Female Therapists in Middle Sackville, NS
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.
I have experience providing support for:
- professionals and volunteers juggling family, work, and community passion
- caregivers in underserved and neurodivergent families
- adults and students experiencing grief or significant life transition
- newcomers to Canada
- adults and students experiencing anxiety and depression
- adults and students receiving social support
- adults and students working to integrate their spiritual or religious beliefs in cross-cultural settings
I have experience providing support for:
- professionals and volunteers juggling family, work, and community passion
- caregivers in underserved and neurodivergent families
- adults and students experiencing grief or significant life transition
- newcomers to Canada
- adults and students experiencing anxiety and depression
- adults and students receiving social support
- adults and students working to integrate their spiritual or religious beliefs in cross-cultural settings
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.
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.
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Melinda's approach centers relationships—including the therapeutic relationship—as key to self-understanding and agency. She fosters a collaborative, open-minded, client-centered therapeutic frame, grounded in curiosity and respect. She tailors treatment to individual clients, and especially enjoys a depth-oriented, longer-term approach to helping clients work through various concerns (for instance: internal conflicts, life transitions, relationship and family challenges, gender and sexuality, anxiety, depression, trauma, and others). She is accepting referrals for adults and adolescents seeking individual, outpatient psychotherapy.
Melinda's approach centers relationships—including the therapeutic relationship—as key to self-understanding and agency. She fosters a collaborative, open-minded, client-centered therapeutic frame, grounded in curiosity and respect. She tailors treatment to individual clients, and especially enjoys a depth-oriented, longer-term approach to helping clients work through various concerns (for instance: internal conflicts, life transitions, relationship and family challenges, gender and sexuality, anxiety, depression, trauma, and others). She is accepting referrals for adults and adolescents seeking individual, outpatient psychotherapy.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn? Life’s challenges can feel heavy, but you don’t have to face them alone. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, relationships, major life changes, or simply need a space to be heard, we are here for you.
At SMB Counselling Group, we believe in the power of a strong therapeutic connection. Our caring team will guide you every step of the way—starting with a personalized match to the right therapist for your needs.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn? Life’s challenges can feel heavy, but you don’t have to face them alone. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, relationships, major life changes, or simply need a space to be heard, we are here for you.
At SMB Counselling Group, we believe in the power of a strong therapeutic connection. Our caring team will guide you every step of the way—starting with a personalized match to the right therapist for your needs.
Trauma can leave lasting marks on every part of life—your emotional health, your relationships, even how you see the world. For many police officers, military personnel, and first responders, these effects may show up as PTSD, complex trauma, or moral injury, with symptoms like emotional shutdown, isolation, or difficulty trusting others. I work primarily with those who serve—individuals who face unique psychological demands due to the intensity and unpredictability of their roles. My focus is to help clients process their experiences, heal from invisible wounds, and reclaim a sense of control and purpose.
Trauma can leave lasting marks on every part of life—your emotional health, your relationships, even how you see the world. For many police officers, military personnel, and first responders, these effects may show up as PTSD, complex trauma, or moral injury, with symptoms like emotional shutdown, isolation, or difficulty trusting others. I work primarily with those who serve—individuals who face unique psychological demands due to the intensity and unpredictability of their roles. My focus is to help clients process their experiences, heal from invisible wounds, and reclaim a sense of control and purpose.
Whether you're dealing with mental health challenges, life stressors or looking for self-growth and potential boost, I would love to accompany you in your journey. In a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment, I’m here to help you explore your emotions, find solutions, and develop the skills to manage life’s difficulties. Together we can work towards creating positive, sustainable change.
Whether you're dealing with mental health challenges, life stressors or looking for self-growth and potential boost, I would love to accompany you in your journey. In a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment, I’m here to help you explore your emotions, find solutions, and develop the skills to manage life’s difficulties. Together we can work towards creating positive, sustainable change.
Joanne is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta and per the registration boards through virtual sessions in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Quebec. Joanne is also a Canadian Certified Counsellor in BC, SK, MB, NWT, YT, NU, and NFLD. Joanne has certificates in CBT-M, CPT, exposure therapy, Gottman couples therapy, EMDR, DBT, play therapy, and autism. Joanne has completed her doctoral level courses in grief counselling and is doing her thesis. Joanne has over 18 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and couples. Joanne covers a wide range of issues including Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, AD/HD, PTSD, ASD, OCD, etc.
Joanne is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta and per the registration boards through virtual sessions in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Quebec. Joanne is also a Canadian Certified Counsellor in BC, SK, MB, NWT, YT, NU, and NFLD. Joanne has certificates in CBT-M, CPT, exposure therapy, Gottman couples therapy, EMDR, DBT, play therapy, and autism. Joanne has completed her doctoral level courses in grief counselling and is doing her thesis. Joanne has over 18 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and couples. Joanne covers a wide range of issues including Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, AD/HD, PTSD, ASD, OCD, etc.
Do you feel weighed down by grief, anxiety, or the quiet exhaustion of holding it all together? Times of loss, stress, or change can leave us feeling alone, even when surrounded by others. Whether you’re grieving a loved one, navigating midlife transitions like perimenopause or empty nesting, or feeling stuck in patterns of stress and overwhelm, therapy can help.
At Heidi Sturgeon & Associates Online Therapy, we offer a safe, compassionate space where you can be heard, understood, and supported as you move toward healing, resilience, and renewed confidence.
Do you feel weighed down by grief, anxiety, or the quiet exhaustion of holding it all together? Times of loss, stress, or change can leave us feeling alone, even when surrounded by others. Whether you’re grieving a loved one, navigating midlife transitions like perimenopause or empty nesting, or feeling stuck in patterns of stress and overwhelm, therapy can help.
At Heidi Sturgeon & Associates Online Therapy, we offer a safe, compassionate space where you can be heard, understood, and supported as you move toward healing, resilience, and renewed confidence.
Marriage problems? Communication issues? Perhaps you feel your drifting apart? Or the simplest discussions escalate to arguing or walking away not feeling heard or understood. If your goal is to work on increasing emotional connection or physical intimacy, I would be a good fit.
For individuals, I offer divorce recovery counselling, infidelity recovery, certifed in ADHD/executive function, anxiety, depression, stress, balancing life priorities, grief and loss, and workplace stress counselling. I also specialize in infidelity recovery for couples, betrayal trauma for individuals, breakups, and addressing relationship patterns.
Marriage problems? Communication issues? Perhaps you feel your drifting apart? Or the simplest discussions escalate to arguing or walking away not feeling heard or understood. If your goal is to work on increasing emotional connection or physical intimacy, I would be a good fit.
For individuals, I offer divorce recovery counselling, infidelity recovery, certifed in ADHD/executive function, anxiety, depression, stress, balancing life priorities, grief and loss, and workplace stress counselling. I also specialize in infidelity recovery for couples, betrayal trauma for individuals, breakups, and addressing relationship patterns.
Dartmouth Psychological Services Inc. is a team of collaborative and caring practitioners who have been providing evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in the HRM for over 20 years. DPS works collaboratively with the Breathe Mindfulness Centre, which specializes in offering mindfulness and compassion-based classes, workshops and group programs.
Dartmouth Psychological Services Inc. is a team of collaborative and caring practitioners who have been providing evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in the HRM for over 20 years. DPS works collaboratively with the Breathe Mindfulness Centre, which specializes in offering mindfulness and compassion-based classes, workshops and group programs.
Biblical Counseling with Jewish/Hebrew themes and perspectives. Seek Yeshua/Jesus: find love, peace, hope meaning. Read the Bible and talk to God every day. Repent to God of bitterness, hatred, rage, anger, self-esteem, addictions, anxiety, depression, fears, guilt, grief, loss, sadness, shame, stress, resentment, by welcoming your life to Jesus as your Savior. Forgive yourself and others. After one session, do encourage others who are suffering, to quicken your own healing and wellness. Yeshua/Jesus is the Way (to God, the Creator), the Truth and Eternal Life (beyond death) (John 3:16). 3 sessions maximum/client.
Biblical Counseling with Jewish/Hebrew themes and perspectives. Seek Yeshua/Jesus: find love, peace, hope meaning. Read the Bible and talk to God every day. Repent to God of bitterness, hatred, rage, anger, self-esteem, addictions, anxiety, depression, fears, guilt, grief, loss, sadness, shame, stress, resentment, by welcoming your life to Jesus as your Savior. Forgive yourself and others. After one session, do encourage others who are suffering, to quicken your own healing and wellness. Yeshua/Jesus is the Way (to God, the Creator), the Truth and Eternal Life (beyond death) (John 3:16). 3 sessions maximum/client.
I foster a safe refuge where you can begin to unpack your lived experiences free from judgment. While honouring your story, I offer support in exploring what is working and what is deterring you from where you would like to be. In doing so, pathways can be created to explore healthier ways to cope, live a more meaningful and authentic life, gain greater insight, and communicate your needs and boundaries with others. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed/focused, anti-oppressive, strengths-based and draws from intersectional feminist theory. I integrate mindfulness, CBT, narrative therapy, neuroscience, and mind/body approaches.
I foster a safe refuge where you can begin to unpack your lived experiences free from judgment. While honouring your story, I offer support in exploring what is working and what is deterring you from where you would like to be. In doing so, pathways can be created to explore healthier ways to cope, live a more meaningful and authentic life, gain greater insight, and communicate your needs and boundaries with others. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed/focused, anti-oppressive, strengths-based and draws from intersectional feminist theory. I integrate mindfulness, CBT, narrative therapy, neuroscience, and mind/body approaches.
Hello, my name is Patricia. My practice is compassionate and client-centered, dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges. Whether you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, grieving, stuck, or simply in need of someone to talk to, I offer a supportive and welcoming space where you can explore your concerns, work through what is currently happening in your life, heal from past experiences, and develop healthier ways of coping.
Hello, my name is Patricia. My practice is compassionate and client-centered, dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges. Whether you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, grieving, stuck, or simply in need of someone to talk to, I offer a supportive and welcoming space where you can explore your concerns, work through what is currently happening in your life, heal from past experiences, and develop healthier ways of coping.
My ideal clients range in age from adolescents through adulthood, including couples and families. They may have a past history of trauma or grief, or perhaps they are presently struggling with symptoms of ADHD, life changes, or a breakdown of a key relationship. They may be feeling completely overwhelmed and unsure where to go next. They will be open to trying new ideas to help them on the path to feeling better, but will not be worried about talking to me when certain strategies that do not work for them, as they will know it is best that we use techniques that they are comfortable with and will use.
My ideal clients range in age from adolescents through adulthood, including couples and families. They may have a past history of trauma or grief, or perhaps they are presently struggling with symptoms of ADHD, life changes, or a breakdown of a key relationship. They may be feeling completely overwhelmed and unsure where to go next. They will be open to trying new ideas to help them on the path to feeling better, but will not be worried about talking to me when certain strategies that do not work for them, as they will know it is best that we use techniques that they are comfortable with and will use.
Specializing in SLEEP/Insomnia and/or ANXIETY: Struggling to fall and/or stay asleep can lead to unrestful nights and exhausting days and feelings of frustration and hopelessness. The mere thought of sleep may give you anxiety and feelings of dread. Your job performance, relationships, and sense of identity may also be suffering. Alternatively, if you are battling anxiety/stress, your sleep may also be impacted, making you feel worse. Regardless which came first, the struggles and impact of anxiety and insomnia can wreck your days, interfering with your life. If you want to end the struggle and to feel better, I can help!
Specializing in SLEEP/Insomnia and/or ANXIETY: Struggling to fall and/or stay asleep can lead to unrestful nights and exhausting days and feelings of frustration and hopelessness. The mere thought of sleep may give you anxiety and feelings of dread. Your job performance, relationships, and sense of identity may also be suffering. Alternatively, if you are battling anxiety/stress, your sleep may also be impacted, making you feel worse. Regardless which came first, the struggles and impact of anxiety and insomnia can wreck your days, interfering with your life. If you want to end the struggle and to feel better, I can help!
Hi, I’m glad you're here. I'm Teresa a Registered Clinical Specialist Social Worker in Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia).
I support people through life’s tough moments - navigating grief, loss and change. I also support people feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or who just aren’t quite feeling like themselves. I love to witness and celebrate the joyful parts of life, the moments of hope, healing, and new beginnings with you too. My goal is to offer a relaxed and supportive space where you can talk openly, feel understood, and work through what’s on your mind.
Hi, I’m glad you're here. I'm Teresa a Registered Clinical Specialist Social Worker in Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia).
I support people through life’s tough moments - navigating grief, loss and change. I also support people feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or who just aren’t quite feeling like themselves. I love to witness and celebrate the joyful parts of life, the moments of hope, healing, and new beginnings with you too. My goal is to offer a relaxed and supportive space where you can talk openly, feel understood, and work through what’s on your mind.
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.
Please note my practice is now full until January. Thank you!
As a psychotherapist, her core belief is that every individual possesses the inherent capacity for growth and healing, and she feels her role is to support them in navigating life’s challenges with compassion and insight. With a deep commitment to understanding the complexities of the human experience, she is dedicated to helping individuals achieve emotional well-being, self-discovery, and personal empowerment, regardless of age.
Please note my practice is now full until January. Thank you!
As a psychotherapist, her core belief is that every individual possesses the inherent capacity for growth and healing, and she feels her role is to support them in navigating life’s challenges with compassion and insight. With a deep commitment to understanding the complexities of the human experience, she is dedicated to helping individuals achieve emotional well-being, self-discovery, and personal empowerment, regardless of age.
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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.