Lois Ells
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
Payment Methods
American Express, e-Transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Chambers Plan
- ComPsych
- Desjardins
- Great-West Life
- Johnston Group
- Manulife
- Medavie Blue Cross
- SunLife
- Veterans Affairs Canada
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Nova Scotia / 2159 Lois Ells
- Attended University Of Toronto, Masters of Social Work, Graduated 2001
- License: OCSWSSW Registered Social Worker - Virtual (Ontario) 803087 / 2025
- License: PEISWRB - Registered Social Worker (PEI) 715 / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sensitive deep feelers
- Anxiety
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Emotionally/Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Emotion Focused Workshop for Adoptive Parents
EFFT workshop is geared for adoptive & Foster parents of children who have been exposed to trauma &/or attachment disruption. EFFT is rooted in a deep belief in the healing power of families. It is an evidence based model that provides parents with tools that can help restore connections in their relationship with their child, & can lead parents to feel more empowered when met with tough parenting situations at home. Two day intensive workshop - Friday and Saturday 9:00-4:00 Date TBA. Please contact the office to be added to the workshop waitlist &/or book a parenting appointment.
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Location
Bedford, NS B4A
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy Workshop (EFFT)
For caregivers of children of any age struggling with intense emotions (ex. shame, anger); mental health (ex. anxiety, depression); or difficult life stressors. Equipping caregivers with practical strategies through education, demonstration and skills practice to: become their child's emotion coach; strengthen their relationship; & parents will be supported with their reactions that surface in this challenging journey. This Workshop is geared for caregivers of kids, teens or adult-children. One day intensive therapeutic workshop. Contact the office to be added to the workshop waiting list &/or book an online session to work on learning skills in the meantime.
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Bedford Family and Couples Therapy
Bedford, NS B4A
Emotion Coaching For Caregivers Virtual Workshop
Date: Friday, September 20th, 2024 9:00 am-12:30 pm AST, Via Zoom. Designed for caregivers of children and loved ones of all ages, from preschool through adulthood. For any caregiver hoping to increase their confidence in responding to a loved one’s emotions and challenging statements. This virtual workshop will offer practical tools to get you started including specific scripts to take home.
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Location
Primary Location
Bedford Family and Couples Therapy
1600 Bedford Highway Bedford, NS,
Suite 220
Bedford, NS B4A
(902) 700-5579Email Me
Additional Location
Virtual Office
Lower Sackville, NS B4C
(902) 700-5579