Female Therapists in Nova Scotia

Do you feel weighted by the challenges before you? Are your go to strategies and ways of doing things not working the way they use to? Are you looking for ways to shift the stress, angst and anxiety in your life, yet not sure of the next steps. It takes courage for people to move through life's transitions, challenges and emotional pain. I support you in developing a sense of inner safety, sense of self and confidence in your capacity to be with your life's challenges and recognize your inner strengths and resoucefullness.

I work with teens, adults, and couples, who are struggling with things like anxiety, depression, perfectionism, people pleasing, relationship issues, and more. We often need help navigating this ever-changing world, and I'm looking forward to navigating it with you! If you’ve been struggling and are ready for counselling, I’m here to help support you on your journey to mental wellbeing!

Are you feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from your life and loved ones? As if you are going through life on autopilot? Do you feel lost, and struggle to recognize yourself, and what you want? I help individuals experiencing burnout, anxiety, grief, and an overall disconnection from things that matter and bring joy. Together we can help find balance amid our multifaceted roles - responsibilities across family, career, school, work, everyday life and/or society. I am a military spouse and allied in supporting military families with deep curiosity for at the intersection of mental health, careers, and the way we learn, live, work.

I am a Clinical Supervisor and Registered Counselling Therapist. I love to help people, that’s what moves and motivates me. I have thirty-five years experience as a Teacher, Vice-Principal, Principal and Counsellor in Nova Scotia’s school system and over twenty years as a Counselling Therapist in a thriving private practice. I provide therapy to adults, couples, families, adolescents and children within an open, confidential, BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ positive environment. I use solution-focused and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to implement effective strategies designed to work for you and/or your family.

Szonja Vamos is a Registered Counseling Therapist, specializing in symptoms of anxiety, depression, and traumatic-stress. Originally of Hungarian and Russian decent, Szonja was raised in Miami, Florida, where she earned her Bachelors in Psychology, and Masters in Marriage & Family therapy. Szonja began by working with underprivileged children/youth and their families in community settings, and later with adults struggling with addictions and trauma. Szonja utilizes a client-centered approach to support those struggling with mental health and other challenges to develop a healthy present and recover from a painful past.

At some point in our lives, we all feel overwhelmed, confused, stuck, or lost. These times can increase our stress and anxiety. In those times, we need understanding, validation, safety, and support to overcome our challenges. I aim to provide you with a safe place to share and process your current challenges. With a deeper understanding, we can then work together towards learning new skills and strategies that can help you move forward, build resilience, and better cope with any future obstacles.

My therapeutic practice offers you a place to explore your life, heal from your challenges, and discover your deepest purpose. As a certified counselling therapist and a person who has committed to her own therapeutic healing, I understand that this journey can be hard, but I also know it can be rewarding. I'd like to walk beside you, offering compassion, experience, non-judgment and care.

As a Certified Counsellor, I promote a client- centered approach. Each individual brings with them a broad spectrum of life experiences that holds their thoughts, beliefs and feelings about the past, present and future. Whatever key issues, barriers, limiting thoughts, feelings or behaviours that you want to address, I meet you where you are on your journey.

I am a registered clinical social worker and I have had the pleasure of working with youth and families for over 20 years. I use a collaborative approach in treatment to individual youth and to families grounded in evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well as Structural Family Therapy. These approaches respect the client/family and the therapeutic relationship. I support the values of the individuals and families and the expertise they bring while working together toward their desired goals.

Grounded in empathy and compassion, I work with a client-centred approach, striving to help individuals embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, seeking to understand themselves more deeply and overcome personal challenges. I have worked with individuals from various backgrounds, creating an environment where each person feels seen, heard, and supported while also cultivating a trauma informed approach. I provide an eclectic and integrative approach to therapy, tailoring therapeutic methods to the needs of the individual.

Do you feel like you’ve lost yourself somewhere along the way and want things to change, but don’t know where to start? Are you seeking motivation that never seems to come? Perhaps, you are struggling with a difficult life decision in terms of your relationship, family, or career? Is your mental health negatively impacting your day to day functioning and you’re ready to make a change?

Evening and Weekend Availability! Hi, I'm Meghan. I am an experienced paramedical professional who is passionate about holistic wellness and understanding the connections between our mental and physical health. For the past 7 years, I have provided client-centered care in my massage therapy practice. As a humanist, my ideal client seeks personal growth to understand their emotions, navigate challenges, and cultivate positive change. Motivated by a desire for fulfillment, they value a supportive therapeutic alliance to explore their strengths, enhance coping skills, and embark on a transformative journey toward greater well-being.

It is a beautiful experience to see people able to work through their trauma, set boundaries, learn healthy coping strategies and move on to a more peaceful, productive life. Therapy is more that just chatting, we will set goals and apply best practices to help you see the those goals reached. I offer a trauma informed lens with you and your well being the priority.

I am a seasoned counselling Professional with 15 plus years clinical experience and offer an eclectic approach in my wellness practice. I am registered with NSCCT, a certified Psychotherapist with CCPA and Masters level trained in Counselling.

My approach to therapy is to create a safe space for opportunities where clients can express and explore their personal stories that is strength-based and future oriented. I do that through talk therapy that poses traumatic experiences can alter our world-views; sometimes for long periods of time. The first step in change is believing in why you are here. The rest can be achieved over time as we share insight into your experiences. As an Indigenous social worker I can contextualize your experiences through social and political contexts in contemporary and historical Canadian policy.

You feel life is hard and you are a bit stuck. You feel overwhelmed by current challenges, perhaps exhausted from past trauma, and being anxious about the future. You are looking for some clarity and tools to feel less stressed. If this is the time that you are looking for growth and mental health wellbeing, I am here for you, offering sessions tailored towards your unique needs. Over 17 years, I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds, and assisted many of them in tough situations, including trauma in different life stages. I provide individual, couple, and family sessions to support you through challenging times.

My intention is that you leave each of our sessions feeling relieved, like you’ve made progress and you know what to do next to make life easier. Together we can build a professional and caring relationship with a treatment plan that reflects your needs. My work is balanced between having effective and rejuvenating conversations and offering practical skills to manage stressors. If you feel your life is overwhelming, or you are struggling to get your needs met, I am confident we can find a way forward. I hope to collaborate with you to create a vision for your life where you have a more relaxed and joyful experience.

Asking for help isn't easy, so if you've made it this far, it's taken courage and I'm proud of you. Life is filled with struggles that can impact us all, and I take pride in creating a safe space to help better manage lifes stressors. If you are struggling with low mood, lack of motivation, high anxiety, difficult stress, relationship challenges, addictions or how to process past traumas in an effective way, finding a therapist you can connect with is an important first step. I work alongside people appreciating you are the expert of your own life, while also working to provide support and encouragement to help you reach your goals.

Are you struggling with racing thoughts, constant worry & fear about what's next in these stressful and uncertain times? Are you struggling with grief over the loss of loved ones and feeling alone and unable to move forward? Are you looking to build energy, manage you sleep, and get past feelings of doom and gloom? Are you finding your relationship with your intimate partner feeling uncertain & filled with conflicts? Getting the motivation to make change can be difficult yet you know that carrying on with such unhappiness is not the way to a meaningful life. I understand life's stressors & I applaud your courage to reach out.