Attachment-based Therapists in Dartmouth, NS
ML Family Counselling Clinic
Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate, MA , CCC, RCT
15 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B3A
We take the guesswork out of finding the right therapist. We understand that starting therapy can feel overwhelming and choosing someone who is the right fit adds even more pressure. That’s why we’ve designed our process to make it easier. From your very first inquiry, our team listens carefully and helps match you with a therapist who best aligns with your needs, goals, and personality. The relationship between therapist and client is at the heart of meaningful change, we believe fit matters most. You don’t have to navigate this decision alone we’re here to walk with you, making the process clear, supportive, and tailored to you.
We take the guesswork out of finding the right therapist. We understand that starting therapy can feel overwhelming and choosing someone who is the right fit adds even more pressure. That’s why we’ve designed our process to make it easier. From your very first inquiry, our team listens carefully and helps match you with a therapist who best aligns with your needs, goals, and personality. The relationship between therapist and client is at the heart of meaningful change, we believe fit matters most. You don’t have to navigate this decision alone we’re here to walk with you, making the process clear, supportive, and tailored to you.
I work collaboratively and sensitively with whatever issues you want to explore. This could include relationship challenges, emotional regulation, difficulties getting needs met, conflict aversion, poor self-concept, anxiety, depression and trauma. We may spend time exploring the past, but our focus will also remain on present-day experiences. Such work can help build self-understanding, self-compassion and emotional tolerance. It can help clarify thinking and enhance problem-solving. It is intuitive work – we start with where you are and what you want help with, and then find our way through the unknown together.
I work collaboratively and sensitively with whatever issues you want to explore. This could include relationship challenges, emotional regulation, difficulties getting needs met, conflict aversion, poor self-concept, anxiety, depression and trauma. We may spend time exploring the past, but our focus will also remain on present-day experiences. Such work can help build self-understanding, self-compassion and emotional tolerance. It can help clarify thinking and enhance problem-solving. It is intuitive work – we start with where you are and what you want help with, and then find our way through the unknown together.
Embracing self-discovery is a courageous act of care for yourself. Asking for help can feel hard, and I am here to walk alongside you toward a life that feels more secure, authentic, and fulfilling. Together, we focus on what matters most to you to reach your mental health and wellness goals. I am counselling therapist with a background in psychiatric nursing, and have personal experience with mental health and neurodivergence. My lived experience influences every aspect of how I engage with clients, allowing me to empathize with challenges not only from a clinical perspective, but also from a deeply personal one.
Embracing self-discovery is a courageous act of care for yourself. Asking for help can feel hard, and I am here to walk alongside you toward a life that feels more secure, authentic, and fulfilling. Together, we focus on what matters most to you to reach your mental health and wellness goals. I am counselling therapist with a background in psychiatric nursing, and have personal experience with mental health and neurodivergence. My lived experience influences every aspect of how I engage with clients, allowing me to empathize with challenges not only from a clinical perspective, but also from a deeply personal one.
Accepting new clients for virtual counselling!
Throughout life, we all move through different transitions: anticipated or unexpected, joyful or marked by grief. These transitions might look like the loss of a loved one, grief, career changes, relationship shifts, burnout, or questioning your identity or purpose.
It’s a privilege to learn about clients’ life journeys and to help them recognize how many strengths and abilities they already possess. As a counselling therapist, I strive to support clients by collaborating together to explore what might be holding them back from living their desired story.
Accepting new clients for virtual counselling!
Throughout life, we all move through different transitions: anticipated or unexpected, joyful or marked by grief. These transitions might look like the loss of a loved one, grief, career changes, relationship shifts, burnout, or questioning your identity or purpose.
It’s a privilege to learn about clients’ life journeys and to help them recognize how many strengths and abilities they already possess. As a counselling therapist, I strive to support clients by collaborating together to explore what might be holding them back from living their desired story.
Have you considered therapy, but been put off because of stigma, or judgement from others, or maybe even from yourself? Well you're not alone. But you don't have to start your mental health journey alone, either! With a client oriented therapist you can begin to understand your mental health needs in a way that centers your experiences, emotions, and goals in a positive and empathetic way. Whether it's depression, anxiety, neurodivergence or just trying to figure yourself out, I am here to help in a way that makes sense to YOU.
Have you considered therapy, but been put off because of stigma, or judgement from others, or maybe even from yourself? Well you're not alone. But you don't have to start your mental health journey alone, either! With a client oriented therapist you can begin to understand your mental health needs in a way that centers your experiences, emotions, and goals in a positive and empathetic way. Whether it's depression, anxiety, neurodivergence or just trying to figure yourself out, I am here to help in a way that makes sense to YOU.
I am a psychotherapist offering individual therapy to adults. Whether you are living with symptoms of unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, health-related issues, grief, interpersonal or relationship challenges, life transition or adjustment related challenges, my approach is holistic and tailored to your individual needs.
I will work alongside you to create new possibilities for how you want to show up in your life. Together we will work to deepen your self awareness through meeting all parts of you with curiosity and compassion.
I am a psychotherapist offering individual therapy to adults. Whether you are living with symptoms of unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, health-related issues, grief, interpersonal or relationship challenges, life transition or adjustment related challenges, my approach is holistic and tailored to your individual needs.
I will work alongside you to create new possibilities for how you want to show up in your life. Together we will work to deepen your self awareness through meeting all parts of you with curiosity and compassion.
Sonia Clark
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, RCT-C
2 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B2Y
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Sonia and I am a Registered Counselling Therapist (Can.) in beautiful Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. I support children, youth, adults, couples and families with a variety of challenges and experiences as they work towards better mental health and healthier relationships. Working from a client-centred lens, I believe that each person is an expert in their own lives, and that the power to heal comes from within. I will hold an inviting, safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore your experiences, cultivating a therapeutic relationship built on genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathic understanding.
My name is Sonia and I am a Registered Counselling Therapist (Can.) in beautiful Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. I support children, youth, adults, couples and families with a variety of challenges and experiences as they work towards better mental health and healthier relationships. Working from a client-centred lens, I believe that each person is an expert in their own lives, and that the power to heal comes from within. I will hold an inviting, safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore your experiences, cultivating a therapeutic relationship built on genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathic understanding.
Hello and welcome!
My name is Vanessa, and I am currently accepting new clients. I offer support for folks navigating life transitions, identity exploration, self-worth, chronic illness/pain, fertility challenges, and relationship/family dynamics.
I bring a trauma-informed, neuro and queer affirming lens to my approach, as well a unique background in both clinical settings and in the expressive creative arts for those looking to balance the benefits of structure with the joy of creative and authentic self-expression.
I look forward to exploring with you.
Hello and welcome!
My name is Vanessa, and I am currently accepting new clients. I offer support for folks navigating life transitions, identity exploration, self-worth, chronic illness/pain, fertility challenges, and relationship/family dynamics.
I bring a trauma-informed, neuro and queer affirming lens to my approach, as well a unique background in both clinical settings and in the expressive creative arts for those looking to balance the benefits of structure with the joy of creative and authentic self-expression.
I look forward to exploring with you.
As a therapist I help my clients with trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, BPD, burnout, intimacy, and relational issues. I proudly offer neurodivergent and LGBTQIA2s+ informed care; I am kink-aware, sex and body positive, and welcoming of all persons.
We move at your pace, in a way that works best for you. I focus on ensuring you feel comfortable, safe, respected, and understood first and foremost.
I’ve worked at length with those who have experienced DV, IPV, sexual assault/ trafficking, addictions, and resource instability. I am well versed in first responder culture and trauma that can arise from working in these roles.
As a therapist I help my clients with trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, BPD, burnout, intimacy, and relational issues. I proudly offer neurodivergent and LGBTQIA2s+ informed care; I am kink-aware, sex and body positive, and welcoming of all persons.
We move at your pace, in a way that works best for you. I focus on ensuring you feel comfortable, safe, respected, and understood first and foremost.
I’ve worked at length with those who have experienced DV, IPV, sexual assault/ trafficking, addictions, and resource instability. I am well versed in first responder culture and trauma that can arise from working in these roles.
You may find yourself caught in patterns that no longer serve you, disconnected from the life you imagined or feeling stuck in grief. Perhaps you find yourself often overextending to meet the need of others’ while your own needs go unmet. Or perhaps you are experiencing a major life transition.
You may long for deeper connection to a partner & perhaps feel invisible in your relationship.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, unfulfilled, or simply ready for something different—you're not alone.
Therapy can be a space to reconnect with yourself or your partner, unpack and process your past, & move forward with intention & clarity.
You may find yourself caught in patterns that no longer serve you, disconnected from the life you imagined or feeling stuck in grief. Perhaps you find yourself often overextending to meet the need of others’ while your own needs go unmet. Or perhaps you are experiencing a major life transition.
You may long for deeper connection to a partner & perhaps feel invisible in your relationship.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, unfulfilled, or simply ready for something different—you're not alone.
Therapy can be a space to reconnect with yourself or your partner, unpack and process your past, & move forward with intention & clarity.
Mercy Kasheke
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
8 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B2Y
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, my name is Mercy, I am a bilingual Social Worker. I'm glad you found your way here! Beginning therapy is a courageous act. It may feel uncomfortable at first but as you learn more about yourself, gain support with life's struggles/stresses and heal from your trauma, you will gain a better understanding of what you desire out of this thing we call life!
Hi, my name is Mercy, I am a bilingual Social Worker. I'm glad you found your way here! Beginning therapy is a courageous act. It may feel uncomfortable at first but as you learn more about yourself, gain support with life's struggles/stresses and heal from your trauma, you will gain a better understanding of what you desire out of this thing we call life!
We are a private practice dedicated to supporting youth, adults, and couples. We are located in downtown Dartmouth, and offer in-person and virtual services to individuals across Nova Scotia.
You may benefit from support if you are negatively impacted by stress, struggle to remain present, experience a dysregulated nervous system, PTSD or trauma responses, and struggle in your interpersonal or romantic relationships.
We will be offering an in-person group therapy workshop on June 18th 2026 at 6:30 pm AST.
We are a private practice dedicated to supporting youth, adults, and couples. We are located in downtown Dartmouth, and offer in-person and virtual services to individuals across Nova Scotia.
You may benefit from support if you are negatively impacted by stress, struggle to remain present, experience a dysregulated nervous system, PTSD or trauma responses, and struggle in your interpersonal or romantic relationships.
We will be offering an in-person group therapy workshop on June 18th 2026 at 6:30 pm AST.
Dartmouth Psychological Services Inc. is a team of collaborative and caring practitioners who have been providing evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in the HRM for over 20 years. DPS works collaboratively with the Breathe Mindfulness Centre, which specializes in offering mindfulness and compassion-based classes, workshops and group programs.
Dartmouth Psychological Services Inc. is a team of collaborative and caring practitioners who have been providing evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in the HRM for over 20 years. DPS works collaboratively with the Breathe Mindfulness Centre, which specializes in offering mindfulness and compassion-based classes, workshops and group programs.
Feeling anxious, emotionally drained, or stuck in constant overthinking? Many people seek support when they’re overwhelmed, burned out, or struggling to cope while still trying to manage everyday life. I work with adults navigating anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, grief, and nervous system dysregulation. I also specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals (ADHD and Autistic). Therapy is collaborative and practical, focused on understanding the root of your stress while building tools to help you feel calmer, more grounded, and better able to manage life.
Feeling anxious, emotionally drained, or stuck in constant overthinking? Many people seek support when they’re overwhelmed, burned out, or struggling to cope while still trying to manage everyday life. I work with adults navigating anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, grief, and nervous system dysregulation. I also specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals (ADHD and Autistic). Therapy is collaborative and practical, focused on understanding the root of your stress while building tools to help you feel calmer, more grounded, and better able to manage life.
Heather (she/her) welcomes clients who want help authoring new, supportive stories for their lives that challenge restrictive, dominant cultural narratives, including: 2SLGBTQI+ people, folks in non-traditional relationships and kink communities, neurodiverse and disabled folks, and plus size people of all genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds. In particular, she has experience and interest in working with trauma & c-PTSD, autism, ADHD, grief & loss, gender identity exploration, and body neutrality.
Heather (she/her) welcomes clients who want help authoring new, supportive stories for their lives that challenge restrictive, dominant cultural narratives, including: 2SLGBTQI+ people, folks in non-traditional relationships and kink communities, neurodiverse and disabled folks, and plus size people of all genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds. In particular, she has experience and interest in working with trauma & c-PTSD, autism, ADHD, grief & loss, gender identity exploration, and body neutrality.
Hi! My areas of interest and expertise include working with people who have survived trauma and sexual abuse. My first goal is to build rapport and a trusting relationship with clients, and focus on establishing a sense of safety and stability. Safety and stability is an important component in allowing successful trauma processing and resolution to occur. I also enjoy working with adolescents; having once been a teen in need of additional support, I am able to empathize and quickly connect with young people. Other topics focused on at my practice are BPD, mood disorders, anger management, self-esteem, and relational issues.
Hi! My areas of interest and expertise include working with people who have survived trauma and sexual abuse. My first goal is to build rapport and a trusting relationship with clients, and focus on establishing a sense of safety and stability. Safety and stability is an important component in allowing successful trauma processing and resolution to occur. I also enjoy working with adolescents; having once been a teen in need of additional support, I am able to empathize and quickly connect with young people. Other topics focused on at my practice are BPD, mood disorders, anger management, self-esteem, and relational issues.
Are you looking for someone who will listen deeply and work with you to help understand your struggles and find ways to ease your suffering? I believe each person has core gifts, strengths, and values that can become harder to access because of the demands of work, caregiving, painful life experiences, and systemic inequalities. In the midst of grief, burnout, anxiety, depression, substance use, and conflict, we can feel lost, stuck, isolated, and hopeless. Working with a therapist can offer ways to help you identify what you’re reaching for, what is in the way, and how to chart your own path rooted in your unique ways of being.
Are you looking for someone who will listen deeply and work with you to help understand your struggles and find ways to ease your suffering? I believe each person has core gifts, strengths, and values that can become harder to access because of the demands of work, caregiving, painful life experiences, and systemic inequalities. In the midst of grief, burnout, anxiety, depression, substance use, and conflict, we can feel lost, stuck, isolated, and hopeless. Working with a therapist can offer ways to help you identify what you’re reaching for, what is in the way, and how to chart your own path rooted in your unique ways of being.
I am a registered clinical psychologist who works with adults struggling with issues such as trauma, disordered eating, emotional dysregulation, and religious conflict. I work with individuals and couples. I am committed to creating a safe space for clients of different gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, and people with different types of romantic and/or sexual relationships. I take a collaborative, feminist, and empathetic approach, ensuring I am providing evidence-based treatment. Additionally, I offer assessments for adults for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I am a registered clinical psychologist who works with adults struggling with issues such as trauma, disordered eating, emotional dysregulation, and religious conflict. I work with individuals and couples. I am committed to creating a safe space for clients of different gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, and people with different types of romantic and/or sexual relationships. I take a collaborative, feminist, and empathetic approach, ensuring I am providing evidence-based treatment. Additionally, I offer assessments for adults for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Life isn’t always hard, but when things get challenging, when feelings of anxiousness and despair seem overwhelming, seeing a counsellor can help. Having a place to say it all out loud can be the gateway to better emotional and mental health. Sorting through and dealing with issues of anger, abandonment, fear, trauma and hopelessness can help you restore balance in your life. We can work together to find your way forward.
I am available on weekends and evenings too.
Life isn’t always hard, but when things get challenging, when feelings of anxiousness and despair seem overwhelming, seeing a counsellor can help. Having a place to say it all out loud can be the gateway to better emotional and mental health. Sorting through and dealing with issues of anger, abandonment, fear, trauma and hopelessness can help you restore balance in your life. We can work together to find your way forward.
I am available on weekends and evenings too.
I am a Counselling Psychologist and at the heart of my practice is providing an warm, accepting and collaborative environment where you feel understood, respected and heard. I primarily work with adults and young people (18+) with a range of difficulties including self-worth, anxiety-related issues, mood, childhood emotional absence/neglect, family of origin issues, past bullying, transition and adjustment, relationship difficulties, and recovery from the effects of PTSD and trauma. Additionally, I offer trauma-informed therapy (often EMDR) to RCMP and veterans.
I am a Counselling Psychologist and at the heart of my practice is providing an warm, accepting and collaborative environment where you feel understood, respected and heard. I primarily work with adults and young people (18+) with a range of difficulties including self-worth, anxiety-related issues, mood, childhood emotional absence/neglect, family of origin issues, past bullying, transition and adjustment, relationship difficulties, and recovery from the effects of PTSD and trauma. Additionally, I offer trauma-informed therapy (often EMDR) to RCMP and veterans.
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Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.