Psychoanalytic Therapists in Kentville, NS

I assist a wide range of clients navigating challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues. My work with clients often involves the development of skills in emotional awareness and regulation, self-compassion and mindfulness, empathy and emotional validation, or intra- and inter-personal conflict resolution. I also support clients in their goals toward behaviour change, personal growth, and career exploration. As a therapist, I work from a perspective that recognizes the shared human needs within all of us, as well as the uniqueness of each individual's personal story.

If you decide to connect with me for counselling I first focus on building a strong relationship with you to give us a foundation to work from. Whatever issues you are facing I am ready to partner with you to explore the history of the issue and work on making effective change happen. I use a Somatic approach which considers how your nervous system works, the effects of trauma / PTSD, and focuses on balancing the mind / body system. I also use a Narrative therapy approach considering identity and meaning making. Finally I incorporate Psychoanalytic theory and practice to consider life long human development.

*Waitlist available* I am interested in supporting individuals on their journey of healing, growth, and wellness. As a strong believer in the mind-body-spirit connection, my work centers around somatic experiencing, which is often described as a body-oriented approach for healing trauma. My intention is to support clients in reclaiming a deeper connection with themselves, to resolve problematic symptoms and dynamics, and to live more fully.

SunriseOutEastCounselling.ca / New client special Aug. & Sept., 2022 $110.00 Zoom. In person is $120.00. "Super easy to talk to!" Ty! :) Compassion, Support, & Guidance: I am offering you a compassionate, trauma-informed, & “Down to Earth” approach to solutions focussed mental health counselling. We can explore your mental health, wellness & life goals, in a gentle, & conversational style. I can help you learn & practice strategies & tools to help you feel calm enough to cope, and capable to go forward with your mental health & life goals. Whatever you need to say, you can say it here. Acceptance of you is key with me. Let's bloom!

We have a youthful mindset - a free spirit. This means we connect well with adolescents, young adults and adults. Nothing shocks us. As the Supervising Psychologist, Careen has a long history of looking out for the underdog. Her mentorship of Associates emphasizes this philosophy. We are creative and passionate about our work. We believe that you are curious about your personal healing and growth. Our training has given us skills in assesment, treatment and diagnosis of psychological disorders. Our areas of specialty include but are not limited to the following: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD,Substance abuse, PTSD.

Lee Park is a passionate psychotherapist, with over 20 years experience in direct counseling. Lee has over 10 years of experience in direct therapy working in a wide variety of settings including hospitals, schools, universities, private, corporate, public clinics. Lee's holds a BA Honours in Psychology Saint Mary’s University and Masters in Counselling at McGill University. Lee provides an eclectic therapy approach integrating core empirically protected approaches such as psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, SFT, humanistic, existential. Lee has extensive training in psychodynamic therapy, EMDR and prolonged exposure.

Beverly is an Integrative, Person Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT, Mindfulness and Feminist Based Therapist that navigates from a Trauma Informed lens. Beverly will practice in an ethical manner and engage in evidence based interventions and strategies that contribute to the development of a client's personal agency in counselling sessions while adhering to the standards of practice of a Registered Counselling Therapist C. As a counsellor, Beverly is compassionately focused on you as a client. She believes in each person’s inner resilience and strength, and the right to choose what changes they are ready to make in their lives.

With the experience working with diverse group of clients, I am inclined towards working with diverse populations and some of my areas of focus are supporting adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem issues, stress, anger, grief, relationship issues, interpersonal issues, as well as with LGBTQ+ community. I will welcome indigenous people as well as people from different ethnic or racial background. I am committed to build trusted therapeutic alliance that helps client in identifying themselves in a supportive environment and enhances their personal growth.

Hello! It takes great courage to reach out and ask for help. It is my aim to provide a caring and safe environment so you can explore and receive that support. I work with a wide variety of issues that you may be experiencing. Some of these issues include: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationship issues, Grief, and Codependency. It is my goal to support you toward health and wholeness and to understand your unique and intrinsic worth. There are many areas in our lives that we sometimes feel stuck, or struggle to get a “handle on it”. It is my aim to help you develop ways to navigate through. You’re not alone in how you feel.

Accepting new clients August 2022. My practice is rooted in the relationships that clients and I build together, creating spaces of trust and security; that’s where healing can start. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed mental health support that is accessible, rooted in compassion and aware of systemic barriers. I genuinely love working with people while witnessing them confront their challenges and grow as individuals; providing counselling gives me with an incredible sense of meaning and vitality.

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’ve been a Social Worker for over 33 years. I have worked with individuals in Adult & Child Protection, psychiatric units, and emergency departments. I have a passion in working with individuals living with mental illness and addictions. I have also worked with youth in complex cases and crisis situations. I have counselled adults and children in homeless shelters and youth involved in human trafficking. I have counselled individuals who are involved with Correction Services of Canada on parole, while they resided in half way house. I promote social justice, diversity & inclusion with a trauma informed family centred approach.

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.

*Taking New Clients* I help clients deal with anxiety, depression, anger, low confidence, stress, trauma and more. I am also passionate about bringing my 15+ years experience in career counselling to help clients navigate the emotional and practical aspects of work and career-related challenges. Whether it’s about overcoming conflict, gaining a new perspective, finding solutions to problems, needing a job change or career remake, or just having someone to talk to, my goal is to help you focus on what matters and take positive steps guided by your values. I am here to help you get unstuck so that you can live in your potential.

I am a Certified Music Therapist (MTA) and qualifying counselling therapist working in the K’jipuktuk (Halifax) area. I provide counselling and music therapy for individuals and groups in public and private practice. I specialize with persons in recovery from addictions, trauma & abuse, and criminalized populations. My approach is anti-oppressive, humanistic, insight oriented and person centered. I believe everyone has the capacity to deepen their understanding of the self/their world, and to harness their unique strengths & resources for the healing journey.