ADHD Therapy in Barrie, ON
Your brain is wired differently. Let's embrace it!
Gentle, compassionate ADHD therapy in Barrie for children (6+), teens, and adults, with online therapy available across Ontario.
“Everything feels harder than it should for me.”
You know you’re capable. You care about the things on your plate. But somehow you’re always behind, bouncing between a racing mind and total burnout, staring at a task you just can’t seem to start. Maybe you’ve been called lazy or scattered, when the truth is you’re exhausted from trying twice as hard just to keep up. And the more it piles up, the more frustrated and down on yourself you feel.
ADHD therapy in Barrie can help you understand how your brain works and build tools for it, so staying on top of things doesn't feel like such a battle.
Growth starts here. Get started today.
ADHD Treatment | Barrie, ON
Signs You May Benefit From ADHD Therapy
- You struggle to start tasks or to finish the ones you've started.
- You bounce between hyperactivity and burnout more often than not.
- Your mind races, especially at night, and switching it off feels impossible.
- You're forgetful, zoning out, or stuck in brain fog and mental fatigue.
- You feel scattered, overwhelmed, and frustrated with yourself for not following through.
- You feel misunderstood when you're really trying your hardest.
If any of this sounds familiar, our ADHD therapists in Barrie can help. A lot of our therapists have ADHD themselves, so they get it. We'll help you make sense of it all and find what works for you.
Meet Our Team
Match With an ADHD Therapist in Barrie, ON
Our Barrie team supports kids (6+), teens, and adults with ADHD, whether you’ve been formally diagnosed or you just relate to the challenges. We’re real people, and a lot of us get the ADHD experience firsthand, so there’s no judgement here, just support from people who understand.
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ADHD Therapy | Barrie, ON
ADHD Therapy Can Help You:
Sharpen Focus and Follow-Through
When starting or finishing tasks feels impossible, we’ll help you build practical tools and routines that make it easier to focus, follow through, and stop falling behind.
Manage Time and Stay Organized
If your days feel chaotic and things keep slipping through the cracks, we’ll work on time-management and organization strategies that fit how your brain works, and not how someone says it should.
Quiet the Overwhelm
When your mind’s racing and everything feels like too much, we’ll help you find ways to calm the mental noise and make tasks feel more manageable.
Ease the Frustration and Self-Criticism
ADHD often comes with a heavy dose of guilt and negative self-talk. We’ll help you work through the frustration and build more self-compassion, so you can stop beating yourself up.
Boost Motivation and Productivity
When motivation just won’t show up, we’ll help you understand why and find ways to get going and feel accomplished.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Shift the unhelpful thought patterns that keep you stuck.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Build practical skills to manage big emotions and stay grounded.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Understand your feelings instead of pushing them down.
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Slow down, tune in, and get out of your head.
Strength-Based and Solution-Focused Therapy
Get unstuck and take steps toward what matters to you.
Between-Session Goals and Worksheets
Track progress and develop routines and strategies that work for you.
ADHD Counselling | Barrie, ON
How We Support You In ADHD Therapy
Our Barrie therapists at Inner Growth Counselling & Psychotherapy blend practical, skills-based strategies with deeper self-reflection to help you better understand how your mind works. Then, we help you find what works for your brain. Depending on what you need, we might draw on:
Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we'll ever do.
Affordable Therapy in Barrie & Ontario
Quality therapy shouldn't only be for people who can easily afford it.
Our Affordable Therapy Program pairs you with our Masters level Clinical Interns at a lower rate, so cost doesn’t have to stand between you and the support you deserve.
ADHD Therapy in Barrie, ON
Questions About ADHD Therapy
Do I need a diagnosis of ADHD before starting therapy?
No, you don’t need a formal diagnosis to begin. A lot of people come to therapy simply because they relate to the ADHD challenges and want support. We can start by working with what you’re experiencing, and if a diagnosis would be helpful down the line, we can talk through that process together. Just so you know, we don’t provide formal diagnoses or assessments ourselves, but we can point you in the right direction if that’s something you’d like to explore.
How do I know if I have ADHD or if I'm just overwhelmed and can't keep up?
ADHD can look like a lot of other things, like anxiety, stress, and burnout, particularly in adulthood. The difference is that ADHD tends to be ongoing and consistent over time, and not just tied to one stressful stretch. You might notice patterns like trouble starting or finishing tasks, chronic procrastination, big emotions that are hard to manage, forgetfulness, or feeling mentally all over the place, even when you care about what you’re doing.
Counselling for ADHD in Barrie can help you make sense of these patterns and, if needed, point you toward a formal assessment if that feels important to you. Either way, whether you truly have ADHD or you’re struggling with similar challenges, our therapists ADHD can still help.
Does therapy actually help with ADHD?
Yes. Therapy can be really helpful for ADHD at any age, from children to teens to adults, particularly when it focuses on both practical strategies and understanding the patterns underneath. That might mean building routines and structure, improving your task follow-through, and finding ways to manage time and overwhelm more effectively. It also gives you space to work through the anxiety, frustration, self-criticism, low self-esteem, and burnout that so often come with ADHD.
Can ADHD be managed without medication?
ADHD looks different in everyone, so the answer varies. Some people manage well with therapy and practical strategies alone, while others find that medication gives them some extra support. Medication can help improve focus, ease mental overwhelm, and make it easier to follow through on tasks, so the tools you’re building in therapy become easier to use day-to-day. It’s a personal choice, and we’re happy to support you whichever way you go.
How much does ADHD therapy in Barrie cost?
Our session fees with an ADHD psychologist or therapist depend on which therapist you see and the length of your session. ADHD counselling sessions are $170 for a 50-minute session with a full RP or $160 with an RP (Qualifying). If you’d like a bit more time, 75-minute sessions are $250 with a full RP, or $225 with an RP (Qualifying).
If budget is a blocker, our Affordable Therapy Program pairs you with one of our Master’s Clinical Interns at $100 per session, so cost doesn’t have to stand between you and the support you’re looking for.
Do you offer ADHD assessments or diagnoses?
We don’t provide formal ADHD assessments or diagnoses ourselves, since that’s done by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or certain medical providers. What we do offer is counselling for ADHD, the tools, support, and understanding side of things, whether you’ve been formally diagnosed or you just relate to the challenges. If a formal assessment would be helpful for you, we’re happy to point you in the right direction, and then we can support you with the daily management either way.
Can therapy help my child or teen with ADHD?
Absolutely. ADHD often shows up at school first, so a lot of parents come to us when their child’s struggling to sit still, finish homework, follow instructions, or manage big emotions, and getting into trouble more than their classmates as a result. Therapy for kids and teens with ADHD is hands-on and tailored to their age, helping them build focus, routines, and coping tools that stick. We’ll often loop you in with parent support too, so you can reinforce those strategies at home.
Can I do ADHD therapy online?
Yes, and a lot of people with ADHD find virtual sessions really convenient. Our online counselling for ADHD runs right across Ontario, so you can meet from home, on a break, or wherever works. It’s one less thing to organize. Some people prefer coming into our Barrie office for that in-person feel, and both work well. We’ll figure out together what suits you best, and you can always switch it up as you go.
What's the difference between ADHD therapy and ADHD coaching?
They overlap, and there’s no hard line between them. ADHD coaching tends to focus purely on the practical stuff, like time management, organization, and building systems. ADHD therapy covers those practical tools too, and it also makes space for the emotional side, the self-criticism, low self-esteem, and stress that so often come along with ADHD. Since we blend both, you get the strategies and the deeper support in one place, so you’re not just managing tasks; you’re feeling better about yourself too.
Is there an ADHD therapist near me?
Yes! Our team has a group of Barrie ADHD therapists who offer both in-person and online support, so you can access therapy for ADHD in a way that’s convenient for you. A lot of our ADHD therapists in Barrie have ADHD themselves, so they truly get the day-to-day struggles and little nuances of living with it. If you’re in Barrie or anywhere across Ontario, we’ve got you covered. Book a free consultation to begin.
ADHD Therapy | Barrie, ON
Where ADHD Therapy Take You
Building habits that work for you takes time and a bit of trial and error, and your therapist will help you find the right fit. With time and consistency, you may find yourself with:
- Practical systems and habits that work with your lifestyle
- Tasks that feel more manageable and a lot less overwhelming
- More self-compassion and a better understanding of how your mind works
- More clarity, follow-through, and control in your day-to-day
- Steadier emotions, stronger relationships, and a real sense of feeling accomplished
Inner Growth Counselling & Psychotherapy
How To Get Started
Starting therapy at Inner Growth is easy.
Just take the first step, we’ve got the rest.
Book Your Free 15-Minute Consult
Use our online booking platform to grab a time that works for you. No pressure, no commitment, just a conversation.
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We’ll connect at your chosen time to talk through what’s going on and what you need, and see if it feels like the right fit.
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Found someone you click with? Book your first therapy session, in person in Barrie or online across Ontario, whenever you’re ready.
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