Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Toronto
Merrill Therapy Services is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and compassionate environment for individuals, couples, and families seeking mental health support. With over 15 years of clinical experience, our practice specializes in evidence-based therapeutic interventions for anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment issues, and family conflict. We are committed to anti-racist, anti-oppressive practices and prioritize creating a welcoming space for clients of all backgrounds, including 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Our founder, Merrill Barber, holds advanced certifications in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Counseling, and Therapeutic Family Mediation, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to care.As a registered social worker and accredited family mediator, we collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs. Our services integrate diverse therapeutic modalities, including Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Emotion-Centered Therapy, to foster resilience and sustainable growth. We prioritize accessibility through in-person and virtual session options for clients across Ontario. Our practice is grounded in the belief that instilling emotional safety and understanding in therapy creates lasting positive change for individuals and families navigating life's challenges.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Mediation
Trauma Counseling
Attachment Therapy
Highlights and features
- 15+ years of clinical experience in mental health therapy
- Anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and 2SLGBTQ+ inclusive practice
- Certified in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Counseling
- Family-centered therapeutic and mediation approaches
- Registered with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Associations and certifications
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)
- Ontario Association of Family Mediators (OAFM)
- The Hincks Dellcrest Institute (CBT and Trauma Certifications)
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy provides a confidential space to explore emotional challenges and develop coping strategies. Our evidence-based approach addresses anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship conflicts using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Emotion-Centered Therapy. Clients gain self-awareness and tools to create lasting behavioral changes through personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and life experiences.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts in relationships. We employ Solution-Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy techniques to help partners understand triggers and patterns affecting their connection. Our non-judgmental approach fosters emotional safety while developing practical conflict resolution skills and strengthening relational bonds through collaborative goal-setting and progress tracking.
Family Mediation
Family mediation offers structured support for navigating separation, divorce, or custody arrangements. Using Therapeutic Family Mediation methods, we facilitate constructive dialogue to create parenting plans and resolve disputes. Our trauma-informed practice addresses power imbalances while prioritizing children's well-being through collaborative decision-making processes that reduce litigation needs and promote long-term family harmony.
Trauma Counseling
Trauma counseling specializes in healing from traumatic experiences using evidence-based interventions like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Our certified trauma counselors help clients process distressing memories and develop coping mechanisms for emotional regulation. The treatment integrates attachment theory to address how past experiences impact current relationships and self-perception through a structured, phased approach to recovery.
Attachment Therapy
Attachment therapy explores how early caregiver relationships shape adult emotional patterns and connections. We use Attachment-Focused Therapy to identify and modify insecure attachment styles affecting relationships. Through a secure therapeutic alliance, clients develop self-awareness about relational triggers and build healthier connection patterns using experiential techniques that promote emotional security and authentic self-expression.
People
Merrill Barber
Psychotherapist and Accredited Family Mediator
Merrill Barber is a registered social worker with 15+ years of clinical experience in mental health and family mediation. She holds advanced certifications in CBT, trauma counseling, and therapeutic family mediation. Her practice integrates evidence-based approaches to address anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts while prioritizing inclusivity and accessibility for diverse client populations.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, family mediation, trauma recovery, and attachment-focused therapy using evidence-based approaches like CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes, we offer both in-person and virtual therapy sessions to accommodate clients across Ontario, Canada.
What mental health issues do you specialize in?
Our practice specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, emotional dysregulation, and attachment-related challenges through personalized therapeutic interventions.
Are your services inclusive for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals?
Yes, we maintain an anti-oppressive, anti-racist practice that actively welcomes and supports 2SLGBTQ+ clients with culturally competent care.
What are your therapy session fees?
Session fees vary based on service type. Please contact us directly for specific pricing information and payment options.
