Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Halifax, NS
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I am one of the Clinical Directors of Virtual CBT, a fully established practice that is now expanding from Ontario to Nova Scotia. I specialize in working with adults and teens who are struggling with anxiety, and trauma. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by worry, overthinking, or the lingering effects of difficult and traumatic experiences.
My approach is grounded primarily in evidence-based methods, including treatment specific models of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma.
Welcome!
Please note there is currently a waitlist for evening appointments.
I am one of the Clinical Directors of Virtual CBT, a fully established practice that is now expanding from Ontario to Nova Scotia. I specialize in working with adults and teens who are struggling with anxiety, and trauma. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by worry, overthinking, or the lingering effects of difficult and traumatic experiences.
My approach is grounded primarily in evidence-based methods, including treatment specific models of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma.
I support people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, relationship conflict, crisis of meaning, and those seeking to reach their full potential in life. I provide Christian therapy that is biblically-based, holistic, compassionate, and also informed by evidence-based psychology practices. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Social Worker. I draw from my education in clinical psychology, social work, and theology. I have 12 years of professional experience helping people through the toughest of times, as well as my own lived experiences with overcoming serious life challenges.
I support people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, relationship conflict, crisis of meaning, and those seeking to reach their full potential in life. I provide Christian therapy that is biblically-based, holistic, compassionate, and also informed by evidence-based psychology practices. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Social Worker. I draw from my education in clinical psychology, social work, and theology. I have 12 years of professional experience helping people through the toughest of times, as well as my own lived experiences with overcoming serious life challenges.
I provide assessment and therapy services to adult clients presenting with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, chronic pain and other chronic health conditions, psychosis, complex trauma, PTSD, grief, relationship difficulties, and other issues. I hope to provide a safe space for clients of all identities and presenting concerns. I worked in several clinical and academic settings, including hospital, military, and para-military (i.e., RCMP, first responders). I have specialized training in assessing and treating trauma-related disorders (e.g., PTSD), including operational stress injuries.
I provide assessment and therapy services to adult clients presenting with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, chronic pain and other chronic health conditions, psychosis, complex trauma, PTSD, grief, relationship difficulties, and other issues. I hope to provide a safe space for clients of all identities and presenting concerns. I worked in several clinical and academic settings, including hospital, military, and para-military (i.e., RCMP, first responders). I have specialized training in assessing and treating trauma-related disorders (e.g., PTSD), including operational stress injuries.
I'm passionate about treating trauma and the wide range of symptoms it can cause. I experienced intergenerational trauma and poverty in my family of origin and I'm passionate about working with individuals and families who share this experience.
It's possible to heal and reconnect with life after overwhelming stress, and I'm grateful everyday to be invited into the healing journeys of my clients.
I'm passionate about treating trauma and the wide range of symptoms it can cause. I experienced intergenerational trauma and poverty in my family of origin and I'm passionate about working with individuals and families who share this experience.
It's possible to heal and reconnect with life after overwhelming stress, and I'm grateful everyday to be invited into the healing journeys of my clients.
Dr. Kyte works with older adolescents (ages 18+) and adults, helping individuals with a broad range of mental health concerns, including but not limited to challenges with mood disorders (e.g., depression and bipolar), anxiety disorders (e.g., panic attacks, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, and specific phobias), trauma-related disorders (e.g., posttraumatic stress and acute stress), and obsessive compulsive-related disorders. Currently, in-person and telehealth options are available.
Dr. Kyte works with older adolescents (ages 18+) and adults, helping individuals with a broad range of mental health concerns, including but not limited to challenges with mood disorders (e.g., depression and bipolar), anxiety disorders (e.g., panic attacks, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, and specific phobias), trauma-related disorders (e.g., posttraumatic stress and acute stress), and obsessive compulsive-related disorders. Currently, in-person and telehealth options are available.
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders (bulimia, anorexia, binge eating disorder, food avoidances and difficulties eating) and body image concerns (body dysmorphic disorder, poor body image). I also work with adults who experience: anxiety disorders (panic disorder, agoraphobia, phobias, social anxiety disorder, excessive worry/generalized anxiety disorder); obsessive-compulsive disorder; posttraumatic stress disorder; and depression.
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders (bulimia, anorexia, binge eating disorder, food avoidances and difficulties eating) and body image concerns (body dysmorphic disorder, poor body image). I also work with adults who experience: anxiety disorders (panic disorder, agoraphobia, phobias, social anxiety disorder, excessive worry/generalized anxiety disorder); obsessive-compulsive disorder; posttraumatic stress disorder; and depression.
Hi, my name is Steve Gates and I have been working in mental health for 17 years with 9 years working as a counsellor with the Nova Scotia Health Authority. In my work, I try to blend my training with your expertise about you. Using this approach, I have seen people make progress through situations that truly seemed impossible. In my experience, once people accept where they are and make realistic goals, they tend to make progress. The “feel better” part does seem to take time, but it tends to follow the changes.
Hi, my name is Steve Gates and I have been working in mental health for 17 years with 9 years working as a counsellor with the Nova Scotia Health Authority. In my work, I try to blend my training with your expertise about you. Using this approach, I have seen people make progress through situations that truly seemed impossible. In my experience, once people accept where they are and make realistic goals, they tend to make progress. The “feel better” part does seem to take time, but it tends to follow the changes.
At the end of therapy clients typically report that they are more compassionate with themselves, more able to clearly express their wishes to themselves and others, more willing to take risks and make mistakes, and more accepting that life is difficult but also of great value. Their lives are better aligned with what matters to them. The process can be quicker than you'd expect. It's about moving things out of the way, like difficult emotions, or thoughts and behaviors that are no longer serving you. The assumption is that everything you need is already within you, it just needs space to grow.
At the end of therapy clients typically report that they are more compassionate with themselves, more able to clearly express their wishes to themselves and others, more willing to take risks and make mistakes, and more accepting that life is difficult but also of great value. Their lives are better aligned with what matters to them. The process can be quicker than you'd expect. It's about moving things out of the way, like difficult emotions, or thoughts and behaviors that are no longer serving you. The assumption is that everything you need is already within you, it just needs space to grow.
You may face sadness, worry, repetitive thoughts, following experiences that are tough to talk about, violence and trauma resulting in numbness, isolation. Maybe you want to dig deeper, to better understand these events and how they are impacting your life now. You may feel increasingly ready to move through and beyond the difficulties you face, to embrace what feels more like the real you. I am trained to work creatively with folks who are in the midst of life’s challenges, to help them process and cope with their emotions. I know how to work with trauma, survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, depression and anxiety.
You may face sadness, worry, repetitive thoughts, following experiences that are tough to talk about, violence and trauma resulting in numbness, isolation. Maybe you want to dig deeper, to better understand these events and how they are impacting your life now. You may feel increasingly ready to move through and beyond the difficulties you face, to embrace what feels more like the real you. I am trained to work creatively with folks who are in the midst of life’s challenges, to help them process and cope with their emotions. I know how to work with trauma, survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, depression and anxiety.
I provide in-person trauma informed counselling and therapy services for residents of Nova Scotia, and virtual services for residents of Alberta. I offer a variety of treatment modalities including trauma treatment through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). As an Indigenous therapist, I strive to incorporate a wholistic approach that considers your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health. I will meet you where you are in your healing journey to help you to identify and achieve goals that are meaningful to you.
I provide in-person trauma informed counselling and therapy services for residents of Nova Scotia, and virtual services for residents of Alberta. I offer a variety of treatment modalities including trauma treatment through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). As an Indigenous therapist, I strive to incorporate a wholistic approach that considers your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health. I will meet you where you are in your healing journey to help you to identify and achieve goals that are meaningful to you.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. Therapy is a collaborative process that uses curiosity, courage and compassion to start exploring and unpacking all of the parts of ourselves and our experiences so that we can become connected to our wholeness once again. There are times when we may feel haunted by our past experiences, are having difficulties coping with life transitions or stressors, or are feeling stuck. It is my belief that through gentle exploration we can start to find the inner resources needed to move through and grow from these difficult experiences.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. Therapy is a collaborative process that uses curiosity, courage and compassion to start exploring and unpacking all of the parts of ourselves and our experiences so that we can become connected to our wholeness once again. There are times when we may feel haunted by our past experiences, are having difficulties coping with life transitions or stressors, or are feeling stuck. It is my belief that through gentle exploration we can start to find the inner resources needed to move through and grow from these difficult experiences.
Many clients come to me feeling stuck or disconnected. Distress does not exist in a vacuum. It is shaped by context, and identity, which contribute to a sense of safety and belonging.
I aim to show up with you as a real, genuine person. Together, we bring clarity to the confusing, and bring in humour to make difficult conversations feel lighter. Using concrete strategies, through the lenses of choice and collaboration, I aim to support you in loosening the grip of old narratives, and building a renewed sense of agency and direction in life.
Many clients come to me feeling stuck or disconnected. Distress does not exist in a vacuum. It is shaped by context, and identity, which contribute to a sense of safety and belonging.
I aim to show up with you as a real, genuine person. Together, we bring clarity to the confusing, and bring in humour to make difficult conversations feel lighter. Using concrete strategies, through the lenses of choice and collaboration, I aim to support you in loosening the grip of old narratives, and building a renewed sense of agency and direction in life.
Whether you are feeling lost, confused, lonely, questioning life, or experiencing depression, anxiety or trauma, I offer you a safe space where you can feel free to express and be yourself without judgment. I work with different modalities to help you organize your thoughts and understand your feelings so you can have a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I will do what I can to make time to meet either in person or virtually so you don't have to wait long for help.
Whether you are feeling lost, confused, lonely, questioning life, or experiencing depression, anxiety or trauma, I offer you a safe space where you can feel free to express and be yourself without judgment. I work with different modalities to help you organize your thoughts and understand your feelings so you can have a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I will do what I can to make time to meet either in person or virtually so you don't have to wait long for help.
What has spared us from pain in the past often keeps us stuck and anxious in the present. Most of us wish to be free of our psychological suffering. Still, we often find ourselves treating ourselves or others poorly, despite our best interests. We all need a therapeutic relationship where we can learn to experience our emotions safely, regulate our anxiety, and turn against our defences. I provide Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), a comprehensive form of psychotherapy that helps patients experience their emotions and understand themselves across a broad range of clinical concerns.
What has spared us from pain in the past often keeps us stuck and anxious in the present. Most of us wish to be free of our psychological suffering. Still, we often find ourselves treating ourselves or others poorly, despite our best interests. We all need a therapeutic relationship where we can learn to experience our emotions safely, regulate our anxiety, and turn against our defences. I provide Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), a comprehensive form of psychotherapy that helps patients experience their emotions and understand themselves across a broad range of clinical concerns.
All of our psychologists are licensed at the doctoral level. With a range of approaches and a mix of age and gender, we match client needs with the most appropriate therapist.
We offer our services from a beautiful, heritage house in downtown Halifax. Online and telephone appointments are also available.
Our clients are individuals, couples and families. We are 2SLGBT+ welcoming.
We have an established record of expert consultation for businesses, governments, insurers, legal firms, and individuals.
All of our psychologists are licensed at the doctoral level. With a range of approaches and a mix of age and gender, we match client needs with the most appropriate therapist.
We offer our services from a beautiful, heritage house in downtown Halifax. Online and telephone appointments are also available.
Our clients are individuals, couples and families. We are 2SLGBT+ welcoming.
We have an established record of expert consultation for businesses, governments, insurers, legal firms, and individuals.
Therapy provides a space to build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and reconnect with life in a way that feels meaningful. I practice from a holistic and trauma-informed approach, grounded in curiosity, compassion, and respect for each person’s unique experience. My goal is to foster growth by offering a balance of support, education, challenge, and intervention.
Therapy provides a space to build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and reconnect with life in a way that feels meaningful. I practice from a holistic and trauma-informed approach, grounded in curiosity, compassion, and respect for each person’s unique experience. My goal is to foster growth by offering a balance of support, education, challenge, and intervention.
Dr. Scallion works with adults (19+) with a range of mental health difficulties including insomnia, anxiety disorders, stress, relationship difficulties, PTSD, and low mood/depression.
Dr. Scallion works with adults (19+) with a range of mental health difficulties including insomnia, anxiety disorders, stress, relationship difficulties, PTSD, and low mood/depression.
Do you feel weighed down by grief, anxiety, or the quiet exhaustion of holding it all together? Times of loss, stress, or change can leave us feeling alone, even when surrounded by others. Whether you’re grieving a loved one, navigating midlife transitions like perimenopause or empty nesting, or feeling stuck in patterns of stress and overwhelm, therapy can help.
At Heidi Sturgeon & Associates Online Therapy, we offer a safe, compassionate space where you can be heard, understood, and supported as you move toward healing, resilience, and renewed confidence.
Do you feel weighed down by grief, anxiety, or the quiet exhaustion of holding it all together? Times of loss, stress, or change can leave us feeling alone, even when surrounded by others. Whether you’re grieving a loved one, navigating midlife transitions like perimenopause or empty nesting, or feeling stuck in patterns of stress and overwhelm, therapy can help.
At Heidi Sturgeon & Associates Online Therapy, we offer a safe, compassionate space where you can be heard, understood, and supported as you move toward healing, resilience, and renewed confidence.
Do you look like you have it together on the outside, but inside feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or exhausted from overthinking everything? You might struggle with anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling like you're always behind no matter how hard you try. A lot of my clients are students, young adults, and high-functioning professionals who are capable people but feel stressed, scattered, not good enough and unable to rest. I especially support neurodiverse clients with executive functioning challenges like procrastination, motivation, time management and emotional regulation skills.
Do you look like you have it together on the outside, but inside feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or exhausted from overthinking everything? You might struggle with anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling like you're always behind no matter how hard you try. A lot of my clients are students, young adults, and high-functioning professionals who are capable people but feel stressed, scattered, not good enough and unable to rest. I especially support neurodiverse clients with executive functioning challenges like procrastination, motivation, time management and emotional regulation skills.
At Halifax Counselling and Wellness, we support those experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, personality disorders, substance use, relationship conflicts, personal development challenges and more. We provide a safe and empathetic space to express your thoughts and emotions, guidance in developing coping strategies, increased self-awareness, and healthier ways to manage and overcome difficulties.
At Halifax Counselling and Wellness, we support those experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, personality disorders, substance use, relationship conflicts, personal development challenges and more. We provide a safe and empathetic space to express your thoughts and emotions, guidance in developing coping strategies, increased self-awareness, and healthier ways to manage and overcome difficulties.
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How does cognitive processing therapy work?
A CPT therapist helps a client evaluate their thoughts about the trauma they experienced, focusing on maladaptive or self-blaming thoughts that can exacerbate symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, or depression. The therapist will work with a client to help them learn to challenge such thoughts and consider different perspectives. The therapist is also likely to ask a client to work on these techniques at home between meetings, such as writing an account of their trauma that can be read aloud during a future session.
What is cognitive processing therapy for PTSD?
Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a form of cognitive-behavioural therapy primarily used in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to treat individuals who experienced abuse or violence, who survived natural disasters, who were first responders to such incidents, or who otherwise experienced trauma.
How long does cognitive processing therapy last?
CPT is a short-term therapy. Whether conducted one-on-one or in a group, a complete set of CPT sessions typically includes 12 weekly sessions, along with tasks for clients to complete at home, although this can vary depending on a client’s needs or a therapist’s particular treatment plan. Sessions typically last 60 or 90 minutes.
How effective is cognitive processing therapy?
A large body of research supports the use of CPT to treat people experiencing PTSD, finding it to be effective among different age groups, either in one-on-one therapy sessions or in a group therapy environment. Research suggests that although the initial sessions may be difficult, clients tend to begin to feel positive progress after the first few sessions, and that the benefits tend to last well after the therapy ends.