Female Therapists in Eastern Passage, NS

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Juanita Charlene Paris
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, RSW, MDiv, Dmin st
Online Only
I’ve been a Social Worker for over 36 years. I have worked with individuals in Adult & Child Protection, psychiatric units, and emergency departments. I have a passion in working with individuals living with mental illness and addictions. I have also worked with youth in complex cases and crisis situations. I have counselled adults and children in homeless shelters and youth involved in human trafficking. I have counselled individuals who are involved with Correction Services of Canada on parole, while they resided in half way house. I promote social justice, diversity & inclusion with a trauma informed family centred approach.
I’ve been a Social Worker for over 36 years. I have worked with individuals in Adult & Child Protection, psychiatric units, and emergency departments. I have a passion in working with individuals living with mental illness and addictions. I have also worked with youth in complex cases and crisis situations. I have counselled adults and children in homeless shelters and youth involved in human trafficking. I have counselled individuals who are involved with Correction Services of Canada on parole, while they resided in half way house. I promote social justice, diversity & inclusion with a trauma informed family centred approach.
(782) 800-0924 View (782) 800-0924
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Justine Barnett
Counsellor, RCT, LCT, C.C.C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Financial stress is one of the leading contributors to anxiety, relationship conflict, and chronic worry. As a Registered Counselling Therapist with a background in business accounting, I offer a unique blend of emotional support and practical guidance to help you regain a sense of control and calm around money.
Financial stress is one of the leading contributors to anxiety, relationship conflict, and chronic worry. As a Registered Counselling Therapist with a background in business accounting, I offer a unique blend of emotional support and practical guidance to help you regain a sense of control and calm around money.
(782) 829-4925 x1 View (782) 829-4925 x1
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Soul Sage Therapy
Registered Social Worker
Soul Sage integrates psychotherapy, forrest therapy, neuro-somatic breath work, and embodiment practices. Céleste works with you through self-discovery and by excavating the old narratives which no longer serve you. Collaborating in session creates a space for connection, compassion, accessing radical self-honesty & accountability to cultivate the freedom of authenticity.
Soul Sage integrates psychotherapy, forrest therapy, neuro-somatic breath work, and embodiment practices. Céleste works with you through self-discovery and by excavating the old narratives which no longer serve you. Collaborating in session creates a space for connection, compassion, accessing radical self-honesty & accountability to cultivate the freedom of authenticity.
(902) 789-4862 x1 View (902) 789-4862 x1
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Kate Pinsent
Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate, RCT-C, CD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Many of my clients come to therapy because life has felt heavy, overwhelming, or confusing for a long time. People often reach out to process past trauma, including difficult personal experiences or challenges related to military life, that feel too big to manage alone. They often want to find gentler, more effective ways to cope with stress, navigate daily life, and get relief from the emotional load they’ve been carrying. I work with adults who feel like they’ve had the weight of the world on their shoulders and are ready to feel like themselves again, while discovering ways to care for themselves without guilt or pressure.
Many of my clients come to therapy because life has felt heavy, overwhelming, or confusing for a long time. People often reach out to process past trauma, including difficult personal experiences or challenges related to military life, that feel too big to manage alone. They often want to find gentler, more effective ways to cope with stress, navigate daily life, and get relief from the emotional load they’ve been carrying. I work with adults who feel like they’ve had the weight of the world on their shoulders and are ready to feel like themselves again, while discovering ways to care for themselves without guilt or pressure.
(782) 401-0649 View (782) 401-0649
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Leah Elizabeth Blackwood
Counsellor, MA
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(782) 222-8438 View (782) 222-8438
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Lena Stewart
Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Disconnected from life and loved ones? Do you feel as if you are moving on autopilot, or lost, finding it hard to understand what you want or need? I help individuals experiencing burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, grief, and overall disconnect from things that matter and bring joy. Together we can work to find balance amid the multifaceted roles and responsibilities - family, relationships, career, school, work, daily life, and/or society. Finding balance and emotional well-being can be transformative, helping cultivate self-awareness, confidence, reconnection, and clarity on what is truly important to you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Disconnected from life and loved ones? Do you feel as if you are moving on autopilot, or lost, finding it hard to understand what you want or need? I help individuals experiencing burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, grief, and overall disconnect from things that matter and bring joy. Together we can work to find balance amid the multifaceted roles and responsibilities - family, relationships, career, school, work, daily life, and/or society. Finding balance and emotional well-being can be transformative, helping cultivate self-awareness, confidence, reconnection, and clarity on what is truly important to you.
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Angela Dutch - Together Forward Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Bedford, NS B4A
Life can be challenging, but it is also full of moments where strength, clarity, and connection can grow. Whether you're a child, teen, or adult, you may face times when anxiety, low mood, stress, or past experiences make daily life feel heavier than it should. Yet even in those moments, the possibility for change remains, often closer than it seems.
Life can be challenging, but it is also full of moments where strength, clarity, and connection can grow. Whether you're a child, teen, or adult, you may face times when anxiety, low mood, stress, or past experiences make daily life feel heavier than it should. Yet even in those moments, the possibility for change remains, often closer than it seems.
(782) 812-8048 View (782) 812-8048
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Kelly Call
Counsellor, RCT, CCC
3 Endorsed
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.
(782) 201-0202 View (782) 201-0202
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Joanne Gobeil Psychological Services Inc
Psychologist, BA(Hon), MC
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(587) 600-3034 View (587) 600-3034
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Lois Cartwright
Counsellor, MN, NP, MC, RCT(C), CCC
1 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3M
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I am a licensed Therapist and experienced Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. If you feel isolated and alone, or you are struggling with addiction or past trauma, I can help. Please reach out today. Together we will develop healthy coping strategies and work towards the quality of life you desire.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I am a licensed Therapist and experienced Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. If you feel isolated and alone, or you are struggling with addiction or past trauma, I can help. Please reach out today. Together we will develop healthy coping strategies and work towards the quality of life you desire.
(782) 820-5039 View (782) 820-5039
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Chelsea Knuckey
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3K
You pour so much into others but find it hard to prioritize yourself. Boundaries feel difficult, and anxiety, self-doubt, or big transitions leave you emotionally drained. You want stronger relationships, greater self-trust, and tools to manage tough emotions—without guilt. Moving forward feels overwhelming, and you're unsure where to start, but you know you’re ready for change. Hi, my name's Chelsea. I'm a Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psych and over seven years of experience as a mental health professional. My approach has been described as warm, authentic, and curious.
You pour so much into others but find it hard to prioritize yourself. Boundaries feel difficult, and anxiety, self-doubt, or big transitions leave you emotionally drained. You want stronger relationships, greater self-trust, and tools to manage tough emotions—without guilt. Moving forward feels overwhelming, and you're unsure where to start, but you know you’re ready for change. Hi, my name's Chelsea. I'm a Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psych and over seven years of experience as a mental health professional. My approach has been described as warm, authentic, and curious.
(782) 222-6244 View (782) 222-6244
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Kelly A Copeland
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC, BRec, CTRS
Online Only
Without a doubt, life is full of adversity, which can bring us to a place of distress and inner turmoil. I am a Registered Counselling Therapist who has had the honour of helping many find a sense of calm and hope amidst the storms of life. I have been providing counselling services since 2012 and had a previous career as a Certified Recreation Therapist. My approach is one of genuine care and encouragement. I will provide you with a safe space to process your thoughts, feelings, and concerns. As you engage in the counselling process, you will find yourself developing a new awareness and clarity.
Without a doubt, life is full of adversity, which can bring us to a place of distress and inner turmoil. I am a Registered Counselling Therapist who has had the honour of helping many find a sense of calm and hope amidst the storms of life. I have been providing counselling services since 2012 and had a previous career as a Certified Recreation Therapist. My approach is one of genuine care and encouragement. I will provide you with a safe space to process your thoughts, feelings, and concerns. As you engage in the counselling process, you will find yourself developing a new awareness and clarity.
(782) 400-6046 View (782) 400-6046
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April MacLeod
Pre-Licensed Professional, MACP, 2025
2 Endorsed
Bedford, NS B4B
It's common to feel overwhelmed when navigating life's challenges. Perhaps you've been feeling lost, stuck in old patterns, or find you just aren’t as happy as you could be. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship stress, or a general sense of unfulfillment, I offer a collaborative space where you you can bring your whole self, without judgment or pressure to be anything but who you are. Here, we'll explore difficult feelings, identify patterns, and build new strategies together, moving forward in a way that feels comfortable and right for you.
It's common to feel overwhelmed when navigating life's challenges. Perhaps you've been feeling lost, stuck in old patterns, or find you just aren’t as happy as you could be. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship stress, or a general sense of unfulfillment, I offer a collaborative space where you you can bring your whole self, without judgment or pressure to be anything but who you are. Here, we'll explore difficult feelings, identify patterns, and build new strategies together, moving forward in a way that feels comfortable and right for you.
(782) 825-5224 View (782) 825-5224
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Kendra Blackburn
Counsellor, MA, RCT
1 Endorsed
Bedford, NS B4A
Life can feel impossible without support and the tools to be successful. You may feel stuck or hopeless, but I am here to help you resolve the past, find joy in the present, and hope for your future. I welcome clients of all genders, orientations, cultures, and unique walks of life. My approach with clients is to be open-minded, inclusive, and collaborative in order to help you heal and thrive. I work with individuals age 18+ experiencing symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, issues with self-worth, and more.
Life can feel impossible without support and the tools to be successful. You may feel stuck or hopeless, but I am here to help you resolve the past, find joy in the present, and hope for your future. I welcome clients of all genders, orientations, cultures, and unique walks of life. My approach with clients is to be open-minded, inclusive, and collaborative in order to help you heal and thrive. I work with individuals age 18+ experiencing symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, issues with self-worth, and more.
(782) 821-3536 View (782) 821-3536
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Paula Arndt
Counsellor, RPC, CT, nd
1 Endorsed
Bedford, NS B4B
If you are dealing with anxiety, habitual sadness and lack of energy, pain or overwhelm, please know that counselling can help. Mindful Healing is a place where you can rest, talk, gain clarity and heal. My philosophy is to encourage self-knowledge and inner wisdom. Together we will develop measurable goals for your physical, mental and spiritual wellness. My approach is informed by trainings in Emotional Freedom Techniques (tapping), clinical hypnosis therapy, as well as aspects from solution-focused and cognitive behaviour therapies.
If you are dealing with anxiety, habitual sadness and lack of energy, pain or overwhelm, please know that counselling can help. Mindful Healing is a place where you can rest, talk, gain clarity and heal. My philosophy is to encourage self-knowledge and inner wisdom. Together we will develop measurable goals for your physical, mental and spiritual wellness. My approach is informed by trainings in Emotional Freedom Techniques (tapping), clinical hypnosis therapy, as well as aspects from solution-focused and cognitive behaviour therapies.
(902) 510-3766 View (902) 510-3766
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Charla Jones
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCT, TLI-Dip
Online Only
Therapy can be a transformative process that provides one's life with a sense of fullness, meaning and personal freedom. There are many reasons to go into therapy. There may be a sense of emptiness, not fitting in, a lack of self-worth, a history of vague anxiety or depression, unsatisfying relationships, or a feeling that something’s wrong or missing but not knowing what that might be. Therapy provides an opportunity to slow down in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. By slowing down, it allows parts of ourselves that may have been shamed, ignored or hidden (parts that are often hurting the most) to be seen and cared for.
Therapy can be a transformative process that provides one's life with a sense of fullness, meaning and personal freedom. There are many reasons to go into therapy. There may be a sense of emptiness, not fitting in, a lack of self-worth, a history of vague anxiety or depression, unsatisfying relationships, or a feeling that something’s wrong or missing but not knowing what that might be. Therapy provides an opportunity to slow down in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. By slowing down, it allows parts of ourselves that may have been shamed, ignored or hidden (parts that are often hurting the most) to be seen and cared for.
(902) 200-8801 View (902) 200-8801
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Venture Counselling and Therapy Inc.
Counsellor, MA, CCC, RTC-C
3 Endorsed
Our private counselling practice offers high-quality mental health services to the greater Halifax area and surrounding communities. The office is located in Lower Sackville, making accessing services convenient for all communities. Our team consists of counselling therapists dedicated to providing compassionate mental health services. In collaboration with you, we will work hard to help you understand and manage challenging life experiences and develop more adaptive ways of relating to yourself, others, and the world around you.
Our private counselling practice offers high-quality mental health services to the greater Halifax area and surrounding communities. The office is located in Lower Sackville, making accessing services convenient for all communities. Our team consists of counselling therapists dedicated to providing compassionate mental health services. In collaboration with you, we will work hard to help you understand and manage challenging life experiences and develop more adaptive ways of relating to yourself, others, and the world around you.
(782) 800-5731 View (782) 800-5731
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Deirdre Kazi
Counsellor, MEd, MACP, RCT, CCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Deirdre can help you explore and understand your personal patterns. Learn how your past influences your present. Deirdre uses IFS and EMDR to challenge influential memories and heal inter-generational trauma in a safe, confidential environment. Consistent or recurring negative thoughts, overwhelming feelings, impulsive behaviours, pain, dizziness, loss of short-term memory and self-harm are just a few symptoms that therapy can help with.
Deirdre can help you explore and understand your personal patterns. Learn how your past influences your present. Deirdre uses IFS and EMDR to challenge influential memories and heal inter-generational trauma in a safe, confidential environment. Consistent or recurring negative thoughts, overwhelming feelings, impulsive behaviours, pain, dizziness, loss of short-term memory and self-harm are just a few symptoms that therapy can help with.
(902) 201-8770 View (902) 201-8770
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Judith Singer Bates
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Halifax, NS B3K
I am best able to help clients who are desirous of making changes in their lives and understand that "the slower you go, the faster you get there". My practice provides a safe space for patients to put all of their thoughts and feelings into words. As patients talk, they learn about themselves and better understand their journey. As the unconscious becomes conscious, patients are able to make more thoughtful and meaningful choices and thus begin to live more full and meaningful lives.
I am best able to help clients who are desirous of making changes in their lives and understand that "the slower you go, the faster you get there". My practice provides a safe space for patients to put all of their thoughts and feelings into words. As patients talk, they learn about themselves and better understand their journey. As the unconscious becomes conscious, patients are able to make more thoughtful and meaningful choices and thus begin to live more full and meaningful lives.
(902) 901-5250 View (902) 901-5250
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Ayan Ismail
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship challenges? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore your emotions, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical ways to manage stress and navigate life’s challenges. My work is trauma-informed and culturally responsive, using an attachment-based lens to understand how past experiences shape the way we relate to ourselves and others.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship challenges? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore your emotions, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical ways to manage stress and navigate life’s challenges. My work is trauma-informed and culturally responsive, using an attachment-based lens to understand how past experiences shape the way we relate to ourselves and others.
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.