Therapy for Women in Barrie, ON
You're managing a lot. Maybe it doesn't show on the outside — but inside, you're exhausted, anxious, or just not quite yourself anymore. If you're looking for therapy for women in Barrie, ON, our team at Reset Counselling & Psychotherapy is here to help.
We are Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers serving women in Barrie and across Simcoe County. We offer in-person sessions at our Barrie office and virtual psychotherapy across the province. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, relationship stress, reproductive trauma, or a transition that's left you feeling unmoored — this is a space to get real mental health support without judgment.
Registered Psychotherapists (RPs), Registered Social Worker (RSW) and Registered Nurse (RN) providing Women's Therapy · Serving Barrie since 2016 · In-person and virtual appointments and some evenings available · $170 per 50-minute session · No doctor's referral required
Therapy for Women Who Feel Overwhelmed, Stuck or Disconnected
You May Be Carrying More Than People Can See
You meet your deadlines. You show up for the people who need you. From the outside, things look fine.
But underneath, something feels off.
Maybe you're emotionally exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix. Maybe you're running on obligation and habit, going through the motions without feeling much. You carry the weight of work, relationships, parenting, or caregiving — and somewhere along the way, you stopped putting yourself on that list.
A lot of the women we work with feel guilty even thinking about therapy. Like their problems aren't serious enough. Like others have it worse. Like they should be able to handle it.
That voice is worth questioning.
Feeling disconnected from yourself — from the person you used to be, or the life you thought you'd have — is real. You don't have to be in crisis for that to matter. And you don't have to keep pushing through it alone.
Signs It May Be Time to Talk With a Therapist
You might benefit from women's counselling if you notice any of the following:
- Persistent anxiety or worry that follows you through your day
- Low mood, emotional numbness, or a flatness that doesn't lift
- Difficulty sleeping or an inability to switch off your thoughts at night
- Rumination — replaying conversations, decisions, or mistakes
- Overwhelm that hits even when nothing dramatic is happening
- Low self-esteem or self-worth, or a growing loss of confidence
- Relationship stress, communication difficulties, or feeling unheard
- Avoidance, people-pleasing, or difficulty setting boundaries
- Grief that you haven't had space to process
- A persistent sense of being stuck — unsure how to move forward
You don't need a diagnosis or a crisis to begin. Therapy works best when you start before things feel completely unmanageable.
What Women Come to Therapy For
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Anxiety, Stress, Burnout and Low Mood
Anxiety presents differently in women than most people expect. Sometimes it looks like perfectionism, over-functioning, or the inability to rest without guilt. Other times it's worry that never fully quiets, physical tension, or a low mood that drains the colour from ordinary life.
At Reset, our therapists help women understand what's underneath the anxiety — and build practical coping strategies that actually hold up outside the therapy room. We work on emotional regulation, confidence, and breaking the patterns that keep stress from ever fully releasing.
02
Trauma, Grief, Reproductive Trauma and Pregnancy Loss
Some experiences leave a mark that ordinary coping cannot reach.
Traumatic experiences, unresolved loss, reproductive trauma, pregnancy loss, or grief that has never had space to breathe — these sit differently in the body and the nervous system. They can surface as disconnection, numbness, intrusive thoughts, or a feeling of unsafety that doesn't match your current circumstances.
Our therapists work with trauma using compassionate, evidence-informed approaches tailored to where you are. There is no pressure to process everything at once. The goal is to help you move from surviving an experience to no longer being defined by it.
03
Body Image, Self-Esteem and Identity
How you feel about yourself shapes every relationship, every decision, and every threshold you allow yourself to cross.
Body image struggles, shame, relentless self-criticism, and a sense of not being enough — these are not surface concerns. They often have deep roots. Identity shifts across life stages can deepen them further: who you are as a professional, a mother, a partner, a woman aging — all of it can feel destabilised at once.
Therapy helps you examine those roots honestly, challenge the narratives running quietly in the background, and develop a more grounded, self-compassionate relationship with who you are.
04
Relationships, Boundaries, Caregiving and Life Transitions
Relationship difficulties, family dynamics, communication breakdowns, and chronic people-pleasing wear women down slowly. Caregiving stress — whether for children, ageing parents, or a partner — often goes unacknowledged until it tips into resentment or burnout.
Major life transitions compound all of it: a separation, a career change, becoming a parent, the end of a significant relationship, or a shift in purpose after the children leave.
We support women in clarifying their needs, strengthening their boundaries, improving communication, and finding steadier footing through whatever transition they're navigating.
What Therapy for Women at Reset Is Actually Like
Therapy isn't about being told what you should do or trying to become a different person. At Reset, therapy is a collaborative process where you can slow down, understand what's happening beneath the surface, and work toward changes that feel meaningful to you.
A Practical, Collaborative Approach
Your therapist will work with you to understand what you're experiencing, what may be contributing to it, and what you want to be different. Together, you'll develop goals and strategies that fit your circumstances, values, and stage of life. Depending on your needs, therapy may involve building coping skills, understanding patterns in relationships, working through difficult emotions, developing boundaries, strengthening self-worth, or processing experiences from the past.
A Space Where You Don't Have to Have It All Together
Many women spend a lot of time caring for other people, meeting expectations, or trying to keep everything running smoothly. Therapy can be a place where you don't have to minimize what you're feeling or hold everything together. You can talk openly about things that may be difficult to share elsewhere, without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out before you begin.
Finding What Helps You Move Forward
Progress in therapy can look different for everyone. It may mean feeling more confident in your decisions, understanding yourself more clearly, responding differently when you're overwhelmed, setting healthier boundaries, improving relationships, or feeling more connected to yourself.
Your therapist will help you identify what progress looks like for you and adjust the work as your needs change.
Therapy Approaches We May Use
Why Choose Reset Counselling & Psychotherapy for Women's Therapy in Barrie
Registered Psychotherapists and Social Workers With Local Experience
Reset Counselling & Psychotherapy has been serving individuals and families across the Barrie and Simcoe region for over a decade.
Our team includes Registered Psychotherapists (RP), a Registered Social Worker (RSW), and a Registered Nurse (RN) — licensed mental health professionals regulated by professional bodies including the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Every member of our team commits to continuing education, peer consultation, and clinical supervision.
We hold ourselves to evidence-informed standards of care. That means you are working with someone who keeps growing, stays current in the field, and brings genuine expertise — not just good intentions.
In-Person and Virtual Options
We offer in-person sessions at our Barrie office, as well as virtual psychotherapy across Ontario. Many clients come to us from the surrounding communities of Orillia, Midhurst, Innisfil, Thornton, and all over Simcoe County.
Scheduling flexibility means you can find appointments that actually fit your life — including evenings and some weekends.
Not sure where to start? Our therapist-matching quiz helps connect you with someone whose experience, style, and availability fit your situation. You can also email us and we will help guide you to the right fit.
Meet Reset Therapists Who Work With Women's Concerns
Leah Juras, Registered Psychotherapist
Leah works with adults navigating trauma, grief, body image struggles, and the aftermath of pregnancy loss or reproductive trauma. She brings a gentle, attachment-informed approach and a genuine commitment to helping clients feel safe enough to do the deeper work at their own pace.
Melanie Lockhart, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Melanie works with women navigating anxiety, stress, and conflict within their family relationships. She brings a practical, CBT-based approach and a genuine commitment to helping clients build tools that hold up outside of session.
Tamari Thompson-Kraft, Registered Psychotherapist
Tamari supports clients facing trauma and PTSD, including complex and relational trauma that often shows up as unexplained anxiety. She brings over 15 years of experience including EMDR training and a genuine commitment to helping clients process what talk therapy alone hasn't been able to reach.
Andi Atkins, Registered Psychotherapist
Andi works with women navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem struggles, along with grief and major life transitions. She brings over a decade of clinical experience and real personal understanding of what it takes to find support that actually helps.
What to Expect In Your First Therapy Session
Getting to Know You
Your first session is used to get to know you — to hear your story, understand what has been difficult, and get a sense of what you want from therapy.
Your therapist will explain what working together might look like and help you set goals that feel realistic and manageable. If the plan needs adjusting as you go, that is completely normal. The first session is the beginning of a conversation, not a contract.
Cost, Insurance and Booking Women's Therapy
Individual therapy sessions at Reset run 50 minutes. The current fee is $170 per session (no tax). Frequency is personalized. Many clients start weekly, then move to bi-weekly as the work progresses. Some concerns call for more sessions; others resolve in fewer. Your therapist checks in with you regularly to make sure the pace is working.
No referral is required to book at Reset. Many extended health benefit plans in Canada reimburse psychotherapy with a Registered Psychotherapist or Registered Social Worker. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so confirm directly with your insurer before booking. Reset does not offer direct billing at this time; receipts are provided for reimbursement
Therapy for Women in Barrie and Across Simcoe County
In-Person Women's Counselling at 151 Essa Road in Barrie
Our Barrie office is located at Unit 201 – 151 Essa Road, Barrie, Ontario, in the Allandale area of the city with convenient access from Highway 400. Parking is available on-site, making it straightforward to arrive without adding stress to your visit.
The space is private, welcoming, and designed to feel calm from the moment you walk in. For women who find in-person connection important to their therapy experience, this is a consistent and accessible location to come back to week after week.
Serving Orillia, Innisfil, Bradford, New Tecumseth and Nearby Communities
We see clients from communities throughout Simcoe County, including women who travel to the Barrie office from Innisfil, Bradford, and New Tecumseth.
For women across Ontario who prefer not to travel or have schedules that make in-person sessions difficult, we provide the full range of our services through secure virtual psychotherapy — accessible from anywhere in the province. Wherever you are, our team is reachable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy for Women
Women's therapy at Reset supports a wide range of concerns. Here are some of the questions we hear most often.
How Do I Know if Therapy for Women Is Right for Me?
If your emotional experience is affecting your daily life, your relationships, your sleep, or your sense of yourself — therapy is worth considering. You do not need a formal diagnosis. Many women come to therapy during a life transition, a period of prolonged stress, or simply when something feels off and they want support from someone trained to help.
Do I Need to Work With a Female Therapist?
Not necessarily. Some women prefer a female therapist, while others prioritize communication style, approach, experience, or personality. If working with a female therapist feels important to you, our matching process can factor that in.
How Should I Prepare for My First Therapy Session?
You do not need to prepare extensively. Some women find it helpful to think about what has been weighing on them, what they hope therapy might change, or any questions they want to ask. Mostly, you just need to show up. Your therapist will guide the conversation.
Is Therapy Confidential?
Yes. Everything discussed in your sessions remains private. There are specific, legally and ethically defined exceptions — including situations involving risk of serious harm — which your therapist will explain during the informed consent process at the start of your work together.
Do You Offer Online Therapy for Women in Ontario?
Yes. We offer secure virtual therapy sessions for women anywhere in Ontario. All of the services available in-person at our Barrie office is also accessible online. Many clients combine in-person and virtual sessions depending on their schedule.
How Long Does Therapy Usually Take?
Duration depends on your concerns, your goals, the approach your therapist uses, and how frequently you attend. Some women work through a specific issue in eight to twelve sessions. Others benefit from longer-term support. Your therapist reviews your progress with you regularly so the plan always reflects where you actually are.
When You Need Immediate Mental Health Support
Scheduled psychotherapy at Reset is not a crisis or emergency service. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing an acute mental health emergency, please call 911 or dial 211 in Simcoe County to connect with a crisis worker right away. For community mental health support, 211 can also connect you with local resources including CMHA and other agencies serving the Barrie area.
Ready to Find a Therapist Who Feels Like the Right Fit
If you have been carrying something heavy — whether it is anxiety, grief, a difficult transition, or just a quieter sense that something needs to change — therapy for women at Reset Counselling & Psychotherapy is a real option.
We offer in-person sessions in Barrie and virtual psychotherapy across Ontario. No referral needed. No judgment. Just a registered, experienced therapist who is there for you.
Our therapist-matching tool makes it easier to find someone whose skills and availability genuinely fit what you are looking for — so you can get started rather than stay stuck.