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Kay Vinova

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Dartmouth, NS B2W
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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My Practice at a Glance

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Affirming Psychology

Dartmouth, NS B2W

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I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Sex Therapy and Autism 
$225 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
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My Practice at a Glance

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Affirming Psychology

Dartmouth, NS B2W

My website
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Sex Therapy and Autism 
$225 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $225
  • Couple Sessions $225

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cheque, Mastercard, Visa
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Psychologist, BSc, MSc
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Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Nova Scotia / R1092 Kay Vinova
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Acadia University
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist 2020
  • Certificate from AASECT Certified Sex Therapist 2024
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Kay Vinova
Psychologist, BSc, MSc
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Kay Vinova
Psychologist, BSc, MSc
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Sex Therapy
  • Autism

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Gender Diversity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • Religious Conflict/Trauma
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
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Psychologist, BSc, MSc
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4 Endorsements

Jessica Heidebrecht
Jessica Heidebrecht
Registered Social WorkerMSWMDivRSW
Kay is an excellent clinician, highly sensitive to clients' needs and systemic issues that may have influenced their presenting issues. They are competent in group facilitation, assessment, and multiple modalities, using "self" to build rapport easily.
Raquel Griffin
Raquel Griffin
Registered Social WorkerMSWRSW
Kay is an incredibly knowledgeable and empathetic clinician. They are extremely skilled, resourceful, and will go the extra mile for clients and colleagues to ensure the care they provide is real, authentic, and rooted in best practice.
Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin
Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Merwin
PsychologistPhDRPsych
Not only is Kay knowledgeable in multiple therapies, but they are also an incredibly empathetic and authentic clinician. They create a safe and welcoming environment and are sensitive to the unique needs of clients from a range of diverse identities.
Maggie Cohen Silvaine
Maggie Cohen Silvaine
Registered Social WorkerMSWRSW
Kay is an incredibly smart, ethical, and intuitive provider. I trust them with referrals, and I believe they are an exceptional and empathetic psychologist who offers expert counselling, assessments, and supervision.

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
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Location

Primary Location

Affirming Psychology

Dartmouth, NS B2W

Group Practice

Affirming Psychology

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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Kay Vinova
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Kay Vinova
Psychologist, BSc, MSc