Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Dartmouth, NS
I provide a practice incorporating both traditional and non-traditional forms of therapy. I am an Afrocentric practitioner committed to addressing the counseling needs of a diverse community.
I believe that I have come full circle in my counseling practice as I have worked in career agencies, academic agencies and have a long standing liaison with the Halifax Regional Police and the Justice system. I am believer that the solution to most issues is rooted within the individual. I provide counseling therapy to teens, adults, couples, and seniors. I am also a LGBTQ2 advocate.
We have all experienced difficult times.
I provide a practice incorporating both traditional and non-traditional forms of therapy. I am an Afrocentric practitioner committed to addressing the counseling needs of a diverse community.
I believe that I have come full circle in my counseling practice as I have worked in career agencies, academic agencies and have a long standing liaison with the Halifax Regional Police and the Justice system. I am believer that the solution to most issues is rooted within the individual. I provide counseling therapy to teens, adults, couples, and seniors. I am also a LGBTQ2 advocate.
We have all experienced difficult times.
Welcome. I work mainly with women, children (3 yrs+), the LGBTQ2SIA+ community, couples/relationships, and families. I have specialized training in EMDR and Play Therapy. Maybe you’re looking for fresh perspective, someone to help you work through thoughts and feelings. Maybe you’re experiencing grief, confusion, isolation, or feeling “stuck”. As your therapist I will explore with you, listen, witness, support and facilitate your journey for a time. I am a Certified Canadian Counsellor and RCT-C with Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists. I earned my M Ed Counselling at Acadia University, and have a Wellness Dipl, MA, BFA.
Welcome. I work mainly with women, children (3 yrs+), the LGBTQ2SIA+ community, couples/relationships, and families. I have specialized training in EMDR and Play Therapy. Maybe you’re looking for fresh perspective, someone to help you work through thoughts and feelings. Maybe you’re experiencing grief, confusion, isolation, or feeling “stuck”. As your therapist I will explore with you, listen, witness, support and facilitate your journey for a time. I am a Certified Canadian Counsellor and RCT-C with Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists. I earned my M Ed Counselling at Acadia University, and have a Wellness Dipl, MA, BFA.
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.
Clients often come to me feeling stuck. This can show up in their relationships, work, daily life, or even in their own thoughts. My goal is to help you get “un-stuck”. I work with individuals to sort through what’s holding them back in life and build new habits. I work with couples who have found themselves feeling more like roommates than romantic partners and we work to rebuild their sense of intimacy and connection. I work with parents and children to navigate big emotions and challenging behaviors, building skills that foster stronger, more connected relationships at home. Finally, I support women through the perinatal period.
Clients often come to me feeling stuck. This can show up in their relationships, work, daily life, or even in their own thoughts. My goal is to help you get “un-stuck”. I work with individuals to sort through what’s holding them back in life and build new habits. I work with couples who have found themselves feeling more like roommates than romantic partners and we work to rebuild their sense of intimacy and connection. I work with parents and children to navigate big emotions and challenging behaviors, building skills that foster stronger, more connected relationships at home. Finally, I support women through the perinatal period.
I have training in mindfulness, EMDR, cognitive behavioural therapy, structured relapse prevention and narrative therapy.
I am a clinical social worker in Dartmouth NS with over ten years experience providing specialized treatment for individuals and family members affected by addictive behaviours such as substance abuse and gambling. My areas of interest include trauma, spirituality, grief and anxiety management.
I have training in mindfulness, EMDR, cognitive behavioural therapy, structured relapse prevention and narrative therapy.
I am a clinical social worker in Dartmouth NS with over ten years experience providing specialized treatment for individuals and family members affected by addictive behaviours such as substance abuse and gambling. My areas of interest include trauma, spirituality, grief and anxiety management.
While I mainly apply CBT, solution focused, mindfulness, and narrative-based approaches, I pull from other theories to best suit your needs and what works for you.
As a registered Social Worker and current Counselling Intern under supervision, I have over a year of counselling services with various populations. I support youth and adults experiencing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, life transitions, and family or relationship dynamics. I provide an understanding, accepting, and safe space, ensuring that our focus reflects your goals and needs.
While I mainly apply CBT, solution focused, mindfulness, and narrative-based approaches, I pull from other theories to best suit your needs and what works for you.
As a registered Social Worker and current Counselling Intern under supervision, I have over a year of counselling services with various populations. I support youth and adults experiencing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, life transitions, and family or relationship dynamics. I provide an understanding, accepting, and safe space, ensuring that our focus reflects your goals and needs.
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.
While my treatment approach will be tailored to meet your individual needs, I frequently draw from Person-Centered, Emotion Focused, Somatic, and Mindfulness-Based approaches.
Beginning therapy or starting with a new therapist can be a daunting experience; therefore, my aim is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment that allows you to show up as your most authentic self. My greatest priority is ensuring you feel heard, understood, respected, and comfortable within our therapeutic relationship as I know trusting someone with our deepest thoughts, feelings, and traumas can be extremely challenging. In our work together, we will collaboratively explore your concerns, experiences, and goals to help you plan a new way forward.
While my treatment approach will be tailored to meet your individual needs, I frequently draw from Person-Centered, Emotion Focused, Somatic, and Mindfulness-Based approaches.
Beginning therapy or starting with a new therapist can be a daunting experience; therefore, my aim is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment that allows you to show up as your most authentic self. My greatest priority is ensuring you feel heard, understood, respected, and comfortable within our therapeutic relationship as I know trusting someone with our deepest thoughts, feelings, and traumas can be extremely challenging. In our work together, we will collaboratively explore your concerns, experiences, and goals to help you plan a new way forward.
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.
Cynthia is passionate about helping individuals develop self-awareness and skills to navigate life’s challenges. She follows a patient-centered approach to counseling and uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in combination with emotion-focused therapy and coherence therapy where appropriate. Throughout the counseling experience, her patients will learn about emotional regulation and how to move through life in a way that is aligned with their personal values.
Cynthia is passionate about helping individuals develop self-awareness and skills to navigate life’s challenges. She follows a patient-centered approach to counseling and uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in combination with emotion-focused therapy and coherence therapy where appropriate. Throughout the counseling experience, her patients will learn about emotional regulation and how to move through life in a way that is aligned with their personal values.
Through counselling, we can carefully examine each challenge, evaluating and better understanding how you got to where you are. Through this exploration, we will discover the strengths and identify coping mechanisms you have developed along the way in order to deal with your challenges.
Through counselling, we can carefully examine each challenge, evaluating and better understanding how you got to where you are. Through this exploration, we will discover the strengths and identify coping mechanisms you have developed along the way in order to deal with your challenges.
I use Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Mindfulness-based (MBCT) approaches to assist the process of moving from "stuckness" towards personal growth and fulfillment.
I work with adults dealing with various challenges such as anxiety, depression, developmental (childhood) trauma, parenting, life transition, grief, addiction, work stress/burnout, and interpersonal challenges (e.g. intimate relationships, family, work). I work with individuals ready to address old patterns/habits, identify how they get in the way of what's most important, and ultimately move towards a life lived fully and authentically.
I use Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Mindfulness-based (MBCT) approaches to assist the process of moving from "stuckness" towards personal growth and fulfillment.
I work with adults dealing with various challenges such as anxiety, depression, developmental (childhood) trauma, parenting, life transition, grief, addiction, work stress/burnout, and interpersonal challenges (e.g. intimate relationships, family, work). I work with individuals ready to address old patterns/habits, identify how they get in the way of what's most important, and ultimately move towards a life lived fully and authentically.
Imagine a world where we revered mothers and new parents. Where the first month or so after the birth of a baby, was a protected time for rest, nourishment and recovery. Although a common practice in many other countries, in Canada we place an emphasis on the return to "normal" and productivity in the perinatal period. One way to adopt some of that international sacredness is to surround ourselves with a village of support. And that village can include counselling; carving out time to talk, share and process your experience, while gaining self-compassion for yourself, and resources for recovery.
Imagine a world where we revered mothers and new parents. Where the first month or so after the birth of a baby, was a protected time for rest, nourishment and recovery. Although a common practice in many other countries, in Canada we place an emphasis on the return to "normal" and productivity in the perinatal period. One way to adopt some of that international sacredness is to surround ourselves with a village of support. And that village can include counselling; carving out time to talk, share and process your experience, while gaining self-compassion for yourself, and resources for recovery.
I have over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges, including working with Veterans, adults, youth, and children in complex situations. My approach is grounded in compassion, deep listening, and a strong belief in your capacity for growth and resilience. I am an approved provider for RCMP members, CAF members, First Nations and Inuit covered under the NIHB Program, and VAC members.
I have over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges, including working with Veterans, adults, youth, and children in complex situations. My approach is grounded in compassion, deep listening, and a strong belief in your capacity for growth and resilience. I am an approved provider for RCMP members, CAF members, First Nations and Inuit covered under the NIHB Program, and VAC members.
I have spent over 20 years working in public education, supporting students and families with a variety of needs ranging from anxiety and trauma care to challenges arising from Autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent experiences. My belief that children do well when families do well led me to begin my journey to become a registered counselling therapist through the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Through this journey I have discovered a love of working with individuals of all ages and stages of life with a variety of concerns.
I have spent over 20 years working in public education, supporting students and families with a variety of needs ranging from anxiety and trauma care to challenges arising from Autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent experiences. My belief that children do well when families do well led me to begin my journey to become a registered counselling therapist through the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Through this journey I have discovered a love of working with individuals of all ages and stages of life with a variety of concerns.
t I lean heavily toward mindfulness, compassion based, somatic and attachment theory based approaches which help clients to holistically explore how past traumas may be showing up in their bodies and their lives today.
One of the greatest learnings in life is that we are a sum of our experiences, carrying small parts of our past with us everywhere we go. I love working with clients to help them connect the dots between past experiences and current day challenges. While we are all different, it is also true that as humans we have a lot of shared struggles. I work with clients to help normalize how past traumas might be showing up in the way they navigate relationships, daily events, and internal self-worth. Once we recognize it, we can then work together to begin to lessen the weight of these experiences.
t I lean heavily toward mindfulness, compassion based, somatic and attachment theory based approaches which help clients to holistically explore how past traumas may be showing up in their bodies and their lives today.
One of the greatest learnings in life is that we are a sum of our experiences, carrying small parts of our past with us everywhere we go. I love working with clients to help them connect the dots between past experiences and current day challenges. While we are all different, it is also true that as humans we have a lot of shared struggles. I work with clients to help normalize how past traumas might be showing up in the way they navigate relationships, daily events, and internal self-worth. Once we recognize it, we can then work together to begin to lessen the weight of these experiences.
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.
I've also been meditating for over 20 years and bring a mindfulness approach to my sessions and help clients with nervous system regulation.
It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society. -Krishnamurti Although things are getting better in some regards, outdated societal pressures and norms, as well as modern technology and newly implemented ways of living are weighing heavy on many of us. Anxiety is at an all-time peak, addiction continues to climb and although we have more comforts than at any time in history, we are increasingly unhappy. If you're feeling the strain of this, want to connect to something deeper within yourself, or are finding yourself more dysregulated than ever (with all the associated difficulties), let's connect.
I've also been meditating for over 20 years and bring a mindfulness approach to my sessions and help clients with nervous system regulation.
It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society. -Krishnamurti Although things are getting better in some regards, outdated societal pressures and norms, as well as modern technology and newly implemented ways of living are weighing heavy on many of us. Anxiety is at an all-time peak, addiction continues to climb and although we have more comforts than at any time in history, we are increasingly unhappy. If you're feeling the strain of this, want to connect to something deeper within yourself, or are finding yourself more dysregulated than ever (with all the associated difficulties), let's connect.
I am an AuDHD (late diagnosed) Counselling Therapist with a background in Psychiatric Nursing. The combination of my personal, academic, and professional experiences informs my warm, easy-going, and relationship-focused approach with clients. My integration of lived experiences also allows me to meet folks where they are with genuine care, acceptance, and respect. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and without judgment. Therapy with me is collaborative, insight-oriented, and grounded in compassion.
I am an AuDHD (late diagnosed) Counselling Therapist with a background in Psychiatric Nursing. The combination of my personal, academic, and professional experiences informs my warm, easy-going, and relationship-focused approach with clients. My integration of lived experiences also allows me to meet folks where they are with genuine care, acceptance, and respect. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and without judgment. Therapy with me is collaborative, insight-oriented, and grounded in compassion.
I use a number of treatment approaches preferring mindfulness based practices, focusing often on the mind-body connection.
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.
I use a number of treatment approaches preferring mindfulness based practices, focusing often on the mind-body connection.
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.
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How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.