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About Us
Liberated Mind Therapy is devoted to supporting individuals and couples in finding their happiness through professional, evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy services. We take pride in serving the residents of:
Barrie, Innisfil, Bradford, Alliston, Collingwood, and Orillia.
No matter the challenges you face—whether they involve mental health issues, relationship struggles, social interactions, job-related concerns, or other personal matters—we are here to listen. We offer a safe, non-judgmental environment that considers all aspects of your life. Our aim is to assist you in overcoming life's challenges, enhancing your relationships, healing your trauma, managing stress, and building effective coping strategies, all while honoring your values, strengths, and individuality with empathy, compassion, and understanding.
Meet Rucha!
Rucha specializes in individual and couples therapy. She creates a safe space for clients to explore their feelings and concerns through her compassionate, warm, and non-judgmental demeanor. She is especially known for her skills in childhood trauma and infidelity.
With over a decade of experience, Rucha adeptly guides her clients through their presenting issues, whether they involve infidelity, trauma, communication challenges, depression, anxiety, stress, anger, or grief. Her primary aim is to deeply understand and empathize with her clients while offering evidence-based strategies customized to their needs. She integrates a range of therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Somatic Therapy, all grounded in trauma-informed care.
​Rucha Patel, MSc., RP, CCC
Registered Psychotherapist
Accepting New Clients
Virtual, In-person | Daytime, Evenings
Areas of focus: Childhood Trauma, Infidelity, Anxiety, Depression, and Anger Management
Education
2008 – 2013
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M.Sc. in Clinical Mental Health Counselling from Niagara University
2004 – 2008
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B.Sc. in Psychology from University of Toronto​
Credentials
2019 – Present
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Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
2011 – Present
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Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
Additional Trainings
2025
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Mindfulness Certification Course
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Trauma-Sensitive Movement: Somatic Techniques to Support the Nervous System
2024
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Transforming Traumatic Grief: New Strategies for Meaningful Healing from Traumatic Loss
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Trauma Conference: The Body Keeps the Score – Trauma Healing Through the Senses with Bessel van der Kolk, MD
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The “Not Good Enough" Treatment Plan: A Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist Training
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Janina Fisher’s Trauma Treatment Certification Training (CCTP): The Latest Advances and Proven Techniques to Resolve Deeply Held Trauma
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The Ultimate DBT, CBT, and ACT Training Bundle: Treat Trauma, Anxiety, and More with 3 of Today’s Top Therapies
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Working with the Fallout of Narcissistic Abuse with Ramani Durvasula
2023
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Substance Use Curriculum Certificate
2022
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What is Narrative Therapy? Certificate
2021
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The Gottman Method Couples Therapy L1 Certificate
2017
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certificate​​
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Stabilization Skills for Trauma Responses
Our Space
Visit us at our office!
We offer a soothing environment enhanced by ample natural light, an ideal setting for in-person sessions.
For those who choose to connect virtually, our secure online platform provides a reliable experience from any location.
Address:
4 Checkley Street, Suite 204, Barrie, ON, L4N 1W1
Parking:
Upon entering Checkley Street, building's free parking lot will be to your left side, and the main entrance to the right.