Adult Therapy for Emotional Regulation in Barrie ON

Being an adult comes with complex demands—and emotional regulation is often one of them.

Juggling responsibilities, managing relationships, and navigating daily stress can leave little room for emotional processing. For many adults, this can lead to unexpected emotional outbursts, withdrawal, or chronic overwhelm. These reactions are not signs of weakness—they’re indicators that you may be carrying more than is manageable alone.

I’m Tatyana Bashkatova, a Registered Psychotherapist based in Barrie, Ontario.

I specialise in working with adults who are struggling to manage intense emotions, stress, and inner conflict. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and rooted in evidence-based practices. Therapy offers a confidential space where you can begin to understand your emotional patterns, develop tools to manage them, and reconnect with a sense of stability and self-trust.

About My Practice

As a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), I bring years of experience supporting adults through personal and emotional challenges. My therapeutic style is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and a strong belief in each person’s ability to grow and change.

I draw on evidence-based modalities such as:

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) – for exploring internal conflicts and parts of the self
• Family Systems Therapy (FST) – to understand relational patterns and dynamics

Together, we’ll take a collaborative, client-centred approach tailored to your needs, values, and goals.

What Adult Clients Often Experience

Many of the adults I work with report feeling:

• Emotionally reactive or overwhelmed
• Stuck in cycles of avoidance or withdrawal
• Frequently anxious or unable to relax
• Disconnected from themselves or their relationships
• Unsure how to navigate emotional or life transitions

These challenges might be tied to past experiences, unresolved trauma, work stress, family dynamics, or simply the emotional weight of modern adult life. Whatever the cause, therapy can help you gain insight, self-awareness, and the tools to navigate life with greater ease.

What Therapy Looks Like

Therapy with me is:

• Collaborative – you’re the expert on your life; I bring tools, structure, and guidance
• Practical – we focus on usable strategies to manage emotions in real time
• Respectful and paced – we move at your speed, with your emotional safety in mind

In our sessions, we may explore:

• Identifying emotional triggers and patterns
• Learning and practicing emotional regulation techniques
• Building self-awareness and emotional vocabulary
• Improving communication in relationships
• Cultivating inner resilience and self-compassion

Every session is personalized to meet you where you are—and support where you want to go.

Why Emotional Regulation Matters for Adults

Emotional regulation is not just about managing reactions—it’s about developing a deeper understanding of yourself. When you learn to process and respond to emotions more effectively, you experience:

• Increased confidence and mental clarity
• Better decision-making and reduced reactivity
• Stronger, more fulfilling relationships
• A deeper sense of self-connection and peace

You don’t have to carry your emotional burden alone. Therapy can help lighten the load.

Ready to Begin?

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to manage your emotions, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate this alone. I offer a free 15-minute consultation to explore how therapy can support you in your journey.

Let’s talk. You deserve a space where you can be heard, supported, and empowered to feel like yourself again.

Serving Adults in Barrie, Ontario & Surrounding Areas

Session Rates

• 15-Minute Consultation – Free
• 60-Minute Individual Therapy – $180
• Payment Options – Cash, eTransfer, Credit Card

Insurance – Sliding scale available; receipts provided for reimbursement