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Virtual Therapy Available Across Ontario

Online Therapy in Barrie

Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. At Creating Connection, we offer online therapy in Barrie to help individuals, couples, families, and children navigate difficult emotions, relationships, and life transitions.

Our licensed therapists provide personalized, evidence-based care that fits into your schedule—no travel required. Whether you’re looking for support with anxiety, relationship issues, or personal growth, we’re here to help.

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Who We Help

Couples Therapy

Relationships take work, and every couple faces challenges. Our couples therapy in Barrie helps partners rebuild trust, improve communication, and develop the skills needed for a stronger, healthier relationship.

Individual Therapy

Whether you’re struggling with stress, self-doubt, or emotional pain, our individual therapy in Barrie provides a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work toward personal fulfillment.

Child Therapy

Children experience stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges just like adults. Our child therapy in Barrie provides a supportive environment where kids can express themselves and learn ways to manage their emotions effectively.

Family Therapy

Family conflicts can be stressful, but they don’t have to define your relationships. Our family therapy in Barrie helps families work through disagreements, improve communication, and strengthen their connections.

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Areas of Speciality

Our online therapy services in Barrie support individuals through a variety of mental health concerns, including:

  • Anxiety & Stress – Learn techniques to calm your mind and regain control.
  • Depression – Overcome negative thoughts and rebuild motivation.
  • Postpartum Mental Health – Support for new parents adjusting to major life changes.
  • Trauma & PTSD – Heal past wounds in a safe, supportive space.
  • Grief & Loss – Process loss in a healthy and compassionate way.
  • Abuse Recovery – Regain confidence and set healthy boundaries.
  • Addiction – Develop strategies to overcome dependency.
  • Career & Life Transitions – Navigate career transitions, relationship changes, and personal growth.
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Our Approaches

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a structured approach that helps identify and challenge negative thought patterns. Our CBT therapy in Barrie focuses on building healthier perspectives and practical coping skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

For individuals struggling with overwhelming emotions or relationship difficulties, DBT therapy in Barrie teaches mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance, making it an effective tool for personal and interpersonal growth.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

Trauma can feel like it takes over your life. Our EMDR therapy in Barrie uses guided bilateral stimulation to help process distressing memories, reducing their emotional intensity and allowing you to move forward.

Brainspotting

Brainspotting helps uncover and release unresolved emotional pain by accessing deeper parts of the brain. Brainspotting therapy in Barrie is particularly effective for trauma, anxiety, and stress-related issues.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT encourages individuals to accept their emotions rather than fight them while committing to meaningful actions. Our ACT therapy in Barrie helps build resilience and mindfulness for long-term emotional well-being.

Narrative Therapy

Your experiences shape your identity, but they don’t have to define your future. Our narrative therapy in Barrie helps you rewrite unhelpful personal narratives, empowering you to see yourself in a new and positive light.

Why Choose Creating Connection?

  • Experienced Therapists: Compassionate professionals with extensive training.
  • Personalized Support: Every session is designed around your personal goals and needs.
  • Convenient & Accessible: No need to travel—connect from anywhere in Barrie or beyond.
  • Safe & Confidential: Encrypted, PHIPA-compliant video platform for secure therapy sessions.

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Book a free consultation via our online booking tool or send us a message. Offering evening and weekend appointments, online across Ontario and in-person in Timmins.

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The Caregivers Role in Child Therapy

Authored by Kelly Lamothe, MSW, RSW

Generally, children are not in therapy because they’ve requested it, rather, their caregiver, medical professional, or school has recommended they attend. Here are essential insights for caregivers to bear in mind during their child’s therapeutic journey.

Navigating the Start of Therapy
Before the first appointment, it can be helpful to prepare the child by explaining to them what they are about to do and what to expect. Offering ample reassurance, framing therapy as a positive and exciting experience, and creating positive associations can significantly enhance the child’s willingness to engage. Positive associations go a long way for helping the child enjoy and be willing to attend therapy. Pair a therapy session with a fun activity afterwards, such as allowing them a special treat or activity.

Creating a Positive Therapeutic Environment
Therapy doesn’t have to come with the same dread as going to get a cavity filled at the dentists. Therapists are committed to making the experience engaging and fun through activities like games, positive reinforcement, and creative expressions like playing with toys or art. Importantly, therapists respect a child’s comfort level and never force them to prolong a session beyond their readiness. The goal is to build positive associations that encourage the child’s enthusiasm to return. Forcing the child to stay longer than they want will not be conducive to learning new skills or building and maintaining trust.

Building Trust Over Time
Establishing trust with the therapist is a gradual process for the child. Similar to adults who may be hesitant to share inner thoughts with a stranger, it is unrealistic to expect immediate trust from a child. The initial few sessions, and sometimes longer, focus on nurturing trust, developing the therapeutic relationship, and gaining a deeper understanding of the child.

Diverse Approaches to Child Therapy
Child therapy doesn’t always appear like the traditional portrayals in the media. Unlike the image of someone on a couch in deep conversation, this is not an accurate representation of child therapy. Most children will not engage in traditional talk therapy to have deep conversations about what is troubling them as adults would. As such, the child therapist is trained to obtain relevant information and provide the child with essential skills through other modalities, such as play.

Home as an Extension of Therapy
While therapists spend limited time with the child during sessions, the caregiver plays a crucial role in reinforcing therapy at home. Just as a child needs reminders for everyday tasks, such as brushing their teeth, caregivers are responsible for prompting and supporting the child in practicing the skills learned during therapy. Like learning any new skill, practice makes progress.

Mutual Engagement in the Therapeutic Process
Caregivers are integral to the therapeutic process. The therapist may offer recommendations based on observed interactions, encouraging caregivers to manage situations and behaviors more effectively. Learning to navigate their own emotions and behaviors equips caregivers to better support their child, sometimes necessitating their own individual therapy.

Collaboration for the Child’s Success
Therapists are allies with the child’s best interests at heart. Open communication is crucial; caregivers should share thoughts and concerns, enabling therapists to tailor the therapy to the child’s unique needs and goals. If a particular approach isn’t yielding results, caregivers are encouraged to communicate with the therapist for alternative strategies. Together, caregivers and therapists form a collaborative team dedicated to the child’s success and well-being.