? Perhaps you're a little too familiar with your inner-critic and seeking a more kind way of engaging with yourself and others. Being a human means experiencing hardships at times, and the question that guides my approach to therapy as we navigate these times together is: "Who do you want to be towards yourself during the difficult moments?" If your answer includes something along the lines of gentle, kind, compassionate, and loving, then you are in the right place.
“With a heart like that, you deserve the world.” (R.M. Drake) - Don’t we all deserve to be the very best version of ourselves, the Best You that there can be. Together, we can examine common negative thinking patterns; in addition, we can work on developing better coping strategies aimed at enhancing personal positive reasoning skills and attitude.
“With a heart like that, you deserve the world.” (R.M. Drake) - Don’t we all deserve to be the very best version of ourselves, the Best You that there can be. Together, we can examine common negative thinking patterns; in addition, we can work on developing better coping strategies aimed at enhancing personal positive reasoning skills and attitude.
Marilyn Winters
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N (Online Only)
You may be struggling with pain and trauma from the past that has negatively impacted your view of self, others and the world. Or maybe you are feeling overwhelmed or exhausted by the chaos of life, stuck in the mundane or immobilized by fear. Perhaps you are feeling alone or disconnected in your relationship or are caught in a negative loop of guilt, shame and blame. None of us are immune to pain and we all have different ways of coping. Are you hoping to learn new ways to deal with stress and experience more joy and peace? Would you like to live more authentically and to develop more deeper and enriching relationships?
You may be struggling with pain and trauma from the past that has negatively impacted your view of self, others and the world. Or maybe you are feeling overwhelmed or exhausted by the chaos of life, stuck in the mundane or immobilized by fear. Perhaps you are feeling alone or disconnected in your relationship or are caught in a negative loop of guilt, shame and blame. None of us are immune to pain and we all have different ways of coping. Are you hoping to learn new ways to deal with stress and experience more joy and peace? Would you like to live more authentically and to develop more deeper and enriching relationships?
Lindsay Katarynych
Registered Social Worker, HBSc, HBSW, MSW RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4M (Online Only)
With over 10 years of experience practicing in various sectors of mental health, I have been providing a safe and supportive environment to individuals, couples, and families to create change. I use a client-centered approach, starting with where my client is at, to find one small change we can create together. Sometimes the hardest step is reaching out to another person. If you are struggling with grief and loss, work-related stress, difficult life situations or transitions, symptoms of anxiety, depression or stress, chronic pain, or relationship concerns; please take the first step and reach out for support.
With over 10 years of experience practicing in various sectors of mental health, I have been providing a safe and supportive environment to individuals, couples, and families to create change. I use a client-centered approach, starting with where my client is at, to find one small change we can create together. Sometimes the hardest step is reaching out to another person. If you are struggling with grief and loss, work-related stress, difficult life situations or transitions, symptoms of anxiety, depression or stress, chronic pain, or relationship concerns; please take the first step and reach out for support.
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Chronic Illness Counsellors
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.