Canada Life | Great-West Life Therapists in Middle Sackville, NS
Misunderstood, mistreated, overlooked, undervalued, passed over, or can’t seem to catch a break? Are you seeing unhelpful patterns showing up in your life? I have walked with people who experienced set backs, experienced difficult family relationships and many life hurts and challenges; yet, I seen these same people overcome life’s painful experiences to live beautiful transformed lives.
Misunderstood, mistreated, overlooked, undervalued, passed over, or can’t seem to catch a break? Are you seeing unhelpful patterns showing up in your life? I have walked with people who experienced set backs, experienced difficult family relationships and many life hurts and challenges; yet, I seen these same people overcome life’s painful experiences to live beautiful transformed lives.
Sandra Lee Pickrell Baker
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to work with clients to find hope and meaning in the challenges and the chaos that life presents us. I believe life is a journey to be travelled, not a destination to be reached. As such, life offers us lessons and learnings to be unravelled and transformed. At times we need another to help us make sense of what has been unfolding on the journey.
My goal is to work with clients to find hope and meaning in the challenges and the chaos that life presents us. I believe life is a journey to be travelled, not a destination to be reached. As such, life offers us lessons and learnings to be unravelled and transformed. At times we need another to help us make sense of what has been unfolding on the journey.
Sometimes people reach out because life feels heavy. It may be grief, anxiety, relationship pain, burnout, spiritual questioning, or a growing sense of disconnection from yourself. Other times, there is no clear explanation, only the feeling that something within you is asking to be understood.
I offer therapy for people who want to understand themselves more deeply, reconnect with meaning, or feel less alone in what they are carrying. You do not need to arrive with perfect words or a clear roadmap for healing. Therapy can begin with uncertainty. It can begin with the sense that something in your life, heart, or spirit is asking
Sometimes people reach out because life feels heavy. It may be grief, anxiety, relationship pain, burnout, spiritual questioning, or a growing sense of disconnection from yourself. Other times, there is no clear explanation, only the feeling that something within you is asking to be understood.
I offer therapy for people who want to understand themselves more deeply, reconnect with meaning, or feel less alone in what they are carrying. You do not need to arrive with perfect words or a clear roadmap for healing. Therapy can begin with uncertainty. It can begin with the sense that something in your life, heart, or spirit is asking
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.
Welcome and thank you for being here! I am an AuDHD (late-diagnosed) Counselling Therapist with a background in Psychiatric Nursing. My approach with folks can be described as warm, easy-going, curious, and relationship-focused. My lived experience, both personally and professionally, allows me to connect with folks with genuine care, acceptance, and respect. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you toward a life that feels most aligned for you. Therapy with me is authentic, collaborative, insight-oriented, and grounded in compassion.
Welcome and thank you for being here! I am an AuDHD (late-diagnosed) Counselling Therapist with a background in Psychiatric Nursing. My approach with folks can be described as warm, easy-going, curious, and relationship-focused. My lived experience, both personally and professionally, allows me to connect with folks with genuine care, acceptance, and respect. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you toward a life that feels most aligned for you. Therapy with me is authentic, collaborative, insight-oriented, and grounded in compassion.
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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.
Finding the right therapist—someone who truly sees and accepts you—can be the hardest part of beginning this journey. My goal is to be that person for you: a trusted guide who helps you feel safe, heard, and empowered as you explore what’s holding you back. Together, we’ll create a space where you can show up exactly as you are—free from judgment, full of possibility.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply integrative, drawing from humanistic, person-centered, and psychodynamic therapies to meet you where you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, past trauma, or life transitions, I’ll walk alongside you.
Finding the right therapist—someone who truly sees and accepts you—can be the hardest part of beginning this journey. My goal is to be that person for you: a trusted guide who helps you feel safe, heard, and empowered as you explore what’s holding you back. Together, we’ll create a space where you can show up exactly as you are—free from judgment, full of possibility.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply integrative, drawing from humanistic, person-centered, and psychodynamic therapies to meet you where you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, past trauma, or life transitions, I’ll walk alongside you.
Hello and Welcome. I'm a certified trauma therapist with over 27 years of experience helping people just like you reclaim a sense of calm, control and confidence after trauma in their lives. You will be received in a supportive and non-judgmental way while you pursue your course of therapy.
I specialize in trauma-focused care, anxiety and depression and use evidence-based approaches that are recognized as the gold standard for therapy. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change is possible.
Hello and Welcome. I'm a certified trauma therapist with over 27 years of experience helping people just like you reclaim a sense of calm, control and confidence after trauma in their lives. You will be received in a supportive and non-judgmental way while you pursue your course of therapy.
I specialize in trauma-focused care, anxiety and depression and use evidence-based approaches that are recognized as the gold standard for therapy. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change is possible.
My areas of clinical expertise include anxiety, past trauma, complex PTSD, dissociation (feeling disconnected, numb, or a sense of emptiness from yourself, your emotions), panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), parenting, relationship difficulties, couple and family issues, anger management, disordered eating, body image concerns, postpartum depression, emotion regulation, addictions, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, nightmares, and more. I work with youth, adults, couples, and families, and provide services in both English and Arabic.
My areas of clinical expertise include anxiety, past trauma, complex PTSD, dissociation (feeling disconnected, numb, or a sense of emptiness from yourself, your emotions), panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), parenting, relationship difficulties, couple and family issues, anger management, disordered eating, body image concerns, postpartum depression, emotion regulation, addictions, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, nightmares, and more. I work with youth, adults, couples, and families, and provide services in both English and Arabic.
Hello! My name is Carlie, I'm a therapist practicing in-person at Form Wellness Clinics in Campbell River, British Columbia. I am also virtually seeing clients through Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc., in Bedford, 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 in-person at Form Wellness Clinics in Campbell River, British Columbia. I am also virtually seeing clients through Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc., in Bedford, 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.
My name is Michelle and I am a Registered Psychologist from rural Saskatchewan. I have had the pleasure of working in non-profit, educational, and hospital settings in addition to my current experience in private practice. My approach to therapy includes a combination of exploring limiting beliefs (often formed in childhood) and working toward changing resulting unhealthy patterns. I often integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Brainspotting, Solution Focused Therapy techniques and attachment work in my sessions to best meet the needs of my clients.
My name is Michelle and I am a Registered Psychologist from rural Saskatchewan. I have had the pleasure of working in non-profit, educational, and hospital settings in addition to my current experience in private practice. My approach to therapy includes a combination of exploring limiting beliefs (often formed in childhood) and working toward changing resulting unhealthy patterns. I often integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Brainspotting, Solution Focused Therapy techniques and attachment work in my sessions to best meet the needs of my clients.
Life can feel impossible without support and the tools to be successful. You may feel stuck or hopeless, but I am here to help you resolve the past, find joy in the present, and hope for your future. I welcome clients of all genders, orientations, cultures, and unique walks of life. My approach with clients is to be open-minded, inclusive, and collaborative in order to help you heal and thrive. I work with individuals age 18+ experiencing symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, issues with self-worth, and more.
Life can feel impossible without support and the tools to be successful. You may feel stuck or hopeless, but I am here to help you resolve the past, find joy in the present, and hope for your future. I welcome clients of all genders, orientations, cultures, and unique walks of life. My approach with clients is to be open-minded, inclusive, and collaborative in order to help you heal and thrive. I work with individuals age 18+ experiencing symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, issues with self-worth, and more.
Dr. Alim Awadia has over 15 years of experience helping clients with a wide range of mental health problems. He initially qualified in the United Kingdom and moved to Nova Scotia in 2015. He subsequently registered with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP) and the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CACBT).
Dr. Alim Awadia has over 15 years of experience helping clients with a wide range of mental health problems. He initially qualified in the United Kingdom and moved to Nova Scotia in 2015. He subsequently registered with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP) and the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CACBT).
We are a private practice dedicated to supporting youth, adults, and couples. We are located in downtown Dartmouth, and offer in-person and virtual services to individuals across Nova Scotia. We offer counselling therapy and naturopathy services.
You may benefit from support if you are negatively impacted by stress, struggle to remain present, experience a dysregulated nervous system, PTSD, or trauma responses, and struggle in your interpersonal or romantic relationships.
We are offering an in-person coping with pet loss workshop on October 1st at 6 pm.
We are a private practice dedicated to supporting youth, adults, and couples. We are located in downtown Dartmouth, and offer in-person and virtual services to individuals across Nova Scotia. We offer counselling therapy and naturopathy services.
You may benefit from support if you are negatively impacted by stress, struggle to remain present, experience a dysregulated nervous system, PTSD, or trauma responses, and struggle in your interpersonal or romantic relationships.
We are offering an in-person coping with pet loss workshop on October 1st at 6 pm.
Currently Accepting New Clients! I work with Adults and Teens struggling with; Anxiety/OCD, panic attacks, Trauma, Complex family dynamics, struggles with relationships, repeating cycles, people pleasing tendencies, confidence and self esteem issues, as well as school/work stress and grief.
I also work with Couples struggling with Emotion and Communication based issues.
I am trained in EMDR as well as other trauma informed approaches. Which I provide both virtually and in-person. I value always meeting my clients with warmth and compassion. I work with the general public as well as Veterans and Victim Services.
Currently Accepting New Clients! I work with Adults and Teens struggling with; Anxiety/OCD, panic attacks, Trauma, Complex family dynamics, struggles with relationships, repeating cycles, people pleasing tendencies, confidence and self esteem issues, as well as school/work stress and grief.
I also work with Couples struggling with Emotion and Communication based issues.
I am trained in EMDR as well as other trauma informed approaches. Which I provide both virtually and in-person. I value always meeting my clients with warmth and compassion. I work with the general public as well as Veterans and Victim Services.
I'm Joleen, a queer, cisgender therapist based in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kma’ki (Halifax, Nova Scotia). I support individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, identity exploration, self-discovery, self-worth, and life transitions. Many of the folks I sit with are trying to reconnect with themselves, feel less overwhelmed, and be a bit kinder to the parts of them that are struggling.
I'm Joleen, a queer, cisgender therapist based in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kma’ki (Halifax, Nova Scotia). I support individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, identity exploration, self-discovery, self-worth, and life transitions. Many of the folks I sit with are trying to reconnect with themselves, feel less overwhelmed, and be a bit kinder to the parts of them that are struggling.
You deserve to live your best, most authentic and fulfilling life! I get that, unfortunately, this isn’t always your current reality. I truly believe that we are all doing the best that we can with what is available to us in this very moment. Sometimes, that will look different, based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, our environment, support, nervous system health, past experiences, and limiting beliefs. Life transitions can be particularly challenging, such as the fertility journey and, if fortunate enough, becoming a parent. It can feel hard, but it doesn’t have to be. We were never meant to do this alone!
You deserve to live your best, most authentic and fulfilling life! I get that, unfortunately, this isn’t always your current reality. I truly believe that we are all doing the best that we can with what is available to us in this very moment. Sometimes, that will look different, based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, our environment, support, nervous system health, past experiences, and limiting beliefs. Life transitions can be particularly challenging, such as the fertility journey and, if fortunate enough, becoming a parent. It can feel hard, but it doesn’t have to be. We were never meant to do this alone!
Navigating life's complexities can be particularly challenging when you're neurodivergent, living with chronic illness, or carrying the weight of past traumas. You might often feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or disconnected from those around you. In my practice, I strive to create a safe, affirming space where your unique experiences are acknowledged and valued. Whether you are looking for a structured approach or something more exploratory, I am trained in a variety of modalities to meet your needs which include EMDR, ACT, EFT, DBT, IFS, and many more!
Navigating life's complexities can be particularly challenging when you're neurodivergent, living with chronic illness, or carrying the weight of past traumas. You might often feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or disconnected from those around you. In my practice, I strive to create a safe, affirming space where your unique experiences are acknowledged and valued. Whether you are looking for a structured approach or something more exploratory, I am trained in a variety of modalities to meet your needs which include EMDR, ACT, EFT, DBT, IFS, and many more!
Veronica Felizardo
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW, DCP, (Cand)
1 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3H
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy for the resistant, the overwhelmed, and the "I’ve tried everything" crowd
What to Expect:
- No fluff—just real talk, real tools, and real change from day one
- Brief, powerful therapy (single-session, CBT, SFBT, ADHD strategies); or long term if that's what you need.
- Between-session email/text check-ins to keep momentum and accountability
- Straightforward support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, addictions, relationship conflict, workplace stress, and emotional regulation.
Let’s build resilience, boundaries, and tools that last. I offer free 15-minute consultations to ensure a good fit.
Therapy for the resistant, the overwhelmed, and the "I’ve tried everything" crowd
What to Expect:
- No fluff—just real talk, real tools, and real change from day one
- Brief, powerful therapy (single-session, CBT, SFBT, ADHD strategies); or long term if that's what you need.
- Between-session email/text check-ins to keep momentum and accountability
- Straightforward support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, addictions, relationship conflict, workplace stress, and emotional regulation.
Let’s build resilience, boundaries, and tools that last. I offer free 15-minute consultations to ensure a good fit.
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 and now is finally the time, 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 and now is finally the time, 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.
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