Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Halifax, NS
Grace Phillips-Mckenzie (Neurodivergent Focused)
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am passionate about assessing Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disorders.
Hello, I’m Grace with Diamond Psychology, serving Alberta, the Yukon, and Nova Scotia. Have you ever wondered if you have Autism, ADHD or a learning disorder? Are you looking for a deeper understanding of the struggles that you go through in your day-to-day life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I can provide you with a detailed assessment to help you figure out what you are struggling with, and work with you to create a therapeutic plan to improve your mental health. I help neurodiverse/neurodivergent individuals like you to discover your identity and unique capabilities through both assessment and therapy.
I am passionate about assessing Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disorders.
Hello, I’m Grace with Diamond Psychology, serving Alberta, the Yukon, and Nova Scotia. Have you ever wondered if you have Autism, ADHD or a learning disorder? Are you looking for a deeper understanding of the struggles that you go through in your day-to-day life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I can provide you with a detailed assessment to help you figure out what you are struggling with, and work with you to create a therapeutic plan to improve your mental health. I help neurodiverse/neurodivergent individuals like you to discover your identity and unique capabilities through both assessment and therapy.
With over twenty years’ experience in both the public and private sectors, I enjoy helping children, teens and young adults achieve wellness and authentic living. I provide assessment services for various learning, behavioural and attentional challenges as well as screening and support for suspected mental health issues. Counselling therapy is quite central to my practice, as is continuing consultation and advocacy post-assessment.
With over twenty years’ experience in both the public and private sectors, I enjoy helping children, teens and young adults achieve wellness and authentic living. I provide assessment services for various learning, behavioural and attentional challenges as well as screening and support for suspected mental health issues. Counselling therapy is quite central to my practice, as is continuing consultation and advocacy post-assessment.
I have worked in the public P-12 school system and provided services to children, adolescents, and young adults in the areas of learning difficulties, ADHD, study skills, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorders. I am also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Using ABA, I work with parents, families, and caregivers on managing complex behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults. My treatment approach draws upon ABA and Cognitive-Behavioral techniques.
I have worked in the public P-12 school system and provided services to children, adolescents, and young adults in the areas of learning difficulties, ADHD, study skills, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorders. I am also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Using ABA, I work with parents, families, and caregivers on managing complex behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults. My treatment approach draws upon ABA and Cognitive-Behavioral techniques.
Originally from Annapolis Valley, Dr. McClure graduated from Acadia University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She then achieved distinction as a Killam Laureate during her graduate studies at The University of British Columbia, where she completed two master’s degrees and a Ph.D. After a decade of training out west, Dr. McClure returned home to her family in Nova Scotia.
Originally from Annapolis Valley, Dr. McClure graduated from Acadia University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She then achieved distinction as a Killam Laureate during her graduate studies at The University of British Columbia, where she completed two master’s degrees and a Ph.D. After a decade of training out west, Dr. McClure returned home to her family in Nova Scotia.
Do you struggle with: "I do things that I later regret." "I can't sit still." "Everything seems to distract me." "I read slowly and sometimes the words move on the page." "I avoid crowded places." "I get irritated by sounds." "The lights bother me." "My headaches or dizziness won't go away." We can help you overcome these challenges using a systematic approach. Rehabilitate the brain by focusing on interventions that improve neuroplasticity (the ability of the brain to change itself). Providing cutting-edge rehabilitation such as Neurofeedback to adults suffering from brain based disorders.
Do you struggle with: "I do things that I later regret." "I can't sit still." "Everything seems to distract me." "I read slowly and sometimes the words move on the page." "I avoid crowded places." "I get irritated by sounds." "The lights bother me." "My headaches or dizziness won't go away." We can help you overcome these challenges using a systematic approach. Rehabilitate the brain by focusing on interventions that improve neuroplasticity (the ability of the brain to change itself). Providing cutting-edge rehabilitation such as Neurofeedback to adults suffering from brain based disorders.
Are you looking for a safe space where you will be met with a warm and welcoming, empathetic, compassionate approach? Depending on what style suits you best, you will be met with a non-biased, non-judgmental welcome. Collaboratively, we will create a strong therapeutic alliance which will serve as a catalyst for the interventions, treatment goals we identify and work towards together. With over 25 years of experience working with children, youth and families: Adhd, anxiety, depression, OCD, neurodivergence. If you feel this aligns with you, I look forward to hearing from you soon! Congratulations on taking the very first step,
Are you looking for a safe space where you will be met with a warm and welcoming, empathetic, compassionate approach? Depending on what style suits you best, you will be met with a non-biased, non-judgmental welcome. Collaboratively, we will create a strong therapeutic alliance which will serve as a catalyst for the interventions, treatment goals we identify and work towards together. With over 25 years of experience working with children, youth and families: Adhd, anxiety, depression, OCD, neurodivergence. If you feel this aligns with you, I look forward to hearing from you soon! Congratulations on taking the very first step,
Sea Light Counselling - Andrew Leger
Counsellor, MEd , RCT, CCC, MSc, BEd
1 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3K
If you're ready to talk, I'm here to listen. Accepting new clients as of July 2025. You may be feeling weighed down by life issues right now at home, work or school; this heaviness is affecting your health and well-being. Maybe you are working on building better family relationships, or trying to improve communication with your adolescent child. I recognize that you are the expert of your life. I appreciate the courage it takes for you to share your story and I will give you the necessary time and space to do so.
If you're ready to talk, I'm here to listen. Accepting new clients as of July 2025. You may be feeling weighed down by life issues right now at home, work or school; this heaviness is affecting your health and well-being. Maybe you are working on building better family relationships, or trying to improve communication with your adolescent child. I recognize that you are the expert of your life. I appreciate the courage it takes for you to share your story and I will give you the necessary time and space to do so.
Hello! I’m Dr. Kim, a registered child and adolescent psychologist based in Halifax, NS. I provide assessment and therapy to children, teens, parents, and young adults. After four years of providing care to kids, teens and families in the public health system, I decided to venture out on my own!
If you are a parent looking for an ADHD or Autism assessment, or a psychoeducational assessment for learning disabilities or giftedness, you’ve come to the right place! I offer comprehensive assessments for children and teens age 6-16.
I also offer limited therapy for children, teens, young adults, and parents.
Hello! I’m Dr. Kim, a registered child and adolescent psychologist based in Halifax, NS. I provide assessment and therapy to children, teens, parents, and young adults. After four years of providing care to kids, teens and families in the public health system, I decided to venture out on my own!
If you are a parent looking for an ADHD or Autism assessment, or a psychoeducational assessment for learning disabilities or giftedness, you’ve come to the right place! I offer comprehensive assessments for children and teens age 6-16.
I also offer limited therapy for children, teens, young adults, and parents.
Dr. Sherry is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Dalhousie University. He has published 160 journal articles, delivered 275 scientific presentations and earned $2.5 million in grant funds. In 2018, Dr. Sherry and his wife founded CRUX Psychology, a team of 16 Ph.D.-level psychologists. We provide high-quality individual therapy, couples therapy and assessment. We use scientifically tested therapies and assessments. And each service is tailored to your preferences, values and goals, and delivered with exceptional care and warmth. By merging compassion with science, we help you get the results you want.
Dr. Sherry is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Dalhousie University. He has published 160 journal articles, delivered 275 scientific presentations and earned $2.5 million in grant funds. In 2018, Dr. Sherry and his wife founded CRUX Psychology, a team of 16 Ph.D.-level psychologists. We provide high-quality individual therapy, couples therapy and assessment. We use scientifically tested therapies and assessments. And each service is tailored to your preferences, values and goals, and delivered with exceptional care and warmth. By merging compassion with science, we help you get the results you want.
Chapman Counselling
Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate / RCT-C, MEd, CCC, RCT-C
4 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3H
Spring of renewal and growth- a time to shake off the heaviness of winter and step into brighter days. I’m accepting new clients—both in person and online. Struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks or “bed rotting” blues? I can support you. Whether you are neurodiverse, navigating menopause, or seeking deeper connection in your relationships, I can help. I offer emotionally focused, compassionate support for people of all ages including children 4+. Let’s grow together, because you dont have to do this alone. Now’s the season to bloom.
Spring of renewal and growth- a time to shake off the heaviness of winter and step into brighter days. I’m accepting new clients—both in person and online. Struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks or “bed rotting” blues? I can support you. Whether you are neurodiverse, navigating menopause, or seeking deeper connection in your relationships, I can help. I offer emotionally focused, compassionate support for people of all ages including children 4+. Let’s grow together, because you dont have to do this alone. Now’s the season to bloom.
We all know the importance of taking care of our physical health (although that can be challenging to do!) but it is equally, if not fundamentally important to take care of our mental health and wellbeing. Just like a nutritionist or trainer teaches new habits while holding you accountable to your fitness goals, a counsellor can support your goals for therapy and equip you with the proper resources, strategies and tools to help you face your life challenges with confidence and empowered purpose.
We all know the importance of taking care of our physical health (although that can be challenging to do!) but it is equally, if not fundamentally important to take care of our mental health and wellbeing. Just like a nutritionist or trainer teaches new habits while holding you accountable to your fitness goals, a counsellor can support your goals for therapy and equip you with the proper resources, strategies and tools to help you face your life challenges with confidence and empowered purpose.
Welcome. I provide individual counselling in-person, outside and online. I work from a lens that honours the wholistic integration of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing, and help clients heal, grow, and shine. Heal: Support for the healing and integrating process when faced with life transitions, suffering, trauma, grief, anxiety or depression. Grow: Building resilience, personal growth and development. Shine: Support, encouragement and tools to thrive and live fully aligned with one's life-vision- and to offer influence and contribution to the world.
Welcome. I provide individual counselling in-person, outside and online. I work from a lens that honours the wholistic integration of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing, and help clients heal, grow, and shine. Heal: Support for the healing and integrating process when faced with life transitions, suffering, trauma, grief, anxiety or depression. Grow: Building resilience, personal growth and development. Shine: Support, encouragement and tools to thrive and live fully aligned with one's life-vision- and to offer influence and contribution to the world.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, or a loss of a sense of self, that affects your ability to positively regard who you are and your purpose? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, alone or stressed by life's responsibilities, like responding to emails, transitions either from work to home or school? Do you wonder if your sense of self could be better fostered through your ability to deal with these challenges? Now more than ever, all people, are feeling a heightened sense of anxiousness, fatigue and pressure to make ends meet while maintaining healthy relationships and meeting society's expectations.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, or a loss of a sense of self, that affects your ability to positively regard who you are and your purpose? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, alone or stressed by life's responsibilities, like responding to emails, transitions either from work to home or school? Do you wonder if your sense of self could be better fostered through your ability to deal with these challenges? Now more than ever, all people, are feeling a heightened sense of anxiousness, fatigue and pressure to make ends meet while maintaining healthy relationships and meeting society's expectations.
Jessica is a Registered Psychologist with a warm and supportive approach to therapy. She earned her Master’s in Psychology from Walden University and holds Bachelor’s degrees in Developmental Art and Education from the University of Calgary. She works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Jessica is a Registered Psychologist with a warm and supportive approach to therapy. She earned her Master’s in Psychology from Walden University and holds Bachelor’s degrees in Developmental Art and Education from the University of Calgary. She works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Dr. S. Gerald Hann Psychological Services
Psychologist, MA, DEd, PSYCH
Halifax, NS B3H
Waitlist for new clients
Our practice is a private clinic that offers psychological services by regulated psychologists. The mission of Dr. S. Gerald Hann Psychological Services is to promote improved mental health for individuals, families and the community using empirically based and scientifically proven assessment and treatment techniques. All psychologists at Dr. S. Gerald Hann Psychological Services are dedicated to the highest ethical standards and approach each and every client with compassion and respect.
Our practice is a private clinic that offers psychological services by regulated psychologists. The mission of Dr. S. Gerald Hann Psychological Services is to promote improved mental health for individuals, families and the community using empirically based and scientifically proven assessment and treatment techniques. All psychologists at Dr. S. Gerald Hann Psychological Services are dedicated to the highest ethical standards and approach each and every client with compassion and respect.
I work from the perspective that everyone has basic healthiness, a natural yearning for brilliant sanity and the wisdom of wholeness as part of their being. Conditioning and confusion can obscure these endowments but they are never absent. My job is to help draw out this wisdom for healing that is already there, by encouraging awareness. I begin with client-centered listening that honours where you are now, and the change you want. I then move into more experiential work to facilitate transformation. The contract for change and the pace of change is always in the client's hands
I work from the perspective that everyone has basic healthiness, a natural yearning for brilliant sanity and the wisdom of wholeness as part of their being. Conditioning and confusion can obscure these endowments but they are never absent. My job is to help draw out this wisdom for healing that is already there, by encouraging awareness. I begin with client-centered listening that honours where you are now, and the change you want. I then move into more experiential work to facilitate transformation. The contract for change and the pace of change is always in the client's hands
Living as we do in a complicated world, most of us at one time or another are beset by problems that are difficult to solve alone. They may involve situations that negatively affect the quality of life such as marriage problems, a difficult, adolescence, a personal crisis or discord in your family. We, at Roth Associates in Psychology and Counselling, are committed to providing sensitive, professional counselling to help resolve personal crises.
Living as we do in a complicated world, most of us at one time or another are beset by problems that are difficult to solve alone. They may involve situations that negatively affect the quality of life such as marriage problems, a difficult, adolescence, a personal crisis or discord in your family. We, at Roth Associates in Psychology and Counselling, are committed to providing sensitive, professional counselling to help resolve personal crises.
I tend to take an eclectic approach but lean towards the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I ground my practice in critical feminism, and am oriented towards anti-oppressive and trauma-informed practices. Most of my experience is specific to members of the queer community, neurodivergence, and those with physical and intellectual disabilities — but I welcome all.
I tend to take an eclectic approach but lean towards the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I ground my practice in critical feminism, and am oriented towards anti-oppressive and trauma-informed practices. Most of my experience is specific to members of the queer community, neurodivergence, and those with physical and intellectual disabilities — but I welcome all.
Hi there, I'm Tanya. I enjoy supporting youth to Millennials who are facing stress, anxiety, depression and ADHD, amongst a variety of other emotional difficulties. Life has been difficult, especially throughout these unprecedented times, and can result in troubles with worrying, focus and attention, low self-esteem, feelings of isolation, and overwhelming negative thoughts. It's not easy. The good news is that despite these difficulties, counselling can help turn the tide around; it offers a safe space to gain new insights, coping skills, and confidence to overcome challenges and start feeling better.
Hi there, I'm Tanya. I enjoy supporting youth to Millennials who are facing stress, anxiety, depression and ADHD, amongst a variety of other emotional difficulties. Life has been difficult, especially throughout these unprecedented times, and can result in troubles with worrying, focus and attention, low self-esteem, feelings of isolation, and overwhelming negative thoughts. It's not easy. The good news is that despite these difficulties, counselling can help turn the tide around; it offers a safe space to gain new insights, coping skills, and confidence to overcome challenges and start feeling better.
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How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.