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Teen Therapy in Barrie From Therapists Who Understand Teens

Worried about your teenager? We help teens ages 13 to 18 feel heard and supported. Start with a free matching consultation for parents.

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Teen Counselling in Barrie for Anxiety, Stress and Low Mood

The teenage years bring pressure from school, friendships, social media and growing independence. When your teen withdraws, struggles with anxiety or seems stuck in a low mood, it can be hard to know how to help. Our Barrie teen therapists offer a safe, confidential space where teens can open up, build coping skills and grow their confidence, while parents receive guidance too.

We support families from Barrie, Innisfil, Springwater, Oro-Medonte and Essa, in person or online, with no waitlist.

Our team

Meet Our Teen Therapists in Barrie

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Nol Feldman

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

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Golnoosh Shahbaz

Golnoosh Shahbaz

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

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Melanie Solomon

Registered Social Worker (MSW)

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Soban Khalid

Soban Khalid

Registered Psychotherapist

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Helen Khaleghi

Registered Psychotherapist

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Nicole Reason

Nicole Reason

Registered Social Worker (MSW)

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Brooklyn Arroyo

Registered Psychotherapist

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Jordhin Banner

Jorhdin Banner

Registered Psychotherapist

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William Stanus

Registered Psychotherapist

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Christina Furtado

Registered Psychotherapist

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Bilikis Adebayo

Registered Social Worker (MSW)

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Wendy Lee

Registered Psychotherapist

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Natasha Stasiuk

Registered Social Worker (MSW)

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Ilan Strauch

Registered Psychotherapist

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Stephanie Carpino

Registered Social Worker (MSW)

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Aria Martinez

Therapist Counsellor

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Travis Ford

Travis Ford

Operations Manager

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Devika Rogers, Matching Specialist

Devika Rogers

Matching Specialist

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Emily Naranja

Emily Naranja

Internal Bookkeeper

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Sue Cook RSW

Founder & Clinical Director

Sue Cook

Registered Social Worker, Founder and Clinical Director

Founder of Family TLC, Sue Cook has pioneered “The Family TLC Method”, training all our therapists in this unique approach. Her dedication to exceptional client care sets a new standard in the counselling industry.

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Your roadmap

The Family TLC Method: Your Path to Success

1

Intake Phase

Getting started

The therapist helps your teen understand what to expect from counselling and the Family TLC Method, establishes how counselling will work and gives your teen an opportunity to ask questions.

2

Discovery Phase

Understanding what is really going on

The therapist gets to know your teen beyond the concern that brought them in. Parents’ concerns matter too, but your teen stays actively involved in setting the goals that become their Care Plan.

3

Working Phase

Doing work that has meaning for the teen

The therapist and teen work toward the Care Plan goals — noticing patterns, understanding emotions, practising new responses. If something is not helping or your teen feels misunderstood, the work is adjusted.

4

Check-In Phase

Building on progress

As your teen becomes better able to use what they have been working on outside counselling, appointments become less frequent while the therapist and teen review what has changed and what still needs attention.

5

Follow-Up Phase

Staying connected

When regular counselling is no longer needed, active counselling ends. Your teen remains connected to Family TLC and can return if circumstances change or counselling becomes helpful again.

Is this you?

Signs Your Teen Could Benefit From Therapy

Has your teen become withdrawn, irritable or unusually quiet?

Are school stress, anxiety or friendship problems affecting daily life?

Do conversations with your teen often end in conflict or silence?

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If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, let us help you find a therapist who understands and supports your journey.

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Start with a free 20-minute matching consultation.

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Help us find your match. We’ll contact you the next business day.

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A story like yours

How One Barrie Teen Found Her Voice

This story is about a high school student in Barrie, a composite of many teens we work with. She used to love sports and time with friends, but over one school year she pulled away, skipped practice and melted down before tests. When her parents tried to talk, she shut the door.

Her parents called our Matching Specialist, who matched her with a therapist experienced with teen anxiety. At first she barely spoke. Slowly she began to trust her therapist, tried new ways to handle anxious thoughts and practised speaking up for herself. These days she shares a little more at home.

Our Barrie office

Visit Us in Barrie

160 Bradford St

Barrie, ON

705-737-3513

Matching Specialist: Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm

Six languages

English, Spanish, German, French, Cantonese and Mandarin

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Virtual sessions anywhere in Ontario

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Our teen counselling supports young people ages 13 to 18. Therapists adapt their approach to each teen’s age, personality and concerns, whether that’s school stress, anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, anger or difficulties at home.

Teens need a safe space to open up, so sessions are kept confidential. Your therapist will explain how privacy works at the start, including when safety concerns must be shared. Parents are kept involved through general updates and guidance on how to support their teen at home.

This is very common. Our therapists are experienced in building trust with hesitant teens and keep sessions relaxed and respectful. Our Matching Specialist can also match your teen with a therapist whose personality is likely to feel comfortable and relatable.

Yes, the matching consultation for parents is free, with no pressure to book. Therapy sessions are paid services. Our Matching Specialist will explain session fees and availability and help you choose the right teen therapist.

Yes. Depending on your teen’s needs, therapists may include parents in some sessions or offer separate parent support. Family TLC has worked with families for more than 25 years and understands that lasting change often involves the whole family.

Next step

Ready to Help Your Teen Feel Heard? Talk to Our Matching Specialist Today

No waitlists. In-person in Barrie, Orillia, Newmarket, or online across Ontario.

Open now — a Matching Specialist can take your call

Phone line closed — leave a message and expect our call the next business day morning

Help us find your match. Our Matching Specialist will be in touch.

Help us find your match. We’ll contact you the next business day.

Call 705-737-3513

Prefer to talk? We’re here to listen

Leave a message after hours