Family therapy in Vaughan & Barrie
Help your family feel like a team again.
Every family hits hard seasons. When conversations keep turning into conflict, or distance has quietly crept in, family therapy gives you a calm space to be heard, rebuild trust, and reconnect, together.A calm space to be heard, rebuild trust, and reconnect, together.
Discipline differences, tension around parenting roles, or co-parenting after a separation? Therapy offers practical strategies and helps you parent as a team, even when you don’t always agree.Practical strategies to parent as a team, even when you don’t always agree.
When a parent and child keep clashing, therapy helps each of you notice the feeling driving the words, so the conversation can be about that instead of the surface fight.Notice the feeling driving the words, and talk about that instead of the surface fight.
Takes 2 minutes. No credit card, no referral needed. Private and confidential.
- 24+ Registered PsychotherapistsLook any of us up on the CRPO register
- Direct billing availableSun Life, Beneva, Green Shield
- Evenings and weekendsIn person or online
Build stronger bonds as a family.
Every family faces challenges. Maybe it’s the same conversation that keeps ending in raised voices, or the silence at dinner. Maybe you’re all under one roof and somehow still feel miles apart.
None of that means anything is wrong with who you are as a family. It means something needs care and attention, and that’s exactly what family therapy is for. Family therapy in Vaughan, Woodbridge or Barrie gives you a space to work toward a more harmonious dynamic, in person or online.
Family therapy is talk therapy for two or more family members, with your therapist keeping what is shared private within the limits of the law. Together you look at the dynamics and roles at play, build practical communication and conflict-resolution skills, and work to rebuild trust and connection. You set the goals, and sessions flex to include whoever needs to be there.
- A neutral, judgment-free space for everyone
- Evidence-based, client-centred, and warm
- In person in Vaughan & Barrie, or online anywhere in Ontario
One small shift that changes how a family talks.
So much family conflict isn’t really about the dishes or the homework. It’s about feeling unheard. Here’s a simple way therapists help families turn a blaming moment into a connecting one. Pick a scene that sounds familiar.
- 1The usual moment
“You never listen to me. You just want to control everything I do.”
- 2What’s underneathUnderneath the anger there is often a need to feel respected and trusted.Therapy helps each person notice the feeling driving the words, so the conversation can be about that instead of the surface fight.
- 3The reframed try
“When my plans get changed without asking me, I feel like you don’t trust me. Can we figure out a way to decide some things together?”
- 4What opens up
“Now we’re talking about trust, not just the fight. That’s a conversation we can actually have.”
- 1The usual moment
“It’s not fair! You always take their side. They get away with everything.”
- 2What’s underneathUnderneath the rivalry there is often a need to feel seen and valued as an individual.When a child feels they’re competing for love, the fighting can be a bid for attention. Therapy helps parents respond to the need, not just referee the clash.
- 3The reframed try
“I’ve been feeling left out lately. Could we find some one-on-one time that’s just mine?”
- 4What opens up
“Now we’re answering what the fighting is really asking for, not just refereeing it. That gives us somewhere to go.”
- 1The usual moment
“You’re too soft on them.” “Well, you’re way too harsh. No wonder they shut down.”
- 2What’s underneathUnderneath the disagreement there are often two parents who both want the best for their child.Different parenting styles aren’t a battle to win. Therapy helps you pull in the same direction and back each other up, so the difference becomes a strength instead of a fault line.
- 3The reframed try
“We both want them to feel safe and capable. Can we agree on one approach and back each other up?”
- 4What opens up
“When we back each other up, the kids stop testing the cracks. We’re finally pulling in the same direction.”
An illustration, not a real client conversation: one of many tools your family would practise in sessions, with a therapist guiding the way.
Try it with a therapist, free for 20 minutesEvidence-based, client-centred, and warm.
Our therapists aren’t just clinicians. They’re empathetic listeners and guides, deeply invested in helping families heal, communicate better, and grow closer. There’s no single script, so your therapist tailors their approach to your family.
Family systems thinking
We look at the family as a connected system, addressing the dynamics and roles that shape how you relate, rather than singling anyone out as the problem.
Practical communication skills
Real tools for conflict resolution and being heard, drawing on approaches like CBT and Solution-Focused therapy, applied to everyday family moments.
Rebuilding trust and connection
Beyond reducing conflict, we help you restore warmth, understanding, and a sense of unity, so your family feels like a team again.
Built around your family
Individual counselling and family sessions can work side by side. We meet your family where it is and build a plan around your goals and pace.
InnerSight was founded by Svetlana Antonyshyn, RP, on the belief that healing should focus on the person, not a label. More about our approach.
Meet our family therapists
Each of our family therapists brings a different blend of clinical experience and warmth, supporting children, parents and caregivers. Watch a short intro, read a full profile, or let us match you in your free consultation.
Watch introTeresa Di Panfilo
Registered PsychotherapistCRPO #19045Woodbridge · Online
Watch introSara Galloro-De Faveri
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)CRPO #20554Woodbridge · Online
Watch introCarol McDowell
Registered PsychotherapistCRPO #10937Barrie · Online
Watch introChantal Ruzsa
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)CRPO #20606Woodbridge · Online
Watch introRachel Fay
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)CRPO #15607Woodbridge · Online
Watch introValeria Matei
Registered PsychotherapistCRPO #14052Woodbridge · Online
Watch introSvetlana Antonyshyn
Registered Psychotherapist, FounderCRPO #001652Woodbridge · Online
Not sure who fits your family?
Let us match you in your free consultation. If the fit isn’t right, we’ll help you switch to another therapist on the team.
The family challenges we work through together
We offer compassionate, evidence-based, client-centred family therapy shaped around what your family is working through. Whatever has brought you here, you’re welcome exactly as you are.
See everything we help withParenting challenges
Discipline differences, tension around parenting roles, and trouble staying consistent. Practical strategies to parent as a team.
Blended family adjustments
Role confusion, unclear boundaries, or conflict between children and stepparents. Clearer roles and a shared family identity, over time.
Divorce or separation
Co-parenting strain and helping children adjust to new routines, with strategies that ease the impact on kids.
Sibling conflict
Persistent rivalry and competition for attention. Conflict-resolution and empathy-building skills that encourage cooperation.
Grief and loss
When a loss leaves the whole family hurting in different ways. Space to grieve together, and to reconnect.
Chronic illness or disability
The strain on everyone, shifting responsibilities and the risk of burnout. Coping tools and stronger mutual support.
Work-life balance
When stress and long hours create distance at home. Healthier boundaries, priorities and teamwork in the household.
Financial stress
Conflict over money and worry about security. Open, respectful conversations and shared goals.
What family therapy actually looks like
Walking into the first session can feel daunting, especially if not everyone is sure about it. Here’s exactly what to expect, so nothing about it is a mystery.
- 1Free consult · 20 min
A conversation, no commitment
Talk with our team about what’s going on and what you’d like to be different. We answer your questions and match you with a therapist who fits your family.
- 2First session · 90 min
Understanding the whole picture
Your therapist gets to know your family, the patterns and roles at play, and what each person hopes for. Everyone gets a chance to be heard.
- 3Ongoing · 85 min
Building real skills together
You practise communication and conflict-resolution skills and rebuild trust step by step. Some sessions include everyone, others just the people who need that time.
- 4Every few sessions
Checking in on progress
You and your therapist step back together: what’s working, what needs adjusting, and what your family wants to build next.
“This isn’t about blaming anyone. It’s a place where everyone gets a turn to be heard.”
Frame it as a team effort, not a punishment.
Does everyone have to come?
No. Some sessions include the whole family, others just the parents, a parent and child, or one person at a time. Your child can have their own space too.
Child & youth therapyFamily sessions can work side by side with other support
Family struggles rarely sit in just one place. We work with the whole picture, and coordinate care across the team when that would help.
Child & youth therapy
Play therapy for younger children and talk therapy for teens, coordinated with your family sessions.
Child & youth therapyCouples therapy
When tension between partners is part of the picture, couples sessions can help you parent as a team. See also marriage and relationship therapy.
Couples therapyIndividual therapy
One-on-one sessions alongside family work, for a parent or teen who needs their own space.
Individual therapyWhat the research says
We’ll always be honest about evidence. Family therapy is well studied, though no ethical therapist can promise how things will go for any one family.
A major review of the evidence supports family therapy and systemic interventions for many child and teen concerns, including emotional, behavioural, eating and somatic problems.
A 2024 review of 15 studies with 2,079 young people found early signs that systemic therapy, mostly family-based, can be a good option for some concerns. Most studies had a high risk of bias, so the evidence is still limited.
Across 40 samples of couple and family therapy, a stronger working alliance, with the therapist and among partners or family members, went hand in hand with better outcomes.
Our Registered Psychotherapists do not diagnose or prescribe, and we’ll tell you honestly if your family would be better served elsewhere. When it helps, we work alongside your family doctor, paediatrician or school.
Clinically reviewed by Svetlana Antonyshyn, Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #001652). Last reviewed October 2026.
What family therapy costs in Vaughan
No hidden fees and no pressure. We can bill Sun Life, Beneva (formerly SSQ) and Green Shield directly, and most other private plans cover a portion with the receipts we provide.
- $0
- Free consultation · 20 minMeet our team, ask anything, and see if it feels right for your family. No credit card and no obligation.
- $280
- Family session · 85 minA longer session so everyone has room to be heard. Your first full session runs 90 minutes at the same rate.
- $180
- Individual session · 55 minFor one-on-one work alongside family sessions, when that would help.
- $175
- Reduced-fee family sessionWith select supervised therapists in training. Reduced-fee individual sessions are $125.
Appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice may be charged a cancellation fee. Sessions aren’t covered by OHIP, but psychotherapy from a Registered Psychotherapist may qualify as a medical expense at tax time. Worried about cost? See our reduced-fee program, or call us. We’re happy to walk you through it.
How far could your benefits go?
Pick your plan’s yearly maximum for a Registered Psychotherapist.
An estimate, not a quote or a promise of coverage. Plans differ on the percentage reimbursed, per-visit limits, deductibles and which providers they recognize, so check your benefits booklet or ask your insurer about “Registered Psychotherapist” and “Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying).”
Book a free 20-minute consultDon’t take our word for it. Check.
Anyone can say they’re good at this. Here’s what you can verify about us in about two minutes, without speaking to anyone.
Regulated, not self-declared
“Psychotherapist” is a protected title in Ontario. Our team are Registered Psychotherapists, accountable to a College with a public complaints process.
See every therapist’s registrationSupervised every month
Our therapists meet for clinical supervision every month, so the work stays accountable to someone other than the person doing it.
How we workWe show our sources
Where we describe what therapy can help with, we name the source and link it, from Statistics Canada and CAMH to peer-reviewed trials.
What we help withNothing locks you in
No referral needed. No contract, no package to buy. Fees are published up front, $280 for an 85-minute session. If the fit isn’t right, tell us and we’ll help you switch to another therapist on the team.
Fees and coverageFamily therapy in Vaughan: your questions, answered
Still wondering about something? Ask us in a free consult, or call (905) 553-9507. Phones are answered weekdays 9 am to 5 pm, Saturdays 9 am to 2 pm.
Do I need a referral to start family therapy?
No referral is needed. You can book a free 20-minute consultation online at psychotherapyclinic.janeapp.com or call (905) 553-9507, and our team will help you find a first session time that works, with evening and Saturday options available.
Does the whole family have to come to every session?
No. Some sessions include the whole family, while others may involve just the parents, a parent and child, or one person at a time. Your therapist works with you to decide who attends each session based on what will help most. Family therapy is flexible by design.
What kinds of family issues do you help with?
Our therapists support families through parenting challenges, blended family adjustments, divorce or separation, sibling conflict, grief and loss, the strain of chronic illness, and tension around work, finances and major transitions. The goal is always clearer communication, less conflict, and stronger connection.
Can children and teens take part in family therapy?
Yes. Several of our therapists work with children and teens, and family sessions can be adapted to suit different ages. If your child would benefit from their own space too, we also offer dedicated child and youth therapy and can coordinate the two.
Is family therapy confidential?
Yes. Our therapists are Registered Psychotherapists regulated by the CRPO, and what’s shared in sessions stays confidential within the standard legal limits, which your therapist explains clearly at the start. Sessions are private and can be online if you prefer.
How much does family therapy cost, and is it covered by insurance?
Couples and family sessions are $280 (85 minutes ongoing, 90 minutes for your first full session), and individual sessions are $180 for 55 minutes. Most private insurance plans cover a portion of services from a Registered Psychotherapist, and we provide receipts for claims. We offer direct billing with Sun Life, Beneva (formerly SSQ) and Green Shield. Reduced-fee family sessions are available at $175 with select supervised therapists in training, and psychotherapy from a Registered Psychotherapist may also qualify as a medical expense at tax time.
Can we do family therapy online?
Yes. We offer secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario, plus in-person sessions in Woodbridge, Vaughan and Barrie. Online sessions can make it easier for busy families to attend together, and evening and Saturday appointments are available.
Family therapy near you: Vaughan, Woodbridge, Barrie and online
In-person sessions in Woodbridge, Maple and Barrie, plus secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario. Evenings and weekends available.
Online across Ontario
Secure video sessions from anywhere in the province, which can make it easier for busy families to attend together.
Book an online consultAppointment hoursMonday to Friday, 9:30 am to 8:00 pmSaturday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Home can feel like home again.
One free, no-pressure conversation is the easiest first step. We’ll listen, answer your questions and match you with a therapist who fits your family.
You don’t need to be in crisis to reach out.
