
Tamarack Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3H
Not accepting new clients
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Hi, my name is Steve Gates and I have been working in mental health for 15 years with 7 years working as a counsellor with the Nova Scotia Health Authority. In my work, I try to blend my training with your expertise about you. Using this approach, I have seen people make progress through situations that truly seemed impossible. In my experience, once people accept where they are and make realistic goals, they tend to make progress. The “feel better” part does seem to take time, but it tends to follow the changes.
I am trained in the following treatments: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Trauma, Prolonged Exposure (PE) for Trauma, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for depression, anxiety and psychosis.
It can be scary to let others know that you are struggling. You may feel pressure to be happy all the time and not burden others with your problems. According to a recent study, approximately 40% of Nova Scotians report experiencing a mental health concern in their lifetime. You are not alone and you don't need to do this by yourself.
Call or Email Tamarack Counselling Services now for a free 15 minute consultation - (902) 907-2967
Let's Connect (902) 907-2967

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Veterans Affairs Canada
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Tamarack Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers Steven Gates
- In Practice for 10 Years
- Membership with CACBT 2023
- Attended Wilfrid Laurier University, MSW, Graduated 2015
Registered Social Worker: Steven Gates
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioural Issues
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
Location
Additional Location
Online therapy available to Ontario Residents.
Toronto, ON M6K
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Tamarack Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW