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Jul 15, 2026

VOX Mental Health Recognized in Two Categories in CommunityVotes Barrie 2026

VOX Mental Health Recognized in Two Categories in CommunityVotes Barrie 2026

We are incredibly honoured to share that VOX Mental Health has been recognized by our community in two categories in the 2026 CommunityVotes Barrie awards.

VOX Mental Health received Gold in Therapy and Counselling and was also recognized as a Platinum winner in the Psychology Clinic category. For our team, this recognition is especially meaningful because it comes from the community we have the privilege of serving.

As a psychotherapy practice in Barrie, Ontario, our goal has always been to create something that extends beyond providing therapy services. We have worked intentionally to build a team of therapists with diverse clinical backgrounds, areas of specialization, lived experiences, and therapeutic approaches so that individuals, couples, children, teens, and families can have a greater opportunity to find the right fit for their needs. This recognition belongs to that team.

A Reflection of the Therapists Who Make VOX What It Is

Behind VOX Mental Health is a team of dedicated  Registered Social Workers, Psychotherapist who bring their knowledge, compassion, curiosity, and commitment into their work with clients every day. Our therapists support people navigating a wide range of experiences, including anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, family-of-origin concerns, boundaries, life transitions, and other complex emotional experiences.

But meaningful therapy is about more than clinical expertise.It is also about the relationships built within the therapy room. It is about creating an environment where people can speak openly, explore difficult experiences, develop a deeper understanding of themselves, and feel respected throughout the therapeutic process. We are incredibly proud of the clinicians who represent VOX and the care they bring to this work.

Grateful to the Barrie Community

Being recognized in both the Therapy and Counselling and Psychology Clinic categories is something we receive with tremendous gratitude.
To everyone who took the time to nominate, vote for, or support VOX Mental Health: thank you.

Thank you for trusting members of our team with your stories.
Thank you for recommending our practice to friends, family members, and colleagues.
Thank you to the healthcare professionals and community organizations who collaborate with us and trust us to support the people they refer.

And thank you to the broader Barrie community for continuing to make conversations about mental health and seeking support more visible.
We do not take that trust lightly.

Award Winning Therapy in Barrie, Ontario

For those looking for therapy in Barrie, Ontario, we know that finding the right therapist can feel like an important and deeply personal decision. Different people need different approaches, areas of expertise, and personalities in the therapy room.

That is one of the reasons we have intentionally built VOX Mental Health as a diverse team practice. Our goal is to help people connect with a therapist who feels like the right fit for their individual needs and therapeutic goals. As we celebrate this recognition, we remain focused on continuing to provide thoughtful, person-centred and trauma-informed psychotherapy to our community.

To our clients, our colleagues, our community partners, and everyone who supported us through CommunityVotes Barrie: thank you.

And to our VOX team: this recognition is a reflection of you. Your commitment to your clients, your continued investment in your clinical work, and the care you bring into our community are what make VOX Mental Health what it is.

We are honoured. We are grateful. And we look forward to continuing to serve Barrie and communities across Ontario.

Looking for a therapist in Barrie, Ontario? VOX Mental Health offers in-person psychotherapy in downtown Barrie and virtual therapy across Ontario. Our diverse team supports children, teens, adults, couples, and families with a range of mental health and relationship concerns.

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Desiree Frenette, MSW, RSW
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