Divorce Therapists in Dartmouth, NS
I am so glad you have reached out to explore your options for therapy. Taking the first step to get support can often be the most difficult one. Do you feel challenged by: anxiety or depression, abuse/trauma, marital/relationship problems, separation/ divorce, bullying, parental problems, life or career/workplace stress, grief/loss, women’s issues or health-related topics? My services are tailored towards your particular circumstances. With professional support you can make progress, work on goals, acquire coping skills and build resilience. We all have the capacity to make meaningful changes and heal. I can help you to do just that.
I am so glad you have reached out to explore your options for therapy. Taking the first step to get support can often be the most difficult one. Do you feel challenged by: anxiety or depression, abuse/trauma, marital/relationship problems, separation/ divorce, bullying, parental problems, life or career/workplace stress, grief/loss, women’s issues or health-related topics? My services are tailored towards your particular circumstances. With professional support you can make progress, work on goals, acquire coping skills and build resilience. We all have the capacity to make meaningful changes and heal. I can help you to do just that.
I support clients through life stress, relationship issues, divorce, or separation.
Life can be overwhelming, especially when we experience relationship shifts. Divorce, separation, infidelity, parenting and communication challenges can leave us feeling stuck or lost. The constant demands from external pressures can make it challenging to maintain our emotional well-being. I help individuals, families, and couples foster profound and enduring change as they work through life’s challenges of loss, grief, and relationship issues. My neurodiverse affirmative therapeutic practice is grounded in warmth, acceptance, and curiosity, creating a collaborative space for you to explore your feelings without judgment.
I support clients through life stress, relationship issues, divorce, or separation.
Life can be overwhelming, especially when we experience relationship shifts. Divorce, separation, infidelity, parenting and communication challenges can leave us feeling stuck or lost. The constant demands from external pressures can make it challenging to maintain our emotional well-being. I help individuals, families, and couples foster profound and enduring change as they work through life’s challenges of loss, grief, and relationship issues. My neurodiverse affirmative therapeutic practice is grounded in warmth, acceptance, and curiosity, creating a collaborative space for you to explore your feelings without judgment.
I can support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, personality disorder, grief & loss, divorce, co-parenting challenges, behaviour issues, stress, low self-esteem, parenting, pre & post natal anxiety and depression, trauma, rejection, and interpersonal relationship challenges.
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.
I can support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, personality disorder, grief & loss, divorce, co-parenting challenges, behaviour issues, stress, low self-esteem, parenting, pre & post natal anxiety and depression, trauma, rejection, and interpersonal relationship challenges.
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.
Mildred's Counseling Services
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAG, MACP, RCT-C, CCC-Q
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B2W
My approach to counseling is rooted in empathy, active listening, and a genuine desire to empower individuals to overcome their challenges. I am skilled in conducting basic assessments, case formulations, and developing personalized treatment plans and implementing evidence-based treatment plans. My ideal client is that individual who has experienced trauma, be it abuse or violence, loss through death, divorce, or separation. You feel lost and do not know how or where to begin the reconstruction of your life. You desire to live a normal life, but the trauma will not relent.
My approach to counseling is rooted in empathy, active listening, and a genuine desire to empower individuals to overcome their challenges. I am skilled in conducting basic assessments, case formulations, and developing personalized treatment plans and implementing evidence-based treatment plans. My ideal client is that individual who has experienced trauma, be it abuse or violence, loss through death, divorce, or separation. You feel lost and do not know how or where to begin the reconstruction of your life. You desire to live a normal life, but the trauma will not relent.
Family separations can be extremely stressful and difficult times for both parents and children. Sometimes people need immediate support to cope with the stress of a recent separation, and sometimes people can find they are struggling with emotional distress, conflict, and cycles of poor communication that last for years. If you are dealing with the emotional fallout of a separation, ongoing conflict over living arrangements, parenting time, child support, or other parenting concerns, I can help give you the time and space to think and talk openly about what you want moving forward and help you make a plan for how to get there.
Family separations can be extremely stressful and difficult times for both parents and children. Sometimes people need immediate support to cope with the stress of a recent separation, and sometimes people can find they are struggling with emotional distress, conflict, and cycles of poor communication that last for years. If you are dealing with the emotional fallout of a separation, ongoing conflict over living arrangements, parenting time, child support, or other parenting concerns, I can help give you the time and space to think and talk openly about what you want moving forward and help you make a plan for how to get there.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma that affects your ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed or lost? Do you wonder if aspects of your life could be better? Now more than ever people are feeling uncertain and anxious about overcoming challenges. Not addressing your challenges can lead to prolonged pain. We believe that it shouldn't be so hard to live better. We provide a custom approach starting with understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma that affects your ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed or lost? Do you wonder if aspects of your life could be better? Now more than ever people are feeling uncertain and anxious about overcoming challenges. Not addressing your challenges can lead to prolonged pain. We believe that it shouldn't be so hard to live better. We provide a custom approach starting with understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing.
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.
Currently Accepting New Clients. Specializing in Couples, Addiction and Anxiety. I bring to my practice a welcoming and friendly personal style that puts clients at ease allowing them to communicate their needs and goals within a safe non-judgmental atmosphere. I worked in many clinical health care settings before venturing into private practice, which has brought into my work a well- breadth of clinical experience, including a wide array of therapeutic approaches, that I have successfully integrated while working with with hundreds of clients over the past 26 plus years.
Currently Accepting New Clients. Specializing in Couples, Addiction and Anxiety. I bring to my practice a welcoming and friendly personal style that puts clients at ease allowing them to communicate their needs and goals within a safe non-judgmental atmosphere. I worked in many clinical health care settings before venturing into private practice, which has brought into my work a well- breadth of clinical experience, including a wide array of therapeutic approaches, that I have successfully integrated while working with with hundreds of clients over the past 26 plus years.
Melodie Skeete
Registered Social Worker, BSW , MSW , RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B2Y
Sometimes we are living at our best, in harmony with the highs and lows of life. Other times we are stressed, uncertain, overwhelmed and need help with the balance. Relationships are impacted, connections may be strained between family members, past experiences can affect the ability to live in the present moment. Major life transitions can be difficult, and feelings may seem too big to manage.
Sometimes we are living at our best, in harmony with the highs and lows of life. Other times we are stressed, uncertain, overwhelmed and need help with the balance. Relationships are impacted, connections may be strained between family members, past experiences can affect the ability to live in the present moment. Major life transitions can be difficult, and feelings may seem too big to manage.
Accepting New Clients. Your mental health is a priority, your inner peace is essential and your self care is a necessity. I offer professional counselling services to ease some of the difficulties you may be experiencing. I have experience working with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, emotional regulation, grief and loss, and more.
Accepting New Clients. Your mental health is a priority, your inner peace is essential and your self care is a necessity. I offer professional counselling services to ease some of the difficulties you may be experiencing. I have experience working with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, emotional regulation, grief and loss, and more.
Welcome! My name is Cassidy and I provide therapy to individuals, ages 16 and up, as well as couples. My areas of focus include emotional regulation, communication skills, relational health, identity and autonomy development, life transitions, and self-compassion. I also support clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and grief. I am trained in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy (Level 2), and work with couples in areas of conflict resolution, building friendships and intimacy within the relationship, and finding shared meaning in life.
Welcome! My name is Cassidy and I provide therapy to individuals, ages 16 and up, as well as couples. My areas of focus include emotional regulation, communication skills, relational health, identity and autonomy development, life transitions, and self-compassion. I also support clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and grief. I am trained in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy (Level 2), and work with couples in areas of conflict resolution, building friendships and intimacy within the relationship, and finding shared meaning in life.
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I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist specializing in psychotherapy, sexual therapy, sex education and wellness counseling. With extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families aged 16 and older, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients. I understand that navigating through challenging life situations and problematic relationships can be overwhelming and isolating. This can often lead to feelings of low mood, anxiety, and ineffective coping mechanisms. Taking a holistic approach, I deeply value and honor each individual's unique lived experiences.
I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist specializing in psychotherapy, sexual therapy, sex education and wellness counseling. With extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families aged 16 and older, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients. I understand that navigating through challenging life situations and problematic relationships can be overwhelming and isolating. This can often lead to feelings of low mood, anxiety, and ineffective coping mechanisms. Taking a holistic approach, I deeply value and honor each individual's unique lived experiences.
Are you looking for the right fit and just can’t seem to find it? Frustrated by feeling like you’re the one educating the clinicians? I work with clients who have trouble finding professionals who understand them. Clients whose lives, relationships, and understandings differ from the neurotypical, heteronormative, and monogamous centered by western society. I have special interest in working with clients who may describe themselves as belonging to these groups: Neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+, Ethically Non-Monogamous, Kinky, and/or those involved in non-traditional family/relationship dynamics. If this is you, know that you are not alone!
Are you looking for the right fit and just can’t seem to find it? Frustrated by feeling like you’re the one educating the clinicians? I work with clients who have trouble finding professionals who understand them. Clients whose lives, relationships, and understandings differ from the neurotypical, heteronormative, and monogamous centered by western society. I have special interest in working with clients who may describe themselves as belonging to these groups: Neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+, Ethically Non-Monogamous, Kinky, and/or those involved in non-traditional family/relationship dynamics. If this is you, know that you are not alone!
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).
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).
Currently accepting new couples and individual clients. Are you needing a change in your relationship but unsure of what to do next? Are you stuck in patterns of disconnection, or are you looking to overcome challenges? I work with clients to develop communication skills, effectively manage conflict, achieve compromise, recover from an affair, build trust, and commitment, and revitalize friendship and intimacy. Whether you have been together for several years and want to re-engage and restore connection or if you are starting a relationship and want to ensure you are building a strong foundation; I invite you to reach out.
Currently accepting new couples and individual clients. Are you needing a change in your relationship but unsure of what to do next? Are you stuck in patterns of disconnection, or are you looking to overcome challenges? I work with clients to develop communication skills, effectively manage conflict, achieve compromise, recover from an affair, build trust, and commitment, and revitalize friendship and intimacy. Whether you have been together for several years and want to re-engage and restore connection or if you are starting a relationship and want to ensure you are building a strong foundation; I invite you to reach out.
Alivera Counselling Psychotherapy alivera.ca
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
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.
Sometimes in life, we just need additional support. I offer sessions to adolescents (15+), adults & couples going through a variety of issues. We can identify difficulties in interpersonal relationships (romantic, familial, work or otherwise) that may be causing distress. Challenging relationships can take a toll on our mental health and well-being. Some topics addressed include boundaries, attachment, and communication. I have an easygoing and supportive approach and believe you know yourself best. I encourage open communication throughout treatment on what is working & what's not working for you!
Sometimes in life, we just need additional support. I offer sessions to adolescents (15+), adults & couples going through a variety of issues. We can identify difficulties in interpersonal relationships (romantic, familial, work or otherwise) that may be causing distress. Challenging relationships can take a toll on our mental health and well-being. Some topics addressed include boundaries, attachment, and communication. I have an easygoing and supportive approach and believe you know yourself best. I encourage open communication throughout treatment on what is working & what's not working for you!
Jessica Rose McEachern
Counsellor, RCT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B2Y
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
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 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.
Life can be stressful. Sometimes an unexpected event happens and knocks us to our knees. We want a change and are struggling but we’re unsure what steps to take. We feel overwhelmed by our anxiety, grief or anger. We may be facing one, or multiple, challenges - and it can feel like nothing will change. Yet, there is hope. It takes courage to ask for help. Getting support and guidance is a sign of strength, wisdom, and self-care.
Life can be stressful. Sometimes an unexpected event happens and knocks us to our knees. We want a change and are struggling but we’re unsure what steps to take. We feel overwhelmed by our anxiety, grief or anger. We may be facing one, or multiple, challenges - and it can feel like nothing will change. Yet, there is hope. It takes courage to ask for help. Getting support and guidance is a sign of strength, wisdom, and self-care.
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How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.