Therapists in B2V
Feeling overwhelmed these days? Many of us are walking around stuck in a state of fight, flight, or freeze and we may not even be aware. The latest research says that the three ways we can find calm are: connection, safety, and being in the present moment. My goal as a therapist is to provide a space that makes these conditions possible. By engaging with our emotions, our mind, and our body in a safe and integrated way, we can move past "the stuckness" and find hope in places that we didn't think were there.
Feeling overwhelmed these days? Many of us are walking around stuck in a state of fight, flight, or freeze and we may not even be aware. The latest research says that the three ways we can find calm are: connection, safety, and being in the present moment. My goal as a therapist is to provide a space that makes these conditions possible. By engaging with our emotions, our mind, and our body in a safe and integrated way, we can move past "the stuckness" and find hope in places that we didn't think were there.
Hello! I appreciate you taking the time to learn about me and my practice. My name is Sam (she/her), I’m a Registered Counselling Therapist (candidate) with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists and a professional member with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I believe therapy is a collaborative process and that success in therapy is often associated to the therapeutic relationship. In my practice I believe everyone has the inherent capacity for growth, empowerment, and connection to self and others. As such, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you feel seen and heard.
Hello! I appreciate you taking the time to learn about me and my practice. My name is Sam (she/her), I’m a Registered Counselling Therapist (candidate) with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists and a professional member with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I believe therapy is a collaborative process and that success in therapy is often associated to the therapeutic relationship. In my practice I believe everyone has the inherent capacity for growth, empowerment, and connection to self and others. As such, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you feel seen and heard.
You don't have to have it all figured out before coming to therapy. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or trying to make sense of your experiences, you don't have to carry it alone. I work with youth (14+) and adults navigating trauma, depression, identity, sexuality, and overwhelming emotions. My approach is person-centered and emotion-focused, but what matters most is that I show up as a human first: curious, genuine, and without judgment.
You don't have to have it all figured out before coming to therapy. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or trying to make sense of your experiences, you don't have to carry it alone. I work with youth (14+) and adults navigating trauma, depression, identity, sexuality, and overwhelming emotions. My approach is person-centered and emotion-focused, but what matters most is that I show up as a human first: curious, genuine, and without judgment.
On maternity leave starting June, 2022. Not currently accepting new clients. Life can be overwhelming and the day to day tasks and responsibilities at home, work or school can be hard to manage yourself. No matter your experience, you deserve a safe space where you can feel heard; a place to work through the stress and challenges that you are experiencing; a place to learn strategies that you can use during your every day life to help lessen the burdens that are being experienced. I can support you in finding the comfort you are looking for.
On maternity leave starting June, 2022. Not currently accepting new clients. Life can be overwhelming and the day to day tasks and responsibilities at home, work or school can be hard to manage yourself. No matter your experience, you deserve a safe space where you can feel heard; a place to work through the stress and challenges that you are experiencing; a place to learn strategies that you can use during your every day life to help lessen the burdens that are being experienced. I can support you in finding the comfort you are looking for.
Hello, welcome! I'm so glad you're here. I’m a clinical psychologist (candidate register) of Quebec and Haitian ancestry. I work with adults who are navigating depression, the "what-if" spirals of anxiety and phobias, or the exhausting loops of OCD. I also work with those who are finding their relationships with others difficult or are simply burnt out from the pressure of keeping it all together. If that sounds like you, you're in the right place! I can provide therapy in English and French. Beyond therapy, I provide diagnostic assessments for learning disorders, ADHD, and general psychological functioning.
Hello, welcome! I'm so glad you're here. I’m a clinical psychologist (candidate register) of Quebec and Haitian ancestry. I work with adults who are navigating depression, the "what-if" spirals of anxiety and phobias, or the exhausting loops of OCD. I also work with those who are finding their relationships with others difficult or are simply burnt out from the pressure of keeping it all together. If that sounds like you, you're in the right place! I can provide therapy in English and French. Beyond therapy, I provide diagnostic assessments for learning disorders, ADHD, and general psychological functioning.
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 makes it hard for you to be the parent you want to be in those worst moments, leaving you feeling unsure of what will help.
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 makes it hard for you to be the parent you want to be in those worst moments, leaving you feeling unsure of what will help.
Welcome! I support clients in accessing the deep wisdom carried within the body, spirit, and mind. Whether you’re “numbing out” big emotions or reacting to the present with the pain of the past, we will seek to understand how your system is protecting you—and find ways for you to re-integrate into safety and joy in the present. We will work to soothe your nervous system and honour your survival, holding your story with compassion over shame. I offer a creative, collaborative space where your intuition, story, and selfhood will be heard and valued above all else.
Welcome! I support clients in accessing the deep wisdom carried within the body, spirit, and mind. Whether you’re “numbing out” big emotions or reacting to the present with the pain of the past, we will seek to understand how your system is protecting you—and find ways for you to re-integrate into safety and joy in the present. We will work to soothe your nervous system and honour your survival, holding your story with compassion over shame. I offer a creative, collaborative space where your intuition, story, and selfhood will be heard and valued above all else.
Caroline Lacelle
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RYT200, CIT
Dartmouth, NS B2V
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in each person’s capacity for healing and I endeavour to meet you from a place of curiosity, compassion, and collaboration. I work with individuals to process and peacefully resolve past trauma, manage present anxieties, and effectively cope with stressors to engage more fully in their lives. I am an attachment-based practitioner trained in various integrative and relational therapies with a specific focus on trauma recovery and anxiety management.
I believe in each person’s capacity for healing and I endeavour to meet you from a place of curiosity, compassion, and collaboration. I work with individuals to process and peacefully resolve past trauma, manage present anxieties, and effectively cope with stressors to engage more fully in their lives. I am an attachment-based practitioner trained in various integrative and relational therapies with a specific focus on trauma recovery and anxiety management.
Ruth Downie
Counsellor, BScN, MEdCoun, CHyp(tm), RCT, CCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My clients are generally people who are managing a chronic medical condition, are struggling with a life altering diagnosis, who may be finding a life transition challenging(menopause, retirement) and have feelings of anxiety or sadness as a result. I provide counselling to help make difficult decisions.
My clients are generally people who are managing a chronic medical condition, are struggling with a life altering diagnosis, who may be finding a life transition challenging(menopause, retirement) and have feelings of anxiety or sadness as a result. I provide counselling to help make difficult decisions.
I specialize in the treatment of adults and couples/relationships experiencing: sexual issues/dysfunctions (e.g., low desire/arousal, erectile/orgasmic difficulties, pain during sex, sexual difficulties following breast cancer treatment, and persistent genital arousal disorder/genitopelvic dysesthesia), trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and relationship issues (e.g., communication difficulties, sexual desire discrepancies, open or polyamorous relationship issues). Everyone comes into therapy with unique past experiences and future goals. I actively tailor evidence-based treatment to the unique needs and values of each client.
I specialize in the treatment of adults and couples/relationships experiencing: sexual issues/dysfunctions (e.g., low desire/arousal, erectile/orgasmic difficulties, pain during sex, sexual difficulties following breast cancer treatment, and persistent genital arousal disorder/genitopelvic dysesthesia), trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and relationship issues (e.g., communication difficulties, sexual desire discrepancies, open or polyamorous relationship issues). Everyone comes into therapy with unique past experiences and future goals. I actively tailor evidence-based treatment to the unique needs and values of each client.
My practice is rooted in the relationships that clients and I build together, creating spaces of trust and security; that’s where healing can start. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed mental health support that is accessible, rooted in compassion and aware of systemic barriers. I genuinely love working with people while witnessing them confront their challenges and grow as individuals; providing counselling gives me with an incredible sense of meaning and vitality.
My practice is rooted in the relationships that clients and I build together, creating spaces of trust and security; that’s where healing can start. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed mental health support that is accessible, rooted in compassion and aware of systemic barriers. I genuinely love working with people while witnessing them confront their challenges and grow as individuals; providing counselling gives me with an incredible sense of meaning and vitality.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by burnout, life transitions, or emotions that resurface when you least expect them. You’re looking for a supportive space to process the past, cope more effectively in the present, and move toward a life that feels lighter and more balanced.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by burnout, life transitions, or emotions that resurface when you least expect them. You’re looking for a supportive space to process the past, cope more effectively in the present, and move toward a life that feels lighter and more balanced.
You may look capable on the outside while feeling anxious, overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself. Perhaps you are carrying everyone else's needs, questioning your choices, repeating painful relationship patterns or facing a transition that has left you unsure of what comes next. You may have spent years coping, adapting and trying to keep everything together, yet still feel stuck or uncertain about how to move forward. You want to understand why you feel and respond the way you do, trust yourself again and make choices that fit the life you actually want. I offer a space where you can be honest, feel understood and begin moving
You may look capable on the outside while feeling anxious, overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself. Perhaps you are carrying everyone else's needs, questioning your choices, repeating painful relationship patterns or facing a transition that has left you unsure of what comes next. You may have spent years coping, adapting and trying to keep everything together, yet still feel stuck or uncertain about how to move forward. You want to understand why you feel and respond the way you do, trust yourself again and make choices that fit the life you actually want. I offer a space where you can be honest, feel understood and begin moving
Are you struggling and not sure where to start? You may want help with addictions or mental health, your own sexual or violent behaviour or healing from past harms. Maybe you are another professional with a history that intersects with your work. You could be looking for help with your existing family or intimate relationships, job stress, or something else that affects your wellness. I offer a free 15 minute consultation to discuss your needs in advance of your first session. Services are offered by telephone or video.
Are you struggling and not sure where to start? You may want help with addictions or mental health, your own sexual or violent behaviour or healing from past harms. Maybe you are another professional with a history that intersects with your work. You could be looking for help with your existing family or intimate relationships, job stress, or something else that affects your wellness. I offer a free 15 minute consultation to discuss your needs in advance of your first session. Services are offered by telephone or video.
Maybe you’ve spent a lot of your life trying to hold everything together. Maybe You’re the person who overthinks everything, puts everyone else first, struggles to set boundaries, or feels like you’re somehow failing at things that seem easy for everyone else.
Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, relationship difficulties, questions around identity, or simply a sense that something needs to change...but you’re not quite sure where to start.
Therapy isn't about "fixing" who you are. In our work together, we can slow things down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and figure out what you actually need.
Maybe you’ve spent a lot of your life trying to hold everything together. Maybe You’re the person who overthinks everything, puts everyone else first, struggles to set boundaries, or feels like you’re somehow failing at things that seem easy for everyone else.
Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, relationship difficulties, questions around identity, or simply a sense that something needs to change...but you’re not quite sure where to start.
Therapy isn't about "fixing" who you are. In our work together, we can slow things down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and figure out what you actually need.
I help adults and couples who want to have healthy and supportive relationships but instead find themselves feeling misunderstood, unheard, and unhappy. My clients find that issues with romantic partners, family or friends, can be difficult and unfulfilling. They feel lonely and disconnected.
I help adults and couples who want to have healthy and supportive relationships but instead find themselves feeling misunderstood, unheard, and unhappy. My clients find that issues with romantic partners, family or friends, can be difficult and unfulfilling. They feel lonely and disconnected.
I work with both adults (19+) and couples, including first responders, military members, veterans, and people of all gender and sexual identities. I help people facing challenges related to posttraumatic stress and trauma, grief and loss, mood and anxiety, navigating interpersonal relationships, life changes and transitions, stress management and burnout – and other areas within yourself, your relationship(s), or your life that you feel most affected. I'm able to provide assessment and treatment for VAC, RCMP, and CAF members - individuals and couples. I do not accept clients involved in any legal/litigation or forensic processes.
I work with both adults (19+) and couples, including first responders, military members, veterans, and people of all gender and sexual identities. I help people facing challenges related to posttraumatic stress and trauma, grief and loss, mood and anxiety, navigating interpersonal relationships, life changes and transitions, stress management and burnout – and other areas within yourself, your relationship(s), or your life that you feel most affected. I'm able to provide assessment and treatment for VAC, RCMP, and CAF members - individuals and couples. I do not accept clients involved in any legal/litigation or forensic processes.
Do you look like you have it together on the outside, but inside feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or exhausted from overthinking everything? You might struggle with anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling like you're always behind no matter how hard you try. A lot of my clients are students, young adults, and high-functioning professionals who are capable people but feel stressed, scattered, not good enough and unable to rest. I especially support neurodiverse clients with executive functioning challenges like procrastination, motivation, time management and emotional regulation skills.
Do you look like you have it together on the outside, but inside feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or exhausted from overthinking everything? You might struggle with anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling like you're always behind no matter how hard you try. A lot of my clients are students, young adults, and high-functioning professionals who are capable people but feel stressed, scattered, not good enough and unable to rest. I especially support neurodiverse clients with executive functioning challenges like procrastination, motivation, time management and emotional regulation skills.
I work with adults who wish to enter into a collaboration with me so that together we can work towards getting relief from whatever you are struggling with, whether that is a recent issue or something longstanding. As I often work with people with trauma-related issues, my clients have often suffered early attachment wounding, abuse, or have been exposed to multiple traumas through their work as first responders.
I work with adults who wish to enter into a collaboration with me so that together we can work towards getting relief from whatever you are struggling with, whether that is a recent issue or something longstanding. As I often work with people with trauma-related issues, my clients have often suffered early attachment wounding, abuse, or have been exposed to multiple traumas through their work as first responders.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, and capable, and high-functioning, but struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, trauma, and/or feeling 'stuck' in old patterns and conditioning.
My work aims to support clients in deepening self-awareness and identifying what's getting in the way. From there, we create a roadmap that leads away from current issues and stressors and toward a life that feels clear and intentional.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, and capable, and high-functioning, but struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, trauma, and/or feeling 'stuck' in old patterns and conditioning.
My work aims to support clients in deepening self-awareness and identifying what's getting in the way. From there, we create a roadmap that leads away from current issues and stressors and toward a life that feels clear and intentional.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in B2V
60+
Average cost per session
$175
Counsellors in B2V who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 95% | Social Anxiety |
| 95% | Health Anxiety |
| 95% | Driving Anxiety |
| 85% | Relationship Issues |
| 85% | Stress |
| 81% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 75% | Blue Cross |
| 75% | Medavie Blue Cross |
| 59% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in B2V see their clients
| 87% | In Person and Online | |
| 13% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 89% | Female | |
| 11% | Male |