Dartmouth
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Lena Stewart
Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
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Lena Stewart

Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C (she, her)

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3 Endorsed
177 Main Street, Suite 101, Dartmouth, NS B2X
Available both in-person and online
177 Main Street Suite 101 Dartmouth, NS B2X
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Are you feeling overwhelmed? Disconnected from life and loved ones? Do you feel as if you are moving on autopilot, or lost, finding it hard to understand what you want or need? I help individuals experiencing burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, grief, and overall disconnect from things that matter and bring joy. Together we can work to find balance amid the multifaceted roles and responsibilities - family, relationships, career, school, work, daily life, and/or society. Finding balance and emotional well-being can be transformative, helping cultivate self-awareness, confidence, reconnection, and clarity on what is truly important to you.
Leading with compassion, we explore your struggles and strengths to help deepen your connections with others and yourself, and uncover your values; Through a holistic person-centred and integrated approach, support is customized to align treatment and strategies with what feels and works best for you, and start feeling like yourself again.
Sessions are offered both in-person and virtually - whatever is most convenient and comfortable for you. Ultimately, I am not just a therapist - I genuinely care about your happiness and your values. If this resonates with you, I welcome you to book a free consultation to discuss your goals and support you in making the best decision for you.
Lena Stewart now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Rise Counselling Collective

177 Main Street

Suite 101

Dartmouth, NS B2X map
My website
Offering in-person sessions in Paddler's Cove, Dartmouth and secure virtual therapy. Flexible daytime and evening appointments available.
I specialize in Stress, Anxiety and Workplace Burnout 
$165 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Lena Stewart
Photo of Lena Stewart, Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Rise Counselling Collective

177 Main Street

Suite 101

Dartmouth, NS B2X map
My website
Offering in-person sessions in Paddler's Cove, Dartmouth and secure virtual therapy. Flexible daytime and evening appointments available.
I specialize in Stress, Anxiety and Workplace Burnout 
$165 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
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Therapy should be accessible. I offer online invoicing and payment options. If cost is a concern, I'm happy to talk about flexible options to help keep therapy affordable and aligned with your needs.
Photo of Lena Stewart, Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
Lena Stewart
Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Therapy should be accessible. I offer online invoicing and payment options. If cost is a concern, I'm happy to talk about flexible options to help keep therapy affordable and aligned with your needs.
Photo of Lena Stewart, Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
Lena Stewart
Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by Province of Nova Scotia / RCT-C23-077 Supervised by April Pater (Nova Scotia / RCT-21-051) Lena Stewart

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended Yorkville University , Master of Arts, Counselling Psychology , Graduated 2023

    • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 11243340 / 2022
  • Degree/Diploma from Saint Mary's University Bachelor of Commerce / 2005
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I'm an RCT-C with the NSCCT and hold an MA in Counselling Psychology. My training includes ACT, Mindfulness Self-Compassion, Values-Driven Therapy, Compassionate Inquiry, trauma-informed approaches, and I hold a Holistic Narrative Career Practitioner credential.
Photo of Lena Stewart, Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
Lena Stewart
Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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I'm an RCT-C with the NSCCT and hold an MA in Counselling Psychology. My training includes ACT, Mindfulness Self-Compassion, Values-Driven Therapy, Compassionate Inquiry, trauma-informed approaches, and I hold a Holistic Narrative Career Practitioner credential.
Photo of Lena Stewart, Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
Lena Stewart
Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Workplace Burnout

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Career Guidance
  • Caregivers
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Values Clarification
  • Women's Issues
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I support individuals carrying burnout, anxiety, grief, or a quiet disconnection from what once mattered. You may be moving through life's competing priorities - family, work, relationships - with little space left for yourself. Together, we'll work to restore clarity, balance, and a deeper connection to what truly feels like home within you.
Photo of Lena Stewart, Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
Lena Stewart
Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I support individuals carrying burnout, anxiety, grief, or a quiet disconnection from what once mattered. You may be moving through life's competing priorities - family, work, relationships - with little space left for yourself. Together, we'll work to restore clarity, balance, and a deeper connection to what truly feels like home within you.
Photo of Lena Stewart, Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
Lena Stewart
Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

3 Endorsements

Raluca A Morariu
Raluca A Morariu
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MA, RP
Lena is a caring and compassionate clinician. Her positive energy and focus on strengths helps clients feel safe, secure, and supported. Her experience as a military spouse is invaluable to those in a similar lifestyle, who struggle with anxiety and grief.
Felicia Musa
Felicia Musa
Counsellor, RCC, MA, RN
Lena's high levels of compassion and acceptance help clients adopt these views towards themselves, leading to improved confidence and hope. Her warmth and non-judgmental presence fosters a sense of safety, essential for discussing sensitive topics.
Anna Kiseleva
Anna Kiseleva
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
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My approach is compassionate, mindful and strengths-based. Together we explore your values, relationships, and what gives your life meaning. As a military spouse, I'm committed to supporting military families and deeply curious about the intersection of mental wellbeing, work-life harmony, and how we learn, grow, and heal within systems not built to nurture us.
Photo of Lena Stewart, Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
Lena Stewart
Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
My approach is compassionate, mindful and strengths-based. Together we explore your values, relationships, and what gives your life meaning. As a military spouse, I'm committed to supporting military families and deeply curious about the intersection of mental wellbeing, work-life harmony, and how we learn, grow, and heal within systems not built to nurture us.
Photo of Lena Stewart, Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
Lena Stewart
Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Rise Counselling Collective

177 Main Street

Suite 101

Dartmouth, NS B2X

Email Me

My website

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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Offering in-person sessions in Paddler's Cove, Dartmouth and secure virtual therapy. Flexible daytime and evening appointments available.
Photo of Lena Stewart, Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
Lena Stewart
Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
"
Offering in-person sessions in Paddler's Cove, Dartmouth and secure virtual therapy. Flexible daytime and evening appointments available.
Photo of Lena Stewart, Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
Lena Stewart
Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C