Medavie Blue Cross Therapists in Dartmouth, NS
Life can feel heavy, confusing, or just plain exhausting — whether you’re a teen overwhelmed by school and self‑esteem, a young adult stuck in cycles that don’t feel like you, or someone navigating anxiety, low mood, grief, or conflict. With 15 years’ experience, I support adolescents, adults, and families using ACT and narrative therapy to help you reconnect with your values, rewrite unhelpful stories, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Life can feel heavy, confusing, or just plain exhausting — whether you’re a teen overwhelmed by school and self‑esteem, a young adult stuck in cycles that don’t feel like you, or someone navigating anxiety, low mood, grief, or conflict. With 15 years’ experience, I support adolescents, adults, and families using ACT and narrative therapy to help you reconnect with your values, rewrite unhelpful stories, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
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.
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.
Hi, my name is Steve Gates and I have been working in mental health for 17 years with 9 years working as a counsellor with the Nova Scotia Health Authority. In my work, I try to blend my training with your expertise about you. Using this approach, I have seen people make progress through situations that truly seemed impossible. In my experience, once people accept where they are and make realistic goals, they tend to make progress. The “feel better” part does seem to take time, but it tends to follow the changes.
Hi, my name is Steve Gates and I have been working in mental health for 17 years with 9 years working as a counsellor with the Nova Scotia Health Authority. In my work, I try to blend my training with your expertise about you. Using this approach, I have seen people make progress through situations that truly seemed impossible. In my experience, once people accept where they are and make realistic goals, they tend to make progress. The “feel better” part does seem to take time, but it tends to follow the changes.
I work with individuals and couples (18+).
I help people seeking to understand or change their relationship with substances, which can include reducing their use or exploring sobriety.
I also work with couples (all relationship structures) experiencing high conflict, feeling disconnected, stuck or more like roommates.
My work with individuals and couples also includes managing perfectionism and self-criticism, anxiety, stress and burnout, navigating complex relationship or family dynamics including coparenting, step-parenting and blended families.
I work with individuals and couples (18+).
I help people seeking to understand or change their relationship with substances, which can include reducing their use or exploring sobriety.
I also work with couples (all relationship structures) experiencing high conflict, feeling disconnected, stuck or more like roommates.
My work with individuals and couples also includes managing perfectionism and self-criticism, anxiety, stress and burnout, navigating complex relationship or family dynamics including coparenting, step-parenting and blended families.
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.
Dr Mike's extensive clinical experience has allowed him the honour of supporting/guiding his clients with empathy & compassion for over 40 yrs. His commitment, insight & warmth extends outside his practice as his authenticity and caring nature help his clients to feel connected and understood. Dr Mike is committed to building a trusted therapeutic relationship that enhances personal growth while identifying underlying issues causing distress or discomfort in your life. Connect with Dr Mike today to begin your journey to wholeness and authenticity. "Life Happens...And Dr Mike Can Help!"
Dr Mike's extensive clinical experience has allowed him the honour of supporting/guiding his clients with empathy & compassion for over 40 yrs. His commitment, insight & warmth extends outside his practice as his authenticity and caring nature help his clients to feel connected and understood. Dr Mike is committed to building a trusted therapeutic relationship that enhances personal growth while identifying underlying issues causing distress or discomfort in your life. Connect with Dr Mike today to begin your journey to wholeness and authenticity. "Life Happens...And Dr Mike Can Help!"
I accept most private health insurance plans, including direct billing through Medavie Blue Cross.
I'm here to help. Life has many challenges with all the emotion, even fears and worries that come with them. Navigating through stress, anxiety or low mood is something we all do at one time or another, but sometimes it helps to have some assistance in that process. Our goal in therapy is to improve your coping skills and overall well-being. With that, I am a firm believer in the need for an individualized journey in therapy as opposed to a one-size fits all cookbook approach. This is about you and your life. It's deeper than some technique or strategy. Therapy is founded on the relationship we build and the dynamics of it.
I accept most private health insurance plans, including direct billing through Medavie Blue Cross.
I'm here to help. Life has many challenges with all the emotion, even fears and worries that come with them. Navigating through stress, anxiety or low mood is something we all do at one time or another, but sometimes it helps to have some assistance in that process. Our goal in therapy is to improve your coping skills and overall well-being. With that, I am a firm believer in the need for an individualized journey in therapy as opposed to a one-size fits all cookbook approach. This is about you and your life. It's deeper than some technique or strategy. Therapy is founded on the relationship we build and the dynamics of it.
Joanne is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta and per the registration boards through virtual sessions in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Quebec. Joanne is also a Canadian Certified Counsellor in BC, SK, MB, NWT, YT, NU, and NFLD. Joanne has certificates in CBT-M, CPT, exposure therapy, Gottman couples therapy, EMDR, DBT, play therapy, and autism. Joanne has completed her doctoral level courses in grief counselling and is doing her thesis. Joanne has over 18 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and couples. Joanne covers a wide range of issues including Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, AD/HD, PTSD, ASD, OCD, etc.
Joanne is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta and per the registration boards through virtual sessions in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Quebec. Joanne is also a Canadian Certified Counsellor in BC, SK, MB, NWT, YT, NU, and NFLD. Joanne has certificates in CBT-M, CPT, exposure therapy, Gottman couples therapy, EMDR, DBT, play therapy, and autism. Joanne has completed her doctoral level courses in grief counselling and is doing her thesis. Joanne has over 18 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and couples. Joanne covers a wide range of issues including Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, AD/HD, PTSD, ASD, OCD, etc.
I am able to direct bill to Manulife, Medavie Blue Cross, and many other insurance companies.
If you are seeking meaningful change in your life, and long to feel more fulfilled, I want to help. Whether you're feeling stuck in painful relationship patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety, or weighed down by past experiences, we will work together to support your healing and growth. I work with individuals, couples, and families (age 19+) to help create new possibilities, discover more joy in daily life, and cultivate a deeper, more present connection to yourself and those around you.
I am able to direct bill to Manulife, Medavie Blue Cross, and many other insurance companies.
If you are seeking meaningful change in your life, and long to feel more fulfilled, I want to help. Whether you're feeling stuck in painful relationship patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety, or weighed down by past experiences, we will work together to support your healing and growth. I work with individuals, couples, and families (age 19+) to help create new possibilities, discover more joy in daily life, and cultivate a deeper, more present connection to yourself and those around you.
Destiny Dawn
Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate / RCT-C, MA, MACP, RCT-C
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My ideal clients don’t have everything figured out, but are open to exploring themselves more deeply. They may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected, and often experience the world a bit differently. I work with youth (13+), adults, couples, and families navigating complex trauma, anxiety, burnout, emotional regulation, identity, ADHD, autism, relationships, and life transitions offering a space where they can feel seen, heard, and understood without judgment.
My ideal clients don’t have everything figured out, but are open to exploring themselves more deeply. They may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected, and often experience the world a bit differently. I work with youth (13+), adults, couples, and families navigating complex trauma, anxiety, burnout, emotional regulation, identity, ADHD, autism, relationships, and life transitions offering a space where they can feel seen, heard, and understood without judgment.
Hello! My name is Carlie, I'm a therapist practicing in-person at Form Wellness Clinics in Campbell River, British Columbia. I am also virtually seeing clients through Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc., in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. I aim to provide clients with a safe, non-judgemental space where they are free to be themselves. I feel strongly in a culturally sensitive and affirming approach for all individuals appreciating that they are the experts in their own lives. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship can foster growth, acceptance, and change in individuals.
Hello! My name is Carlie, I'm a therapist practicing in-person at Form Wellness Clinics in Campbell River, British Columbia. I am also virtually seeing clients through Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc., in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. I aim to provide clients with a safe, non-judgemental space where they are free to be themselves. I feel strongly in a culturally sensitive and affirming approach for all individuals appreciating that they are the experts in their own lives. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship can foster growth, acceptance, and change in individuals.
I’m a Registered Psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting children, teens, and families through private practice and my previous work within the school system. I hold a Master’s in School Psychology and a Master’s in Special Education. I’m also a mom of three so I understand firsthand the joys and challenges that come with growing up and parenting. I work with teens and young adults struggling with ADHD, social skills, emotional regulation, and executive functioning.
I’m a Registered Psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting children, teens, and families through private practice and my previous work within the school system. I hold a Master’s in School Psychology and a Master’s in Special Education. I’m also a mom of three so I understand firsthand the joys and challenges that come with growing up and parenting. I work with teens and young adults struggling with ADHD, social skills, emotional regulation, and executive functioning.
Some common reasons for referrals to my practice include sports performance, anxiety, school avoidance, self-esteem and anger-management. My goal is for you to feel supported and heard, I am committed to helping you address any challenges you maybe experiencing.
Some common reasons for referrals to my practice include sports performance, anxiety, school avoidance, self-esteem and anger-management. My goal is for you to feel supported and heard, I am committed to helping you address any challenges you maybe experiencing.
I help adults and couples who want to have healthy and supportive relationships but instead find themselves feeling misunderstood, unheard, and unhappy. My clients find that issues with romantic partners, family or friends, can be difficult and unfulfilling. They feel lonely and disconnected.
I help adults and couples who want to have healthy and supportive relationships but instead find themselves feeling misunderstood, unheard, and unhappy. My clients find that issues with romantic partners, family or friends, can be difficult and unfulfilling. They feel lonely and disconnected.
Angela Malcolm has over 15 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families providing assessments, crisis counselling, and intervention. Her practice includes parent/child relationships, couples counselling, anxiety, adjustment, trauma, substance abuse and eating disorders.
Angela Malcolm has over 15 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families providing assessments, crisis counselling, and intervention. Her practice includes parent/child relationships, couples counselling, anxiety, adjustment, trauma, substance abuse and eating disorders.
Anyone ready to dig in, find meaning, and move forward.
Organizations, Couples, Individuals, Teams, and Special Groups enjoy our methods and the experiences for enhanced self discovery, discernment, and direction based on data.
We have experience with health care providers, leaders, small business owners, parents, teachers, and anyone seeking to deepen awareness, accept what is true, act with intention, accountability, and responsibility for achieving the desired results in personal or professional life.
Our work is measured, practical, evidence based, and spiritually inspired for finding meaning and purpose in life.
Anyone ready to dig in, find meaning, and move forward.
Organizations, Couples, Individuals, Teams, and Special Groups enjoy our methods and the experiences for enhanced self discovery, discernment, and direction based on data.
We have experience with health care providers, leaders, small business owners, parents, teachers, and anyone seeking to deepen awareness, accept what is true, act with intention, accountability, and responsibility for achieving the desired results in personal or professional life.
Our work is measured, practical, evidence based, and spiritually inspired for finding meaning and purpose in life.
Maybe you wake up already tense, your mind racing with worst-case scenarios. Maybe you feel low, numb, or disconnected, even though you’ve learned how to look “fine” on the outside. You might be stuck in the same relationship patterns, overwhelmed by emotion, or carrying past experiences that still live in your body. If you resonate with this, I want you to know that you're not alone, and I believe that together, we can create a space where change, growth and a life with meaning is possible.
Maybe you wake up already tense, your mind racing with worst-case scenarios. Maybe you feel low, numb, or disconnected, even though you’ve learned how to look “fine” on the outside. You might be stuck in the same relationship patterns, overwhelmed by emotion, or carrying past experiences that still live in your body. If you resonate with this, I want you to know that you're not alone, and I believe that together, we can create a space where change, growth and a life with meaning is possible.
As a registered counselling therapist and mental strength coach, I help athletes develop the mental skills needed to handle pressure, overcome setbacks, and perform with confidence. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, motivation, or simply looking for an edge in competition, I provide the tools to help you thrive in sport and in life. Ready to take your game to the next level? Let’s get started.
As a registered counselling therapist and mental strength coach, I help athletes develop the mental skills needed to handle pressure, overcome setbacks, and perform with confidence. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, motivation, or simply looking for an edge in competition, I provide the tools to help you thrive in sport and in life. Ready to take your game to the next level? Let’s get started.
I offer both in-person and virtual appointments for counselling therapy at Aura Women's Wellness in the Hydrostone area of Halifax. I provide a safe and inclusive space where you can work through challenging emotions and get your bearings when navigating a tough time. My intention is to provide a time and space where you can fully express yourself openly and honestly. I welcome the opportunity to support you with whatever you are going through and hope to provide you with additional insights, tools, and strategies to gently move you forward in your healing.
I offer both in-person and virtual appointments for counselling therapy at Aura Women's Wellness in the Hydrostone area of Halifax. I provide a safe and inclusive space where you can work through challenging emotions and get your bearings when navigating a tough time. My intention is to provide a time and space where you can fully express yourself openly and honestly. I welcome the opportunity to support you with whatever you are going through and hope to provide you with additional insights, tools, and strategies to gently move you forward in your healing.
When was the last time you felt a sense of wellness and peace? When was the last time you felt inner joy and equanimity? We all make mistakes and we all suffer from other people's mistakes and wrong done to us. However, we don't have to continue to live with the same pain and loss tomorrow.
When was the last time you felt a sense of wellness and peace? When was the last time you felt inner joy and equanimity? We all make mistakes and we all suffer from other people's mistakes and wrong done to us. However, we don't have to continue to live with the same pain and loss tomorrow.
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