Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Dartmouth, NS
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.
My specific areas of focus and interest include: parenting and family relationships, couples counselling, developmental trauma and attachment injuries, complex and/or chronic PTSD, Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder, existential anxiety/depression, ADHD/highly sensitive people, and spiritual growth/development.
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.
My specific areas of focus and interest include: parenting and family relationships, couples counselling, developmental trauma and attachment injuries, complex and/or chronic PTSD, Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder, existential anxiety/depression, ADHD/highly sensitive people, and spiritual growth/development.
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.
I encourage my clients to explore their past and current selves through a compassionate lens and use an integrative approach to help them foster an understanding of their thoughts, behaviours, and emotional experiences to make meaningful changes in their lives.
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.
I encourage my clients to explore their past and current selves through a compassionate lens and use an integrative approach to help them foster an understanding of their thoughts, behaviours, and emotional experiences to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Trauma is isolating, but it doesn't have to be.
With 17 years of experience, I look to nurture safe relationships when working with the parts of you that have been traumatized by sexual violence. Sexualized violence, both historical and or recent, can be crippling; however, as daunting as it may feel, traumatic experiences can be healed. Progress indicators include a decrease in triggers, an increase in self-worth, and a decrease in misplaced shame as you begin to feel unburdened. With this, you start to feel a sense of freedom and clarity in daily life again. Please know healing is possible, and you have the right to feel it. Warmly, Selina - MSW, BSW, RSW.
Trauma is isolating, but it doesn't have to be.
With 17 years of experience, I look to nurture safe relationships when working with the parts of you that have been traumatized by sexual violence. Sexualized violence, both historical and or recent, can be crippling; however, as daunting as it may feel, traumatic experiences can be healed. Progress indicators include a decrease in triggers, an increase in self-worth, and a decrease in misplaced shame as you begin to feel unburdened. With this, you start to feel a sense of freedom and clarity in daily life again. Please know healing is possible, and you have the right to feel it. Warmly, Selina - MSW, BSW, RSW.
Jessie works with adults and seniors who are experiencing various challenges. Sessions are currently available in person and online. Jessie takes an integrative approach to counselling by collaborates with her clients to create a treatment plan that is suited to her clients’ unique goals and values.
Jessie works with adults and seniors who are experiencing various challenges. Sessions are currently available in person and online. Jessie takes an integrative approach to counselling by collaborates with her clients to create a treatment plan that is suited to her clients’ unique goals and values.
I work with teens (14+) and adults who are navigating PTSD, trauma, depression, emotions that feel hard to manage, identity and sexuality.
My specialty is helping you understand your internal world, why certain emotions hit hard, why old wounds show up in new places, and how to respond instead of getting swept away. I offer tools that support emotional regulation, and healthier boundaries, while also helping you rediscover your strengths and resilience.
I work with teens (14+) and adults who are navigating PTSD, trauma, depression, emotions that feel hard to manage, identity and sexuality.
My specialty is helping you understand your internal world, why certain emotions hit hard, why old wounds show up in new places, and how to respond instead of getting swept away. I offer tools that support emotional regulation, and healthier boundaries, while also helping you rediscover your strengths and resilience.
Kayla Warren
Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate, CYCW, MA, RCT-C
3 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B3B
I specialize in working with neurodivergent clients, as well as those facing complex trauma, attachment concerns, or emotional regulation struggles.
I help kids, teens, and adults who feel stuck, stressed, or disconnected find more calm, confidence, and connection. Using an interpersonal neurobiology approach, I create a safe, supportive space to make sense of experiences, build resilience, and grow in ways that feel meaningful and authentic.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent clients, as well as those facing complex trauma, attachment concerns, or emotional regulation struggles.
I help kids, teens, and adults who feel stuck, stressed, or disconnected find more calm, confidence, and connection. Using an interpersonal neurobiology approach, I create a safe, supportive space to make sense of experiences, build resilience, and grow in ways that feel meaningful and authentic.
My approach is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-informed, and holistic.
I invite you practice a few deep breaths as you reflect on aspects of your journey that led you to this page. Have you been feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Exhausted or drained? Perhaps seeking to to learn new coping tools or wanting to develop your self-care practices? When we bottle up emotions and feel disconnected to both ourselves and others it can be difficult to access healing, recovery, and growth. Counselling can provide a space to press pause from busyness or turmoil. Seeking a safe space to rest. reflect, and to feel restored.
My approach is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-informed, and holistic.
I invite you practice a few deep breaths as you reflect on aspects of your journey that led you to this page. Have you been feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Exhausted or drained? Perhaps seeking to to learn new coping tools or wanting to develop your self-care practices? When we bottle up emotions and feel disconnected to both ourselves and others it can be difficult to access healing, recovery, and growth. Counselling can provide a space to press pause from busyness or turmoil. Seeking a safe space to rest. reflect, and to feel restored.
How many people are willing to understand the true feelings in a person's heart? I believe it is easy to define psychological illness, but it is very hard to find out a person's true feelings. This is the biggest challenge for one’s career. With that in mind, I work to understand all feelings and help all my clients learn to work through their difficulties to gradually become internally independent until they no longer need me.
How many people are willing to understand the true feelings in a person's heart? I believe it is easy to define psychological illness, but it is very hard to find out a person's true feelings. This is the biggest challenge for one’s career. With that in mind, I work to understand all feelings and help all my clients learn to work through their difficulties to gradually become internally independent until they no longer need me.
I am a registered clinical psychologist who works with adults struggling with issues such as trauma, disordered eating, emotional dysregulation, and religious conflict.
As a certified EMDRIA therapist, I use EMDR to treat complex trauma. Other approaches I use include DBT, CBT, IFS, and CBTE. I specialize in treating issues such as low sexual desire, shame around kink and sexual interests, difficulties with orgasm, erectile issues, and sexual pain. When working with relationships, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I am a registered clinical psychologist who works with adults struggling with issues such as trauma, disordered eating, emotional dysregulation, and religious conflict.
As a certified EMDRIA therapist, I use EMDR to treat complex trauma. Other approaches I use include DBT, CBT, IFS, and CBTE. I specialize in treating issues such as low sexual desire, shame around kink and sexual interests, difficulties with orgasm, erectile issues, and sexual pain. When working with relationships, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy.
As a Therapist I help my clients with trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, BPD, burnout, intimacy, and relational issues.
I work with many therapeutic methods and tailor my approach to meet the needs of each individual. Together, we’ll work on understanding the challenges you’re facing, building skills to cope more effectively, and uncovering the strengths you already carry within you.
As a Therapist I help my clients with trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, BPD, burnout, intimacy, and relational issues.
I work with many therapeutic methods and tailor my approach to meet the needs of each individual. Together, we’ll work on understanding the challenges you’re facing, building skills to cope more effectively, and uncovering the strengths you already carry within you.
Whether you’re carrying trauma, burnout, or stress that’s affecting your outlook on life, you don’t have to hold it alone.
I listen deeply to your concerns, and meet you where you are at when it comes to your goals. Together we’ll finally get to the heart of the matter and form a plan to move forward. I bring all my tools to help you understand yourself better, heal your nervous system and feel more grounded with whatever life is throwing at you. EMDR is my top specialty!
Whether you’re carrying trauma, burnout, or stress that’s affecting your outlook on life, you don’t have to hold it alone.
I listen deeply to your concerns, and meet you where you are at when it comes to your goals. Together we’ll finally get to the heart of the matter and form a plan to move forward. I bring all my tools to help you understand yourself better, heal your nervous system and feel more grounded with whatever life is throwing at you. EMDR is my top specialty!
Whether you are living with symptoms of unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, health-related issues, grief, interpersonal or relationship challenges, life transition or adjustment related challenges, my approach is holistic and tailored to your individual needs.
I am in the process of completing my 3-year Somatic Experiencing (SE) training, which is the primary modality I use when working with trauma. SE is a specialized body-centred approach to processing trauma. It supports you to release trauma stored in the body, regain a sense of control and wholeness, and develop greater resilience to future stressors.
Whether you are living with symptoms of unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, health-related issues, grief, interpersonal or relationship challenges, life transition or adjustment related challenges, my approach is holistic and tailored to your individual needs.
I am in the process of completing my 3-year Somatic Experiencing (SE) training, which is the primary modality I use when working with trauma. SE is a specialized body-centred approach to processing trauma. It supports you to release trauma stored in the body, regain a sense of control and wholeness, and develop greater resilience to future stressors.
I work with clients who may be struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder and women's issues like Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder(PMDD), Postpartum depression (PPD), and Pre-Peri and post-menopause depression.
The way I view human beings is that every person's life has three aspects: public, private, and inner life. Public life is what the world sees; private life is shared with close ones; but the inner life is known only to ourselves. It holds our deepest thoughts, feelings, and desires often left unspoken. We may feel confused or overwhelmed without a space to express these emotions. That’s where a therapist comes in who is not just a professional, but a compassionate companion. A therapist listens without judgment, helps us understand our emotions, and guides us toward clarity, healing, and self-awareness.
I work with clients who may be struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder and women's issues like Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder(PMDD), Postpartum depression (PPD), and Pre-Peri and post-menopause depression.
The way I view human beings is that every person's life has three aspects: public, private, and inner life. Public life is what the world sees; private life is shared with close ones; but the inner life is known only to ourselves. It holds our deepest thoughts, feelings, and desires often left unspoken. We may feel confused or overwhelmed without a space to express these emotions. That’s where a therapist comes in who is not just a professional, but a compassionate companion. A therapist listens without judgment, helps us understand our emotions, and guides us toward clarity, healing, and self-awareness.
Mercy Kasheke
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
8 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B2Y
Waitlist for new clients
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 have years of experience working with individuals from all walks of life in both Nova Scotia and Nunavut. My passion is working with first responders, survivors of trauma and the BIPOC community. My work reflects my training in EMDR, ACT, EFCT (couples), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure and Trauma Focused Cognitive behavioral therapy.
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 have years of experience working with individuals from all walks of life in both Nova Scotia and Nunavut. My passion is working with first responders, survivors of trauma and the BIPOC community. My work reflects my training in EMDR, ACT, EFCT (couples), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure and Trauma Focused Cognitive behavioral therapy.
I am a Clinical Social Worker offering individual therapy to adults seeking support in healing their relationship to Self, attachment wounds, and relational traumas.
I hope my presence will feel relatable, genuine, and calming. My practice is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (TF-ACT), attachment theory and somatic mindfulness. I am trained in Attachment-Focused Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (AF-EMDR), and working towards full certification.
I am a Clinical Social Worker offering individual therapy to adults seeking support in healing their relationship to Self, attachment wounds, and relational traumas.
I hope my presence will feel relatable, genuine, and calming. My practice is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (TF-ACT), attachment theory and somatic mindfulness. I am trained in Attachment-Focused Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (AF-EMDR), and working towards full certification.
Currently accepting virtual clients for individual and/or couples therapy and parenting consults.
Currently accepting virtual clients for individual and/or couples therapy and parenting consults.
I work with clients who struggle with past or present trauma; including work with first responders and military based trauma but also including abuse, family based and adult or child victimization.
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 work with clients who struggle with past or present trauma; including work with first responders and military based trauma but also including abuse, family based and adult or child victimization.
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.
You might be experiencing distress from trauma or challenging life events or you’re finding it hard to cope.
Whether you are looking to reduce emotional pain, create more meaningful relationships, develop new ways of coping, manage trauma, or find purpose, we will work together to help you get there. My aim is to make the therapy process safe and rewarding, while creating a warm, caring environment from the moment you step into my office - remotely or in person.
You might be experiencing distress from trauma or challenging life events or you’re finding it hard to cope.
Whether you are looking to reduce emotional pain, create more meaningful relationships, develop new ways of coping, manage trauma, or find purpose, we will work together to help you get there. My aim is to make the therapy process safe and rewarding, while creating a warm, caring environment from the moment you step into my office - remotely or in person.
Areas of interest include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, career challenges, childhood trauma and abuse, social skills training, disordered eating, body image dissatisfaction, and stress management.
In my office, we are a team, and we will work collaboratively toward your goals. Whether that be establishing boundaries, fostering secure connections, changing self-talk, or identifying barriers and patterns that hinder your ability to experience a fulfilling and balanced life.
Areas of interest include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, career challenges, childhood trauma and abuse, social skills training, disordered eating, body image dissatisfaction, and stress management.
In my office, we are a team, and we will work collaboratively toward your goals. Whether that be establishing boundaries, fostering secure connections, changing self-talk, or identifying barriers and patterns that hinder your ability to experience a fulfilling and balanced life.
Please note my practice is now full until January. Thank you!
As a psychotherapist, her core belief is that every individual possesses the inherent capacity for growth and healing, and she feels her role is to support them in navigating life’s challenges with compassion and insight. With a deep commitment to understanding the complexities of the human experience, she is dedicated to helping individuals achieve emotional well-being, self-discovery, and personal empowerment, regardless of age.
Please note my practice is now full until January. Thank you!
As a psychotherapist, her core belief is that every individual possesses the inherent capacity for growth and healing, and she feels her role is to support them in navigating life’s challenges with compassion and insight. With a deep commitment to understanding the complexities of the human experience, she is dedicated to helping individuals achieve emotional well-being, self-discovery, and personal empowerment, regardless of age.
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Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.