Michael brings warmth, curiosity, and a deep sense of compassion to his work, fostering therapeutic relationships that are grounded in trust and mutual respect. He integrates creativity and humour into his sessions when appropriate, recognizing the healing power of playfulness and authenticity in navigating complex emotions. With a trauma-informed lens, Michael supports individuals in building emotional resilience and self-awareness, helping them reclaim their narratives and move toward meaningful change. Whether he’s guiding someone through a crisis or celebrating small victories, Michael’s approach is always collaborative, intentional, and deeply affirming of each person’s unique journey.

Michael is a graduate of Dalhousie University’s Master of Social Work program and has been registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers since 2009. He has over 16 years’ experience working with adults, children, youth and supporting families and 8 years’ experience working with men who have been charged with an intimate partner violence related offense.

Michael uses a mindfulness-based approach in tandem with a variety of evidence-based modalities including cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, narrative therapy, applied suicide intervention, brief solution-focused therapy, and single session counselling.

Michael’s philosophy to practice is strongly rooted in anti-oppressive practices. He believes in the creation of a safe, inclusive environment that honors individuals’ lived experiences ensuring they feel empowered, valued, and supported. He maintains an unwavering commitment to person-centered, social justice informed counselling and prioritizes authentic connections and a person’s right to self-determination, agency, and autonomy.

Michael collaborates with individuals who are exploring their neurodiversity and gender & sexuality. He also works with those experiencing intimate partner violence, gender-based violence, emotional distress and dysregulation, substance misuse and abuse, compounding stress, and general mental wellness and well-being related concerns.

Michael has an unquenchable fascination with arachnids and carnivorous plants. He is a geek at heart and appreciates anything related to science fiction, horror, Lego and video games. You can often find him spending time with his hedgehog, Colonel Custard or learning about the strange and odd facets of nature.

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Everyone deserves to be supported through their self-discovery and self-empowerment journey. And that includes you too. I love to work with women of all ages and life stages, helping them move through various challenges such as anxiety, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and interpersonal relationship issues. It is my goal to create a safe, non-judgemental, compassionate, and empathetic environment for both you and I to discuss your unique challenges. Using an integrative and holistic therapeutic approach, you and I can work as a team to rewrite your own narrative and help you reach your therapeutic goals.

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Serena currently is working as a psychotherapist registered with the CRPO and conducts individual sessions for adolescents and adults—providing a holistic, integrative and client-centered approach, as she collaborates with her clients in creating a treatment plan that is specific to their concerns.

She is a passionate therapist dedicated to improving her client’s level of self-regulation emotionally, cognitively and physically.

With Serena’s experience, she has been able to help clients experiencing a number of concerns surrounding: anxiety (incl. social anxiety), depression, self-esteem, interpersonal conflicts, trauma, communication and boundaries, grief/anticipatory grief, executive functioning, borderline personality disorder, emotion dysregulation and more.   As a psychotherapist, Serena values open communication and transparency with her clients, and emphasizes the therapeutic space to be a safe, relaxed and non-judgmental environment—supporting individuals of all cultures, religions and sexualities. The comfort and safety of her clients is her utmost priority, and Serena believes a strong therapeutic relationship to be the foundation for setting her clients up for success.   Therapies: Serena has been trained in various therapeutic approaches, some of which include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Gottman Method Couple’s Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and incorporates techniques from Polyvagal Theory, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Compassionate Inquiry and Motivational Interviewing.

Serena offers in-person, virtual and phone appointments. She is currently accepting new clients, no referrals necessary. To book a free 15 minute phone consultation with Serena Manoochehri, please contact our office.

Fees may be covered under extended health benefits. Please check with your insurance provider prior to booking your appointment.

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Cindy McAfee is a graduate of the Georgian College Social Service Worker program and is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and The Ontario Social Service Worker Association.

She has over 11 years of experience serving Barrie and the surrounding area by supporting Individuals, Couples, Families, Youth & Teens through healing and growth.

Cindy uses Evidence-Based Modalities such as Gottman Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP), Applied Suicide Intervention, Addictions Counseling. Cindy has facilitated groups at Barrie Withdrawal Management Services and Facilitates group therapy sessions with various life issues she also has extensive experience with Self-Esteem Groups for Women.

She is a Gottman 7PP Educator and is trained in Screening for Domestic Violence, Family Mediation, and New Ways for Families Mediation.

Cindy has a client-centered individual approach that is trailered to each client’s specific needs and goals. She works with individuals by creating a treatment plan to help them achieve goals that are set out in the beginning of counselling, and fundamentally believes that each person is inherently the expert on themselves for them to live their best life.

Cindy offers in-person and virtual appointments and is not currently accepting new clients

Fees may be covered under extended health benefits. Please check with your insurance provider prior to booking your appointment.

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Dr. Stefania Tiveron is a Naturopathic Doctor who helps people connect the dots between their symptoms and the deeper imbalances in their body. Her approach blends personalized care with the understanding that true healing happens where biology, mindset, and daily habits meet. Stefania’s path into naturopathic medicine was shaped by her grandfather’s battle with lung cancer, which sparked her commitment to preventative, proactive and patient-centered care. That early experience continues to fuel her passion to help others uncover the “why” behind their symptoms and reclaim agency over their health. Stefania believes that successful care begins by meeting people where they are. She combines clinical insight with wearable technology, functional lab testing, and lifestyle strategy to help patients track their progress, tune into their bodies, and take ownership of their health journey. As a certified Next Level Human Coach in training, she also brings a unique lens to the emotional and identity-based aspects of healing—supporting clients in shifting stuck patterns, rewriting internal narratives, and creating change that lasts. Her approach is both data-informed and deeply individualized. By investigating the root causes of dysfunction—such as blood sugar imbalance, inflammation, digestive issues, immune dysregulation, and nutrient depletion—she creates treatment plans that support energy, mood, metabolism, and long-term health. Her care is designed to build resilience, not just treat symptoms. With over eight years of experience in integrative care, Stefania has worked closely with a wide range of healthcare professionals—across both conventional and complementary disciplines—to deliver team-based care for complex, chronic health concerns. Her clinical focus includes stress resilience, metabolic health, hormonal transitions, digestive wellness, and immune support. If you’re navigating hormonal shifts, fatigue, weight gain or symptoms that don’t seem to have a clear cause, Dr. Stef offers a supportive, strategic approach to help you: Understand and stabilize your hormones Heal your gut and build the right diet for you Unravel unconscious patterns that keep you stuck Move from burnout to vitality At the heart of her practice is this core belief: your health is not just a set of symptoms to manage—it’s a relationship to rebuild. Ready to explore what your symptoms are really trying to tell you? Book Now, or Book a Complementary 20 minute Consultation.

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