Family Therapy in Halifax, NS

Sea Light Counselling - Andrew Leger
Counsellor, MEd , RCT, CCC, MSc, BEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3K
Maybe you are working on building better family relationships, or trying to improve communication with your adolescent child.
I am a Registered Counselling Therapist with a background as a teacher and a youth employment counsellor. My counselling approach is integrative. This approach includes strength-based, person-centered, motivational, solution-focused, and narrative therapies. I work with individuals, couples, families, and youth (12+).
Maybe you are working on building better family relationships, or trying to improve communication with your adolescent child.
I am a Registered Counselling Therapist with a background as a teacher and a youth employment counsellor. My counselling approach is integrative. This approach includes strength-based, person-centered, motivational, solution-focused, and narrative therapies. I work with individuals, couples, families, and youth (12+).

Clients working with me can find success with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, sexuality, gender identity, family conflict, and relationships.
I offer IFS counselling therapy, integrating narrative theory and family systems. I encourage clients to work at their own pace, make their own choices, and listen for their inner voice. I collaborate with clients in creative strategies to moving forward. Queer-identifying therapist, welcome/safe space for queer/LGBTQ2IA+ persons/families.
Clients working with me can find success with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, sexuality, gender identity, family conflict, and relationships.
I offer IFS counselling therapy, integrating narrative theory and family systems. I encourage clients to work at their own pace, make their own choices, and listen for their inner voice. I collaborate with clients in creative strategies to moving forward. Queer-identifying therapist, welcome/safe space for queer/LGBTQ2IA+ persons/families.

He specializes in home-schooling and treating adults and adolescents with emotional issues, Marriage, Family, Parenting and Other Relationship Distress, Immigration Stress, Grief, and Transition.
Life Builder Counselling Services is passionate about integrating beliefs, professional knowledge and skills, and rich life experiences to support those in need, enabling them to face life's challenges. During treatment, I focused on issues of relationships, self-esteem, and emotional disturbances. I am committed to walking side by side with clients with respect, empathy, kindness, and passion, enabling them to explore the challenges they face with peace of mind. I am helping clients deal with self-esteem, grief and loss, childhood, parenting, relationship and spiritual issues.
He specializes in home-schooling and treating adults and adolescents with emotional issues, Marriage, Family, Parenting and Other Relationship Distress, Immigration Stress, Grief, and Transition.
Life Builder Counselling Services is passionate about integrating beliefs, professional knowledge and skills, and rich life experiences to support those in need, enabling them to face life's challenges. During treatment, I focused on issues of relationships, self-esteem, and emotional disturbances. I am committed to walking side by side with clients with respect, empathy, kindness, and passion, enabling them to explore the challenges they face with peace of mind. I am helping clients deal with self-esteem, grief and loss, childhood, parenting, relationship and spiritual issues.

I offer options, integrate most trusted approaches such as IFS, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, Psychodynamics, CBT, ACT, EFT, PE.
The ability to connect with you is a true privilege, blessing. I have deep passion to consistently improve, offer the highest standards of services, my approach is individualized, culturally, context sensitive. I work with children, teens, students, new graduates, individuals, couples, families. I treat anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, post trauma, assist those in life changes. I see my role to create a safe, warm, non judgemental, relaxed space so you find your best self, be motivated to work on your own, carrying out compassion, empathy, a clear understanding of a therapy approach, tools. www.canadaonlinetherapy.com
I offer options, integrate most trusted approaches such as IFS, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, Psychodynamics, CBT, ACT, EFT, PE.
The ability to connect with you is a true privilege, blessing. I have deep passion to consistently improve, offer the highest standards of services, my approach is individualized, culturally, context sensitive. I work with children, teens, students, new graduates, individuals, couples, families. I treat anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, post trauma, assist those in life changes. I see my role to create a safe, warm, non judgemental, relaxed space so you find your best self, be motivated to work on your own, carrying out compassion, empathy, a clear understanding of a therapy approach, tools. www.canadaonlinetherapy.com

I use primarily a IFS (Internal Family Systems) approach to unlock past conditioning in order to access a clients innate wholeness.
Are you in deep life transition, struggling with stress and anxiety and looking for a fresh approach to therapy that gets to the core of the issues? Whether its relationship challenges, trauma from our past, or knowing that there something that needs to shift but can’t find the reason, then I am here for you! I will help you access the vantage point to truly understand where the source of the struggles are and how a new freedom can be found on the other side. The only way out is through and it takes courage to face our past but it is always worth it in the end.
I use primarily a IFS (Internal Family Systems) approach to unlock past conditioning in order to access a clients innate wholeness.
Are you in deep life transition, struggling with stress and anxiety and looking for a fresh approach to therapy that gets to the core of the issues? Whether its relationship challenges, trauma from our past, or knowing that there something that needs to shift but can’t find the reason, then I am here for you! I will help you access the vantage point to truly understand where the source of the struggles are and how a new freedom can be found on the other side. The only way out is through and it takes courage to face our past but it is always worth it in the end.

Through Internal Family Systems therapy you can get to know your inner system of protection, distraction and inner freedom.
My work is based on inner insight. My approach to therapy is non-pathologizing: all systems make sense when you become curious and learn to listen to your inner system. The approach is somatic and mindfulness-based. You will learn to be aware of your inner reactions with compassion rather than judgment, and understand that there is no badness in you.
Through Internal Family Systems therapy you can get to know your inner system of protection, distraction and inner freedom.
My work is based on inner insight. My approach to therapy is non-pathologizing: all systems make sense when you become curious and learn to listen to your inner system. The approach is somatic and mindfulness-based. You will learn to be aware of your inner reactions with compassion rather than judgment, and understand that there is no badness in you.

Specializing in somatic techniques and Internal Family Systems (IFS), I use an integrative approach informed by attachment theory and neuroscience.
Life is full of transitions, obstacles, and emotional complexities that can at times feel impossible to navigate alone. Are you struggling with difficulties in relationships, trauma, anxiety, or depression? Many of our struggles are rooted in past experiences, beliefs we’ve developed about ourselves, or patterns we’ve carried for years. By bringing curiosity and self-compassion to these patterns, we can begin to untangle the barriers that keep you feeling stuck. You are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support you in uncovering the inner wisdom and resilience that already exist within you.
Specializing in somatic techniques and Internal Family Systems (IFS), I use an integrative approach informed by attachment theory and neuroscience.
Life is full of transitions, obstacles, and emotional complexities that can at times feel impossible to navigate alone. Are you struggling with difficulties in relationships, trauma, anxiety, or depression? Many of our struggles are rooted in past experiences, beliefs we’ve developed about ourselves, or patterns we’ve carried for years. By bringing curiosity and self-compassion to these patterns, we can begin to untangle the barriers that keep you feeling stuck. You are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support you in uncovering the inner wisdom and resilience that already exist within you.

If you’re struggling with grief, family dynamics, toxic relationships, unhealthy attachments, or feeling stuck in old patterns, I'm here to listen, and offer you support - without judgement or shame.
My mission is to connect with you on a profound level, and to help you feel truly heard, acknowledged, and accepted for who you are.
If you’re struggling with grief, family dynamics, toxic relationships, unhealthy attachments, or feeling stuck in old patterns, I'm here to listen, and offer you support - without judgement or shame.
My mission is to connect with you on a profound level, and to help you feel truly heard, acknowledged, and accepted for who you are.

Brittany Lynn Parsons
Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate, MA, BA, CYC-P
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Serves Area
Modalities I frequently employ include CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR & Play Therapy.
The best part of what I do is watching individuals grow and feel more connected to themselves and others! You deserve to feel your best and to be celebrated for your efforts along the way. Whether you're eager to begin your therapeutic journey or feeling hesitant, both feelings are valid. You can expect that I will work closely with you to create a personalized therapeutic plan tailored to your needs and desired outcomes. I am passionate about working with children, youth, and adults, specializing in areas such as trauma, grief/loss, relationships, anxiety, ADHD, and life transitions
Modalities I frequently employ include CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR & Play Therapy.
The best part of what I do is watching individuals grow and feel more connected to themselves and others! You deserve to feel your best and to be celebrated for your efforts along the way. Whether you're eager to begin your therapeutic journey or feeling hesitant, both feelings are valid. You can expect that I will work closely with you to create a personalized therapeutic plan tailored to your needs and desired outcomes. I am passionate about working with children, youth, and adults, specializing in areas such as trauma, grief/loss, relationships, anxiety, ADHD, and life transitions

I have special interest in working with clients who may describe themselves as belonging to these groups: Neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+, Ethically Non-Monogamous, Kinky, and/or those involved in non-traditional family/relationship dynamics.
I believe that all individuals are unique and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I collaborate with you to create an individualized treatment plan to address your concerns. Depending on your needs, we can draw from solution focused, cognitive-behavioral approaches, attachment-based, narrative, mindfulness based, or parts-work perspectives.
I have special interest in working with clients who may describe themselves as belonging to these groups: Neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+, Ethically Non-Monogamous, Kinky, and/or those involved in non-traditional family/relationship dynamics.
I believe that all individuals are unique and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I collaborate with you to create an individualized treatment plan to address your concerns. Depending on your needs, we can draw from solution focused, cognitive-behavioral approaches, attachment-based, narrative, mindfulness based, or parts-work perspectives.

I am a Child and Family Therapist with over two decades of experience helping children, adolescents and adults (ages 4 and up) to develop or enhance their coping skills, tools and strategies to successfully manage life's challenges.
I have successfully helped children struggling with anxiety, depression, anger management, bullying, social skills, separation/divorce, and trauma. I use a variety of play based activities, games, books, videos, puppets and role plays to help children learn new concepts, develop insight and learn new coping skills. Learn more at www.leasidechildtherapy.com
I am a Child and Family Therapist with over two decades of experience helping children, adolescents and adults (ages 4 and up) to develop or enhance their coping skills, tools and strategies to successfully manage life's challenges.
I have successfully helped children struggling with anxiety, depression, anger management, bullying, social skills, separation/divorce, and trauma. I use a variety of play based activities, games, books, videos, puppets and role plays to help children learn new concepts, develop insight and learn new coping skills. Learn more at www.leasidechildtherapy.com
Meet Our Family Therapy Counsellors

Internal Family Systems Therapy is my primary modality with emphasis on feminist psychology.
Emphasis is on your inner knowing and fundamental maternal instincts although I also provide some education in current research on the parental and infant brain and practical ways to support parent mental health while fostering secure attachment. Accessibility for this sacred work is crucial, I provide sliding scale rates where they are needed!
Internal Family Systems Therapy is my primary modality with emphasis on feminist psychology.
Emphasis is on your inner knowing and fundamental maternal instincts although I also provide some education in current research on the parental and infant brain and practical ways to support parent mental health while fostering secure attachment. Accessibility for this sacred work is crucial, I provide sliding scale rates where they are needed!

Tyler Hoyt
Counsellor, MA, RCT, CCC, RMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I also work with children (ages 6 and up), teenagers, and family units navigating parenting issues, emotion regulation, ADHD, and trauma.
I have been working with children, youth, and famiIies for 20 years. I work from a systems perspective which means I look at each person's place in the family system and the influence one has on the other and how they affect personal issues. I am trained in the Gottman method (level two). With individuals, I use cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
I also work with children (ages 6 and up), teenagers, and family units navigating parenting issues, emotion regulation, ADHD, and trauma.
I have been working with children, youth, and famiIies for 20 years. I work from a systems perspective which means I look at each person's place in the family system and the influence one has on the other and how they affect personal issues. I am trained in the Gottman method (level two). With individuals, I use cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.

With a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach, I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Person-Centered Therapy (PCT) to help you explore your inner world, understand protective mechanisms, and heal all parts of you.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself and others? Internal conflict can keep you in patterns that once felt safe but now limit your growth. Some parts of you may long for change, while others resist, clinging to protective strategies like anxiety, self-criticism, control, or avoidance. While these patterns once helped you cope, they may now be impacting your ability to live an authentic, connected, and meaningful life.
With a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach, I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Person-Centered Therapy (PCT) to help you explore your inner world, understand protective mechanisms, and heal all parts of you.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself and others? Internal conflict can keep you in patterns that once felt safe but now limit your growth. Some parts of you may long for change, while others resist, clinging to protective strategies like anxiety, self-criticism, control, or avoidance. While these patterns once helped you cope, they may now be impacting your ability to live an authentic, connected, and meaningful life.

Family separations can be extremely stressful and difficult times for both parents and children.
Through either individual counselling or family mediation, I will offer both emotional support and practical information to help you move forward. My focus is on short term, and solution focused therapeutic modalities, helping clients process their situation, but also focusing on finding and building upon each persons strengths, skills, and resiliencies.
Family separations can be extremely stressful and difficult times for both parents and children.
Through either individual counselling or family mediation, I will offer both emotional support and practical information to help you move forward. My focus is on short term, and solution focused therapeutic modalities, helping clients process their situation, but also focusing on finding and building upon each persons strengths, skills, and resiliencies.

Krish Dhir Social Work & Psychotherapy Services
Registered Social Worker, BComm, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Do you feel like you haven’t achieved much? Feel overburdened, lack of excitement, have self-doubt and low motivation? Feel like you are disrupting your family's life? When you become upset, you think about the past, have relationship issues and become distant from your friends and family.
I specialize in men's mental health, however, I work with a diverse group of clients including, women and those who identify as being Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour (BIPOC), and LGBTQ+ communities. I focus on self-doubt, over-functioning, perfectionism, trauma, workplace /occupational burnout, stress management, and relationship issues.
Do you feel like you haven’t achieved much? Feel overburdened, lack of excitement, have self-doubt and low motivation? Feel like you are disrupting your family's life? When you become upset, you think about the past, have relationship issues and become distant from your friends and family.
I specialize in men's mental health, however, I work with a diverse group of clients including, women and those who identify as being Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour (BIPOC), and LGBTQ+ communities. I focus on self-doubt, over-functioning, perfectionism, trauma, workplace /occupational burnout, stress management, and relationship issues.

Faizah Latif - Duha Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in supporting my clients through complex family dynamics and relationships, and to enhance empowerment.
I can imagine it must feel nerve-wracking to talk to a complete stranger on the other side of the screen. Rest assured that you will be met with warmth, authenticity, humour, and someone that makes you feel seen and heard. You are in a safe space when you work with me, because I want to ensure that you are able to tap into your vulnerability, heal, and rise.
I specialize in supporting my clients through complex family dynamics and relationships, and to enhance empowerment.
I can imagine it must feel nerve-wracking to talk to a complete stranger on the other side of the screen. Rest assured that you will be met with warmth, authenticity, humour, and someone that makes you feel seen and heard. You are in a safe space when you work with me, because I want to ensure that you are able to tap into your vulnerability, heal, and rise.

Rachel Marian Wilson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MDiv
Verified Verified
Online Only
Maybe you have experienced difficulties in your relationship with yourself, your partner, or your family.
As a trauma-informed psychotherapist I utilize an integrational, attachment-based approach in all of my client work. Recognizing and affirming you as the expert of your own life experience, I collaborate with you throughout the entire therapeutic process. I work with you to consider which modalities will work best for you and your therapeutic goals.
Maybe you have experienced difficulties in your relationship with yourself, your partner, or your family.
As a trauma-informed psychotherapist I utilize an integrational, attachment-based approach in all of my client work. Recognizing and affirming you as the expert of your own life experience, I collaborate with you throughout the entire therapeutic process. I work with you to consider which modalities will work best for you and your therapeutic goals.

My areas of focus include treating childhood trauma, C-PTSD, relationships and family therapy.
You have made so many positive changes in your life, and overcome so much, but you still notice a heaviness inside that doesn't match how others see you. And that's extra painful because it seems like no one will be able to see you the way you need to be seen. In our sessions you can expect a down to earth, friendly atmosphere where you can talk openly, process your feelings and foster a deeper self-understanding to build resilience and find yourself.
My areas of focus include treating childhood trauma, C-PTSD, relationships and family therapy.
You have made so many positive changes in your life, and overcome so much, but you still notice a heaviness inside that doesn't match how others see you. And that's extra painful because it seems like no one will be able to see you the way you need to be seen. In our sessions you can expect a down to earth, friendly atmosphere where you can talk openly, process your feelings and foster a deeper self-understanding to build resilience and find yourself.

We help when overwhelming emotions catch you up and cause sleepless nights, spinning thoughts, trouble concentrating at work, and you find yourself irritable with your family and friends.
We have therapists trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness. We practice from a trauma sensitive approach that is client centered, compassionate and is proven to be successful.
We help when overwhelming emotions catch you up and cause sleepless nights, spinning thoughts, trouble concentrating at work, and you find yourself irritable with your family and friends.
We have therapists trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness. We practice from a trauma sensitive approach that is client centered, compassionate and is proven to be successful.
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.