Psychodynamic Therapists in Dartmouth, NS
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.
Have you considered therapy, but been put off because of stigma, or judgement from others, or maybe even from yourself? Well you're not alone. But you don't have to start your mental health journey alone, either! With a client oriented therapist you can begin to understand your mental health needs in a way that centers your experiences, emotions, and goals in a positive and empathetic way. Whether it's depression, anxiety, neurodivergence or just trying to figure yourself out, I am here to help in a way that makes sense to YOU.
Have you considered therapy, but been put off because of stigma, or judgement from others, or maybe even from yourself? Well you're not alone. But you don't have to start your mental health journey alone, either! With a client oriented therapist you can begin to understand your mental health needs in a way that centers your experiences, emotions, and goals in a positive and empathetic way. Whether it's depression, anxiety, neurodivergence or just trying to figure yourself out, I am here to help in a way that makes sense to YOU.
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.
Mercy Kasheke
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
8 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B2Y
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, my name is Mercy, I am a bilingual Social Worker. I'm glad you found your way here! Beginning therapy is a courageous act. It may feel uncomfortable at first but as you learn more about yourself, gain support with life's struggles/stresses and heal from your trauma, you will gain a better understanding of what you desire out of this thing we call life!
Hi, my name is Mercy, I am a bilingual Social Worker. I'm glad you found your way here! Beginning therapy is a courageous act. It may feel uncomfortable at first but as you learn more about yourself, gain support with life's struggles/stresses and heal from your trauma, you will gain a better understanding of what you desire out of this thing we call life!
I specialize in psychodynamic therapy, especially Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), which works at the root of anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles.
Do you feel stuck in anxiety, drained by depression, or stretched thin from stress? I help people manage these struggles, break old patterns, and build a calmer, stronger life.
I specialize in psychodynamic therapy, especially Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), which works at the root of anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles.
Do you feel stuck in anxiety, drained by depression, or stretched thin from stress? I help people manage these struggles, break old patterns, and build a calmer, stronger life.
I am a Registered Psychologist and value the internal 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 respect your individual process and the steps that you make toward your greater health and wellbeing. I use an integrative approach focusing on holistic care.
I am a Registered Psychologist and value the internal 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 respect your individual process and the steps that you make toward your greater health and wellbeing. I use an integrative approach focusing on holistic care.
Angela takes an integrative approach, utilizing her training with psychodynamic, somatic, affirmative, trauma-informed, attachment-based therapies, and CBT.
Accepting new Clients! Angela believes in creating a safe place for clients to feel heard, seen, and supported while exploring and discovering their authentic selves. Angela is mindful, present, and passionate and wants to meet you where you are in your journey. She possesses previous experience working with adults from the 2SLGBTQ+ and poly communities. Her areas of practice include ADHD, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, trauma, sexual orientation, gender identity, maladaptive patterns, and many others.
Angela takes an integrative approach, utilizing her training with psychodynamic, somatic, affirmative, trauma-informed, attachment-based therapies, and CBT.
Accepting new Clients! Angela believes in creating a safe place for clients to feel heard, seen, and supported while exploring and discovering their authentic selves. Angela is mindful, present, and passionate and wants to meet you where you are in your journey. She possesses previous experience working with adults from the 2SLGBTQ+ and poly communities. Her areas of practice include ADHD, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, trauma, sexual orientation, gender identity, maladaptive patterns, and many others.
We are a group of RCTs (Registered Counselling Therapists), RCT-Cs (Registered Counselling Therapist Candidates), Social Workers and students completing practicum placements, all with a passion to serve the LGBTQIA2S+ community. More info can be found at: diverserootstherapy dot com.
We are a group of RCTs (Registered Counselling Therapists), RCT-Cs (Registered Counselling Therapist Candidates), Social Workers and students completing practicum placements, all with a passion to serve the LGBTQIA2S+ community. More info can be found at: diverserootstherapy dot com.
When life feels overwhelming, it's easy to lose sight of yourself. Therapy offers a space to slow down, feel heard, and begin moving forward. I work with children (ages 6+), teens, and adults who feel exhausted by anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or relationship patterns that leave them feeling disconnected from themselves and others. As a former elementary school teacher, I bring a unique understanding of child development, school-related challenges, and supporting families. Together, we'll explore the patterns keeping you stuck while building practical skills and confidence to create lasting change.
When life feels overwhelming, it's easy to lose sight of yourself. Therapy offers a space to slow down, feel heard, and begin moving forward. I work with children (ages 6+), teens, and adults who feel exhausted by anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or relationship patterns that leave them feeling disconnected from themselves and others. As a former elementary school teacher, I bring a unique understanding of child development, school-related challenges, and supporting families. Together, we'll explore the patterns keeping you stuck while building practical skills and confidence to create lasting change.
Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already navigating stress, uncertainty, or emotional pain. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your child, you don’t have to face these challenges alone. I strive to offer a welcoming, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and be met with compassion. I provide Counselling to individuals across the lifespan, working with children, adolescents, and adults. I believe therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and I’m passionate about collaborating with each client to find an approach that best suits their unique needs, strengths, and goals.
Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already navigating stress, uncertainty, or emotional pain. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your child, you don’t have to face these challenges alone. I strive to offer a welcoming, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and be met with compassion. I provide Counselling to individuals across the lifespan, working with children, adolescents, and adults. I believe therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and I’m passionate about collaborating with each client to find an approach that best suits their unique needs, strengths, and goals.
Lauren Mackintosh
Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate, MA, RCT-C
1 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B2Y
I pull from a combination of therapies such as CBT, psychodynamic & narrative therapy.
I offer sessions to adolescents (15+), adults & couples experiencing various issues. Challenging relationships can take a toll on our mental health and well-being. We can identify difficulties in relationships (romantic, familial, work or otherwise) that may be causing distress. Some topics addressed include boundaries, attachment, and communication. I also offer perinatal counselling for those who need support through pregnancy and/or the postpartum period. Additional areas of interest include adult ADHD & PMDD. I have an easygoing and supportive approach and believe you know yourself best.
I pull from a combination of therapies such as CBT, psychodynamic & narrative therapy.
I offer sessions to adolescents (15+), adults & couples experiencing various issues. Challenging relationships can take a toll on our mental health and well-being. We can identify difficulties in relationships (romantic, familial, work or otherwise) that may be causing distress. Some topics addressed include boundaries, attachment, and communication. I also offer perinatal counselling for those who need support through pregnancy and/or the postpartum period. Additional areas of interest include adult ADHD & PMDD. I have an easygoing and supportive approach and believe you know yourself best.
Hey there! I’m Tyler, a queer and neurodivergent therapist working in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. I believe therapy should be a space where we can openly talk about your lived experiences, so I strive to offer support that is judgement-free, trauma-informed, and rooted in an anti-oppressive framework. Given that no two people are the same, I believe in exploring the unique strengths you can bring into therapy, and discovering the ways we can put those to good use.
Hey there! I’m Tyler, a queer and neurodivergent therapist working in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. I believe therapy should be a space where we can openly talk about your lived experiences, so I strive to offer support that is judgement-free, trauma-informed, and rooted in an anti-oppressive framework. Given that no two people are the same, I believe in exploring the unique strengths you can bring into therapy, and discovering the ways we can put those to good use.
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.
We use a combination of modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, attachment theory, Polyvagal, EMDR, somatic, and Psychodynamic theory.
We are a private practice dedicated to supporting youth, adults, and couples. We are located in downtown Dartmouth, and offer in-person and virtual services to individuals across Nova Scotia.
You may benefit from support if you are negatively impacted by stress, struggle to remain present, experience a dysregulated nervous system, PTSD or trauma responses, and struggle in your interpersonal or romantic relationships.
We use a combination of modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, attachment theory, Polyvagal, EMDR, somatic, and Psychodynamic theory.
We are a private practice dedicated to supporting youth, adults, and couples. We are located in downtown Dartmouth, and offer in-person and virtual services to individuals across Nova Scotia.
You may benefit from support if you are negatively impacted by stress, struggle to remain present, experience a dysregulated nervous system, PTSD or trauma responses, and struggle in your interpersonal or romantic relationships.
I work primarily with individuals who are seeking support and guidance in exploring their identities, identifying and understanding the unmet needs underlying unwanted behaviours, communicating more effectively, and developing coping skills for navigating life's difficulties.
I work primarily with individuals who are seeking support and guidance in exploring their identities, identifying and understanding the unmet needs underlying unwanted behaviours, communicating more effectively, and developing coping skills for navigating life's difficulties.
My practice includes working with a diverse group of individuals, but some of my areas of focus are supporting adults with ADHD, people who have a history of trauma, those living with mental illness, and those who struggle to maintain healthy relationships.
My practice includes working with a diverse group of individuals, but some of my areas of focus are supporting adults with ADHD, people who have a history of trauma, those living with mental illness, and those who struggle to maintain healthy relationships.
Lynette Gillis
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCT, MFA
5 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B2Y
Waitlist for new clients
I offer therapy to people who are struggling to move forward and feeling stuck in some way. You may be feeling disconnected, carrying negative perceptions of yourself, or feeling a general sense of not living the life you want to live and wanting change. I provide a space for you to be seen and known. I want to find what is holding you back. I often work with people through challenges in relationships, in living more authentically, and in building a more secure sense of self. Together we look at the ways you protect yourself and whether these ways are still serving you.
I offer therapy to people who are struggling to move forward and feeling stuck in some way. You may be feeling disconnected, carrying negative perceptions of yourself, or feeling a general sense of not living the life you want to live and wanting change. I provide a space for you to be seen and known. I want to find what is holding you back. I often work with people through challenges in relationships, in living more authentically, and in building a more secure sense of self. Together we look at the ways you protect yourself and whether these ways are still serving you.
I use a person-centered and trauma-informed approach to help clients learn self-compassion and sail through the storms of life. I can pull interventions from other therapies to tailor the therapy experience ensuring that my clients get the most out of therapy. I believe the best change that can occur in therapy is through a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, respect and compassion. I work with adults, and young children, but also have experience working with teens. I am on my way to becoming certified in Play Therapy. I offer free 15 minute consultations to help you decide if I am the right fit for you.
I use a person-centered and trauma-informed approach to help clients learn self-compassion and sail through the storms of life. I can pull interventions from other therapies to tailor the therapy experience ensuring that my clients get the most out of therapy. I believe the best change that can occur in therapy is through a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, respect and compassion. I work with adults, and young children, but also have experience working with teens. I am on my way to becoming certified in Play Therapy. I offer free 15 minute consultations to help you decide if I am the right fit for you.
I work collaboratively and sensitively with whatever issues you want to explore. This could include relationship challenges, emotional regulation, difficulties getting needs met, conflict aversion, poor self-concept, anxiety, depression and trauma. We may spend time exploring the past, but our focus will also remain on present-day experiences. Such work can help build self-understanding, self-compassion and emotional tolerance. It can help clarify thinking and enhance problem-solving. It is intuitive work – we start with where you are and what you want help with, and then find our way through the unknown together.
I work collaboratively and sensitively with whatever issues you want to explore. This could include relationship challenges, emotional regulation, difficulties getting needs met, conflict aversion, poor self-concept, anxiety, depression and trauma. We may spend time exploring the past, but our focus will also remain on present-day experiences. Such work can help build self-understanding, self-compassion and emotional tolerance. It can help clarify thinking and enhance problem-solving. It is intuitive work – we start with where you are and what you want help with, and then find our way through the unknown together.
I am a youth, individuals, couples and Integrative Sex Informed therapist working at ML Family Counselling. I use a trauma-focused approach rooted in compassion, connection, and the understanding that healing happens in relationship to the many parts of our ourselves and with others. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your child, or your relationship, I offer a space where all parts of you are welcomed. I work with a wide range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, behavioural concerns, addictions, emotional regulation, attachment wounds, and relationship challenges.
I am a youth, individuals, couples and Integrative Sex Informed therapist working at ML Family Counselling. I use a trauma-focused approach rooted in compassion, connection, and the understanding that healing happens in relationship to the many parts of our ourselves and with others. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your child, or your relationship, I offer a space where all parts of you are welcomed. I work with a wide range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, behavioural concerns, addictions, emotional regulation, attachment wounds, and relationship challenges.
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Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.