Chronic Pain Therapists in Dartmouth, NS
Accepting New Clients - Clients are brave to come to the counselling arena" I can offer over 20 years of counselling experience to assist with a deeper understanding of self. Counselling can provide shifts in perspective that can help alleviate suffering and increase coping skills in life. Through a greater understanding clients can start the healing process towards a stronger sense of healthier happier self by overcoming past hurts and refocusing on the hear and now.
Accepting New Clients - Clients are brave to come to the counselling arena" I can offer over 20 years of counselling experience to assist with a deeper understanding of self. Counselling can provide shifts in perspective that can help alleviate suffering and increase coping skills in life. Through a greater understanding clients can start the healing process towards a stronger sense of healthier happier self by overcoming past hurts and refocusing on the hear and now.
Relationship therapy, traumatic grief and personal growth are my counselling specialties. I help couples, partners and married people build extraordinary relationships. I teach practices to heal past wounds and more deeply connect with yourself and your partner. I work with heterosexual, ENM, lifestyle and polyamorous couples.
People seek me out during times of emotional, relational or spiritual transformation related to grief, unwanted change or trauma. I bring 36 years of experience and education to my counselling work, so you can be confident you are in good hands.
Relationship therapy, traumatic grief and personal growth are my counselling specialties. I help couples, partners and married people build extraordinary relationships. I teach practices to heal past wounds and more deeply connect with yourself and your partner. I work with heterosexual, ENM, lifestyle and polyamorous couples.
People seek me out during times of emotional, relational or spiritual transformation related to grief, unwanted change or trauma. I bring 36 years of experience and education to my counselling work, so you can be confident you are in good hands.
I offer therapy during the perinatal period (pregnancy, postpartum, parenthood), and for concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, birth & reproductive trauma, life transitions, burnout, perfectionism, stress, relationship challenges. As a parent of two young children, I know how easy it is to lose your connection to yourself. Life can unfold differently than you once imagined. I offer space where you can feel seen in the real, messy, raw, and imperfect parts of life. I can support you to reconnect with what matters most and help you build strategies to treat yourself with the same compassion you offer people you care about.
I offer therapy during the perinatal period (pregnancy, postpartum, parenthood), and for concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, birth & reproductive trauma, life transitions, burnout, perfectionism, stress, relationship challenges. As a parent of two young children, I know how easy it is to lose your connection to yourself. Life can unfold differently than you once imagined. I offer space where you can feel seen in the real, messy, raw, and imperfect parts of life. I can support you to reconnect with what matters most and help you build strategies to treat yourself with the same compassion you offer people you care about.
Life can be hard. We all go through times when the daily tasks of living seem overwhelming and the joy we used to feel is gone. Many of us try to tough it out. We put on a good face to the outside world but inside we are in despair. If this sounds like you and you're ready to make a change, therapy can help. I work with adults and older teens who are suffering from a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, trauma and career issues.
Life can be hard. We all go through times when the daily tasks of living seem overwhelming and the joy we used to feel is gone. Many of us try to tough it out. We put on a good face to the outside world but inside we are in despair. If this sounds like you and you're ready to make a change, therapy can help. I work with adults and older teens who are suffering from a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, trauma and career issues.
Alivera Counselling Psychotherapy alivera.ca
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B2Y
Are you experiencing anxiety, grief, or depression, or do your relationships feel strained? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the weight of these emotions? You may be struggling with racing thoughts, feelings of sadness, or communication barriers with your partner. Your needs might be to find a safe space to express your feelings, try practical coping strategies, and guidance in navigating these challenges to gain relief and understanding. Your goals may be to find emotional balance, heal from loss, and rekindle connection in your relationships. Ultimately, you want to feel understood, reclaim joy, and build a fulfilling life.
Are you experiencing anxiety, grief, or depression, or do your relationships feel strained? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the weight of these emotions? You may be struggling with racing thoughts, feelings of sadness, or communication barriers with your partner. Your needs might be to find a safe space to express your feelings, try practical coping strategies, and guidance in navigating these challenges to gain relief and understanding. Your goals may be to find emotional balance, heal from loss, and rekindle connection in your relationships. Ultimately, you want to feel understood, reclaim joy, and build a fulfilling life.
It takes courage to ask for support whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, grief, depression, chronic pain, anger, irritability, or low self-esteem.
In session, we'll identify what's important to you, what's holding you back - and how to take meaningful action towards the life you want to lead. We’ll explore how to respond to your thoughts, emotions and bodily responses so you no longer feel overwhelmed. We'll also work together to tailor strategies and next steps so that they feel authentic and do-able.
It takes courage to ask for support whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, grief, depression, chronic pain, anger, irritability, or low self-esteem.
In session, we'll identify what's important to you, what's holding you back - and how to take meaningful action towards the life you want to lead. We’ll explore how to respond to your thoughts, emotions and bodily responses so you no longer feel overwhelmed. We'll also work together to tailor strategies and next steps so that they feel authentic and do-able.
I work with clients with ADHD/AuDHD, those managing stress, anxiety, grief, perinatal and perimenopausal experiences, perfectionism and self-esteem concerns, disordered eating and digestive issues, chronic illness, and substance use.
You may be holding everything together for everyone else, while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted inside. You may look like you’re coping on the outside, but privately feel stuck, anxious, burnt out, or unsure how to keep doing it all.
I offer a warm, supportive space where you can exhale, feel deeply understood, and begin reconnecting with yourself. I work with women, couples, teens (16+), and individuals navigating ADHD/AuDHD, relationship stress, anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, self-worth struggles, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm.
I work with clients with ADHD/AuDHD, those managing stress, anxiety, grief, perinatal and perimenopausal experiences, perfectionism and self-esteem concerns, disordered eating and digestive issues, chronic illness, and substance use.
You may be holding everything together for everyone else, while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted inside. You may look like you’re coping on the outside, but privately feel stuck, anxious, burnt out, or unsure how to keep doing it all.
I offer a warm, supportive space where you can exhale, feel deeply understood, and begin reconnecting with yourself. I work with women, couples, teens (16+), and individuals navigating ADHD/AuDHD, relationship stress, anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, self-worth struggles, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm.
Dr. Clement is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology and a Master's in Forensic Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Clement’s training is grounded in humanistic and existential theory, which she considers to be at the core of her therapeutic approach with clients. However, she also integrates theories of mind/body science with psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness-based approaches. She also has expertise in several trauma-focused therapies including EMDR, CPT, and PE.
Dr. Clement is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology and a Master's in Forensic Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Clement’s training is grounded in humanistic and existential theory, which she considers to be at the core of her therapeutic approach with clients. However, she also integrates theories of mind/body science with psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness-based approaches. She also has expertise in several trauma-focused therapies including EMDR, CPT, and PE.
I am passionate about helping people through chronic illness, major life transitions, and mental health challenges.
My aim is to help my clients find meaning by living authentically and fulfilling. My therapy is guided by presence; I seek to hold space with warmth and courage where every story, fear, and question can be explored openly.
I am passionate about helping people through chronic illness, major life transitions, and mental health challenges.
My aim is to help my clients find meaning by living authentically and fulfilling. My therapy is guided by presence; I seek to hold space with warmth and courage where every story, fear, and question can be explored openly.
Sometimes the way that we talk to ourselves and relate to others can get in the way of living a full and meaningful life. My hope is that together we can come to understand these forces and help you feel empowered to make lasting changes. On my part, I strive to bring my authenticity, humour, and curiosity into my work. I am committed to a culturally-responsive approach and welcome clients from racialized and historically marginalized backgrounds.
Sometimes the way that we talk to ourselves and relate to others can get in the way of living a full and meaningful life. My hope is that together we can come to understand these forces and help you feel empowered to make lasting changes. On my part, I strive to bring my authenticity, humour, and curiosity into my work. I am committed to a culturally-responsive approach and welcome clients from racialized and historically marginalized backgrounds.
Feeling overwhelmed these days? Many of us are walking around stuck in a state of fight, flight, or freeze and we may not even be aware. The latest research says that the three ways we can find calm are: connection, safety, and being in the present moment. My goal as a therapist is to provide a space that makes these conditions possible. By engaging with our emotions, our mind, and our body in a safe and integrated way, we can move past "the stuckness" and find hope in places that we didn't think were there.
Feeling overwhelmed these days? Many of us are walking around stuck in a state of fight, flight, or freeze and we may not even be aware. The latest research says that the three ways we can find calm are: connection, safety, and being in the present moment. My goal as a therapist is to provide a space that makes these conditions possible. By engaging with our emotions, our mind, and our body in a safe and integrated way, we can move past "the stuckness" and find hope in places that we didn't think were there.
“Nothing I accept about myself can be used against me to diminish me" - Audre Lorde
You might be here because there's a sense of disconnection—from the body, from emotions, from a clear sense of self. Sometimes there’s no language for what feels off, just a quiet knowing that something needs attention. Whatever brings you here, it’s welcome.
I centre practices informed by disability-justice, anti-oppressive frameworks, and deep respect for how your body, nerves, emotions and nervous system have carried you through life.
I can help you learn how to build tolerance for the discomfort of being with yourself and your environment.
“Nothing I accept about myself can be used against me to diminish me" - Audre Lorde
You might be here because there's a sense of disconnection—from the body, from emotions, from a clear sense of self. Sometimes there’s no language for what feels off, just a quiet knowing that something needs attention. Whatever brings you here, it’s welcome.
I centre practices informed by disability-justice, anti-oppressive frameworks, and deep respect for how your body, nerves, emotions and nervous system have carried you through life.
I can help you learn how to build tolerance for the discomfort of being with yourself and your environment.
I have 28 years in the field of mental health and addictions and expertise in anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, sleep issues, body image and disordered eating, personality disorders, anger issues, self-harm, suicide, grief and loss, chronic pain and ADHD.
My approach emphasizes the practice of mindfulness and is committed to inclusivity, and is trauma-informed and attachment- based. Within an experience of neuro-diversity affirming, Corinne is passionate about modeling resilience, compassion, gratitude and perseverance. Corinne has expertise with first responders, military and dependents, neurodivergent population, survivors of suicide. We will work together to explore what issues are negatively impacting on your life and proceed in the direction and pace as you determine your goals and priorities once you invite me to help guide you towards improved wellness and peace of mind.
I have 28 years in the field of mental health and addictions and expertise in anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, sleep issues, body image and disordered eating, personality disorders, anger issues, self-harm, suicide, grief and loss, chronic pain and ADHD.
My approach emphasizes the practice of mindfulness and is committed to inclusivity, and is trauma-informed and attachment- based. Within an experience of neuro-diversity affirming, Corinne is passionate about modeling resilience, compassion, gratitude and perseverance. Corinne has expertise with first responders, military and dependents, neurodivergent population, survivors of suicide. We will work together to explore what issues are negatively impacting on your life and proceed in the direction and pace as you determine your goals and priorities once you invite me to help guide you towards improved wellness and peace of mind.
I have worked with clients who have multiple chronic conditions, depression, addictions, anxiety; experienced an overwhelming event (accident/physical assault) as well as chronic trauma (long-term illness/ child/partner abuse).
"Until you stop breathing, there's more right with you than wrong with you." (Jon Kabat-Zinn) This is also my guide and intention as a Registered Counselling Therapist. My work is to help an individual experience themselves differently while providing compassion, presence and skill in a safe space. I offer an integrated, eclectic approach that is based on each client's needs. Understanding attachment style, the effects of trauma and the mind-brain-body connection inform my therapeutic approach.
I have worked with clients who have multiple chronic conditions, depression, addictions, anxiety; experienced an overwhelming event (accident/physical assault) as well as chronic trauma (long-term illness/ child/partner abuse).
"Until you stop breathing, there's more right with you than wrong with you." (Jon Kabat-Zinn) This is also my guide and intention as a Registered Counselling Therapist. My work is to help an individual experience themselves differently while providing compassion, presence and skill in a safe space. I offer an integrated, eclectic approach that is based on each client's needs. Understanding attachment style, the effects of trauma and the mind-brain-body connection inform my therapeutic approach.
Struggling to maintain an open dialogue with your child/teen? Unsure of how to support your child/teen through difficult life transitions? Looking to find guidance and support through parenting challenges? Jen Carter may be the right "fit" for you and your family. As a trained Child and Youth Counsellor with also a background in law enforcement training, Jen uses an eclectic style of psychotherapy to connect with youth in a way that communicates, is goal-oriented and provides a sense of comfort and warmth as she collaboratively builds the therapeutic relationship. "Life Happens...And Jen Can Help!" (Jen sees clients up to age 30)
Struggling to maintain an open dialogue with your child/teen? Unsure of how to support your child/teen through difficult life transitions? Looking to find guidance and support through parenting challenges? Jen Carter may be the right "fit" for you and your family. As a trained Child and Youth Counsellor with also a background in law enforcement training, Jen uses an eclectic style of psychotherapy to connect with youth in a way that communicates, is goal-oriented and provides a sense of comfort and warmth as she collaboratively builds the therapeutic relationship. "Life Happens...And Jen Can Help!" (Jen sees clients up to age 30)
I draw on the commonalities that exist between counselling approaches, and am aligned with anti-oppression perspectives. Through a combination of deeply introspective, pragmatic, and somatic practices, I help clients find greater self-compassion, security in their relationships, and grow towards deeper purpose and fulfillment in their lives. I'm a good fit for working through issues related to queerness, addiction, loss, shame, or physical health. If you have little or no coverage, please don't hesitate to inquire about my sliding scale.
I draw on the commonalities that exist between counselling approaches, and am aligned with anti-oppression perspectives. Through a combination of deeply introspective, pragmatic, and somatic practices, I help clients find greater self-compassion, security in their relationships, and grow towards deeper purpose and fulfillment in their lives. I'm a good fit for working through issues related to queerness, addiction, loss, shame, or physical health. If you have little or no coverage, please don't hesitate to inquire about my sliding scale.
I am a Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT). 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. We can use a wide range of counselling practices depending on your personal or professional needs. Any person or group wrestling with an aspect of your personal or professional life is welcome to work with me. I have many years of experience in education and professional practice and have helped individuals, families, and businesses solve challenges they are facing.
I am a Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT). 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. We can use a wide range of counselling practices depending on your personal or professional needs. Any person or group wrestling with an aspect of your personal or professional life is welcome to work with me. I have many years of experience in education and professional practice and have helped individuals, families, and businesses solve challenges they are facing.
I will work with you to uncover that wellbeing again so that you can live the life you deserve with more vitality and authenticity whether you suffer from chronic illness, the burden of a traumatic injury or complex trauma, a diagnosis of PTSD, anxiety, depression, unprocessed grief, or the malaise that comes from being over-stressed and not coping as well as you'd like.
I have many years of experience working with complex trauma, depression, anxiety. The mindfulness-based approaches to health that I integrate in treatment can help you become more present. I work with close attention to the impact emotions have on the body's physiology; and I am trained in Somatic Experience to treat trauma as developed by Peter Levine PhD.
I will work with you to uncover that wellbeing again so that you can live the life you deserve with more vitality and authenticity whether you suffer from chronic illness, the burden of a traumatic injury or complex trauma, a diagnosis of PTSD, anxiety, depression, unprocessed grief, or the malaise that comes from being over-stressed and not coping as well as you'd like.
I have many years of experience working with complex trauma, depression, anxiety. The mindfulness-based approaches to health that I integrate in treatment can help you become more present. I work with close attention to the impact emotions have on the body's physiology; and I am trained in Somatic Experience to treat trauma as developed by Peter Levine PhD.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're struggling with your mental health. You might feel stuck and disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to move forward in your relationships, work, or personal growth. If you’ve been struggling to find joy or meaning, I’m here to help you explore where this may be stemming from. My goal is to help you reconnect with your sense of self, build healthier relationships, and create a life that feels authentic to you.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're struggling with your mental health. You might feel stuck and disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to move forward in your relationships, work, or personal growth. If you’ve been struggling to find joy or meaning, I’m here to help you explore where this may be stemming from. My goal is to help you reconnect with your sense of self, build healthier relationships, and create a life that feels authentic to you.
My specialty is listening, assisting decision making and being a support. If you would like to make an action plan, change, create and follow through with goals, we can work together to make that happen. I provide individual and group counselling to build confidence, self-image, communication and friendship/social skills. I use the interventions of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, (CBT) to treat depression, anxiety, youth/parent relationships, ADHD, and stress by addressing thinking and by changing behaviours to support your life.
My specialty is listening, assisting decision making and being a support. If you would like to make an action plan, change, create and follow through with goals, we can work together to make that happen. I provide individual and group counselling to build confidence, self-image, communication and friendship/social skills. I use the interventions of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, (CBT) to treat depression, anxiety, youth/parent relationships, ADHD, and stress by addressing thinking and by changing behaviours to support your life.
