Kristi Garrido

Counsellor, RCT, CPT (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

3 Endorsed

Truro, NS B2N

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The best part about what I do is watching parents and children find joy in being together. I love to work with parents who feel disconnected from their children and lost about how to support them. After families have worked with me, I hope they leave with a deeper connection to each other.

I use developmentally appropriate counselling modalities to bring healing to children and involve the parents as active participants in their child's therapy because I believe parents are the most important people in their child's life. I bring a wealth of specialized training experience in family play therapy modalities.

Parents need empathetic helpers on their team. I want to walk alongside you in exploring what specific needs your child may be trying to communicate with you through behaviours. Parenting is a challenging journey. I would love to be part of this stage with you.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Kristi Garrido now - (902) 906-5071

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Headstart Child & Family Therapy

Truro, NS B2N

(902) 906-5071

I offer therapy sessions in-person, in play spaces designed to allow children to express themselves. I typically run on a waitlist.

I specialize in Child and Parenting

$165 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, families and groups

Let's Connect (902) 906-5071

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Headstart Child & Family Therapy

Truro, NS B2N

(902) 906-5071

I offer therapy sessions in-person, in play spaces designed to allow children to express themselves. I typically run on a waitlist.

I specialize in Child and Parenting

$165 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, families and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $165
Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Blue Cross
Canada Life | Great-West Life
Desjardins
Great-West Life
Green Shield Canada
Manulife
Medavie Blue Cross
SunLife

I am able to direct bill select plans. Be sure to check with your insurance provider that a counselling therapist is covered by your plan.

Email me or call with questions - (902) 906-5071

Kristi Garrido

Counsellor, RCT, CPT

I am able to direct bill select plans. Be sure to check with your insurance provider that a counselling therapist is covered by your plan.

Email me or call with questions - (902) 906-5071

Kristi Garrido

Counsellor, RCT, CPT

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Nova Scotia / RCT-22-031 Kristi Garrido
In Practice for 8 Years
License: Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists RCT-22-031 / 2017
Certificate from Canadian Association of Play Therapy CPT-NS-1871 / 2023
Attended Yorkville University, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2017

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (902) 906-5071

Kristi Garrido

Counsellor, RCT, CPT

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (902) 906-5071

Kristi Garrido

Counsellor, RCT, CPT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Child
Parenting

Expertise

ADHD
Adoption
Anger Management
Anxiety
Autism
Behavioural Issues
Depression
Developmental Disorders
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Transitions
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Peer Relationships
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Trauma and PTSD

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (902) 906-5071

Kristi Garrido

Counsellor, RCT, CPT

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (902) 906-5071

Kristi Garrido

Counsellor, RCT, CPT

3 Endorsements

Irene Gunn

Registered Social Worker, MMT, RSW, MSW, MDiv, MTS

Play therapy is highly beneficial for children and families. Kristi Garrido's work is very helpful for our community.

Cameron Voegeli, C&D Therapy

Counsellor, MA, RCT, CCC

Kristi and her team do a fantastic job of providing child and family therapy services in the Colchester area. They have the expertise of true, trauma-informed play therapy, combined with integrity and excellence in delivering services.

Archway Counselling

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Kristi is an exceptional counsellor. She is dedicated and resourceful, and will find the best possible evidenced-based solution for every child. With Kristi you can trust that your child's emotional well-being is in capable and caring hands.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider
Family Systems
Humanistic
Intermediate Theraplay Practitioner
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Sandplay
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (902) 906-5071

Kristi Garrido

Counsellor, RCT, CPT

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (902) 906-5071

Kristi Garrido

Counsellor, RCT, CPT

Location

Primary Location

Headstart Child & Family Therapy

Truro, NS B2N

(902) 906-5071

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

I offer therapy sessions in-person, in play spaces designed to allow children to express themselves. I typically run on a waitlist.

Take the first step to help. Call now - (902) 906-5071

Kristi Garrido

Counsellor, RCT, CPT

I offer therapy sessions in-person, in play spaces designed to allow children to express themselves. I typically run on a waitlist.

Take the first step to help. Call now - (902) 906-5071

Kristi Garrido

Counsellor, RCT, CPT