Family Systems Therapists in Orillia, ON

With over 10 years of experience in various sectors for mental health, I offer a safe and inclusive space to help guide you towards clarity and an enhanced sense of self. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, self-worth, strained relationships, and compassion fatigue. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or someone you care for, I work collaboratively to gain a better sense of yourself, exploring previous wounds, and create shifts to move towards your desired self. I will help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and in turn more effective ways of coping.

As a psychotherapist, I bring over 20 years of past experience in Christian ministry and journalism. Your story is uniquely yours. I will help you talk about the hard parts of your life story, understand how it's shaped you and set goals for the way forward. As I ask questions, I'll listen with curiosity to create a safe space that brings clarity, new meaning and hope. Whether you want to reduce stress and anxiety, navigate difficult relationships, or recover from loss, I'm committed to having conversations that allow you to process your thoughts, emotions and actions, gain perspective and find freedom from stuck places.

I am a highly empathetic therapist. I am passionate about helping my clients to improve their mental health and well-being. I work collaboratively with clients to create a path towards their healing. I have two separate designations I am proudly a Registered Social Worker (holds a BA in Psychology & Honors Degree in SW) and a Registered Psychotherapist with a Masters in Counselling Psychology. I also hold an advanced diploma in child and youth work. I believe that therapy can be a tool to foster, self-acceptance and compassion.

I provide therapy support for women, teens, and preteens struggling with a variety of mental health issues. Many of my clients may come in for anxiety or depression symptoms but have underlying attachment based patterns and an inner attachment with themselves that is broken and hurting. I work with other presenting issues such as grief and loss, self-harm, eating disorders, ADHD and interpersonal issues. I also works with clients who are living with post-concussion struggles. I can provide faith-based counselling if requested. ​​​​​

There are many life changes that bring people to meet with a counsellor. Whether you are seeking to manage your anger, depression, anxiety or to cope with a crisis in you and your family/marriage or build more interpersonal communication skills. I provide counselling for Individuals, marriage or couples therapy. There are many tools that can help you cope with stressful events. Together we can build a treatment plan that meets your goals. Taking the first step to call can be overwhelming, it can also be rewarding when you find that there are tools available to help with achieving your goals.

Hi there, I'm Kristen! I offer counselling services to children, youth and adults. Lets create a circle of support that is (w)holistic, non-judgmental, and inclusive to your needs. We will create a space where you can explore yourself, your relationships, and how you want to heal. I am honoured to be on this journey with you, as I too have lived experiences of trauma and understand the complexities of navigating systems of healing. I'm an honest, down-to-earth, open therapist who wants to tag along this journey with you.

My work is client-centered and collaborative. In my practice I strive to offer practical tools and compassionate care to help people better connect with themselves and find solutions for their struggles be it with life transitions, relationships or career. I work with a lot of highly successful people struggling with stress and mood and help them foster growth, empowerment and fulfillment in their lives.

Whether you are going through a tough time and experiencing anxiety and depression, or just feeling like you are unable to connect with life in a meaningful way, I can work with you to identify your strengths, and implement strategies to restore balance in your life. I have additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) as well as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

You’ve noticed your child’s behaviour has changed recently and it concerns you. You want to support them in this fast-paced and competitive world, but you’re not sure how. You want to understand them, but it feels you’re hitting a wall whenever you try to reach them. And you’re getting tired of trying. For children and youth, growing up involves changes that impact their well-being and their self-esteem. With attentive and empathetic support, their ability to cope with these changes can bring them confidence. But without the right support, they can internalize ideas about themselves and their relationships that cause them pain.

Has anyone said that you're your own worst enemy? Maybe you want to stop being so hard on yourself, but don't know how.

Are you feeling life is just too much right now? You can't do anything right, feel alone and not sure what to do? You are not alone! I know how hard life can be at times, and I am here to support you and your family to navigate those complex life events such as parenting and relationship challenges, child and adolescent mental health, grief and loss, separation/divorce and blended families. I have worked in the field of child and youth mental health for 22 years supporting adolescents and coaching parents; I understand how attachment and family dynamics affect relationships and the importance of everyone being heard and understood.

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.

Anxiety/Stress, ADHD, Child/Parenting, Emotion Regulation- Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed and exhausted, and it's starting to take a toll on your parenting, work, relationships, and personal life. Your emotions are becoming harder to "control" and you feel like you're breaking down. Life is starting to feel daunting & hopeless and you're unsure how to get out of this rut, possibly turning to unhealthy coping methods. If this sounds like you, I'm here to help you overcome the emotional burnout and start making positive changes towards the person, parent, and partner you want to be.

"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.

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.

Need Help? I specialize in RELATIONSHIPS, COUPLE & SEX ISSUES, TRAUMA, PTSD, HYPNOTHERAPY, GRIEF, and LIFE PURPOSE issues. I work with individuals, couples, and groups. I can offer you sound therapeutic support in a comfortable and peaceful setting. My approach is non-judgement, client-centered, practical and results oriented. Together we achieve your desired goals!

Today you've decided to make changes in your life. Now where do you start? Together we'll explore impactful therapeutic options that work best for you in a non-judgemental, safe environment. Collaboratively, we will create a tailored approach taking into consideration your unique circumstances and personality at a pace you control. You don't have to face your issues alone. Evidence based best practices fused with encouragement and support statistically shows the greatest gains. Let's work together towards the change you want to see.

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.

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?

EVENING/WEEKEND availability. Wondering if it's possible to feel better? You're in the right place. Sometimes it feels like anxiety or depression is in the driver's seat. Or your emotions feel out of your control. Maybe you're noticing challenges in your relationships and want to improve things. Perhaps things just feel off and you know there is room for change. These are all tough places to be. But, no matter the issue, you'll find our sessions to be a trustworthy, supportive environment, where you can feel comfortable expressing yourself fully and get the support you need to organize your thoughts and feelings. I am here to help.

Finding fulfillment, joy, and balance in life often requires a listening ear, a supportive collaborator, and a confidant. It would be an honour for me to serve and help you find wholeness and wellbeing in your life. For the last 20 years, I have been privileged to assist people to find deeper meaning and understanding in their lives by exploring emotional, mental, behavioural, physical, and spiritual coping skills.

I love to work with highly sensitive people at a stage where they want to drop the toxic drama and begin to engage in life rather than react to it. I love working with couples and individuals who need a different framework because their current model of the world isn't working anymore. In the second half of life, we look to relate to the world, not manage it.

I have many years of working in the human services field. I am a life learner who has pursued my education both through experiential learning and through pursuing higher education. If you are looking for a therapist who provides you with presence, compassion and lived insight into some of the challenges that come with living life, I would be happy to meet with you. I understand the effects of depression, anxiety, loss, grief, trauma-related issues and difficult family dynamics. If your goal is to deepen your understanding of your own life journey and seek support please feel welcome to reach out to me.

Life is difficult enough, but relationships that aren't "working" can cause even greater difficulties, such as feeling helpless, hopeless and trapped. Relationships can be difficult if you don't know the rules! As a psychotherapist with over 25 yrs experience walking with individuals, couples, and families through the turbulent times in life. I have been able to help many relationships to heal and be healthier. Sometimes all a person needs is a different way of seeing what is before them, which allows them to deal with an issue that once blocked them from the relationships they desired.