Therapists in Digby, NS

Hello, I'm a clinical social worker with 20+ years experience working with individuals and families in areas as diverse as life goals - depression - anxiety - parenting - relationships - gender identity - and trauma.

What if life could be the way you imagine it rather than the way it is? What if there was a way you and your partner could have that deep emotional calm with each other, no matter what. How do you cope with the realities that life and circumstances create for you? You and I will explore how you can hold that dream come true, how you can make strong, confident relationships with your family, your friends, your life partner and with yourself. And, we'll discover how you can count on keeping to your own personal power fulfilling longings while taking charge of life’s uncertainties and stressors.

Life can be challenging. Sometimes we need help to improve the quality of daily experiences & relationships. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction (sex, gambling & substances), anger, grief, complicated relationships, personality disorders and self-esteem all influence our lives. As a clinical supervisor for two addiction facilities, I have experience with complex mental health issues. I assist clients in identifying codependency traits, narcissists in their relationships and how emotional dis-regulation contributes to complications. Having overcome my own challenges aids in an authentic connection with my clients. Compassion and humour are tools I use while I assist clients in reclaiming identity

Beginning counselling is a courageous act! It is a place for you to ask big questions, deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships, and learn new ways of working with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Through the ways that are most meaningful to you, I will support you in discovering and navigating both the toughness and fullness of life.

Have you or your child been struggling with something difficult for awhile? If you’re willing to try and talk about the situation, and make some small changes over time, therapy is bound to help you feel better than you do right now. We all go through hard times, and it's good to get some help for the challenges you are facing. I have worked as a counselor in schools with youth for 6 years, and enjoy helping people of all ages find encouragement, healing and growth in their life journey. My counseling sessions are in safe, quiet, confidential spaces. Please reach out for a free 15 minute phone call if you have questions.

Noticing changes in your well-being recently? Do you often feel overwhelmed by day to day pressures, perhaps have a hard time controlling worries? I believe everyone is capable of change and that my role is to help guide this work. I work with clients to help increase coping skills, foster insight and create meaningful changes in their lives. We can work together to improve self-understanding and create behavioural changes that impact your day to day.

As your Counsellor, I bring commitment and compassion to everything I do, including my work with my clients. I have been right where you are. Chances are, you’ve already tried a number of strategies including self-help strategies, exercise, yoga, medication, meditation, books or podcasts, and natural remedies. Although some of them might have helped a bit, you are still feeling stuck. Life just doesn’t feel as good as it should, and your relationships are suffering. You find yourself reacting to things you wouldn’t normally, and not being able to handle things as well as you typically are.

Empathetic listening, gentle curiosity and no judgement inform my private practice. I help clients who are looking to feel more like themselves; people experiencing stress/challenges in their lives and people wanting to realize and build their confidence. Using creative interventions and talk therapy I can help you to develop a strong sense of safety and connection with yourself. Currently accepting new clients.

Sometimes life's challenges or transitions can be overwhelming for a person or family to solve on their own. Counselling provides support as you adjust to transitions such as those involving grief and loss or separation/divorce. I utilize diverse theoretical approaches in my counselling practice, drawing upon my training and experience in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples and Family Therapy, trauma-informed and attachment issues, play therapy, and mindfulness techniques. I can also assist clients with their academic and work-related concerns or goals.

Whether you are a child, pre-teen, adolescent or young adult, all stages of life have different challenges. Currently my work focuses on supporting children, adolescents and young adults who are experiencing emotional difficulties and other feelings of psychological distress that may lead to feeling isolated, stressed, sad, anxious, and overwhelmed. The overall goal is to help recognize and verbalize feelings, identify typical behavior patterns, defenses and inner conflicts in order to reduce symptoms, provide insight and improve daily functioning and quality of life.

NOW accepting NEW clients. I am Clinical Social Worker/Therapist, passionate about supporting couples experiencing conflict, including issues like communication styles, betrayal, serious or chronic illness, consensual non-monogamy and non-heteronormative relationships. I have completed Levels 1&2 of Gottman Method Couples Therapy and use this modality in my work with couples. For individuals living with anxiety, depression or insomnia, I offer evidence-based treatments paired to your learning style and needs, recognizing that therapy is a collaborative process.