Therapists in Halifax, NS

Mackenzie Ells
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
SunriseOutEastCounselling.ca / New client special Feb. and Mar., 2023 $130.00 Zoom. In person is $140.00. "Super easy to talk to!" Ty! :) Compassion, Support, & Guidance: I am offering you a compassionate, trauma-informed, & “Down to Earth” approach to solutions focussed mental health counselling. We can explore your mental health, wellness & life goals, in a gentle, & conversational style. I can help you learn & practice strategies & tools to help you feel calm enough to cope, and capable to go forward with your mental health & life goals. Whatever you need to say, you can say it here. Acceptance of you is key with me. Let's bloom!

Amanda Reid
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BEd
Verified
Verified
Are you not feeling quite like yourself lately? Maybe you are feeling depressed, anxious or stressed out. If so, therapy/counselling might just be what you need. I work with my clients to help them learn skills to combat their anxiety, improve their mood and cope with stress. Are you or someone you care about struggling with substance use? I have been helping people affected, both directly and indirectly, with substance use since 2012. I mainly work with adults, and all my appointments are virtual. I am available evenings/weekends/holidays.

Jacqueline Steudler
Art Therapist, CATA
Verified
Verified
You have lost a loved one recently or a while ago. My heart goes out to you. You're here because you're looking for a way to heal and, at the same time, find a safe space to talk about your feelings without being judged. The Healing for Grieving Hearts program gathers my personal experiences and expertise with grief. We focus on the therapeutic art interventions I have used for years as an art therapist. You will discover compassionate actions and rituals that you can use when needed in the future.

Vanessa Eyre
Counsellor, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My practice is rooted in the relationships that clients and I build together, creating spaces of trust and security; that’s where healing can start. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed mental health support that is accessible, rooted in compassion and aware of systemic barriers. I genuinely love working with people while witnessing them confront their challenges and grow as individuals; providing counselling gives me with an incredible sense of meaning and vitality.
Not accepting new clients

Zipporah Doiron
Counsellor, MA, RCT-C, CCC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Clients come to me when they (or their loved ones) are dealing with anxiety, depression, behavioural challenges, mood swings, challenging life events, flash backs, PTSD, or childhood trauma. I use Brainspotting, EMDR, Creative Arts therapy and other strength-based approaches to help clients build confidence, self-understanding, and concrete strategies to manage the challenges of daily life. My clients learn about the brain-body connection of their distress and challenges, building positive skills to be able to manage life’s stresses and become less overwhelmed by emotional triggers.
Halifax, NS B3K
Not accepting new clients

Halit (Khaled) Ozer
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MPS, BE
Verified
Verified
I thrive on navigating my clients through times of emotional distress, depression and anxiety. I feel confident in helping people find inner peace, mental tranquillity and emotional calm through counselling and psychotherapy. I believe that a human being who is in search of reducing stress levels, boosting the quality of life, and achieving spiritual and mental sophistication and emotional stability would appreciate guidance and companionship. I would be glad to be at the service of my clients who feel this way.

Amanda Henry
Counsellor, MA, RCT
Verified
Verified
Is the inside of your head feeling like an uncomfortable place to be? Working with a mental health professional can create a meaningful shift. Sometimes the harsh things we say to ourselves and our unconscious patterns can leave us trapped in a cycle of just trying to survive the day. Could the way you've learned to cope/survive be keeping you stuck or moving you away from who you want to be and how you want to live? Learning to see yourself, your life, and your patterns clearly can create opportunities for healing, growth, and more meaningful relationships.

Dr. Miguel Robichaud
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My practice is general in scope, and I work with individuals presenting with anxiety, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorders, major depressive disorders, and other mood-related conditions. I also work with individuals presenting with personality disorders, trauma and other relational/interpersonal difficulties. I also provide comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessment services (e.g., ADHD, ASD, Brain Injury, Personality and Interpersonal Functioning). Over time, my client's ' symptoms reduce, and we shift focus to finding meaning and fulfillment in life.
Halifax, NS B3N
& Online
Waitlist for new clients

Laura Burke Counselling
Counsellor, MA, CCC, RCT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am a Halifax-based counsellor, psychotherapist, and creative arts therapist with a background in mindfulness, body-based, and trauma-oriented modalities. I believe that to struggle is a fundamental part of human experience. As humans are relational beings, we need to be witnessed, supported and deeply heard in order to process and expand beyond our grief and our pain. We all have the innate capacity for healing. With the right space to hold and befriend our difficult memories and emotions, our minds and bodies learn that there can be safety, freedom, and possibility in our lives.

Melissa Hum
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced, thoughtful and dedicated Clinical Social Worker available to help you develop goals for managing emotions, dealing with stress, coping strategies and increased self-awareness. I work with pre-teens, adolescents, young people and adults.
Waitlist for new clients

Jill Pasquet
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I’m a psychotherapist in general practice with specialized training and experience working with people with trauma-related issues, particularly complex trauma. I bring a warm, genuine, non-judgmental and direct approach to therapy and I work collaboratively with my clients and with attention to individual and systemic patterns of power and oppression.

Daniel LeBouthillier
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Clinical Psychologist in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I work with adults (ages 18 years and older) experiencing a variety of emotional difficulties and conditions, including anxiety, depression, obsessions/compulsions, posttraumatic stress, low self-esteem, performance anxiety, perfectionism, excessive worry, and procrastination. I am happy to provide services in English or French.
Halifax, NS B3H
& Online
Not accepting new clients

Anna von Maltzahn
Counsellor, MSc, MEd, RCT-C, CCC
Verified
Verified
I assist a wide range of clients navigating challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues. My work with clients often involves the development of skills in emotional awareness and regulation, self-compassion and mindfulness, empathy and emotional validation, or intra- and inter-personal conflict resolution. I also support clients in their goals toward behaviour change, personal growth, and career exploration. As a therapist, I work from a perspective that recognizes the shared human needs within all of us, as well as the uniqueness of each individual's personal story.

Robyn Jackman
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I have the privilege of helping clients with a wide range of issues including emotional issues and relationship challenges. These could include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, shame, self-esteem and relationship conflicts. My goal is to support and strengthen your relationship with yourself and your other relationships. I have experience working in the school setting and treating adult and adolescent mental health & addiction. I will support you with what you’re struggling with, what direction you want your life to take, and what steps to take to get there. I will help you gain a sense of control over yourself and your life.

Donna Marie McLean
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that people are inherently healthy and resilient, and capable of recovering from areas where they may be stuck by finding new insights, knowledge and tools. I see my role as helping people find their way through mental health challenges, challenges with family relationships or with work, struggles with chronic illness, loss and grief, or through life transitions to see their highest potential.

Aleksandra Usyatynsky
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Stressful situations can eat away at our ability to cope and function, or we can get stuck in unhelpful patterns of thinking, behaving, and relating to others that interfere with our living a meaningful life. It can be scary to think about making changes. I will take time to listen and understand your situation so we can identify and move towards your goals. Together, we can learn how you respond to stressful situations and relationships, and find new ways of coping to build a life worth living. I believe everyone has the capacity to heal and grow: my job is to create a space where you are empowered and supported in this journey.
Not accepting new clients

Yvette Scattolon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have been working as a psychologist for over 20 years specializing in the areas of eating disorders, grief, and women's issues. I believe in working collaboratively with adult individuals, and my work is informed by an emotion focused therapeutic approach and an attachment perspective.

Nathan M Torti
MA, RCT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a trained Transpersonal Wilderness Therapist with more than 10 years of professional experience, I work both in and outside the box of traditional talk therapy. I coach parents and first time fathers, provide concrete tools for technology addictions and emotional challenges, offer deep counseling therapy for trauma survivors and psycho-spiritual support for people exploring beyond the material world for answers. If we can meet in person, we have access to 5 different wilderness areas in Nova Scotia for Counseling Therapy with horses, ocean, forests, rivers and plants. If we can only meet online, we'll open to the Wild near you.
Waitlist for new clients

Cheryl Aubie
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I work with adults and couples to help improve their mental health and wellness, particularly those with emotional difficulties including feeling anxious or depressed, stressed about life events and transitions, and relationship difficulties. My work with couples and parents uses an attachment and emotion focused approach but I have been trained in several psychotherapeutic modalities including, EFT, EFFT, CBT, group therapy and motivational interviewing.
Not accepting new clients

Vincent Mousseau
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSc(c), RSW
Verified
Verified
Please note that I am not currently accepting new clients. Hi, I’m Vincent! I’m a Black, queer and trans social worker, activist, and community educator based in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. I am authorized to provide social work services to residents of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, and Ontario.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. It is important to seek someone who practices evidence-based therapy, meaning one or more forms of treatment that have been scientifically evaluated and tested, and demonstrate consistent improvement for a majority of patients.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist, psychologist, or counsellor, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist, psychologist, or counsellor, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
How to find a therapist or counsellor in Halifax?
When looking to find a therapist, start by considering training and credentials. Studies also indicate that the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship the client develops with the therapist, is an important factor in their ability to work together to achieve the client’s goals.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Halifax specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.