Depression Therapists in Halifax, NS
I work with depression, anxiety/panic, borderline personality disorder, trauma, OCD, emotion regulation, etc
I have 10+ years of experience as a therapist. I work with adults, teens (13+) and couples. I enjoy working with a variety of symptoms/diagnoses (see below). I'm passionate about collaborating with my clients and offering a variety of options for treatment that include the following: blending together skills/approaches from different modalities depending on the need of my client, helping clients to develop insight, educating and empowering clients to acquire a skill set to more effectively manage their symptoms, and helping clients learn it's safe to be vulnerable by engaging them in a therapy that challenges defense mechanisms.
I work with depression, anxiety/panic, borderline personality disorder, trauma, OCD, emotion regulation, etc
I have 10+ years of experience as a therapist. I work with adults, teens (13+) and couples. I enjoy working with a variety of symptoms/diagnoses (see below). I'm passionate about collaborating with my clients and offering a variety of options for treatment that include the following: blending together skills/approaches from different modalities depending on the need of my client, helping clients to develop insight, educating and empowering clients to acquire a skill set to more effectively manage their symptoms, and helping clients learn it's safe to be vulnerable by engaging them in a therapy that challenges defense mechanisms.
I work with individuals and couples navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, attachment injuries, infidelity, and the lasting effects of sexual abuse and assault.
I hold advanced certification in Complex Trauma (CCTP-II) and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), with additional training in DBT and PTSD treatment. I integrate trauma-informed, attachment-based, emotion-focused, and cognitive-behavioural approaches, tailored to each person. I also offer sessions in Russian."
I work with individuals and couples navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, attachment injuries, infidelity, and the lasting effects of sexual abuse and assault.
I hold advanced certification in Complex Trauma (CCTP-II) and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), with additional training in DBT and PTSD treatment. I integrate trauma-informed, attachment-based, emotion-focused, and cognitive-behavioural approaches, tailored to each person. I also offer sessions in Russian."
I primarily work with individuals and couples who experience anxiety, depression, relational challenges, and/or forms of traumatic stress.
I am a trauma-informed counselling therapist who uses an integrative, experiential approach to therapy where external systems (ie. family, environment, culture, society, history) and internal systems (ie. thoughts, emotions, body sensations, spirit, and energetic alignment) of a client may be explored depending on their issues and/or desired path.
I primarily work with individuals and couples who experience anxiety, depression, relational challenges, and/or forms of traumatic stress.
I am a trauma-informed counselling therapist who uses an integrative, experiential approach to therapy where external systems (ie. family, environment, culture, society, history) and internal systems (ie. thoughts, emotions, body sensations, spirit, and energetic alignment) of a client may be explored depending on their issues and/or desired path.
Are you ready to take the first step toward healing and a healthier, more balanced life? I work with individuals facing anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, or relationship difficulties, providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore emotions and heal from past trauma. With personalized, culturally sensitive support and practical tools, I help build emotional resilience and manage life’s challenges. Together, we work toward improving mental health, boosting self-confidence, and cultivating healthier relationships, all while fostering personal growth and balance.
Are you ready to take the first step toward healing and a healthier, more balanced life? I work with individuals facing anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, or relationship difficulties, providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore emotions and heal from past trauma. With personalized, culturally sensitive support and practical tools, I help build emotional resilience and manage life’s challenges. Together, we work toward improving mental health, boosting self-confidence, and cultivating healthier relationships, all while fostering personal growth and balance.
I am passionate about helping my clients develop a heathier self-relationship. Throughout our lives we can accumulate shame and fear, and dismiss emotions and experiences that are challenging to look at. This dismissal of parts of ourselves can cause inner turmoil, emotional dysregulation, and/or may keep us feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve us. Clients and I develop safety and trust so that we can hold space for these challenging parts together, allowing clients to integrate and increase internal harmony, so that they may live more wholeheartedly, show up for themselves, and show up more fully in their relationships.
I am passionate about helping my clients develop a heathier self-relationship. Throughout our lives we can accumulate shame and fear, and dismiss emotions and experiences that are challenging to look at. This dismissal of parts of ourselves can cause inner turmoil, emotional dysregulation, and/or may keep us feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve us. Clients and I develop safety and trust so that we can hold space for these challenging parts together, allowing clients to integrate and increase internal harmony, so that they may live more wholeheartedly, show up for themselves, and show up more fully in their relationships.
I provide holistic psychotherapy and wellness counselling to individuals and couples (18 y/o and up). I recognize that working through difficult life circumstances and/or challenging relationships can be stressful and isolating, resulting in feelings of anxiety, low mood, poor coping skills or a general sense of being stuck in a cycle of unhealthy patterns. To move forward, it’s important to honour our lived experiences, accept that deeper emotions are appropriate in certain situations and build trust in ourselves to know the difference.
I provide holistic psychotherapy and wellness counselling to individuals and couples (18 y/o and up). I recognize that working through difficult life circumstances and/or challenging relationships can be stressful and isolating, resulting in feelings of anxiety, low mood, poor coping skills or a general sense of being stuck in a cycle of unhealthy patterns. To move forward, it’s important to honour our lived experiences, accept that deeper emotions are appropriate in certain situations and build trust in ourselves to know the difference.
When we face challenges, we tend to resort to old patterns to cope. While these patterns may have been helpful in the past, they often cause us more suffering in the present by distracting us from what really matters about ourselves, our emotions, and our relationships. This can result in a variety of mental health concerns as well as difficulties in our lives and relationships.
To help re-establish our connection to what’s important and break out of these negative cycles, we often need a "gentle-but-firm" therapeutic relationship where we can focus on the feelings and needs we’ve been neglecting.
When we face challenges, we tend to resort to old patterns to cope. While these patterns may have been helpful in the past, they often cause us more suffering in the present by distracting us from what really matters about ourselves, our emotions, and our relationships. This can result in a variety of mental health concerns as well as difficulties in our lives and relationships.
To help re-establish our connection to what’s important and break out of these negative cycles, we often need a "gentle-but-firm" therapeutic relationship where we can focus on the feelings and needs we’ve been neglecting.
I support adults with anxiety, depression, relational challenges, trauma, and burnout.
Maybe you wake up already tense, your mind racing with worst-case scenarios. Maybe you feel low, numb, or disconnected, even though you’ve learned how to look “fine” on the outside. You might be stuck in the same relationship patterns, overwhelmed by emotion, or carrying past experiences that still live in your body. If you resonate with this, I want you to know that you're not alone, and I believe that together, we can create a space where change, growth and a life with meaning is possible.
I support adults with anxiety, depression, relational challenges, trauma, and burnout.
Maybe you wake up already tense, your mind racing with worst-case scenarios. Maybe you feel low, numb, or disconnected, even though you’ve learned how to look “fine” on the outside. You might be stuck in the same relationship patterns, overwhelmed by emotion, or carrying past experiences that still live in your body. If you resonate with this, I want you to know that you're not alone, and I believe that together, we can create a space where change, growth and a life with meaning is possible.
I will work with you to uncover that wellbeing again so that you can live the life you deserve with more vitality and authenticity whether you suffer from chronic illness, the burden of a traumatic injury or complex trauma, a diagnosis of PTSD, anxiety, depression, unprocessed grief, or the malaise that comes from being over-stressed and not coping as well as you'd like.
I have many years of experience working with complex trauma, depression, anxiety. The mindfulness-based approaches to health that I integrate in treatment can help you become more present. I work with close attention to the impact emotions have on the body's physiology; and I am trained in Somatic Experience to treat trauma as developed by Peter Levine PhD.
I will work with you to uncover that wellbeing again so that you can live the life you deserve with more vitality and authenticity whether you suffer from chronic illness, the burden of a traumatic injury or complex trauma, a diagnosis of PTSD, anxiety, depression, unprocessed grief, or the malaise that comes from being over-stressed and not coping as well as you'd like.
I have many years of experience working with complex trauma, depression, anxiety. The mindfulness-based approaches to health that I integrate in treatment can help you become more present. I work with close attention to the impact emotions have on the body's physiology; and I am trained in Somatic Experience to treat trauma as developed by Peter Levine PhD.
I am a seasoned clinician in the field of mental health currently working with adults, couples and families. I am passionate about helping people take committed action towards their values and personal well-being in the face of life's challenges. I see each person as being the expert in their own life experiences.
I am a seasoned clinician in the field of mental health currently working with adults, couples and families. I am passionate about helping people take committed action towards their values and personal well-being in the face of life's challenges. I see each person as being the expert in their own life experiences.
Currently accepting new clients.
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.
Currently accepting new clients.
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.
I primarily work with adult clients experiencing depression, anxiety and low self-esteem.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're struggling with your mental health. You might feel stuck and disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to move forward in your relationships, work, or personal growth. If you’ve been struggling to find joy or meaning, I’m here to help you explore where this may be stemming from. My goal is to help you reconnect with your sense of self, build healthier relationships, and create a life that feels authentic to you.
I primarily work with adult clients experiencing depression, anxiety and low self-esteem.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're struggling with your mental health. You might feel stuck and disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to move forward in your relationships, work, or personal growth. If you’ve been struggling to find joy or meaning, I’m here to help you explore where this may be stemming from. My goal is to help you reconnect with your sense of self, build healthier relationships, and create a life that feels authentic to you.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
We treat a wide array of mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, PTSD, parenting challenges, Autism, ADHD, among other issues.
Have sexual abuse experience, intimate partner violence, or attachment wounds left you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsafe? Are you struggling to cope with the emotional impact of past trauma while trying to move forward in daily life? As a Counsellor, and EMDR-trained therapist, I specialize in supporting newcomers, veterans, Indigenous populations, and trauma survivors through the complex challenges of healing and recovery. Whether you're navigating PTSD, attachment trauma, emotional pain, or relational difficulties, I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approach tailored to your unique needs.
We treat a wide array of mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, PTSD, parenting challenges, Autism, ADHD, among other issues.
Have sexual abuse experience, intimate partner violence, or attachment wounds left you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsafe? Are you struggling to cope with the emotional impact of past trauma while trying to move forward in daily life? As a Counsellor, and EMDR-trained therapist, I specialize in supporting newcomers, veterans, Indigenous populations, and trauma survivors through the complex challenges of healing and recovery. Whether you're navigating PTSD, attachment trauma, emotional pain, or relational difficulties, I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approach tailored to your unique needs.
Common concerns include anxiety, burnout, depression, trauma, relationships, self-esteem, addictions, infidelity and feeling stuck.
I provide ADHD & autism assessments, including 10-15 page psychological reports, for adults. All assessments include differential diagnoses of mood, anxiety and other commonly comorbid disorders.
Common concerns include anxiety, burnout, depression, trauma, relationships, self-esteem, addictions, infidelity and feeling stuck.
I provide ADHD & autism assessments, including 10-15 page psychological reports, for adults. All assessments include differential diagnoses of mood, anxiety and other commonly comorbid disorders.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, grief, loss, anxiety, or depression?
I offer confidential, nonjudgmental support and guidance. As an experienced therapist, I will address your mental, spiritual, and physical health. I believe that achieving balance and well-being in life requires attention to all of these aspects in your life. I can assist you in uncovering the strengths you already possess so you can live a better life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, grief, loss, anxiety, or depression?
I offer confidential, nonjudgmental support and guidance. As an experienced therapist, I will address your mental, spiritual, and physical health. I believe that achieving balance and well-being in life requires attention to all of these aspects in your life. I can assist you in uncovering the strengths you already possess so you can live a better life.
I specialize in working with clients who are navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
If you are seeking meaningful change in your life, and long to feel more fulfilled, I want to help. Whether you're feeling stuck in painful relationship patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety, or weighed down by past experiences, we will work together to support your healing and growth. I work with individuals, couples, and families (age 19+) to create new possibilities, foster meaningful change, and find greater joy in everyday life.
I specialize in working with clients who are navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
If you are seeking meaningful change in your life, and long to feel more fulfilled, I want to help. Whether you're feeling stuck in painful relationship patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety, or weighed down by past experiences, we will work together to support your healing and growth. I work with individuals, couples, and families (age 19+) to create new possibilities, foster meaningful change, and find greater joy in everyday life.
Dr. Joel Town is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University, and the founder of Dynamic Health Psychological Services. He also works at the Centre for Emotions and Health, QE-II Hospital, as the clinical lead for Medically Unexplained Symptoms. Dr. Town brings over a decade of experience working with adults and young adults who experience a range of mental and emotional health difficulties, workplace stress, trauma, and relationship problems. Dynamic Health Psychological Services is a specialized psychotherapy centre with a skilled team, committed to providing effective patient centred care.
Dr. Joel Town is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University, and the founder of Dynamic Health Psychological Services. He also works at the Centre for Emotions and Health, QE-II Hospital, as the clinical lead for Medically Unexplained Symptoms. Dr. Town brings over a decade of experience working with adults and young adults who experience a range of mental and emotional health difficulties, workplace stress, trauma, and relationship problems. Dynamic Health Psychological Services is a specialized psychotherapy centre with a skilled team, committed to providing effective patient centred care.
You might be navigating ADHD, anxiety, or depression and feeling out of step with everyone around you.
With a Master of Education and a Master of Counselling Psychology, I bring a unique lens to ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I focus on coping strategies for big emotions, navigating scheduling and daily demands, and behavioural activation. We work on understanding your nervous system first, then build practical tools that actually fit your life.
You might be navigating ADHD, anxiety, or depression and feeling out of step with everyone around you.
With a Master of Education and a Master of Counselling Psychology, I bring a unique lens to ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I focus on coping strategies for big emotions, navigating scheduling and daily demands, and behavioural activation. We work on understanding your nervous system first, then build practical tools that actually fit your life.
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Depression Counsellors
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.