Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin

Psychologist, PhD, RPsych

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Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin

Psychologist, PhD, RPsych (she, her)

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250 Baker Drive Suite 233 Dartmouth, NS B2W

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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.

Call or Email Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin now for a free 15 minute consultation - (782) 824-5969

My Practice at a Glance

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

Affirming Psychology

250 Baker Drive

Suite 233

Dartmouth, NS B2W map

(782) 824-5969

My website

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

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

$225 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.

Affirming Psychology

250 Baker Drive

Suite 233

Dartmouth, NS B2W map

(782) 824-5969

My website

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

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

$225 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $225
Couple Sessions $337
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Cheque, e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

First Nations Health Authority
Medavie Blue Cross
SunLife
Veterans Affairs Canada

Hourly rate for individuals (1 hour) and couples (1.5 hours) is $225/hour. Direct billing for Medavie/Blue Cross, SunLife, VAC, and NIHB provided. For questions regarding fees (including sliding scale fees), billing, or insurance, please call or email!

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

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

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Nova Scotia / R1138 Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 4 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.

Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin

Psychologist, PhD, RPsych

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

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.

Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin

Psychologist, PhD, RPsych

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

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Sex Therapy
Relationship Issues
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Bisexual
Body Image
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Coping Skills
Depression
Domestic Violence
Eating Disorders
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Personality Disorders
Polyamory & ENM
Self-Harming
Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
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.

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

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

Endorsement

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.

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Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin

Psychologist, PhD, RPsych

Kay Vinova

Psychologist, BSc, MSc

Dr. Ashlee Morrell

Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD

Sarah Ayton

MEd, RCT-C

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!

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

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

Location

Primary Location

Affirming Psychology

250 Baker Drive

Suite 233

Dartmouth, NS B2W

(782) 824-5969

Email Me

My website

Group Practice

Affirming Psychology

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.

Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin

Psychologist, PhD, RPsych

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

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

Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin

Psychologist, PhD, RPsych

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

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