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Aria Martinez, Barrie & Orillia

When communication at home feels strained, a child or teen is struggling emotionally, or stress begins to affect relationships and daily life, Aria Martinez offers thoughtful, practical support to help individuals and families move toward greater understanding, confidence, and connection.

Aria works with children, teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families navigating emotional stress, relationship challenges, school pressures, identity development, life transitions, and substance use concerns. She also supports individuals and families affected by neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism-related challenges.

Clients often seek Aria’s support for:

• Parent–child conflict and family communication challenges
• Emotional regulation in children and teens
• Identity and self-esteem struggles
• School stress and motivation difficulties
• Neurodivergence (ADHD and autism traits)
• Addiction and substance use patterns
• Life transitions for young adults and adults

Aria’s approach blends psychodynamic insight with practical behavioural and neuroscience-informed strategies, helping clients understand patterns while building skills that support meaningful change in everyday life.

Clients often experience Aria as warm, thoughtful, and purpose-driven. She creates a supportive space where individuals and families can explore challenges openly, strengthen their voice, and develop greater confidence and connection.

Aria holds a Master of Psychology and a Master of Education from the Technological University of Mexico and a Diploma in Behavioural Sciences from Seneca College. She has completed advanced training in Multidimensional Family Therapy, addiction treatment, and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Aria offers therapy in both Spanish and English, allowing individuals and families to express themselves in the language that feels most natural and culturally meaningful.

Outside of her clinical work, Aria enjoys tending her garden, exploring aromatherapy, and spending time cooking and relaxing with her pets.

Services available in both Spanish and English

  • Child Counselling
  • Teen Counselling
  • Individual Counselling
  • Couples Counselling
  • Relationship Counselling