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Family TLC making lives better. A group of regulated counselling professionals.

Family TLC Simcoe County is a group of therapists who help children, teenagers, adults, couples, parents, and families. Whether you need Family Therapy, Marriage Counselling, help with Separation and Divorce, Depression and Anxiety, Grief and Loss, and Addictions our specialists are here to assist you through counselling. We believe you are bigger than the problem and with our help, we are confident you change your direction. Give us a call: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Appointments can be booked for Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.

03/23/2026

Grief isn’t always about losing someone.

You can feel grief after a relationship ends, a job changes, or when life doesn’t turn out the way you expected. These experiences are often called non death losses, and they can carry just as much emotional weight.

It can feel confusing to grieve something that others may not recognize or validate. You might question whether your feelings are “valid” or feel pressure to move on quickly.

Your experience matters.

In therapy, we create space to explore these losses, understand what they mean to you, and help you move forward in a way that feels supportive and grounded.

If you’re navigating a loss that’s hard to name, you don’t have to do it alone. Book a session or schedule a consultation with a Family TLC therapist today.

03/21/2026

Mindfulness practices can help people become more aware of what is happening in their bodies in the present moment.

A body scan is a simple exercise that involves slowly bringing attention to different parts of the body and noticing sensations without judgment. The goal is not to change anything, but to develop awareness and reconnect with how your body feels.

In this video, Family TLC therapist Sarah Ortiz, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), walks through a guided body scan practice that you can try yourself.

Taking a few minutes to pause and notice your breathing, your muscles, and physical sensations can sometimes help people better understand their stress and emotional experiences.

If you are interested in learning mindfulness and other strategies that support emotional well being, consider booking a consultation with a Family TLC therapist.

03/19/2026

Emotional manipulation can sometimes be difficult to recognize, especially when it happens in close relationships. These behaviours can create confusion, self doubt, and emotional stress over time.

Learning to recognize unhealthy patterns can be an important step in protecting your emotional well being and setting healthier boundaries in relationships.

Therapy can provide a supportive space to explore relationship patterns, understand how they affect you, and develop strategies for navigating difficult dynamics.

If you are struggling with relationship patterns that feel confusing or emotionally draining, consider speaking with a Family TLC therapist. Schedule a consultation to start the conversation

03/18/2026

When people hear the word grief, they often think of losing a loved one. But grief can show up in many other areas of life as well.

People may experience grief after a relationship ends, when life plans change, during major transitions, or when letting go of expectations they once held.

These experiences can bring complicated emotions that are not always easy to process alone.

In this video, Family TLC therapist Sarah Ortiz, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), shares how grief can appear in different parts of our lives and why acknowledging it can be an important step in understanding our emotional experiences.

If you are navigating loss, change, or difficult emotions, therapy can provide a supportive space to explore what you are feeling. Book a consultation with Family TLC today.

03/17/2026

A body scan is a simple mindfulness practice that helps people become more aware of how their body feels in the present moment.

By slowly bringing attention to different areas of the body, people can notice sensations, tension, or areas that may need rest or relaxation. The goal is not to change anything, but to observe with curiosity and awareness.

Practices like this can help individuals reconnect with their bodies and develop greater awareness of their physical and emotional experiences.

Therapy may also include mindfulness strategies that aim to help people better understand how their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations are connected.

If you are interested in learning more tools that support emotional awareness and well being, consider booking a consultation with a Family TLC therapist.

03/16/2026

Sometimes people may not understand our emotions. This can happen when they have had different life experiences, process emotions in different ways, or cannot see the full context of what someone is going through.

Feeling misunderstood can be frustrating and isolating, but it does not mean your emotions are wrong or unimportant. Emotions are part of how we process our experiences, relationships, and challenges.

Therapy can provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space to explore these feelings and understand the experiences behind them.

If you are looking for a space where your experiences can be explored and understood, consider speaking with a Family TLC therapist. Schedule a consultation today.

03/14/2026

Parenting teenagers can sometimes feel confusing or overwhelming. Adolescence is a time of major emotional and brain development, and understanding what teens are going through can help parents respond with more patience, empathy, and clarity.

Here are a few books therapists often recommend to parents who want to better understand and support their teens.

📘 Untangled – Lisa Damour
This book helps parents understand the emotional and social challenges many teenage girls experience and offers guidance on how to support them through these important developmental years.

📘 The Emotional Lives of Teenagers – Lisa Damour
A helpful guide to understanding how teen emotions work. It explains mood swings, stress, and emotional reactions while helping parents respond in supportive and healthy ways.

📘 Brainstorm – Daniel J. Siegel
This book explores what is happening in the teenage brain from a neuroscience perspective and explains why teens behave the way they do during this stage of development.

📘 How to Talk So Teens Will Listen & Listen So Teens Will Talk – Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
A practical communication guide that teaches parents strategies to reduce conflict and create more open, productive conversations with their teenagers.

📘 Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions – Pat Harvey & Jeanine Penzo
This book offers strategies to support teens who struggle with strong emotions while helping parents maintain healthy boundaries and connection.

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, and many parents find it helpful to learn new perspectives and strategies along the way.

If your family is experiencing communication challenges or conflict, therapy can also provide a supportive space to work through those dynamics.

If you’d like support navigating parenting challenges, schedule a consultation with a Family TLC therapist.

03/13/2026

Thinking “I hate my mom” can bring up a lot of guilt.

But strong feelings toward a parent are often more complicated than they seem. Underneath anger there may be hurt, unmet needs, or unresolved experiences from the past.

Acknowledging these emotions does not make someone a bad person. It simply means there may be feelings that need attention and understanding.

Our latest blog explores why these emotions happen and ways people can begin to process them.

Read the full article to learn more about understanding complex feelings toward a parent.

03/12/2026

Teen communication can sometimes sound distant, defensive, or confusing.

But often, what teens say on the surface isn’t the full story. Many teenagers are still learning how to identify and express their emotions, especially when they feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or vulnerable.

Listening with patience and curiosity can help create space for more open conversations over time.

Family TLC therapists work with teens and families to support healthier communication and stronger relationships.

If your family is struggling with communication, you can schedule a consultation with a Family TLC therapist to learn more about how therapy may help.

03/11/2026

Starting therapy can feel uncertain, especially if you’re not sure what to expect.

Many people imagine therapy as something dramatic or intense, but often it’s a series of small conversations, reflections, and insights that happen over time. You might notice patterns in your thoughts, talk about experiences you haven’t shared before, or learn new ways to cope with stress and emotions.

Everyone’s experience in therapy is different, but these are some of the common things people notice along the way.

Therapy aims to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences and better understand yourself.

If you’re considering therapy, you can schedule a consultation with a Family TLC therapist to learn more about how the process works.

03/10/2026

Feeling overwhelmed happens to everyone.

When stress builds up, it can affect your thoughts, your mood, and even your physical health. Small grounding habits can help bring your nervous system back to a calmer state.

Therapy can also help you build strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and emotional overload in a healthy way.

If stress is starting to feel unmanageable, schedule a consultation with a Family TLC therapist.

03/09/2026

Many people grow up feeling like their emotions are “too much” or something they should hide.

But emotions are signals. They are messages from your mind and body about what you are experiencing.

Learning to understand your emotions rather than push them away is often one of the first steps in therapy.

If you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, you are not alone.

Family TLC provides a safe and supportive space to explore what you are feeling and why.

Take the first step today. Book a session with a Family TLC therapist.

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160 Bradford Street
Barrie, ON
L4N3B5

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Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 9pm
Sunday	9am - 9pm

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+17057373513

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http://www.familytlc.ca/

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Family TLC Simcoe County is a group of therapists who help children, teenagers, adults, couples, parents, and families. Whether you need Family Therapy, Marriage Counselling, help with Separation and Divorce, Depression and Anxiety, Grief and Loss, and Addictions our specialist are here to assist you through counseling. We believe you are bigger than the problem and with our help, we are confident you change your direction. Give us a call: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Appointments can be booked for Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.