Meet Our Team of Trauma Therapists in Barrie

IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE 

MSW, RSW, TITC-CT, CTRP

REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER & CLINICAL TRAUMATOLOGIST

Michelle is a Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW), Certified Clinical Traumatologist, and Certified Trauma & Resilience Practitioner with more than 14 years of experience supporting teens and adults through life's challenges. She is passionate about helping clients build resilience, develop effective coping skills, and achieve lasting emotional wellness.

Michelle specializes in working with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, mood disorders, borderline personality disorder, and the conflict that comes with separation and divorce. She provides a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can safely explore their experiences, gain insight, and develop practical strategies for meaningful change.

Her approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. Michelle draws from evidence-based approaches, including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Narrative Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Mindset Coaching
• Coping Skills Development
• Crisis Intervention and Safety Planning

Michelle has extensive experience working in community mental health and hospital-based child and youth mental health programs, supporting individuals and families facing complex mental health challenges. Her diverse professional experience also includes working with families experiencing separation and divorce and navigating the family court system.

Michelle holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and is a registered member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (Registration #820526). She is also a Certified Clinical Traumatologist (TITC-CT) and Certified Trauma & Resilience Practitioner (CTRP-Clinical). Michelle remains committed to ongoing professional development to provide high-quality, evidence-based care.

Areas of Focus:
Trauma & PTSD • Anxiety • Depression • Mood Disorders • Borderline Personality Disorder • Self-Harm • Emotional Regulation • Abuse Recovery • Resilience Building • Young Adult Mental Health

VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE

CYW, MA (Counselling Psychology), RP

REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Sara is a Registered Psychotherapist with more than 12 years of experience providing trauma-informed therapy to teens, young adults, parents, and families. She is passionate about helping clients overcome challenges, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.

Sara specializes in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, family conflict, parenting challenges, emotional regulation concerns, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. She provides a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.

Using a person-centred and strengths-based approach, Sara tailors therapy to each client's unique needs and goals. She draws from evidence-based approaches, including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma-Informed Therapy
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy
• Person-Centered Therapy
• Strengths-Based Therapy
• Positive Parent Coaching
• Crisis Intervention and Safety Planning

Sara helps individuals improve communication, navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen connections. She also supports parents and families in developing healthy relationships and effective strategies for managing challenges at home.

Sara holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MA) and is a registered member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (Registration #13506). She also holds a Child and Youth Worker (CYW) Diploma and is committed to ongoing professional development to provide the highest quality care to her clients.

Areas of Focus:
Anxiety • Trauma • Couples Therapy • Relationship Challenges • Family Conflict • Parenting Support • Emotional Regulation • Self-Esteem • Life Transitions