Sexual Abuse Therapists in Barrie, ON

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.

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.

I know that reaching out for therapy can be incredibly challenging and overwhelming. I am here to guide you through the process every step of the way and meet you wherever you are on your journey. I assure you that my practice provides a safe, comfortable, validating and non-judgmental space. I take a strengths-based approach, empowering you and building the confidence necessary to handle life challenges, achieve goals, enhance your quality of life and become the best version of yourself. I believe everyone has the potential to heal and the resiliency to bounce back from trauma.

Life is not bringing the joy you anticipated: You imagined life with a baby to be joyful and more fulfilling. You are disconnected, on edge, teary or angry without knowing why. Relationships are triggering your past or you feel you must not be like your parents, but how? Maybe you are having flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, nightmares or your relationship patterns stop you from feeling safe, present or able to calm your anxious body. You just can't cope anymore, or want someone to support you in a way that does not feel like extra work. You need space to process this new life and the life that came before.

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.

Reaching out for help takes courage. Instead of asking, "What's wrong with you?" I prefer to ask, "What happened and how can I empower you to heal?" I am dedicated to providing person-centred and trauma-informed therapies rooted in science. I firmly believe that you are the expert in your life and experiences, and it is my responsibility to support and guide you toward healing. I will collaborate with you to develop personalized and comprehensive treatments that respect and address your needs and circumstances. Together, we can attain your short- and long-term goals and help you feel empowered and deserving of healing.

A Spiritual Health Therapy Session combines psychology with spirituality.

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

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, or are crying out of nowhere and feel alone? If you are feeling anxious, unfulfilled or unable to handle the impact of life - from parenthood, menopause, work or trauma - we can help. As a woman you feel pulled between you roles: You aren't crazy and you aren't alone. Feeling disconnected from yourself after major life changes is a real struggle. We can work together co-creating your best you.

Rachel has always had a passion for helping others which is why she spent the last 10 years working in the law field. Working in law exposed her to the complexities of life, developing her belief that change, growth and healing is possible if individuals are supported with compassion, empathy, and non-judgement. This belief has become her therapeutic approach, along with valuing that each client is unique, making the therapy process unique. Rachel will walk alongside clients through their challenges and suffering, hold a space for healing, and help clients move towards a life more in alignment with meaning and purpose

A compassionate, holistic integrative therapist offering a safe space to help those who struggle with the effects of trauma, substance use, grief, or mood or anxiety-related challenges. If you feel overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, or tired of how things are going, let's talk and work together to find your unique path to healing your mind, body, and spirit. Through an interconnected approach, I emphasize understanding people's strengths, childhood experiences, relationships, and the systemic impacts on our lives.

Welcome and thanks for stopping by! We are a team of Registered Social Workers and Psychotherapists with decades of experience working with individuals impacted by trauma, abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and self-esteem issues. We use a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to guide our therapeutic interventions and empower people to reach their goals. We believe every individual has the power and strength to work through their adversities, and our role your therapist is to work collaboratively with you to help you acknowledge your strengths, build upon them & heal to live a happy and success.

Racing heart, shaking hands, breathlessness, and an urgent sense of imminent danger are some of the signs of anxiety. Some people have heart palpitations or flutters, prickling sensations, choking sensations, dizziness or nausea. It's important to rule out medical factors, but if a doctor has told you that your symptoms are being caused by stress or anxiety, know that this is a highly treatable condition and it doesn't mean you're weak or crazy. In fact, feeling like you're losing your mind and having difficulty focusing are features of extreme anxiety! We can address this.

Therapy shouldn't feel like a chore. While it might sometimes be hard to hear what is discussed in therapy, overall you should leave feeling like you've gained something useful or even transformative. Over time, you should feel you are getting stronger, more resilient and have shed layers of fear and anxiety. Of course this process can be overwhelming at times and you might not always progress on the timeframe that you thought you would, but when therapy goes well, you should feel more settled and more clear about your life. You should gain understanding about yourself and others and have a renewed sense of purpose and passion

Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. My aim is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space that allows you to explore further than symptoms to learn why they show up. My work is trauma-informed and attachment-based. I have a passion for supporting my child, teen and adult clients in having "aha moments" as they learn about themselves, discover the connections between experiences and the brains natural drive to protect, use this understanding to uncover how it impacts present day, and ultimately gain symptom relief. I provide Clinical Supervision (which meet CRPO standards) and Consultation for upcoming and developed counsellors.

Owner & operator of, Therapy with Alex: Trauma Based Services, located in Simcoe County. I am pleased to offer services for all types of experiences for any demographic. Doing private therapy services part time, I am also an authorized child protection worker. I have experience working with issues from childhood abuse, to familial conflict, neglect and more. I have since completed an advanced certification in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Through my years of practice, I now primarily work with complex traumas and personality disorders; however, this is not limited. I say to folks, nothing is off the table.

Visit me at www.insightcentre.ca. Life tends to offer us circumstances and relationships that challenge our ability to manage our feelings and cope with difficult situations. At times, we find ourselves vulnerable, lost, frustrated, angry, sad or weak and struggling to find solutions on our own. If this is the case for you, I am happy to offer all my knowledge and experience to assist you with working through your issues and promoting self-change and improvement in your relationships.

Life happens, I understand. We all go through our ups and downs every now and then. Facing your challenges alone can be quite difficult. In my practice, I support clients aged 16+ who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, behavioural concerns as well as trauma/PTSD. I also work with clients who would like to address their overall emotional wellbeing, process grief and loss, or adjust to difficult life transitions.

Hi there! My name is Brooke, so nice to meet you! My experience in working with individuals who have experienced trauma has sculpted my own warm, non-judgmental, validating, and connected approach. My sessions offer a space to be heard, connect, exchange ideas, shed tears, share laughter, and reflect on successes. I'm always so appreciative of people's vulnerability and strength and find this to be the most beautiful parts of my work.