Homewood Health Therapists in Halifax, NS
Humans are social animals; our brains are built for connection. We crave safe relationships to support us to feel, heal, deal, and grow. We all want to be the best version of ourselves, we just may not know what our best self looks like, or, may lack the support and experience required to discover such. When we are supported to identify and address the unmet needs that may block us from feeling like 'our best', we gain a greater sense of self. By understanding the impact of our relationships, attachments, and environments, we are able to truly make sense of the choices we make, and actions we may - or may not - take.
Humans are social animals; our brains are built for connection. We crave safe relationships to support us to feel, heal, deal, and grow. We all want to be the best version of ourselves, we just may not know what our best self looks like, or, may lack the support and experience required to discover such. When we are supported to identify and address the unmet needs that may block us from feeling like 'our best', we gain a greater sense of self. By understanding the impact of our relationships, attachments, and environments, we are able to truly make sense of the choices we make, and actions we may - or may not - take.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a Registered Social Worker and Registered Psychotherapist, I bring both clinical depth and a warm, down-to-earth presence. I know how hard it can be to begin. I’ll meet you where you are, and we’ll face the hard things together - at your pace, with compassion and clarity.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a Registered Social Worker and Registered Psychotherapist, I bring both clinical depth and a warm, down-to-earth presence. I know how hard it can be to begin. I’ll meet you where you are, and we’ll face the hard things together - at your pace, with compassion and clarity.
I foster a safe refuge where you can begin to unpack your lived experiences free from judgment. While honouring your story, I offer support in exploring what's working and deterring you from where you'd like to be. In doing so, pathways can be created to explore healthier ways to cope, live a more meaningful and authentic life, gain greater insight, and communicate your needs and boundaries with others. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, strengths-based and draws from intersectional feminist theory. I integrate somatic therapy, mindfulness, Hakomi, narrative therapy, CBT, and learnings from neuroscience.
I foster a safe refuge where you can begin to unpack your lived experiences free from judgment. While honouring your story, I offer support in exploring what's working and deterring you from where you'd like to be. In doing so, pathways can be created to explore healthier ways to cope, live a more meaningful and authentic life, gain greater insight, and communicate your needs and boundaries with others. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, strengths-based and draws from intersectional feminist theory. I integrate somatic therapy, mindfulness, Hakomi, narrative therapy, CBT, and learnings from neuroscience.
Welcome. I am so glad you are here. I am Krista Olson, Registered Social Worker, and proud member of the Psychotherapy for You team. I honor the courage and vulnerability it takes to ask for help and to truly look at ourselves. It is a privilege to hold safe, meaningful space and collaborate with clients in the often delicate process of self exploration, experiential healing, and growth. I would love the opportunity to join you on your journey. I have always been fascinated by the “why” underlying human behavior and from a very young age felt a natural inclination to listen closely and understand people on a deep level.
Welcome. I am so glad you are here. I am Krista Olson, Registered Social Worker, and proud member of the Psychotherapy for You team. I honor the courage and vulnerability it takes to ask for help and to truly look at ourselves. It is a privilege to hold safe, meaningful space and collaborate with clients in the often delicate process of self exploration, experiential healing, and growth. I would love the opportunity to join you on your journey. I have always been fascinated by the “why” underlying human behavior and from a very young age felt a natural inclination to listen closely and understand people on a deep level.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in cycles of self-doubt, anxiety, or racing thoughts. Relationships might feel confusing or exhausting, leaving you questioning yourself or feeling alone. You might not fully understand why this is happening, but you know you want things to feel different. Feeling this way can be isolating, and reaching out for support isn't easy. Therapy can help you feel better understand what's beneath the surface and learn how to work with your emotions so you can regain balance, clarity and a sense of control.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in cycles of self-doubt, anxiety, or racing thoughts. Relationships might feel confusing or exhausting, leaving you questioning yourself or feeling alone. You might not fully understand why this is happening, but you know you want things to feel different. Feeling this way can be isolating, and reaching out for support isn't easy. Therapy can help you feel better understand what's beneath the surface and learn how to work with your emotions so you can regain balance, clarity and a sense of control.
Direct billing for Blue Cross, Canada Life, Canada Life PSCHP, Homewood Health, Great West Life, and many more including those part of Telus Health.
The seeds of change live in all of us. And with the right support, you’d be surprised at how quickly change can happen. At Seagram & Associates, we empower our clients with the support and tools they need to enrich their lives, improve their mental health and inspire growth and development – in life, in work, and in relationships. We believe in our clients and in their capacity to create meaningful change in their lives. We believe that good mental health and wellness are achievable for everyone. And no matter what challenges our clients face, we believe we can help.
Direct billing for Blue Cross, Canada Life, Canada Life PSCHP, Homewood Health, Great West Life, and many more including those part of Telus Health.
The seeds of change live in all of us. And with the right support, you’d be surprised at how quickly change can happen. At Seagram & Associates, we empower our clients with the support and tools they need to enrich their lives, improve their mental health and inspire growth and development – in life, in work, and in relationships. We believe in our clients and in their capacity to create meaningful change in their lives. We believe that good mental health and wellness are achievable for everyone. And no matter what challenges our clients face, we believe we can help.
Therapy offers you a space to slow down, take off the mask, and reconnect with yourself without judgment. Whether you're facing burnout, compassion fatigue, anxiety, imposter syndrome, or a sense of disconnection from the life you’ve worked so hard to build, therapy can help. We understand the unique challenges of your work—and how they ripple into every area of your life.
With services available in English and French, in person or virtual, this is where you can exhale.
Therapy offers you a space to slow down, take off the mask, and reconnect with yourself without judgment. Whether you're facing burnout, compassion fatigue, anxiety, imposter syndrome, or a sense of disconnection from the life you’ve worked so hard to build, therapy can help. We understand the unique challenges of your work—and how they ripple into every area of your life.
With services available in English and French, in person or virtual, this is where you can exhale.
Insurance plans: Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Homewood Health.
I am accepting new clients. I work with adolescents and adults of all ages. I can meet with you in person in my Canning office or via secure video. I offer "Walk and Talk Therapy" on a safe trail. I have specialized training to help those who struggle with alcohol and drug abuse, addictions, compulsive gambling, pornography addiction. I have a Professional Addictions Studies Certificate from McMaster U. I also focus on counselling for couples who want to work on positive solutions that can help heal their relationship. I also work with a multitude of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD.
Insurance plans: Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Homewood Health.
I am accepting new clients. I work with adolescents and adults of all ages. I can meet with you in person in my Canning office or via secure video. I offer "Walk and Talk Therapy" on a safe trail. I have specialized training to help those who struggle with alcohol and drug abuse, addictions, compulsive gambling, pornography addiction. I have a Professional Addictions Studies Certificate from McMaster U. I also focus on counselling for couples who want to work on positive solutions that can help heal their relationship. I also work with a multitude of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD.
Are you ready to take a deeper journey into yourself? I provide a relaxed atmosphere, where you are invited to be yourself. Modes of therapy include relaxed office space, on-line, and for those who enjoy being outdoors and moving, walk & talk nature therapy. My ideal clients are committed to continual growth and use therapy as one of the ingredients to wellness.
Are you ready to take a deeper journey into yourself? I provide a relaxed atmosphere, where you are invited to be yourself. Modes of therapy include relaxed office space, on-line, and for those who enjoy being outdoors and moving, walk & talk nature therapy. My ideal clients are committed to continual growth and use therapy as one of the ingredients to wellness.
Life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming—leading to anxiety, low mood, difficulties in relationships, or a sense of disconnection. I offer a focused, compassionate space to explore these experiences and develop new ways of understanding and responding to them.
Life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming—leading to anxiety, low mood, difficulties in relationships, or a sense of disconnection. I offer a focused, compassionate space to explore these experiences and develop new ways of understanding and responding to them.
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.
Shayla S Dube
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RCSW, RSW, MSW, BSW
9 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Wamukelekile, Sabona—Welcome, We see you, and We honor your presence here! I am a Bantu African-Canadian woman with 20 years of experience walking alongside people from all walks of life, holding space for their sacred stories and healing journeys with humility, compassion and curiosity. I am dedicated to de-pathologizing and re-humanizing mental health, embracing and honoring people in their authentic wholeness. While my focus is on supporting racialized as Black, Indigenous and other racial equity-seeking peoples navigating identity-based, intergenerational, cultural and racial traumas, I welcome anyone aligned with my values.
Wamukelekile, Sabona—Welcome, We see you, and We honor your presence here! I am a Bantu African-Canadian woman with 20 years of experience walking alongside people from all walks of life, holding space for their sacred stories and healing journeys with humility, compassion and curiosity. I am dedicated to de-pathologizing and re-humanizing mental health, embracing and honoring people in their authentic wholeness. While my focus is on supporting racialized as Black, Indigenous and other racial equity-seeking peoples navigating identity-based, intergenerational, cultural and racial traumas, I welcome anyone aligned with my values.
How many people are willing to understand the true feelings in a person's heart? I believe it is easy to define psychological illness, but it is very hard to find out a person's true feelings. This is the biggest challenge for one’s career. With that in mind, I work to understand all feelings and help all my clients learn to work through their difficulties to gradually become internally independent until they no longer need me.
How many people are willing to understand the true feelings in a person's heart? I believe it is easy to define psychological illness, but it is very hard to find out a person's true feelings. This is the biggest challenge for one’s career. With that in mind, I work to understand all feelings and help all my clients learn to work through their difficulties to gradually become internally independent until they no longer need me.
Finding the right counsellor can be difficult. I know because I have been through that search myself. It can be hard to know which therapist is really the best fit based on a profile alone. My style is direct, practical, and compassionate. I often work with men, young adults, and people in transition who feel stuck, dissatisfied, anxious, disconnected, or caught in patterns they no longer want to repeat.
Together, we slow things down, look at what is happening in your brain, body and behaviour, understand the pattern without shame, and identify practical changes that can have the biggest impact on the goals that matter to you.
Finding the right counsellor can be difficult. I know because I have been through that search myself. It can be hard to know which therapist is really the best fit based on a profile alone. My style is direct, practical, and compassionate. I often work with men, young adults, and people in transition who feel stuck, dissatisfied, anxious, disconnected, or caught in patterns they no longer want to repeat.
Together, we slow things down, look at what is happening in your brain, body and behaviour, understand the pattern without shame, and identify practical changes that can have the biggest impact on the goals that matter to you.
Hello and welcome! I am a clinical psychologist with an APA-accredited PhD. Over the past 18 years, I've had the privilege of helping individuals, couples, injured workers, service members and veterans successfully manage PTSD, anxiety, chronic illness, pain, personality disorders, injuries, burnout, and existential crises.
I work hard to improve my craft, which is the art and science of psychotherapy. I also provide supervision, consultation, research and education.
Hello and welcome! I am a clinical psychologist with an APA-accredited PhD. Over the past 18 years, I've had the privilege of helping individuals, couples, injured workers, service members and veterans successfully manage PTSD, anxiety, chronic illness, pain, personality disorders, injuries, burnout, and existential crises.
I work hard to improve my craft, which is the art and science of psychotherapy. I also provide supervision, consultation, research and education.
Seeking help can be hard. I admire your strength! Therapy with me is a space to slow things down & look more closely at what’s happening for you. I'm here to help you ease the internal chaos, feel in control again, and let go of any self sabotage. You may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or the lasting weight of depression that leaves you feeling unseen or disconnected. At times, it might feel like you are giving so much to others while quietly carrying your own pain. Therapy can provide a supportive space to move beyond these patterns and begin building a more grounded and fulfilling life.
Seeking help can be hard. I admire your strength! Therapy with me is a space to slow things down & look more closely at what’s happening for you. I'm here to help you ease the internal chaos, feel in control again, and let go of any self sabotage. You may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or the lasting weight of depression that leaves you feeling unseen or disconnected. At times, it might feel like you are giving so much to others while quietly carrying your own pain. Therapy can provide a supportive space to move beyond these patterns and begin building a more grounded and fulfilling life.
Are you struggling with unresolved issues from your past that continue to impact you in the present? Are emotions, thoughts and repeated behaviours holding you back? If so, you are not alone. Many of my clients want to work on past traumas, self-esteem, and attachment in order to let go of patterns that keep them stuck, improve their relationships, and get back to themselves. With twelve years of experience, I use evidence-based approaches to help you process emotions and make changes.
Are you struggling with unresolved issues from your past that continue to impact you in the present? Are emotions, thoughts and repeated behaviours holding you back? If so, you are not alone. Many of my clients want to work on past traumas, self-esteem, and attachment in order to let go of patterns that keep them stuck, improve their relationships, and get back to themselves. With twelve years of experience, I use evidence-based approaches to help you process emotions and make changes.
