Kay Vinova
Psychologist, BSc, MSc (they, them)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B2W
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I am a registered clinical psychologist who works with adults struggling with issues such as trauma, disordered eating, emotional dysregulation, and religious conflict. I work with individuals and couples. I am committed to creating a safe space for clients of different gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, and people with different types of romantic and/or sexual relationships. I take a collaborative, feminist, and empathetic approach, ensuring I am providing evidence-based treatment. Additionally, I offer assessments for adults for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
As a certified EMDRIA therapist, I use EMDR to treat complex trauma. Other approaches I use include DBT, CBT, IFS, and CBTE. I specialize in treating issues such as low sexual desire, shame around kink and sexual interests, difficulties with orgasm, erectile issues, and sexual pain. When working with relationships, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I hold a B.Sc. in Psychology from the University of Utah and a M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology from Acadia University. I look forward to creating a trusting relationship, a process I find profoundly fulfilling and healing.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Couple Sessions $225
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cheque, Mastercard, Visa
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Kay Vinova
Psychologist, BSc, MSc
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Nova Scotia / R1092 Kay Vinova
- Certificate from EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist 2020
- Attended Acadia University
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sex Therapy
- Autism
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Gender Diversity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Religious Conflict/Trauma
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
3 Endorsements
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
- Attachment-based
- CBT-E for Eating Disorders
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Sex Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Location
Kay Vinova
Psychologist, BSc, MSc