Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin

Psychologist, PhD, RPsych (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

2 Endorsed

Bedford, NS B4B

Waitlist for new clients

(782) 824-5969

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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 take a radically genuine, warm, and empathic approach, and seek to provide a safe and inclusive environment. I use humour and curiosity in a compassionate way to help explore the barriers to your life worth living, and balance acceptance and change-based strategies to help you reduce suffering, increase effective coping, and strengthen relationships.

My therapeutic approach is rooted in CBT, with a focus on both traditional (e.g., Exposure and Response Prevention) and third wave approaches (e.g., DBT, ACT). For sex therapy, I take a wholistic and integrative approach using mindfulness and sensate focus therapy, as well as CBT. For couples therapy, I primarily use an Emotionally Focused Therapy approach.

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My Practice at a Glance

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Dr. Leah Clyburn & Associates

Bedford, NS B4B

(782) 824-5969

Clients have the option of either in-person or virtual sessions. For the most part, sessions are only available on Mondays at this time.

I specialize in Sex Therapy, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD

$210 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Let's Connect (782) 824-5969

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Dr. Leah Clyburn & Associates

Bedford, NS B4B

(782) 824-5969

Clients have the option of either in-person or virtual sessions. For the most part, sessions are only available on Mondays at this time.

I specialize in Sex Therapy, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD

$210 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $210
Couple Sessions $315
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Medavie Blue Cross

Hourly rate for individuals (1 hour) and couples (1.5 hours) is $210/hour. Direct billing for Medavie/Blue Cross provided. For questions regarding fees (including sliding scale fees), billing, or insurance, please call or email!

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 824-5969

Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin

Psychologist, PhD, RPsych

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 824-5969

Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin

Psychologist, PhD, RPsych

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Nova Scotia / R1138 Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin
In Practice for 2 Years
Attended Dalhousie University, PhD, Graduated 2022

Please feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience! It's important for you to make an informed decision and I am happy to answer any and all questions you may have.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 824-5969

Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin

Psychologist, PhD, RPsych

Please feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience! It's important for you to make an informed decision and I am happy to answer any and all questions you may have.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 824-5969

Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin

Psychologist, PhD, RPsych

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Sex Therapy
Relationship Issues
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Bisexual
Body Positivity
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Coping Skills
Depression
Domestic Violence
Eating Disorders
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Personality Disorders
Self-Harming
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Pain
Suicidal Ideation
Testing and Evaluation
Veterans
Women's Issues

I work with individuals & couples with sexual difficulties (e.g., desire, orgasm, pain), using integrative sex therapy (e.g., mindfulness, sensate focus, CBT). I also work with couples with more general relationship concerns (e.g., communication, disconnection) using Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. For clients struggling with trauma, I provide CPT, PE, and DBT-PE.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 824-5969

Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin

Psychologist, PhD, RPsych

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 824-5969

Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin

Psychologist, PhD, RPsych

2 Endorsements

Kay Vinova

Psychologist, BSc, MSc

Kat is a passionate and caring clinician who centers celebrating diversity in her work. She's quite skilled at helping clients make sense of and accept issues at hand, especially when it comes to emotional dysregulation, trauma, and sexual issues.

Dr. Tamara Speth

Psychologist, PhD, RPsych

Dr. Merwin is a highly skilled and compassionate psychologist. She is dedicated to excellence in all aspects of her work and provides quality assessment and psychotherapy services to her clients. She warm, inviting, and adept at connecting with others.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Compassion Focused
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Integrative
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Psychodiagnostic Assessments
Sensate Focus Sex Therapy
Trauma Focused

In your first session, we will explore what brought you to therapy and based on this information, we will then discuss the best evidence-based treatment options for your unique needs and goals. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you have about what different types of therapy would be like!

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 824-5969

Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin

Psychologist, PhD, RPsych

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 824-5969

Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin

Psychologist, PhD, RPsych

Location

Primary Location

Dr. Leah Clyburn & Associates

Bedford, NS B4B

(782) 824-5969

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My website

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Clients have the option of either in-person or virtual sessions. For the most part, sessions are only available on Mondays at this time.

Call for a free consultation now - (782) 824-5969

Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin

Psychologist, PhD, RPsych

Clients have the option of either in-person or virtual sessions. For the most part, sessions are only available on Mondays at this time.

Call for a free consultation now - (782) 824-5969

Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin

Psychologist, PhD, RPsych