Anxiety Therapists in Dartmouth, NS

I work with a variety of client concerns such as mood difficulties ( anxiety and depression), adjustment problems, grief, relationship difficulties, lifestyle change, and low self-esteem.
I work with adults and couples, and strive to empower clients so that they may reach their goals. My training was grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, and I continue to study and incorporate other theoretical frameworks including mindfulness-based therapy, solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and emotion focused therapy. I tailor my treatment approach based on presenting concerns and client preference.
I work with a variety of client concerns such as mood difficulties ( anxiety and depression), adjustment problems, grief, relationship difficulties, lifestyle change, and low self-esteem.
I work with adults and couples, and strive to empower clients so that they may reach their goals. My training was grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, and I continue to study and incorporate other theoretical frameworks including mindfulness-based therapy, solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and emotion focused therapy. I tailor my treatment approach based on presenting concerns and client preference.

We feel overwhelmed by our anxiety, grief or anger.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, anger, or grief, we'll work together to develop personalized strategies for you. We'll identify the challenges in your life, build on your strengths, explore your emotions, identify resources, and tailor strategies to you so that you are empowered to take the necessary steps to move ahead.
We feel overwhelmed by our anxiety, grief or anger.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, anger, or grief, we'll work together to develop personalized strategies for you. We'll identify the challenges in your life, build on your strengths, explore your emotions, identify resources, and tailor strategies to you so that you are empowered to take the necessary steps to move ahead.

I have a special interest (and experience) working in the areas of neurodiversity/disabilities, grief counselling, various life transitions, obsessive compulsive and anxiety disorders, autism, ADHD.
Hello, my name is Lindsey MacDonald. I am originally from Cape Breton Island and have lived in Halifax for over two decades. I have been working with youth, adolescents, and families for close to 20 years in various roles within the education system such as a Student Support/Learning Centre Teacher, Transition Support Teacher, and currently as a School Counsellor. I hold a Masters Degree in Education in Counselling, a Masters Degree in Education in Leadership & Administration (with a focus on mental health), and a Masters Degree in Education in Curriculum Studies (Supporting Learners with Diverse Needs and Exceptionalities).
I have a special interest (and experience) working in the areas of neurodiversity/disabilities, grief counselling, various life transitions, obsessive compulsive and anxiety disorders, autism, ADHD.
Hello, my name is Lindsey MacDonald. I am originally from Cape Breton Island and have lived in Halifax for over two decades. I have been working with youth, adolescents, and families for close to 20 years in various roles within the education system such as a Student Support/Learning Centre Teacher, Transition Support Teacher, and currently as a School Counsellor. I hold a Masters Degree in Education in Counselling, a Masters Degree in Education in Leadership & Administration (with a focus on mental health), and a Masters Degree in Education in Curriculum Studies (Supporting Learners with Diverse Needs and Exceptionalities).

Charise Besson
Registered Counselling Therapist, MACP, RCT-C, CCC
Verified Verified
Dartmouth, NS B2W
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life transitions, I am here to support you on your journey to healing and personal growth.
I use an integrative approach that incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and mindfulness techniques. These evidence-based practices help me adapt our work together to suit your unique needs and goals.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life transitions, I am here to support you on your journey to healing and personal growth.
I use an integrative approach that incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and mindfulness techniques. These evidence-based practices help me adapt our work together to suit your unique needs and goals.

My experience includes areas such as trauma, emotion regulation, gender identity and sexuality, depression, and anxiety.
I use an inclusive approach, drawing on a variety of therapeutic techniques to meet your individual needs. I aim to help you feel empowered to make decisions that align with your true self, whether it's navigating mental health challenges, exploring your gender and sexuality, or healing from past experiences.
My experience includes areas such as trauma, emotion regulation, gender identity and sexuality, depression, and anxiety.
I use an inclusive approach, drawing on a variety of therapeutic techniques to meet your individual needs. I aim to help you feel empowered to make decisions that align with your true self, whether it's navigating mental health challenges, exploring your gender and sexuality, or healing from past experiences.

I work with individuals and couples in therapy where my areas of focus include relational health, sexual health, emotional regulation, stress management, identity and self-compassion, transitions, and change, and have experience supporting clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
My therapy services person-centered and I practice from a trauma informed and culturally sensitive lens. I am trained in compassion focused therapy (CFT), Gottman method, and emotionally focused therapy (EFT) to support individuals and couples in therapy. Additionally, I use a variety of other modalities to support my clients in their therapy goals.
I work with individuals and couples in therapy where my areas of focus include relational health, sexual health, emotional regulation, stress management, identity and self-compassion, transitions, and change, and have experience supporting clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
My therapy services person-centered and I practice from a trauma informed and culturally sensitive lens. I am trained in compassion focused therapy (CFT), Gottman method, and emotionally focused therapy (EFT) to support individuals and couples in therapy. Additionally, I use a variety of other modalities to support my clients in their therapy goals.

They face challenges such as anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, and perfectionism as well as general mental health concerns.
I have always had a natural inclination towards choice theory and constructive theory which looks at the resources each individual has which allow them to make the changes they long for. I also embrace eclectic theory, which emphasizes that each client is different and that my therapeutic approach needs to adjust to the client’s needs.
They face challenges such as anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, and perfectionism as well as general mental health concerns.
I have always had a natural inclination towards choice theory and constructive theory which looks at the resources each individual has which allow them to make the changes they long for. I also embrace eclectic theory, which emphasizes that each client is different and that my therapeutic approach needs to adjust to the client’s needs.

Are you stressed, worried, having difficulty in relationships?
All of our therapists are trained in evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapies, Acceptance and Committment Therapy and trauma therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Prolonged Exposure (PE).
Are you stressed, worried, having difficulty in relationships?
All of our therapists are trained in evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapies, Acceptance and Committment Therapy and trauma therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Prolonged Exposure (PE).

She works with adults and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationships, self-esteem, and marriage and family problems.
Each client will work with Natalie to build a personalized treatment plan. Together they will examine the biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual elements of their life to develop strategies to help them live a healthier, more peaceful life.
She works with adults and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationships, self-esteem, and marriage and family problems.
Each client will work with Natalie to build a personalized treatment plan. Together they will examine the biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual elements of their life to develop strategies to help them live a healthier, more peaceful life.

Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from others? Are you a parent worried about your child who may be having challenges? Are you a partner wanting to learn to communicate and connect more lovingly in your relationship? Are you a person who wants to improve your health? You are in the right place. Our goal is to help you through difficult experiences, and we offer counselling therapy, occupational therapy and naturopathic medicine for children, teens, adults, couples and families. Book a free 20-minute consultation. You can email us, or you can go to our website and book now!
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from others? Are you a parent worried about your child who may be having challenges? Are you a partner wanting to learn to communicate and connect more lovingly in your relationship? Are you a person who wants to improve your health? You are in the right place. Our goal is to help you through difficult experiences, and we offer counselling therapy, occupational therapy and naturopathic medicine for children, teens, adults, couples and families. Book a free 20-minute consultation. You can email us, or you can go to our website and book now!

I also support clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and grief.
My work is person centred and places you, the client, as the expert on your own life. My aim is to provide a safe, judgement-free, and nurturing space, where you can show up exactly as you are. I practice from a trauma informed and culturally sensitive lens and incorporate practices from person centred, emotionally focused, and compassion focused therapies.
I also support clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and grief.
My work is person centred and places you, the client, as the expert on your own life. My aim is to provide a safe, judgement-free, and nurturing space, where you can show up exactly as you are. I practice from a trauma informed and culturally sensitive lens and incorporate practices from person centred, emotionally focused, and compassion focused therapies.
Meet Our Anxiety Counsellors

Kristen Veinott
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Dartmouth, NS B2Y
Waitlist for new clients
You might be in an anxious-avoidant dance, noticing painful relationship patterns, feeling stuck in a loop of relational ambivalence, or want to resolve what's blocking deeper connections.
I hope my presence will feel relatable, genuine, and calming. My practice is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (TF-ACT), attachment theory and somatic mindfulness. I am offering Attachment-Focused Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (AF-EMDR), while in the process of becoming fully certified.
You might be in an anxious-avoidant dance, noticing painful relationship patterns, feeling stuck in a loop of relational ambivalence, or want to resolve what's blocking deeper connections.
I hope my presence will feel relatable, genuine, and calming. My practice is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (TF-ACT), attachment theory and somatic mindfulness. I am offering Attachment-Focused Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (AF-EMDR), while in the process of becoming fully certified.

Supporting Adults Through ADHD, Coping with Chronic Illness, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Relationship Challenges and establishing Self-Care practices.
Navigating life’s challenges can be difficult. As human beings, we are primed for connection with others. When we are facing obstacles, it can feel difficult to access the parts of us that help us in moving forward. I see my role as a facilitator in this process – meeting you where you are in your journey from a place of compassion & curiosity.
Supporting Adults Through ADHD, Coping with Chronic Illness, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Relationship Challenges and establishing Self-Care practices.
Navigating life’s challenges can be difficult. As human beings, we are primed for connection with others. When we are facing obstacles, it can feel difficult to access the parts of us that help us in moving forward. I see my role as a facilitator in this process – meeting you where you are in your journey from a place of compassion & curiosity.

Many who choose to attend therapy with me are looking for an alternative outlet to traditional therapy to aid with difficulties including but not limited to depression, anxiety, identity, transition, and grief.
I am a young artist, Professional Art Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and the owner of Althea Therapeutic Services. I conduct client-centered sessions with a feminist approach, striving to give space to anyone and everyone looking to explore art therapy.
Many who choose to attend therapy with me are looking for an alternative outlet to traditional therapy to aid with difficulties including but not limited to depression, anxiety, identity, transition, and grief.
I am a young artist, Professional Art Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and the owner of Althea Therapeutic Services. I conduct client-centered sessions with a feminist approach, striving to give space to anyone and everyone looking to explore art therapy.

Most likely, most of the time, your trauma leaves you feeling quite unsafe in your body ( panic attacks, low mood, etc).
My doctorate-level training in the UK (and 15 years of experience) means that I am trained in a variety of therapeutic models. I can tailor-make your treatment at the pace that YOU need. I am able to efficiently balance between being compassionate and challenging you to face (and change) the things that make you feel very scared.
Most likely, most of the time, your trauma leaves you feeling quite unsafe in your body ( panic attacks, low mood, etc).
My doctorate-level training in the UK (and 15 years of experience) means that I am trained in a variety of therapeutic models. I can tailor-make your treatment at the pace that YOU need. I am able to efficiently balance between being compassionate and challenging you to face (and change) the things that make you feel very scared.

Her areas of practice include ADHD, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, trauma, sexual orientation, gender identity, maladaptive patterns, and many others.
Angela takes an integrative approach, utilizing her training with psychodynamic, somatic, affirmative, trauma-informed, attachment-based therapies, and CBT. Her approach reflects that the mind and body are directly linked and that our embodied experiences shape how we function in the world.
Her areas of practice include ADHD, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, trauma, sexual orientation, gender identity, maladaptive patterns, and many others.
Angela takes an integrative approach, utilizing her training with psychodynamic, somatic, affirmative, trauma-informed, attachment-based therapies, and CBT. Her approach reflects that the mind and body are directly linked and that our embodied experiences shape how we function in the world.

Jessica Rose McEachern
Counsellor, RCT-C
Verified Verified
Dartmouth, NS B2Y
Waitlist for new clients
My specific areas of focus and interest include: parenting and family relationships, couples counselling, developmental trauma and attachment injuries, complex and/or chronic PTSD, Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder, existential anxiety/depression, ADHD/highly sensitive people, and spiritual growth/development.
I see therapy as a creative, collaborative process. I am influenced by by the work of Carl Jung, and I have received post-graduate training in a diverse set of treatment modalities (EMDR, IFS, ACT, CPT, PE, EFT). I enjoy using a unique blend of EMDR and IFS for deeper trauma work, but I am also comfortable with more traditional forms of talk therapy. For work with couples/families, I use a family systems approach and am well-suited to helping couple/family units navigate neurodivergence such as ADHD, highly sensitive people (HSP), BPD and Bipolar Disorder. I am open to and encourage discussing spirituality in our therapy sessions.
My specific areas of focus and interest include: parenting and family relationships, couples counselling, developmental trauma and attachment injuries, complex and/or chronic PTSD, Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder, existential anxiety/depression, ADHD/highly sensitive people, and spiritual growth/development.
I see therapy as a creative, collaborative process. I am influenced by by the work of Carl Jung, and I have received post-graduate training in a diverse set of treatment modalities (EMDR, IFS, ACT, CPT, PE, EFT). I enjoy using a unique blend of EMDR and IFS for deeper trauma work, but I am also comfortable with more traditional forms of talk therapy. For work with couples/families, I use a family systems approach and am well-suited to helping couple/family units navigate neurodivergence such as ADHD, highly sensitive people (HSP), BPD and Bipolar Disorder. I am open to and encourage discussing spirituality in our therapy sessions.

Life can feel like a lot sometimes—whether it’s anxiety, burnout, or a major transition, finding balance isn’t always easy.
I also hold a diploma in Sport Nutrition and have had the honour of representing Canada at the Olympic Games. This experience has shaped my understanding of resilience, the demands of high performance, and the pursuit of balance in life—insights I bring into my work with clients navigating stress, pressure, and personal growth.
Life can feel like a lot sometimes—whether it’s anxiety, burnout, or a major transition, finding balance isn’t always easy.
I also hold a diploma in Sport Nutrition and have had the honour of representing Canada at the Olympic Games. This experience has shaped my understanding of resilience, the demands of high performance, and the pursuit of balance in life—insights I bring into my work with clients navigating stress, pressure, and personal growth.

Valerie Brown - Livingwell Counselling Therapy
Counsellor, MA, RCT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B2V
Some of these issues include: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationship issues, Grief, and Codependency.
Some of the approaches I use include: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I will also blend elements from different approaches and tailor these therapies to meet your needs.
Some of these issues include: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationship issues, Grief, and Codependency.
Some of the approaches I use include: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I will also blend elements from different approaches and tailor these therapies to meet your needs.

He has extensive experience with all forms of Anxiety, Depression, OCD and PTSD.
He uses a collaborative approach and brings the best science to bear on the challenges he helps people with. Client preferences and values are always at the center of his cognitive behavioral approach.
He has extensive experience with all forms of Anxiety, Depression, OCD and PTSD.
He uses a collaborative approach and brings the best science to bear on the challenges he helps people with. Client preferences and values are always at the center of his cognitive behavioral approach.
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