Therapists for Teens in Nova Scotia

If you're ready to talk, I'm here to listen. Accepting new clients as of May 2024. You may be feeling weighed down by life issues right now at home, work or school; this heaviness is affecting your health and well-being. Maybe you are working on building better family relationships, or trying to improve communication with your adolescent child. I recognize that you are the expert of your life. I appreciate the courage it takes for you to share your story and I will give you the necessary time and space to do so.

Hi! My areas of interest and expertise include working with people who have survived trauma and sexual abuse. Initially, I build rapport and a trusting relationship with you. One of our first tasks will involve identifying your strengths and what’s important to you; these are major components of allowing successful trauma processing and resolution to occur. I also enjoy working with adolescents. Having once been a teen in need of additional support, I am able to empathize and quickly connect with young people. Other topics I support clients with are BPD, anger management, suicidal ideation, and self-esteem.

I have over twenty years of experience as a therapist, working with children, teens, parents and adults. Offering professional services with compassion and empathy, good listening skills are a priority. We can work together toward effective solutions for difficult problems, during these challenging times.

I am accepting new clients! If you are dealing with the emotional repercussions of a traumatic past, or trying to navigate a more recent traumatic event or big life change, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. I specialize in helping people process trauma and grief, as well as improve their anxiety, depression, relationships, and coping mechanisms. I pull from several therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural theory, attachment/emotionally-focused theory, existential theory, and a psychosomatic approach to healing the nervous system.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - Hi there, sometimes you just need a safe space to sit down and talk to someone about your feelings, thoughts, beliefs, actions, relationships or life events. The truth is sometimes we find ourselves living in a dark place. I have over 30 years experience working in healthcare/mental health. My adolescent and adult clients come to me because they’ve been struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and leave empowered, with specific tools that can help them cope and thrive. My clients learn to understand themselves and move towards the light at the end of the tunnel.

I have the privilege of helping clients with a wide range of issues including emotional issues and relationship challenges. These could include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, shame, self-esteem and relationship conflicts. My goal is to support and strengthen your relationship with yourself and your other relationships. I have experience working in the school setting and treating adult and adolescent mental health & addiction. I will support you with what you’re struggling with, what direction you want your life to take, and what steps to take to get there. I will help you gain a sense of control over yourself and your life.

Currently accepting new clients. I work with adolescent and adult clients who are dealing with negative emotions or conflicts and are ready to feel better and live a more meaningful life. Seeking out the right counsellor is an important step, requiring courage and trust. I honour your willingness to embrace vulnerability and honesty and I will ensure that you find the support and solutions you are seeking.

Struggling to maintain an open dialogue with your child/teen? Unsure of how to support your child/teen through difficult life transitions? Looking to find guidance and support through parenting challenges? Jen Carter may be the right "fit" for you and your family. As a trained Child and Youth Counsellor with also a background in law enforcement, Jen uses an eclectic style of psychotherapy to connect with youth in a way that communicates, is goal-oriented and provides a sense of comfort and warmth as she collaboratively builds the therapeutic relationship. "Life Happens...And Jen Can Help!" (Jen sees clients up to age 30)

I work primarily with children, youth, families and young adults (college, university aged). I have diverse experience working with children, parents and young adults in university/college who are dealing with anxiety, depression, school, family or life stressors. I have a particular interest in working with children to young adults who are managing living with concussions or illness (themselves or in within their family). My approach is to work with my clients to come up with goals based on a combination of their concerns and my clinical assessment to help find a therapeutic plan that will be most helpful for my clients.

Geoffrine Boudreau-Arsenault, MSW RSW, accepting adult clients for evening appointments virtually and in person in Antigonish. Psychologist Melissa Cook currently accepting new child and adolescent clients virtually and in person in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia and We have over 55 years of combined experience helping clients overcome symptoms related to stress, anxiety, family or relationship conflict, grief and loss, emotional difficulties, and more. We work with adults, youth, children, families and couples to support you to reach your goals.

Whether you are a child, pre-teen, adolescent or young adult, all stages of life have different challenges. Currently my work focuses on supporting children, adolescents and young adults who are experiencing emotional difficulties and other feelings of psychological distress that may lead to feeling isolated, stressed, sad, anxious, and overwhelmed. The overall goal is to help recognize and verbalize feelings, identify typical behavior patterns, defenses and inner conflicts in order to reduce symptoms, provide insight and improve daily functioning and quality of life.

I am a registered clinical social worker and I have had the pleasure of working with youth and families for over 20 years. I use a collaborative approach in treatment to individual youth and to families grounded in evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well as Structural Family Therapy. These approaches respect the client/family and the therapeutic relationship. I support the values of the individuals and families and the expertise they bring while working together toward their desired goals.

It’s difficult to watch your usually thoughtful child/teen struggling with their big emotions. Your child who is usually wise beyond their years becomes quickly unglued. You’re pretty sure that anxiety, worries or low self-esteem are hiding under the big tears, emotional meltdowns, ‘sassy’ attitude and anger. While you desperately want to be there to support your child and help them through this turbulent time, the accumulation of stressors from the demands of life and parenting through a pandemic make it hard for you to be the parent you want to be in those moments.

Are you looking for a practical, individualised and creative approach to tackling mental health difficulties for you or your child? Perhaps you have not found traditional talking therapies a good fit for you. Perhaps your teen needs support to break cycles of anxiety or depression. Perhaps your child has Autism or ADHD and struggles with their behaviour, attention, emotions or sensory processing. You might be looking for parenting support. You may want to incorporate nature, arts or other meaningful activity into your therapy journey. One size does not fit all. Imagine what change looks like for you.

Practicing from an ecological stance, I recognize that individuals exist within larger systems which can significantly impact their well-being. It's important for me to understand all aspects of a client's life beyond their presenting symptoms to form a well-rounded picture of the contributing factors in their mental health experiences. I primarily work with adolescent and adult clients for individual, couple and family therapy. I am specifically interested in working with romantic relationship conflict, trauma (acute and complex), transgender health, life transition stress, anxiety, and emotional disturbances.

I am a counsellor at heart! I have significant education, training, and counselling experience as a former psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) (adult and child and adolescent psychiatry), international school/student counsellor. Currently, I hold a permanent position as EFAP counsellor. I am a licensed Counselling Therapist (LCT) with the CCTNB, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with CCPA, Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) with Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapist (NSCCT, and Registered member counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). Licensed in NB, NS and the UK.

If you are looking for a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment or someone waiting just to speak this is the therapist for you. Get help to talk out your life goals and dreams and anything that may be getting in the way of achieving your ideal self. My practice strives to be anti-oppressive and anti-racist. I see clients on Tuesday evenings from 6-10, and beginning March 7th, 2024, every other Thursday evening from 6-10.

We are a team of experienced Registered Psychologists offering compassionate, collaborative and personalized care consistent with best practices. Together we offer services to clients of various ages and developmental stages. We work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, parents and couples. We also work closely with individuals who work in or have worked in high risk settings such as veterans, first responders and corrections officers.

Have you or your child been struggling with something difficult for awhile? If you’re willing to try and talk about the situation, and make some small changes over time, therapy is bound to help you feel better than you do right now. We all go through hard times, and it's good to get some help for the challenges you are facing. I have worked as a counselor in schools with youth for 6 years, and enjoy helping people of all ages find encouragement, healing and growth in their life journey. My counseling sessions are in safe, quiet, confidential spaces. Please reach out for a free 15 minute phone call if you have questions.