Female Therapists in Lower Sackville, NS
Have you ever felt that life is too overwhelming, and you do not know which direction to take? Do you feel that the ways you have coped with issues thus far have not been fully effective? Then, this is your time to take the next step towards your healing journey. We support individuals that are facing trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, struggling with addiction and undergoing life transitions. Our team is here to support you in your healing journey.
Have you ever felt that life is too overwhelming, and you do not know which direction to take? Do you feel that the ways you have coped with issues thus far have not been fully effective? Then, this is your time to take the next step towards your healing journey. We support individuals that are facing trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, struggling with addiction and undergoing life transitions. Our team is here to support you in your healing journey.
I’m Emily, a registered occupational therapist offering psychotherapy and mental health occupational therapy services to adults.
I’m Emily, a registered occupational therapist offering psychotherapy and mental health occupational therapy services to adults.
For many people, walking into a therapist’s office can be extremely difficult and anxiety provoking. Melanie recognizes this and is dedicated to creating a therapeutic experience that is comfortable, non-judgmental, and focused on what’s most important to you. Mel will be with you every step of the way in helping you handle all issues that life throws your way as well as meeting your therapeutic goals. Mel has a gentle, non-judgemental style and believes that therapy works best when people feel comfortable and understood. Mel is currently accepting clients for in person, online and phone therapy.
For many people, walking into a therapist’s office can be extremely difficult and anxiety provoking. Melanie recognizes this and is dedicated to creating a therapeutic experience that is comfortable, non-judgmental, and focused on what’s most important to you. Mel will be with you every step of the way in helping you handle all issues that life throws your way as well as meeting your therapeutic goals. Mel has a gentle, non-judgemental style and believes that therapy works best when people feel comfortable and understood. Mel is currently accepting clients for in person, online and phone therapy.
Jodi Moore
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW
2 Endorsed
Lower Sackville, NS B4C
Waitlist for new clients
Asking for help isn't easy, so if you've made it this far, it's taken courage and I'm proud of you. Life is filled with struggles that can impact us all, and I take pride in creating a safe space to help better manage lifes stressors. If you are struggling with low mood, lack of motivation, high anxiety, difficult stress, relationship challenges, addictions or how to process past traumas in an effective way, finding a therapist you can connect with is an important first step. I work alongside people appreciating you are the expert of your own life, while also working to provide support and encouragement to help you reach your goals.
Asking for help isn't easy, so if you've made it this far, it's taken courage and I'm proud of you. Life is filled with struggles that can impact us all, and I take pride in creating a safe space to help better manage lifes stressors. If you are struggling with low mood, lack of motivation, high anxiety, difficult stress, relationship challenges, addictions or how to process past traumas in an effective way, finding a therapist you can connect with is an important first step. I work alongside people appreciating you are the expert of your own life, while also working to provide support and encouragement to help you reach your goals.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you're just going through the motions? Are anxiety, burnout, or life transitions making it hard to cope or connect with others? Maybe you're supporting everyone else and wondering when it’s your turn to feel supported — or you're a young person struggling to keep up with school and expectations. You're not alone, and you don't have to figure it out by yourself. I'm Anna, a registered clinical social worker with over 18 years of experience supporting adults and youth (12+) through life’s challenging moments. Together, we can create space for healing, growth, and meaningful change.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you're just going through the motions? Are anxiety, burnout, or life transitions making it hard to cope or connect with others? Maybe you're supporting everyone else and wondering when it’s your turn to feel supported — or you're a young person struggling to keep up with school and expectations. You're not alone, and you don't have to figure it out by yourself. I'm Anna, a registered clinical social worker with over 18 years of experience supporting adults and youth (12+) through life’s challenging moments. Together, we can create space for healing, growth, and meaningful change.
Hello! My name is Alix, and I am an AuDHD therapist practicing at Venture Counselling Therapy. My job is to help you meet your goals. I have a special interest in adults and teens who are exploring their autistic identity, or anyone identifying as neurodivergent, but I also take allistic clients. I also work with neurotypical parents or partners of neurodivergent people. I am a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD queer cis woman. I am certified in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, CBT for Insomnia, and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
Hello! My name is Alix, and I am an AuDHD therapist practicing at Venture Counselling Therapy. My job is to help you meet your goals. I have a special interest in adults and teens who are exploring their autistic identity, or anyone identifying as neurodivergent, but I also take allistic clients. I also work with neurotypical parents or partners of neurodivergent people. I am a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD queer cis woman. I am certified in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, CBT for Insomnia, and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
Asking for help is not easy to do. I have great respect for the courage it takes to reach out and complete empathy for how vulnerable this can make us feel. I approach my practice with a genuine appreciation for the complexities that we experience as we journey through life. There can be a measure of comfort knowing you are not alone as you move through some of the 'sticky' stuff. That’s where counselling can help. Through collaboration and reflection, we will develop strategies specific to your needs- balancing acceptance/understanding for who we are with the need for creating change that moves you forward.
Asking for help is not easy to do. I have great respect for the courage it takes to reach out and complete empathy for how vulnerable this can make us feel. I approach my practice with a genuine appreciation for the complexities that we experience as we journey through life. There can be a measure of comfort knowing you are not alone as you move through some of the 'sticky' stuff. That’s where counselling can help. Through collaboration and reflection, we will develop strategies specific to your needs- balancing acceptance/understanding for who we are with the need for creating change that moves you forward.
I am a registered counselling therapist. I truly love the work I do and am honored to be able walk alongside folks on their therapeutic journeys. I see my role as working with you, appreciating that you are the expert of your life, and take great honor and pride when people allow me to join them on their journey. I strive to create a space that is safe, and appreciate the importance of listening and working to understand your perspective and reflect on what I hear. I approach my practice from a place of warmth and genuine care, pulling on individual strengths and values to build capacity for managing life’s challenges.
I am a registered counselling therapist. I truly love the work I do and am honored to be able walk alongside folks on their therapeutic journeys. I see my role as working with you, appreciating that you are the expert of your life, and take great honor and pride when people allow me to join them on their journey. I strive to create a space that is safe, and appreciate the importance of listening and working to understand your perspective and reflect on what I hear. I approach my practice from a place of warmth and genuine care, pulling on individual strengths and values to build capacity for managing life’s challenges.
Accepting new couples for couples therapy, separation/divorce counselling, and custody/access matters. Offering both in-person and virtual sessions.
Accepting new couples for couples therapy, separation/divorce counselling, and custody/access matters. Offering both in-person and virtual sessions.
When working with me, you can expect an allied approach to care, where your individuality is not only respected but celebrated. I offer a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can safely and openly share your story.
When working with me, you can expect an allied approach to care, where your individuality is not only respected but celebrated. I offer a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can safely and openly share your story.
Lori Lake
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Lower Sackville, NS B4C
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. I am a registered social worker with over 20 years of experience. I completed my MSW degree specializing in clinical social work from U of C. I have worked in multiple health care settings with clients across the lifespan, including emergency care, primary and acute health care, life transitions, and most recently in community mental health and addictions. I am passionate about what I do and find great honor in being able to meet people where they are and helping them work through life’s challenges. I value a compassionate approach to therapy, where individuals feel heard and validated throughout their therapeutic journey.
Welcome. I am a registered social worker with over 20 years of experience. I completed my MSW degree specializing in clinical social work from U of C. I have worked in multiple health care settings with clients across the lifespan, including emergency care, primary and acute health care, life transitions, and most recently in community mental health and addictions. I am passionate about what I do and find great honor in being able to meet people where they are and helping them work through life’s challenges. I value a compassionate approach to therapy, where individuals feel heard and validated throughout their therapeutic journey.
Hello! My name is Carlie, I'm a therapist practicing at Venture Counselling & Therapy in Lower Sackville Nova Scotia. I aim to provide clients with a safe, non-judgemental space where they are free to be themselves. I feel strongly in a culturally sensitive and affirming approach for all individuals appreciating that they are the experts in their own lives. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship can foster growth, acceptance, and change in individuals.
Hello! My name is Carlie, I'm a therapist practicing at Venture Counselling & Therapy in Lower Sackville Nova Scotia. I aim to provide clients with a safe, non-judgemental space where they are free to be themselves. I feel strongly in a culturally sensitive and affirming approach for all individuals appreciating that they are the experts in their own lives. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship can foster growth, acceptance, and change in individuals.
I am a Clinical Social Worker in the Halifax area with 22 years of clinical experience. I work with adults (ages 18 years and older) experiencing a variety of struggles, including anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, ADHD, personality disorders, and managing chronic stress or disease. I work from a strengths-based approach and utilize evidence-based therapy models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I provide sessions that are focused on your values and goals, and are delivered from an empathetic and non-judgmental stance.
I am a Clinical Social Worker in the Halifax area with 22 years of clinical experience. I work with adults (ages 18 years and older) experiencing a variety of struggles, including anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, ADHD, personality disorders, and managing chronic stress or disease. I work from a strengths-based approach and utilize evidence-based therapy models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I provide sessions that are focused on your values and goals, and are delivered from an empathetic and non-judgmental stance.
I truly believe that everyone can benefit from therapy, however some of my areas of interest include: stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem and exploring inner child work. I personally believe in a client-centered approach and will draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities such as CBT or Internal Family Systems, however my personal philosophy is to work from an integrative, psychodynamic lens.
I truly believe that everyone can benefit from therapy, however some of my areas of interest include: stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem and exploring inner child work. I personally believe in a client-centered approach and will draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities such as CBT or Internal Family Systems, however my personal philosophy is to work from an integrative, psychodynamic lens.
Our private counselling practice offers high-quality mental health services to the greater Halifax area and surrounding communities. The office is located in Lower Sackville, making accessing services convenient for all communities. Our team consists of counselling therapists dedicated to providing compassionate mental health services. In collaboration with you, we will work hard to help you understand and manage challenging life experiences and develop more adaptive ways of relating to yourself, others, and the world around you.
Our private counselling practice offers high-quality mental health services to the greater Halifax area and surrounding communities. The office is located in Lower Sackville, making accessing services convenient for all communities. Our team consists of counselling therapists dedicated to providing compassionate mental health services. In collaboration with you, we will work hard to help you understand and manage challenging life experiences and develop more adaptive ways of relating to yourself, others, and the world around you.
Accepting NEW clients online or In person- Whether you are seeking counselling for the first time or returning for new support, it can be difficult to reach out. I work with clients who may be feeling “stuck” or “not like themselves” and wanting to work through why this might be. It could be related to relationships, mental health such as depression or anxiety, lack of confidence or self-esteem, work conflict, high self-expectations or any other number of life stressors. You are the expert in your life and use a collaborative approach to ensure you feel supported in session and empowered to use the tools provided out of session.
Accepting NEW clients online or In person- Whether you are seeking counselling for the first time or returning for new support, it can be difficult to reach out. I work with clients who may be feeling “stuck” or “not like themselves” and wanting to work through why this might be. It could be related to relationships, mental health such as depression or anxiety, lack of confidence or self-esteem, work conflict, high self-expectations or any other number of life stressors. You are the expert in your life and use a collaborative approach to ensure you feel supported in session and empowered to use the tools provided out of session.
Feeling overwhelmed these days? Many of us are walking around stuck in a state of fight, flight, or freeze and we may not even be aware. The latest research says that the three ways we can find calm are: connection, safety, and being in the present moment. My goal as a therapist is to provide a space that makes these conditions possible. By engaging with our emotions, our mind, and our body in a safe and integrated way, we can move past "the stuckness" and find hope in places that we didn't think were there.
Feeling overwhelmed these days? Many of us are walking around stuck in a state of fight, flight, or freeze and we may not even be aware. The latest research says that the three ways we can find calm are: connection, safety, and being in the present moment. My goal as a therapist is to provide a space that makes these conditions possible. By engaging with our emotions, our mind, and our body in a safe and integrated way, we can move past "the stuckness" and find hope in places that we didn't think were there.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults following a neurodiversity affirming, strength based, and trauma-informed approach. While this approach is particularly supportive of neurodivergent clients, it is also valuable for clients of all neurotypes. I recognize the unique challenges that come with living in a world that does not always accommodate a neurodiverse brain and strive to create a space where clients feel understood and supported!
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults following a neurodiversity affirming, strength based, and trauma-informed approach. While this approach is particularly supportive of neurodivergent clients, it is also valuable for clients of all neurotypes. I recognize the unique challenges that come with living in a world that does not always accommodate a neurodiverse brain and strive to create a space where clients feel understood and supported!
A lot of people come to therapy feeling stuck. Maybe in their relationships, in their own heads, or just in life in general. There’s this longing for more connection, more peace, and to just feel okay again. Things like anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, or anger can get in the way and make it hard to break those patterns, even when you really want to. Therapy can be a place to slow down, get real about what’s going on, and start untangling it all. It’s not about fixing everything overnight or being perfect, it’s about feeling more like yourself, more in control, and more connected to the people and life that matter to you.
A lot of people come to therapy feeling stuck. Maybe in their relationships, in their own heads, or just in life in general. There’s this longing for more connection, more peace, and to just feel okay again. Things like anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, or anger can get in the way and make it hard to break those patterns, even when you really want to. Therapy can be a place to slow down, get real about what’s going on, and start untangling it all. It’s not about fixing everything overnight or being perfect, it’s about feeling more like yourself, more in control, and more connected to the people and life that matter to you.
Carla is a Registered Clinical Psychologist. She received her Master of Science Degree (Clinical Psychology) from Acadia University in 1997. Carla has been working in private practice with individuals and couples since that time. Carla offers a practical and client-centered virtual approach to help clients achieve their goals. Carla’s approach is eclectic in nature, drawing primarily from cognitive-behavioural and solution- focused therapies.
Carla is a Registered Clinical Psychologist. She received her Master of Science Degree (Clinical Psychology) from Acadia University in 1997. Carla has been working in private practice with individuals and couples since that time. Carla offers a practical and client-centered virtual approach to help clients achieve their goals. Carla’s approach is eclectic in nature, drawing primarily from cognitive-behavioural and solution- focused therapies.
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.