Therapists Beginning With B in Ontario
Theresa Barker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N (Online Only)
I am a Nationally Certified Custody Evaluator through Professional Academy of Custody Evaluators (PACE). As a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been conducting comprehensive/forensic custody evaluations for over 20 years. I conduct evaluations including a full range of highly complex custody and co-parenting issues. I have training specific to Estrangement, Parental Alienation, Pathological Enmeshment, Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence, and mental health issues with a focus on evidence based practice. I also have understanding of Borderline, Narcissistic, and Sociopathic Personality Disorders.
I am a Nationally Certified Custody Evaluator through Professional Academy of Custody Evaluators (PACE). As a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been conducting comprehensive/forensic custody evaluations for over 20 years. I conduct evaluations including a full range of highly complex custody and co-parenting issues. I have training specific to Estrangement, Parental Alienation, Pathological Enmeshment, Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence, and mental health issues with a focus on evidence based practice. I also have understanding of Borderline, Narcissistic, and Sociopathic Personality Disorders.
Do you or a loved one struggle with anxiety, mood difficulties, or parenting and family matters? Do you feel overwhelmed or frustrated by your own or others’ emotions? Do your thoughts and emotions sometimes get in the way of enjoying life or prevent you from showing up to be the person, family member, parent, or partner you want to be? Too often people push away painful thoughts and emotions, which only leads them to feel worse. I understand how challenging these thoughts and emotions can feel and how it can affect all aspects of one’s life.
Do you or a loved one struggle with anxiety, mood difficulties, or parenting and family matters? Do you feel overwhelmed or frustrated by your own or others’ emotions? Do your thoughts and emotions sometimes get in the way of enjoying life or prevent you from showing up to be the person, family member, parent, or partner you want to be? Too often people push away painful thoughts and emotions, which only leads them to feel worse. I understand how challenging these thoughts and emotions can feel and how it can affect all aspects of one’s life.
Do you want to make a positive change in the world? Are you dissatisfied with your career? Tired of professional anxiety, overwork, or workplace stress? Talk to me about 1:1 coaching if you want answers to these questions. Through proven positive mental fitness techniques, you'll gain peace of mind and experience the fulfilment of a purpose-driven life. No more second-guessing your path forward because you know your values, strengths, and what drives you intrinsically. Achieve and sustain peak leadership performance. Lead with a positive mindset. Find fulfilment in your career.
Do you want to make a positive change in the world? Are you dissatisfied with your career? Tired of professional anxiety, overwork, or workplace stress? Talk to me about 1:1 coaching if you want answers to these questions. Through proven positive mental fitness techniques, you'll gain peace of mind and experience the fulfilment of a purpose-driven life. No more second-guessing your path forward because you know your values, strengths, and what drives you intrinsically. Achieve and sustain peak leadership performance. Lead with a positive mindset. Find fulfilment in your career.
Sometimes in life, we face hard times. We may find ourselves facing mental and emotional distress; unexpected and stressful changes in our lives; and other challenges that affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Therapy can have great value during times like these, when your usual coping skills may not feel like enough. As an experienced psychotherapist, I am here to support you with compassion and acceptance. I offer therapeutic support for a variety of mental health and personal struggles, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, stress, parenting, perinatal challenges, anger, and more.
Sometimes in life, we face hard times. We may find ourselves facing mental and emotional distress; unexpected and stressful changes in our lives; and other challenges that affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Therapy can have great value during times like these, when your usual coping skills may not feel like enough. As an experienced psychotherapist, I am here to support you with compassion and acceptance. I offer therapeutic support for a variety of mental health and personal struggles, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, stress, parenting, perinatal challenges, anger, and more.
Hi! I'm Addison (but you can call me Addie) and I am a registered Social Worker and Mental Health First Aid Facilitator. I have previous experience providing supportive counseling to at-risk youth between the ages of 11-25, but am happy supporting folks of any age.
Hi! I'm Addison (but you can call me Addie) and I am a registered Social Worker and Mental Health First Aid Facilitator. I have previous experience providing supportive counseling to at-risk youth between the ages of 11-25, but am happy supporting folks of any age.
Melanie Barlow
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck and struggle to find a way forward? Perhaps you’re dealing with a job loss, career transition, relationship challenges, or death of a loved one. You may be overwhelmed by feelings of sadness, confusion, fear, grief, anxiety, heartache, isolation, or uncertainty. You want to find a way through how you’re feeling but struggle to find the right direction, solutions, or strength to move forward.
Are you feeling stuck and struggle to find a way forward? Perhaps you’re dealing with a job loss, career transition, relationship challenges, or death of a loved one. You may be overwhelmed by feelings of sadness, confusion, fear, grief, anxiety, heartache, isolation, or uncertainty. You want to find a way through how you’re feeling but struggle to find the right direction, solutions, or strength to move forward.
Welcoming new Clients! Judy believes that we are all "In Recovery" from something whether from addictions, dysregulated emotions, workaholism, anxiety, stress, insomnia, trauma, grief, abuse, ill health, depression, burn-out, broken-hearts..... "In Recovery" means becoming aware of behaviours/thoughts/feelings that hurt us at the core of our being and committing to a new path of change/growth and healing. Judy is a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. She is also a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers
Welcoming new Clients! Judy believes that we are all "In Recovery" from something whether from addictions, dysregulated emotions, workaholism, anxiety, stress, insomnia, trauma, grief, abuse, ill health, depression, burn-out, broken-hearts..... "In Recovery" means becoming aware of behaviours/thoughts/feelings that hurt us at the core of our being and committing to a new path of change/growth and healing. Judy is a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. She is also a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers
Jessica Barnes
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Verified Verified
Bright's Grove, ON N0N (Online Only)
You're a new mom, and when asked by everyone, "are you loving motherhood?" a flood of guilt comes over you because the honest answer is "not really..." Maybe you are expecting a baby and are already experiencing anxiety, depression, or conflict with your partner. The stressors of a new baby and parenting can be incredibly difficult, and in our society it is common to have a difficult birth and an overwhelming postpartum period. It doesn't have to be like that. I am here to help you create birth and postpartum experiences that will leave you feeling triumphant instead of traumatized.
You're a new mom, and when asked by everyone, "are you loving motherhood?" a flood of guilt comes over you because the honest answer is "not really..." Maybe you are expecting a baby and are already experiencing anxiety, depression, or conflict with your partner. The stressors of a new baby and parenting can be incredibly difficult, and in our society it is common to have a difficult birth and an overwhelming postpartum period. It doesn't have to be like that. I am here to help you create birth and postpartum experiences that will leave you feeling triumphant instead of traumatized.
Are you a teenager or young adult who worries a lot about the future? Are you often feeling sad, anxious or irritable seeking perfection in everything? Or could it be that you feel awkward and anxious in social situations where you don’t know the people well?
Do you feel hopeless and/or helpless in changing anything? How about a space for you to just press pause and be able to talk with someone neutral about these concerns and learn practical proven strategies that use the whole mind: the conscious and unconscious parts of the mind?
Are you a teenager or young adult who worries a lot about the future? Are you often feeling sad, anxious or irritable seeking perfection in everything? Or could it be that you feel awkward and anxious in social situations where you don’t know the people well?
Do you feel hopeless and/or helpless in changing anything? How about a space for you to just press pause and be able to talk with someone neutral about these concerns and learn practical proven strategies that use the whole mind: the conscious and unconscious parts of the mind?
I am a clinical psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I work with children, adolescents, and adults to help them achieve their optimal mental health. I especially love working with children and teens, and I have extensive experience with this age group. Currently, my focus is on providing psycho-educational assessments to help children and adolescents achieve their maximum potential in their schooling.
I am a clinical psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I work with children, adolescents, and adults to help them achieve their optimal mental health. I especially love working with children and teens, and I have extensive experience with this age group. Currently, my focus is on providing psycho-educational assessments to help children and adolescents achieve their maximum potential in their schooling.
David Barnett
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P (Online Only)
The client who's most suited to working with myself is someone who's interested in making changes in their lives and will bring their honest selves into therapy. It's someone who's struggling with challenges surrounding managing ADHD, anger, emotional regulation and addictive behaviours such as video game use. It's someone who wants to be in therapy with an individual who has gone through similar struggles and knows how to best empathize with, and assist them in working through their issues.
The client who's most suited to working with myself is someone who's interested in making changes in their lives and will bring their honest selves into therapy. It's someone who's struggling with challenges surrounding managing ADHD, anger, emotional regulation and addictive behaviours such as video game use. It's someone who wants to be in therapy with an individual who has gone through similar struggles and knows how to best empathize with, and assist them in working through their issues.
Our lives can sometimes be filled with pleasure and wonder, but they can also be filled with turmoil and pain. Problems can arise that lead to anxiety, depression, or other symptoms that affect daily living. My desire is to not only help you live, but to thrive. If your experiences with friends, relationships, and intimacy have made life challenging, be comforted that there is hope. We’ll work together toward a path of healing that is creative, unique, and right for you. I do not subscribe to pathologizing a person’s experiences; my passion lies with helping others safely and curiously navigate what is happening in their lives.
Our lives can sometimes be filled with pleasure and wonder, but they can also be filled with turmoil and pain. Problems can arise that lead to anxiety, depression, or other symptoms that affect daily living. My desire is to not only help you live, but to thrive. If your experiences with friends, relationships, and intimacy have made life challenging, be comforted that there is hope. We’ll work together toward a path of healing that is creative, unique, and right for you. I do not subscribe to pathologizing a person’s experiences; my passion lies with helping others safely and curiously navigate what is happening in their lives.
Lisa Barnwell
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4M (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I bring 20 years of professional practice and lived experience as a therapist and yet every session with a client sparks something new. Therapy is a creative and collaborative process with a skilled and trusted professional who will know when to follow and when to lead, and who will ultimately be the right fit for you! Initially, my focus is to cultivate the safety and warmth needed for you to begin this process toward meaningful change. If you are seeking an improvement in your emotional health, going through a life transition, or struggling with the past, I encourage you to connect with me via email/phone.
I bring 20 years of professional practice and lived experience as a therapist and yet every session with a client sparks something new. Therapy is a creative and collaborative process with a skilled and trusted professional who will know when to follow and when to lead, and who will ultimately be the right fit for you! Initially, my focus is to cultivate the safety and warmth needed for you to begin this process toward meaningful change. If you are seeking an improvement in your emotional health, going through a life transition, or struggling with the past, I encourage you to connect with me via email/phone.
I love working with kids and teens, aged 10-19, who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of trauma, struggling with anger, grief, or navigating tricky friendships and family issues, including the impact of the experiences as a foster child. As a passionate Registered Social Worker, I help children & youth by empowering them to work through the struggles they face and create space for them to feel understood, accepted & loved, now, so they can envision & strive towards their bright futures!
I love working with kids and teens, aged 10-19, who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of trauma, struggling with anger, grief, or navigating tricky friendships and family issues, including the impact of the experiences as a foster child. As a passionate Registered Social Worker, I help children & youth by empowering them to work through the struggles they face and create space for them to feel understood, accepted & loved, now, so they can envision & strive towards their bright futures!
Meryl Baron Witkin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5N
Life can throw you challenging situations that leave you feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained. Whether you're battling stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties, you're not alone. I understand the emotions and challenges you're experiencing and want you to know there's a path towards healing. I will provide a safe, judgment-free space where you can freely share. Together, we'll uncover the root causes of your struggles and find strategies to move forward. I draw upon various therapeutic modalities, tailored to your unique needs, to help you regain control of your life and achieve emotional well-being.
Life can throw you challenging situations that leave you feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained. Whether you're battling stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties, you're not alone. I understand the emotions and challenges you're experiencing and want you to know there's a path towards healing. I will provide a safe, judgment-free space where you can freely share. Together, we'll uncover the root causes of your struggles and find strategies to move forward. I draw upon various therapeutic modalities, tailored to your unique needs, to help you regain control of your life and achieve emotional well-being.
Now offering in-person services in Toronto! Are you looking to enhance your life and better manage stressors? Would you benefit from someone to support you while you navigate the difficulties you currently face? I strive to nurture safety and vulnerability in my clients so they are able to work through their emotional pain, defuse from their negative thoughts, develop coping skills and care for their overall mental health. I have experience working with adults, young and teens navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorders, relationship issues, narcissistic parents or partners, and borderline personality disorder.
Now offering in-person services in Toronto! Are you looking to enhance your life and better manage stressors? Would you benefit from someone to support you while you navigate the difficulties you currently face? I strive to nurture safety and vulnerability in my clients so they are able to work through their emotional pain, defuse from their negative thoughts, develop coping skills and care for their overall mental health. I have experience working with adults, young and teens navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorders, relationship issues, narcissistic parents or partners, and borderline personality disorder.
I am a member in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I hold a Master of Arts in Child and Youth Psychology and am currently finalizing my master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. My focus lies in supporting individuals across the lifespan, working with children, adolescents, and adults who face a diverse range of challenges. These challenges may encompass anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, parenting difficulties, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
I am a member in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I hold a Master of Arts in Child and Youth Psychology and am currently finalizing my master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. My focus lies in supporting individuals across the lifespan, working with children, adolescents, and adults who face a diverse range of challenges. These challenges may encompass anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, parenting difficulties, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Hi! I'm Kate and I look forward to meeting you. If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, please know that there is hope. In a warm and judgement free zone, we'll practice Client-centered and Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) therapies to help reduce your anxiety and depression, heal from past trauma, and master self-care. CBT is an evidenced-based technique that helps build awareness of your thoughts and behaviors so that we can introduce new ones, which is often a life changing experience! With ten years of clinical mental health experience, I can delicately challenge old ways of thinking while always offering encouragement.
Hi! I'm Kate and I look forward to meeting you. If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, please know that there is hope. In a warm and judgement free zone, we'll practice Client-centered and Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) therapies to help reduce your anxiety and depression, heal from past trauma, and master self-care. CBT is an evidenced-based technique that helps build awareness of your thoughts and behaviors so that we can introduce new ones, which is often a life changing experience! With ten years of clinical mental health experience, I can delicately challenge old ways of thinking while always offering encouragement.
Welcome! I commend you for taking the incredibly courageous and inspiring decision to seek support despite feeling overwhelmed and intimidated. I aim to cultivate a culturally sensitive safe space in which you can explore and better understand yourself, as well as address challenges you may be facing such as anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem. In using a holistic and client-centered approach, I work collaboratively with you as a unique individual with your own unique needs wanting to live a more purposeful, connected, and fulfilling life.
Welcome! I commend you for taking the incredibly courageous and inspiring decision to seek support despite feeling overwhelmed and intimidated. I aim to cultivate a culturally sensitive safe space in which you can explore and better understand yourself, as well as address challenges you may be facing such as anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem. In using a holistic and client-centered approach, I work collaboratively with you as a unique individual with your own unique needs wanting to live a more purposeful, connected, and fulfilling life.
****NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS IN VAUGHAN/MISSISSAUGA AND PHONE/VIDEO**** "I am not what has happened to me; I am what I choose to become" -Carl Jung. If you are stuck in the “I wish things had been different” mode,” and feel like there is little hope for change in your life; therapy provides an avenue to be heard, to grieve, to discover acceptance, and create a new future right now, as we work together to formulate small but consistent steps in the present. I believe that each person is unique and brings individualized strengths and skills to forge new paths in their lives and in their relationships. Together, we can reach your goals.
****NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS IN VAUGHAN/MISSISSAUGA AND PHONE/VIDEO**** "I am not what has happened to me; I am what I choose to become" -Carl Jung. If you are stuck in the “I wish things had been different” mode,” and feel like there is little hope for change in your life; therapy provides an avenue to be heard, to grieve, to discover acceptance, and create a new future right now, as we work together to formulate small but consistent steps in the present. I believe that each person is unique and brings individualized strengths and skills to forge new paths in their lives and in their relationships. Together, we can reach your goals.