About Liberated Mind Therapy: Trauma-Informed Counselling in Barrie & Ontario

Liberated Mind Therapy is devoted to supporting individuals and couples in:

Barrie, Innisfil, Bradford, Alliston, Collingwood, and Orillia.

We provide professional, evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy services specializing in childhood trauma, betrayal trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and more.

Whether you’re navigating the lasting effects of trauma, managing anxiety or depression, struggling with relationships, or facing other life challenges, we’re here to walk alongside you. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in unhelpful patterns. Therapy with us helps you make sense of your story, heal deeply, and reclaim your peace and well-being.

Our Approach to Therapy

At Liberated Mind Therapy, we offer both in-person therapy in Barrie and secure virtual counselling sessions across Ontario to make healing accessible and convenient.

Our approach is:

Trauma-informed: Understanding the impact of trauma on your mind and body
Emotionally attuned: Providing empathy and compassion every step of the way
Evidence-based and real-life focused: Healing that goes beyond symptom relief to lasting transformation

We create a safe, non-judgmental space where your voice matters. Together, we explore your inner world with curiosity and kindness so you can build stronger relationships, feel safer in your body, and reconnect with your true self.

Our Services

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Meet Rucha, Registered Psychotherapist in Barrie

I believe healing begins when you feel truly seen, not just for your struggles, but for your strength.

I’m a trauma-informed therapist and the founder of Liberated Mind Therapy. I specialize in working with individuals and couples affected by childhood trauma, betrayal, infidelity, anxiety, depression, anger management, and relationship wounds.

I am known for my compassionate, warm, and non-judgmental demeanor. These qualities that help create a safe and affirming space for healing.

My Approach

I blend compassionate presence with deep insight. My work is grounded in:

Attachment theory and how early experiences shape adult relationships
Nervous system regulation to help you feel safe in your body again
Inner child work, boundary work, and somatic awareness

This isn’t about "fixing" you. It’s about coming home to yourself with gentleness, clarity, and support.

Why I Do This Work

I’ve seen how trauma, especially relational trauma, can shape our lives in quiet but powerful ways. I also know that with the right support, those same wounds can become sources of strength and wisdom.

If you’re ready to understand why you think, feel, and react the way you do and how to shift those patterns, I’d be honoured to work with you.

individual and couples therapist in Ontario

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

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Education

M.Sc. in Clinical Mental Health Counselling from Niagara University
B.Sc. in Psychology from University of Toronto

Credentials

Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Additional Trainings

Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Janina Fisher’s Shame Certification Training: Integrative Somatic, Sensorimotor, Mindfulness, & Neurobiological Strategies to Transform Self-Loathing
Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication
Mindfulness Certification Course
Trauma-Sensitive Movement: Somatic Techniques to Support the Nervous System
Transforming Traumatic Grief: New Strategies for Meaningful Healing from Traumatic Loss
Trauma Conference: The Body Keeps the Score – Trauma Healing Through the Senses with Bessel van der Kolk, MD
The “Not Good Enough" Treatment Plan: A Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist Training
Janina Fisher’s Trauma Treatment Certification Training (CCTP): The Latest Advances and Proven Techniques to Resolve Deeply Held Trauma
The Ultimate DBT, CBT, and ACT Training Bundle: Treat Trauma, Anxiety, and More with 3 of Today’s Top Therapies
Working with the Fallout of Narcissistic Abuse with Ramani Durvasula
Substance Use Curriculum Certificate
What is Narrative Therapy? Certificate
The Gottman Method Couples Therapy L1 Certificate
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certificate
Stabilization Skills for Trauma Responses

Our Therapy Space

Visit us for in-person sessions in our calming office filled with natural light, an ideal environment for healing and growth.

For your convenience, we also offer secure virtual therapy so you can connect from anywhere in Ontario.

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Address:

4 Checkley Street, Suite 204, Barrie, ON, L4N 1W1

Parking:

Free parking is available in the building's lot off Checkley Street. As you turn onto Checkley, the parking lot will be on your left, and the main entrance is directly across from it on your right. Clear signage will guide you once you arrive.

Let's chat!

Are you ready to prioritize your mental health and relationships? Reach out today to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe, supportive space. Together, we can work towards your healing, growth, and happiness.

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