Expressive Arts Therapists in Dartmouth, NS

I am a Registered Psychologist and value the innate healing ability we carry inside. I believe my responsibility is to listen deeply and honour the resources and strengths of each person while creating an environment that feels open, warm and non-judgemental. Reaching out for help can be challenging. I have great respect for your journey as you take steps towards making changes in your life.

We as humans possess an inherent ability to discover creative solutions to our life challenges. Unfortunately we can experience an overwhelm of issues which leave us feeling depleted and disconnected from our lives. In my practice I use a non-judgmental, empathetic, and compassionate approach to supporting you, drawing on evidence-based integrated approaches for treatment to meet your needs. I will work collaboratively with you, walking alongside you, helping you to navigate the cause of your distress and life challenges.

Currently accepting virtual clients for individual and/or couples therapy and parenting consults.

Beverly is an Emotion Focused , Mindfulness Based, EMDR Therapist that navigates from a Trauma Informed, Strength Based and Somatic Therapy lens. Beverly will practice in an ethical manner and engage in evidence based interventions and strategies that contribute to the development of a client's personal agency in counselling sessions while adhering to the standards of practice of a Registered Counselling Therapist C. As a counsellor, Beverly is compassionately focused on you as a client. She believes in each person’s inner resilience and strength, and the right to choose what changes they are ready to make in their lives.

By creating a supportive and relaxed environment through the therapeutic dynamic I supoort mt clients in their therapeutic process and collaborate with folks who are polyamorous, kink-centered, neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2S+ and within the disability community. I have a strength-based approach and encourage my clients to gently unravel parts of themselves through somatic interventions, talk therapy and psychotherapy while supporting clients to understand themselves more deeply. With a creative background I feel best suited with folks who are open to a playful and mindful approach to their healing journey.

My heart goes out to everyone as we recover from the pandemic. Grief, loss, and change can make it difficult to adjust and move forward. I am passionate about helping others heal so that they can live their best lives. I am a good listener who is empathetic, compassionate and understanding without judgement. Reach out today, consider me as someone willing to be a part of your individual care and wellness.

You may face sadness, worry, repetitive thoughts, following experiences that are tough to talk about, violence and trauma resulting in numbness, isolation. Maybe you want to dig deeper, to better understand these events and how they are impacting your life now. You may feel increasingly ready to move through and beyond the difficulties you face, to embrace what feels more like the real you. I am trained to work creatively with folks who are in the midst of life’s challenges, to help them process and cope with their emotions. I know how to work with trauma, survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, depression and anxiety.

I am a Certified Music Therapist (MTA) and Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate (RCT-C) working in the K’jipuktuk (Halifax) area. I provide counselling and music therapy for individuals and groups in the public sector and private practice. I specialize in addictions recovery, and with those impacted by addiction, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, abuse, and the criminal justice system. My approach to therapy is anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and person-centered. I work collaboratively with clients to support their personal goals and well-being while considering the holistic, intersecting aspects at play in their lives.

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, 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)

If you feel sad, blue anxious or depressed, no purpose, I can help. I work with clients to achieve inner peace, optimal health, true joy, & lasting success in their personal and professional lives. Most of them feel stressed out, anxious, sad, or blue, can't get stuff done, are close to burnout, and are secretly (or openly) struggling with their own mental and physical health. Some also want to get off some medications and don't know how to do it so they don't suffer awful withdrawal symptoms. Maybe they are also struggling with memory issues, weight issues, hormonal issues, and other issues affecting their brain and mental health.