Family Therapy in St John's, NL
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Samantha Rose
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience providing individual counselling to children, youth, and families. I offer services in relation to trauma, grief and loss, transitions,
family
breakdowns, coping, anxiety, depression, ADD/ ADHD, emotional regulation, anger management, and other mental health diagnosis'. I provide brief therapy services which is goal oriented and aimed at debriefing an event, or offering clients new skills they can utilize. This type of service is ideal for those with a limited number of sessions through their insurance or EAP. I also offer more intensive services aimed at helping people work through their trauma.
Christine Riggs
Counsellor, BA, BscOT, MACP, OT(R)NL, CCC
Verified
Verified
I have been fortunate to work in community mental health and addictions for over 28 years. I have extensive clinical experience helping adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, childhood dysfunction, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, addiction, emotion dysregulation and
family
/relationship challenges.
Jessica Cowan Royle
Counsellor, BSc, MEd, CCC, ND
Verified
Verified
I look forward to connecting with you to see if I am the right fit to support you, your child, youth, or your
family
in making meaningful and adaptive life changes.
I know that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming and i'm so glad that you're here. I work with children, teens, young adults and adults. With adults, I work to explore new ways to cope with old patterns that are no longer serving them. I also work with folks to help them understand and process the stories and emotional experiences that have left them feeling stuck. This allows choice for people to move toward a life that is deeply connected to their values. My work with children (5-10), teens and families is focused on trauma, anxiety and depression and is informed by my advanced trainings in Play Therapy, ACT and EFFT.
St John's, NL A1E
& Online
Tracy Lee Fowler
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, BA, RSW
Verified
Verified
If you, a loved one or
family
members are impacted by mental health or addictions issues and would like to work toward change and positive steps to wellness, Lets connect! .
Tracy is passionate about her work in mental health and addictions. Tracy strives to build solid relationships with clients so they can see their strengths and reach their full potential. Tracy has over 15 years’ experience working front lines in Mental health and Addictions, specializing and with great passion in the field of Addictions counselling. Tracy has proven effectiveness in building rapport quite rapidly, helping clients achieve their life goals. Currently, she has a new found passion for DBT treatment and working with clients to identify solutions to build resilience and ultimately to create a life worth living.
Waitlist for new clients
C. L. Whole You Foundation Counselling
Counsellor, GD
Verified
Verified
My job is to help you navigate your current circumstances and guide you to overcome the barriers you face, including anxiety, depression, feelings of hopelessness, self-esteem issues,
family
/relationship issues, communication/emotional concerns, and school/career issues.
Mindfulness is bringing presence and fullness to an experience. My goal is to bring this presence and aliveness to the sessions.
Coastal Health NL
Counsellor, PhD, MEd, RDT, CCC
We hold special training at graduate and doctoral levels in counselling and clinical psychology, including Arts Therapies, EMDR,
Family
and couple intervention, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Diagnostic assessment, and others.
If there's one experience that is guaranteed, it's change. Change comes in many forms; accomplishment, loss, crisis. Sometimes we lead change in our lives, sometimes we're forced to follow it - kicking and screaming. Coastal Health Inc. Is a multi-practitioner, allied health, practice. We work collaboratively and emphasize a comprehensive service access to our clients. Our team are all graduate and doctoral trained therapists, specializing in multiple areas, including (but not limited to); Chronic illness, grief, trans support for individuals and families,
family
issues, couple issues, depression and anxiety, identity and career etc
Kara Pinksen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, BSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic approach is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Internal
Family
Systems Therapy.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and nearly 20 years experience offering therapy to individuals, couples and families. Reaching out for therapy can be difficult. It can create feelings of anxiety or shame, or a fear of being misunderstood or judged. I believe that therapy should be a non-judgmental, collaborative experience, where you can comfortably uncover and confront the obstacles preventing you from living the life you deserve. My goal is to provide a non- judgmental, compassionate, trauma-informed, queer positive, gender affirming, respectful space that is inclusive to all.
St John's, NL A1B
& Online
Lance Jackson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
If you feel like therapy hasn’t worked for you or you’re feeling overwhelmed by trauma, depression, loneliness, or misunderstood, or your having issues with your interpersonal relationships (marriage, intimate partner, friends
family
) then you’ve come to the right place. I also enjoy helping men who are trying to find their place in the world and themselves.
The Therapy Nest
Pre-Licensed Professional, MACP, BSC, LCT-C, CCC
Verified
Verified
We are a team of counsellors, mindfulness instructors and social worker who work from a trauma-informed approach with a focus on helping clients with ADHD, childhood trauma, eating disorders,
family
issues, new moms, fathers, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, borderline personality disorder, and phobias. With more than a decade of experience between us in the mental health field, we are confident that we can help you find meaning in your life again.
Robyn McClure
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified
Verified
Originally from Annapolis Valley, Dr. McClure graduated from Acadia University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She then achieved distinction as a Killam Laureate during her graduate studies at The University of British Columbia, where she completed two master’s degrees and a Ph.D. After a decade of training out west, Dr. McClure returned home to her
family
in Nova Scotia.
Not accepting new clients
Jenni M MacPherson
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I have built my career in a variety of front-line positions where I have held essential roles: Therapist, Group Facilitator,
Family
Worker, Crisis Intervenor and Intensive Case Manager.
Update for April 2023: Please connect with me via email due to increased spam associated with the phone application. I love the work that I am able to undertake as a clinical social worker. It is my priority to facilitate the goals of my clients in a warm and trusting therapeutic relationship, acknowledging that each person has their own story, requiring personal attention tailored to their needs. I provide both individual and group counselling in the areas of mental health, addictions, concurrent disorders and trauma.
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Jey Benoit
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
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Practicing from an ecological stance, I recognize that individuals exist within larger systems which can significantly impact physical and emotional well-being. It's important for me to understand all aspects of a client's life beyond their symptoms to form a well-rounded picture of the contributing factors in their mental health experiences. I primarily work with adolescent and adult clients for individual and
family therapy
. I am specifically interested in working with trauma (acute and complex), transgender health, life transition stress, anxiety, emotional disturbances and relationship difficulties.
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MSW, PhD
Verified
Verified
Psychologist Melissa Cook currently accepting new child and adolescent clients virtually and in person in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia. We have over 30 years of combined experience helping clients overcome symptoms related to stress, anxiety,
family
or relationship conflict, grief and loss, emotional difficulties, and more. We work with adults, youth, children, families and couples to support you to reach your goals. Our specialties are EMDR, treatments for anxiety/stress, OCD, childhood mental illnesses, emotional difficulties due to acquired brain injury/concussion and relationship/marriage counselling.
Not accepting new clients
Lori Slaunwhite Mindful Path
Registered Psychotherapist, RCT, RP, CSAT, NADA-RT
Verified
Verified
Support for individuals, partners and
family
members.
WAITLIST NOW OPEN: SECURE ONLINE COUNSELLING and IN-OFFICE SESSIONS AVAILABLE. You may be considering counselling therapy for a specific reason such as a grief or sadness, difficulty in controlling your use of drugs or alcohol, or life changes such as separation and divorce. Perhaps life simply seems difficult. Many of us will have had difficult experiences at some stage of our lives that may have affected our sense of self or leave us searching for more. Although it may be difficult to reach out for help, please know that I will hear your story with compassion, openness, and a willingness to support you in your healing process.
Dara Counselling and Wellness
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Trauma occurs many ways – abuse, accidents, divorce, death and it can suck the life right out of you. Maybe you’ve had sleepless nights and restless mornings and it does not feel worth it to get out of bed. Maybe you've thought of harming yourself or possibly had suicidal thoughts. Trauma can affect all parts of your life; your relationships, your ability to work, your ability to feel safe and happy. Sometimes you feel like all is well and that you have dealt with it. You feel fine and 6 months later it feels like it just happened, It is possible to get your life back. Reach out, I can help.
Melinda Aspell
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Providing Services in NL, NS, ON, AB, and YT. I promise to approach each session with empathy, compassion, and understanding. I pride myself in providing a non-judgemental and safe space, free of assumptions. I strongly believe in giving people the space they need to speak freely about their unique lived experiences and how these experiences impact their lives. My role is to provide you with support and guidance to help you begin to move forward in your life.
Chantel Dwyer
Counsellor, MEd, CCC, ND
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! As we navigate through life, the experiences we encounter shape and mold our individual identities. As a counselor, I am dedicated to helping you unlock your potential for growth and transformation. By working together, we can explore your unique path towards healing and wholeness, and I will support you in discovering your inner strength and resilience.
Laura Parsons
Counsellor, BSc, MEd, DCP(c), CCC, ND
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Starting therapy can be overwhelming. I get it! It’s important to me that my practice is a safe and inviting space, trauma informed, and free of judgment. I offer refreshments and a place to relax before you join session. I welcome children, teens, students, parents, adults, and all couples. Whatever your struggle is, you don’t have to be alone. Reaching out is the first step. Just start there. I offer online booking as well as virtual therapy. I am the Co-Founder and Director of Repose Wellness Collective- a team of specialized Counsellors, Speech Language Pathologists, and a Registered Psychologist offering ADHD and LD Assessment.
ADHD Solutions - ADHD Coaching
MScOT, BA
I am an ADHD Coach with over 10 years of previous experience as an Occupational Therapist. As someone with ADHD myself, I can appreciate the challenges of living with ADHD. My focus is working with adults with ADHD. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, I utilize effective strategies to help you overcome difficulties experienced at home, school, and/or the workplace.
Waitlist for new clients
Tidal Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! I'm so glad you've landed here. My primary goal is to help clients live effectively. I aim to provide a holistic and person-centered approach while encouraging skill development to assist in managing life challenges.
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.