Family TLC

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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 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.

You might look fine on the outside. You're still going to work, taking care of responsibilities, showing up for others.B...
01/07/2026

You might look fine on the outside. You're still going to work, taking care of responsibilities, showing up for others.

But something feels off.

Here are three quiet signs that stress has crossed into something bigger:

1. You can't turn it off. mEven when you're "relaxing," your mind is racing. You're thinking about what you forgot, what could go wrong, what you need to do next. Rest doesn't feel restful anymore.

2. Small things feel overwhelming. A minor inconvenience, a last-minute change, or a simple question from someone can make you want to shut down or snap. Your capacity feels smaller than it used to be.

3. You don't feel like yourself. You're more irritable, more withdrawn, or more numb than usual. The things that used to bring you joy feel like effort. You're going through the motions, but you're not really present.
If any of this sounds familiar, it's not weakness. It's not failure. It's your body and mind telling you they need support.

You don't have to wait until you're falling apart to reach out.

Therapy can help you feel steady again. Book a session with a Family TLC therapist today.

You don't have to fix everything this year.You don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out. You don't nee...
01/05/2026

You don't have to fix everything this year.

You don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out. You don't need a perfect list of goals or a clear plan for how therapy should go.

Sometimes, the most important thing you can do is just show up and say, "I'm struggling, and I don't know where to start."

Therapy isn't about performance. It's not about proving you're "bad enough" to deserve help or "together enough" to make progress.

It's a space where you can be honest about what's hard without needing to have all the answers.

You don't have to fix yourself to be worthy of support. You're worthy now.

If you've been waiting for the "right time" or the "right words," this is your permission to stop waiting.

Book a session with a Family TLC therapist. You don't have to do this alone.

As the year comes to a close, reflection doesn’t have to mean pressure or perfection. It can be a gentle pause. A moment...
12/29/2025

As the year comes to a close, reflection doesn’t have to mean pressure or perfection. It can be a gentle pause. A moment to notice how far you’ve come, what you’ve learned, and what you want more of moving forward.

Journaling can help you enter the new year with clarity, intention, and self-compassion. There’s no right way to do this. Just honesty and curiosity.

If you’re hoping to start the new year feeling more grounded and supported, therapy can be a powerful place to begin.

Book a session with a Family TLC therapist today.
Your growth matters.

The holidays can be especially hard for people pleasers. When you’re used to keeping everyone else comfortable, it’s eas...
12/28/2025

The holidays can be especially hard for people pleasers. When you’re used to keeping everyone else comfortable, it’s easy to ignore your own needs until you’re completely depleted.

People pleasing often comes from a place of care, not weakness. But over time, it can create anxiety, resentment, and emotional burnout.

Therapy can help you understand where these patterns come from and learn how to set boundaries without guilt.

Book a session with a Family TLC therapist today.

You deserve support too.

Holidays often activate old emotions, expectations, and family roles. That doesn’t mean you’re regressing. It means your...
12/27/2025

Holidays often activate old emotions, expectations, and family roles. That doesn’t mean you’re regressing. It means your nervous system is responding to familiar patterns.

Therapy isn’t about fixing everything overnight. It’s about learning how to stay grounded, set healthier boundaries, and care for yourself with more compassion.

If this season feels heavier than you expected, you don’t have to handle it alone.

Book a session with a Family TLC therapist today.
We’re here to support you.

The difference between a stressful holiday and a peaceful one often isn’t what’s happening around you. It’s what you’re ...
12/23/2025

The difference between a stressful holiday and a peaceful one often isn’t what’s happening around you. It’s what you’re carrying inside.

If the holidays tend to bring anxiety, tension, or emotional overload, you’re not failing. You’re responding to old patterns, family dynamics, and nervous system stress.

Therapy can help you move from surviving the holidays to experiencing them with more calm and choice.

Book a session with a Family TLC therapist today.
Support doesn’t have to wait until January.

The holidays don’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.If you’re feeling overwhelmed, tense, or emotionally drained, it ...
12/23/2025

The holidays don’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, tense, or emotionally drained, it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. It means you’re human.

Peace during the holidays often comes from small, intentional choices. Slowing down. Setting boundaries. Letting go of pressure. And giving yourself permission to need support.

If this season is bringing up more than you expected, therapy can help you navigate it with more clarity and care.

Book a session with a Family TLC therapist today.
Your well-being matters.

12/19/2025

Scrolling can feel like rest because it’s easy and distracting. When you’re overwhelmed, your brain wants something that pulls attention away without effort.

The problem is that constant scrolling keeps your nervous system stimulated. Instead of settling, your brain stays alert, reacting to new information, comparisons, and emotional cues. That’s why many people still feel tired after putting the phone down.

Rest isn’t always about doing nothing. Sometimes it’s about giving your nervous system less input, not more.

If stress and exhaustion feel constant, therapy can help you learn what real rest looks like for you.
Book a session with a Family TLC therapist or schedule a consultation through the link in our bio.

Trauma and healing are not linear. They are complex, layered, and often confusing.In therapy, we talk about dialectics, ...
12/18/2025

Trauma and healing are not linear. They are complex, layered, and often confusing.

In therapy, we talk about dialectics, the idea that two seemingly opposite experiences can exist at the same time. You can be healing and still struggle. You can feel calm one day and anxious the next. None of this means you are doing something wrong.

Healing is not about choosing one feeling over another. It is about learning how to hold both with compassion and support.

If this resonates, therapy can help you make sense of the complexity and move forward at your own pace.
Book a session with a Family TLC therapist or schedule a consultation through the link in our bio.

DBT teaches that healing isn’t about choosing logic over emotion. It’s about learning how to hold both at the same time....
12/17/2025

DBT teaches that healing isn’t about choosing logic over emotion. It’s about learning how to hold both at the same time.

When we’ve experienced ongoing stress or trauma, our emotional mind can take over as a way to stay safe. DBT skills help rebuild balance so decisions come from the wise mind, where emotions are respected and logic is restored.

This is not about intelligence. It’s about learning healthier ways to cope and respond.

If you find yourself reacting more than responding, therapy can help.
Book a session with a Family TLC therapist or schedule a consultation through the link in our bio.

Ongoing stress doesn’t always come from one big problem. It often builds when patterns go unaddressed and your nervous s...
12/16/2025

Ongoing stress doesn’t always come from one big problem. It often builds when patterns go unaddressed and your nervous system never gets a chance to reset.

Therapy helps you understand what’s driving your stress, feel more grounded, and build tools that actually last.

If stress has been feeling constant, support is available.
Book a session with a Family TLC therapist or schedule a consultation through the link in our bio.

✨ Day 12! Our Final Act of Kindmas! ✨To wrap up our 12 Acts of Kindmas, we’re ending on a high note with not one, not tw...
12/16/2025

✨ Day 12! Our Final Act of Kindmas! ✨

To wrap up our 12 Acts of Kindmas, we’re ending on a high note with not one, not two, but FOUR incredible acts of kindness from our amazing Family TLC team! 💛

🍰 Sarah, our psychotherapy practicum student, generously donated tiramisu from Bacio Trattoria to Rosewood Women’s Shelter, sharing a sweet treat with those in need this season.

💌 Melanie, one of our Family TLC therapists, alongside Yazmine, our co-op student from St. Joan of Arc, spread encouragement by writing uplifting sticky notes and hiding them in pant pockets at local store. What a lovely surprise for someone to find!

🎂 Nilou, one of our therapists, baked a beautiful cake for a friend who has recently immigrated to Canada, offering warmth, welcome, and connection during a big life transition.

🍽️ Vanessa, one of our therapists at Family TLC, offered her babysitting and cooking services to support a friend, giving them some much needed time, care, and relief during the busy holiday season.

We are so incredibly proud of the many thoughtful, creative, and meaningful ways our team has spread kindness this year. We hope these acts have inspired you with ideas for spreading kindness in your own community.

💬 We’d love to hear from you! Share an act of kindness you’ve completed recently in the comments below. Let’s keep the kindness going. 💛

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Barrie, ON
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Friday 9am - 8pm
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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.