Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Halifax, NS
I provide holistic counseling services to adolescents and adults in the Halifax/HRM area. I offer Mind/Body Psychotherapy, a holistic, trauma-informed, mindfulness based approach to psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, Please Note: As of Jan. 1, 2024, my fee will increase to $225.00/hr.
I provide holistic counseling services to adolescents and adults in the Halifax/HRM area. I offer Mind/Body Psychotherapy, a holistic, trauma-informed, mindfulness based approach to psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, Please Note: As of Jan. 1, 2024, my fee will increase to $225.00/hr.
She practices using a trauma informed integrative approach, primarily using Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Trauma-informed stabilization treatment (TIST), and draws on Sensorimotor psychotherapy, mindfulness, and attachment theory, among others.
Amadea aims to create a warm, collaborative, and compassionate space for her clients to feel heard and seen. Amadea believes that healing occurs within relationships, and as such, she prioritizes the therapeutic relationship above all else. She enjoys working with adults, young adults, and students experiencing a range of challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, emotional challenges, difficulty in relationships, identity exploration, self-esteem challenges, grief and loss, life transitions, and personal growth, among others.
She practices using a trauma informed integrative approach, primarily using Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Trauma-informed stabilization treatment (TIST), and draws on Sensorimotor psychotherapy, mindfulness, and attachment theory, among others.
Amadea aims to create a warm, collaborative, and compassionate space for her clients to feel heard and seen. Amadea believes that healing occurs within relationships, and as such, she prioritizes the therapeutic relationship above all else. She enjoys working with adults, young adults, and students experiencing a range of challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, emotional challenges, difficulty in relationships, identity exploration, self-esteem challenges, grief and loss, life transitions, and personal growth, among others.
My main areas of focus include relationship or interpersonal issues, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, grief/loss, and existential concerns.
Are you struggling with overwhelming or mixed emotions, relationship challenges, or traumas that seem to hold you back? I provide a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic space to support you in your emotional healing and personal growth journey. My practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), which have been shown to effectively help clients access and process deep emotions, leading to lasting change. We can develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs and work to identify and break patterns keeping you stuck.
My main areas of focus include relationship or interpersonal issues, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, grief/loss, and existential concerns.
Are you struggling with overwhelming or mixed emotions, relationship challenges, or traumas that seem to hold you back? I provide a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic space to support you in your emotional healing and personal growth journey. My practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), which have been shown to effectively help clients access and process deep emotions, leading to lasting change. We can develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs and work to identify and break patterns keeping you stuck.
Catherine Phinney
Counsellor, MA, MACP, RCT, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3J
Waitlist for new clients
I have substantial experience treating complex trauma.
One of the consequences of stress is re-experiencing it in the mind and body, leaving us depleted and disconnected from life. Intense reactions can be confusing and distressing. Making sense of our experiences, putting them in perspective, and changing unhelpful ways of thinking, behaving, and coping increases our resilience. I welcome individuals from all walks of life and have a particular interest in survivors of sexual violence and exploitation; first responders, frontline workers, military, veterans and their families; survivors of adverse childhood experiences; workplace stress and life transitions; and older adults.
I have substantial experience treating complex trauma.
One of the consequences of stress is re-experiencing it in the mind and body, leaving us depleted and disconnected from life. Intense reactions can be confusing and distressing. Making sense of our experiences, putting them in perspective, and changing unhelpful ways of thinking, behaving, and coping increases our resilience. I welcome individuals from all walks of life and have a particular interest in survivors of sexual violence and exploitation; first responders, frontline workers, military, veterans and their families; survivors of adverse childhood experiences; workplace stress and life transitions; and older adults.
Alison Sanford Thomas
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3N (Online Only)
I practice from a trauma informed lens using modalities such as EMDR and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, also drawing on other approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I offer individual therapy and counselling (for concerns such as trauma/ PTSD, anxiety, depression, veterans, first responder families, stress, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship challenges) and perinatal therapy (during pregnancy, postpartum, early parenthood) . I believe in a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy and offer practical skills to help you manage life’s challenges more effectively. I aim to provide a welcoming space, explore inner strengths, help turn down the volume on painful thoughts and feelings, and help you work towards building a meaningful life in line with your own values and goals.
I practice from a trauma informed lens using modalities such as EMDR and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, also drawing on other approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I offer individual therapy and counselling (for concerns such as trauma/ PTSD, anxiety, depression, veterans, first responder families, stress, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship challenges) and perinatal therapy (during pregnancy, postpartum, early parenthood) . I believe in a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy and offer practical skills to help you manage life’s challenges more effectively. I aim to provide a welcoming space, explore inner strengths, help turn down the volume on painful thoughts and feelings, and help you work towards building a meaningful life in line with your own values and goals.
Taking the step to start therapy or even keep going in therapy can be tough. It can mean unboxing the past that you have been holding on to or recognising that the old ways don't seem to be working anymore. Maybe you feel stuck, or are struggling with difficult emotions, overthinking, past trauma, life changes, relationship difficulties or doing more or less of certain things. A lot of times this also translates into difficulty connecting with others, trouble making decisions or just getting through the day. So you may not know where to even begin...
Taking the step to start therapy or even keep going in therapy can be tough. It can mean unboxing the past that you have been holding on to or recognising that the old ways don't seem to be working anymore. Maybe you feel stuck, or are struggling with difficult emotions, overthinking, past trauma, life changes, relationship difficulties or doing more or less of certain things. A lot of times this also translates into difficulty connecting with others, trouble making decisions or just getting through the day. So you may not know where to even begin...
Intentional Outcomes Counselling Ltd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3S
We specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and relationship issues.
Accessing timely mental health services due to prolonged wait times and a limited number of qualified therapists is a common issue. We offer immediate access to therapy, as well as tailored, compassionate, and effective therapeutic approaches. Flexible scheduling and holistic, evidence-based interventions. Our goal is to enhance overall mental health, help you develop coping strategies, strengthen relationships and support you in navigating life transitions with confidence. You desire therapy that is relevant and impactful, characterized by a therapeutic relationship where you feel understood and valued for long-term improvements.
We specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and relationship issues.
Accessing timely mental health services due to prolonged wait times and a limited number of qualified therapists is a common issue. We offer immediate access to therapy, as well as tailored, compassionate, and effective therapeutic approaches. Flexible scheduling and holistic, evidence-based interventions. Our goal is to enhance overall mental health, help you develop coping strategies, strengthen relationships and support you in navigating life transitions with confidence. You desire therapy that is relevant and impactful, characterized by a therapeutic relationship where you feel understood and valued for long-term improvements.
I specialize in trauma-informed practise, and working with people who have experienced abuse and/or trauma.
I am ready to help you! No matter what you are going through, I know that if we can talk about it, we can work it out! I am ready to help you get the tools you need to get back on your feet. I want to get to know you as a person, not just your symptoms, and to help you get back to the things that bring you joy. I am proudly inclusive, queer-friendly, and sex-positive.
I specialize in trauma-informed practise, and working with people who have experienced abuse and/or trauma.
I am ready to help you! No matter what you are going through, I know that if we can talk about it, we can work it out! I am ready to help you get the tools you need to get back on your feet. I want to get to know you as a person, not just your symptoms, and to help you get back to the things that bring you joy. I am proudly inclusive, queer-friendly, and sex-positive.
I have many years of experience working with complex trauma, depression, anxiety.
I have a wait list for new clients. Online appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings. My approach to therapy is rooted in the view that people have an inherent capacity for healthiness. 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.
I have a wait list for new clients. Online appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings. My approach to therapy is rooted in the view that people have an inherent capacity for healthiness. 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.
My approach to counselling and psychotherapy is client-centred and trauma-informed. I work with older adolescents and adults with a diverse range of concerns, to increase their sense of confidence and well-being. I am based in Nova Scotia and am currently offering online therapy to Canadian clients. In our work together, you will bring your knowledge of yourself, your experience, and your hopes for the future. I will incorporate a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at broadening your awareness and decreasing your distress.
My approach to counselling and psychotherapy is client-centred and trauma-informed. I work with older adolescents and adults with a diverse range of concerns, to increase their sense of confidence and well-being. I am based in Nova Scotia and am currently offering online therapy to Canadian clients. In our work together, you will bring your knowledge of yourself, your experience, and your hopes for the future. I will incorporate a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at broadening your awareness and decreasing your distress.
Miguel Robichaud
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3K
Waitlist for new clients
My practice is general in scope. I work with individuals presenting with anxiety, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorders, major depressive disorders, and other mood-related conditions. I also work with individuals presenting with personality disorders, trauma and other relational/interpersonal difficulties. I provide comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessment services (e.g., ADHD, ASD, brain Injury, personality and interpersonal functioning). Over time, my clients' symptoms reduce, and we shift focus to finding meaning and fulfillment in life.
My practice is general in scope. I work with individuals presenting with anxiety, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorders, major depressive disorders, and other mood-related conditions. I also work with individuals presenting with personality disorders, trauma and other relational/interpersonal difficulties. I provide comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessment services (e.g., ADHD, ASD, brain Injury, personality and interpersonal functioning). Over time, my clients' symptoms reduce, and we shift focus to finding meaning and fulfillment in life.
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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.
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.
Whether you're struggling with past trauma, seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, or simply yearning for a more profound connection with your body and life, I invite you to embark on this transformative process with me.
Healing from trauma isn't about "fixing" something that's broken within you; it's a profound unravelling of rediscovering and embracing the parts of yourself that have remained hidden in the shadows of fear and chaos. It's about dismantling destructive patterns created out of survival so that you can reconnect and come home to your authentic SELF. It's about learning to live with a full range of experiences and emotions and feeling as though you are capable, worthy, and enough.
Whether you're struggling with past trauma, seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, or simply yearning for a more profound connection with your body and life, I invite you to embark on this transformative process with me.
Healing from trauma isn't about "fixing" something that's broken within you; it's a profound unravelling of rediscovering and embracing the parts of yourself that have remained hidden in the shadows of fear and chaos. It's about dismantling destructive patterns created out of survival so that you can reconnect and come home to your authentic SELF. It's about learning to live with a full range of experiences and emotions and feeling as though you are capable, worthy, and enough.
I'm Carly, and I help teens and adults process trauma and grief, as well as heal their anxiety, depression, relationships, and/or coping mechanisms. I work with people from all walks of life and have a particular interest in working with survivors of narcissistic abuse and adverse childhood experiences. I have extensive experience treating complex trauma and healing anxious attachment wounds. Trauma is re-experienced in the mind and body and greatly impacts the lens through which you view the world. Therapy can be incredibly effective at helping you become unstuck from your past - more ease, better relationships, and presence.
I'm Carly, and I help teens and adults process trauma and grief, as well as heal their anxiety, depression, relationships, and/or coping mechanisms. I work with people from all walks of life and have a particular interest in working with survivors of narcissistic abuse and adverse childhood experiences. I have extensive experience treating complex trauma and healing anxious attachment wounds. Trauma is re-experienced in the mind and body and greatly impacts the lens through which you view the world. Therapy can be incredibly effective at helping you become unstuck from your past - more ease, better relationships, and presence.
I'm passionate about treating trauma and the wide range of symptoms it can cause. I experienced intergenerational trauma and poverty in my family of origin and I'm passionate about working with individuals and families who share this experience.
I'm passionate about treating trauma and the wide range of symptoms it can cause. I experienced intergenerational trauma and poverty in my family of origin and I'm passionate about working with individuals and families who share this experience.
Ioan Tiberiu Mahu
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3K
Waitlist for new clients
I provide assessment and therapy services to adult clients presenting with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, chronic pain and other chronic health conditions, psychosis, complex trauma, PTSD, grief, relationship difficulties, and other issues. I hope to provide a safe space for clients of all identities and presenting concerns. I worked in several clinical and academic settings, including hospital, military, and para-military (i.e., RCMP, first responders). I have specialized training in assessing and treating trauma-related disorders (e.g., PTSD), including operational stress injuries.
I provide assessment and therapy services to adult clients presenting with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, chronic pain and other chronic health conditions, psychosis, complex trauma, PTSD, grief, relationship difficulties, and other issues. I hope to provide a safe space for clients of all identities and presenting concerns. I worked in several clinical and academic settings, including hospital, military, and para-military (i.e., RCMP, first responders). I have specialized training in assessing and treating trauma-related disorders (e.g., PTSD), including operational stress injuries.
Tanya Kowalenko
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCT, MHSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3L (Online Only)
What if there's nothing "wrong" with you? What if your symptoms have meaning and wisdom and, instead of trying to minimize them, they were explored with curiosity, presence, compassion and creativity? I work with clients 16+ from a gestalt, somatic, relational, creative and trauma-focused approach to meet you where you are and support you as you navigate being human. My work is non-pathologizing and a safe place for those who identify as non-binary and LGBTQIA+
What if there's nothing "wrong" with you? What if your symptoms have meaning and wisdom and, instead of trying to minimize them, they were explored with curiosity, presence, compassion and creativity? I work with clients 16+ from a gestalt, somatic, relational, creative and trauma-focused approach to meet you where you are and support you as you navigate being human. My work is non-pathologizing and a safe place for those who identify as non-binary and LGBTQIA+
Broken Gold Counseling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, MACP, RSW
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3J (Online Only)
The things we struggle with do not have to determine who we are, and they can allow us the opportunity to grow and change. Just like broken pottery repaired with gold, our cracks can become beautiful. My ideal client may be struggling with issues related to mood disorders, ADHD, relationships, trauma or personality disorders. Generally, they realize that things in their life are just not working, and they want to learn new ways of behaving, thinking and relating to themselves and others to make lasting changes. My practice with clients is collaborative and supportive.
The things we struggle with do not have to determine who we are, and they can allow us the opportunity to grow and change. Just like broken pottery repaired with gold, our cracks can become beautiful. My ideal client may be struggling with issues related to mood disorders, ADHD, relationships, trauma or personality disorders. Generally, they realize that things in their life are just not working, and they want to learn new ways of behaving, thinking and relating to themselves and others to make lasting changes. My practice with clients is collaborative and supportive.
True North Psychological Services - Halifax
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3S
Waitlist for new clients
My counselling styles are based in trauma informed treatment, including EMDR, IFS, MBSR, and ACT.
I have been a registered social worker (RSW) in Nova Scotia since 2022 after immigrating from Los Angeles, California where I practiced as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). Prior to HRM, I had been working with formerly unhoused veterans and their families in the Greater Los Angeles community through the US Veterans' Healthcare Administration for ten years. I currently work with adults and older adults (18+), veterans, military, and first responders. Those in the LGBTQ+, multicultural, and polyamorous/ENM communities. As well as many others struggling with mental health challenges.
My counselling styles are based in trauma informed treatment, including EMDR, IFS, MBSR, and ACT.
I have been a registered social worker (RSW) in Nova Scotia since 2022 after immigrating from Los Angeles, California where I practiced as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). Prior to HRM, I had been working with formerly unhoused veterans and their families in the Greater Los Angeles community through the US Veterans' Healthcare Administration for ten years. I currently work with adults and older adults (18+), veterans, military, and first responders. Those in the LGBTQ+, multicultural, and polyamorous/ENM communities. As well as many others struggling with mental health challenges.
My clinical interests include working with trauma, anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, self-esteem, stress, grief and loss, and adjustment concerns in adult and veteran populations.
Currently accepting new clients for virtual therapy only. We all experience hardships and challenges in our lives but we do not have to tackle them on our own. Together we can work towards overcoming any obstacles you are facing. I am committed to fostering a therapeutic relationship built on acceptance, warmth, and respect. From this foundation, I strive to encourage growth by offering a balance of support, education, challenge, and intervention. I have a collaborative and flexible approach to therapy, where treatment is tailored to each unique individual.
My clinical interests include working with trauma, anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, self-esteem, stress, grief and loss, and adjustment concerns in adult and veteran populations.
Currently accepting new clients for virtual therapy only. We all experience hardships and challenges in our lives but we do not have to tackle them on our own. Together we can work towards overcoming any obstacles you are facing. I am committed to fostering a therapeutic relationship built on acceptance, warmth, and respect. From this foundation, I strive to encourage growth by offering a balance of support, education, challenge, and intervention. I have a collaborative and flexible approach to therapy, where treatment is tailored to each unique individual.
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When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.