Therapists in Bedford, NS

Hello! I appreciate you taking the time to learn about me and my practice. My name is Sam, I’m a Registered Counselling Therapist (candidate) with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists and a professional member with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I believe therapy is a collaborative process and that success in therapy is often associated to the therapeutic relationship. In my practice I believe everyone has the inherent capacity for growth, empowerment, and connection to self and others. As such, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you feel seen and heard.

It’s hard for you to watch your usually sensitive child/teen who sometimes seems mature beyond their years become quickly unglued when their big emotions hit. You’re pretty sure that anxiety, worries or low self-esteem are hiding under the big tears, emotional meltdowns, ‘sassy’ attitude and anger you see in their worst moments. While you desperately want to be there to support your child and help them through this turbulent time, the accumulation of stressors from the demands of life and parenting through a pandemic make it hard for you to be the parent you want to be in those worst moments.

I am a Licensed Counseling Therapist candidate, (RCT-C) whose specific psychotherapeutic training is anchored in Drama therapeutic processes. This is a therapeutic approach that utilizes talk therapy and engages personalized creative expression for catharsis. It is an innovative approach for those who may be stuck in old patterns or need to explore new ways to better communicate them. Clients explore alternative solutions to challenges by rehearsing alternative cognitive/behavioral responses using “what if ” imagination. Engaging an element of guided, gentle imaginative physicality helps better express what might be suppressed.

**Online Counselling available.** Do you find yourself stressed and overwhelmed? Anxious? Struggling in your relationships? But you have no idea how to change things and start living the life you want and deserve. If you have struggled with making changes in the past, I believe together we can shape your future. Therapy is a supportive process that can enable us to move past blockages, with the tools and techniques that work for us we can find our way to a future we are eager to step in to.

I am a Registered counselling therapist with over 15 years of experience working with youth and young adults. Therapy is a process of insight building, growth, and self-discovery. My goal is to empower my clients to develop a better understanding of their feelings, behaviours and actions in order to make positive changes in their lives. I aim to create a safe, non judgmental and supportive environment that feels comfortable and collaborative. I work with my clients to help them come up with new ways of thinking about life’s challenges to develop new skills that build resiliency. I look forward to working with you!

I am a clinical social worker with over seven years experience in the trauma field. My practice is rooted in feminist, trauma informed, and anti-oppressive social work. I take a client centred approach and see you as the expert in your own life. To date, I have worked primarily with survivors of sexualized violence and domestic violence. In addition to an interest in trauma, I also enjoy working with second generation immigrants, caregivers of those who are chronically ill, those experiencing grief, individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of color) and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

My counselling approach is built on something called unconditional positive regard. I am a non-judgemental listener who likes to use kindness, support and sometimes even humour to build relationships with my clients. I use a wide range of counselling practices depending on client needs. My clients are anyone who is wrestling with any aspect of their life and would like to solve the issues contributing to it. I will work with you to identify specific problems and issues and then find the best counselling theory and practice to help you solve your issues. My specialty has been culture & identity.

Marlene Johns is a Registered Counselling Therapist who works with adults, young clients (children/adolescents), and families experiencing difficulty with issues related to anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, self-esteem, low self-confidence, anger, aggression, social anxiety, fears, grief and loss, separation/divorce, adoption/stepfamily issues, major life transitions, and family conflicts which may be preventing them from living a happier and healthier life.

Dr Mike's extensive clinical experience has allowed him the honour of supporting/guiding his clients with empathy & compassion for over 40 yrs. His commitment, insight & warmth extends outside his practice as his authenticity and caring nature help his clients to feel connected and understood. Dr Mike is committed to building a trusted therapeutic relationship that enhances personal growth while identifying underlying issues causing distress or discomfort in your life. Connect with Dr Mike today to begin your journey to wholeness and authenticity. "Life Happens...And Dr Mike Can Help!"

Pastor Lee is passionate about integrating beliefs, professional knowledge and skills, and rich life experiences to support those in need, enabling them to face life's challenges. During treatment, He focused on issues of relationships, self-esteem, and emotional disturbances. He is committed to walking side by side with clients with respect, empathy, kindness, and passion, enabling them to explore the challenges they face with peace of mind. He is helping clients deal with self-esteem, grief and loss, childhood, parenting, relationship and spiritual issues.

Currently accepting new clients. I am a Psychologist (Candidate Register) who works individually with adults (18+) who are experiencing posttraumatic stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relational issues. I specialize in LGBTQIA2+ health, and work from an anti-oppression framework to provide the best care possible for folks belonging to marginalized groups. I am seeing clients both in person and over video or phone, and will continue to update here as the situation changes.

**Now Booking New Clients** I primarily work with those in relationships, both romantic and families, aiming to help people learn how to grow well in life individually and together. If you would like to strengthen a stagnant marriage, hedge against divorce, improve communication, or recover from an affair, I can help. I also work with children (ages 6 and up), teenagers, and family units navigate parenting issues, emotion regulation, ADHD, and trauma. Although I specialize in marriage and familes, I love working with individuals battling mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, past trauma, grief, addictions, and more.

Dr. Silverman is currently accepting new patients for all types of psychological assessments. Dr. Silverman’s modus operandi when it comes to psychological assessment is to make sure the patient feels empowered and has a robust understanding of their psychological data. He believes it is critical to patient care that everyone understands the control they hold over their lives and how they can use the psychological recommendations provided to make improvements based on numerically driven data.

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.

Hi! I'm Michelle Dumoulin, Canadian Certified Counsellor and Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate. I have 15 years of experience working with teens, preteens and their families in my career as a school counsellor, and before that as a teacher. As a Registered Counselling Therapist, I look forward to working with you.

We are a well established practice providing confidential, sensitive, personalized psychological and counselling services for adults, teens, children, families and couples in Nova Scotia and beyond. We provide assessment, treatment and relapse prevention services. As we are a group of clinicians with various training we offer evidence based multiple therapeutic techniques. Approaches include EMDR, DBT, CBT, Mindfulness, Marriage and Family Therapy (including Gottman and Systems approaches), Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and various Trauma Based Therapies.