Family Therapy in Nova Scotia

We are accepting new clients for in person and virtual sessions! We have 30 years of combined experience in the mental health field. Appointments are available with Melissa in Port Hawkesbury (children and youth under 19 only) or Kendra in Antigonish (all ages). Our vision is healthy families across the lifespan. We help clients overcome symptoms related to stress, anxiety, family or relationship conflict, grief and loss, emotional difficulties, and more. We work with adults, youth, children, families and couples to support you to reach your goals.

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.

I'm passionate about treating trauma and the wide range of symptoms it can cause. I experienced intergenerational trauma and poverty in my family of origin and I'm passionate about working with individuals and families who share this experience.

Life is filled with struggles and challenges and they can seem difficult to overcome or even meet. Counselling helps people recognise the strengths that they already have to not only address life's challenges, but come out the other side stronger.

Currently accepting new clients! Sessions conducted in person and virtually! Are you struggling with anxiety, depression; stuck with life changes? I work with individuals, couples and families. I work with families to build awareness of the role each person plays in the family dynamic and how each can affect necessary change. Through collaboration and reflection, we develop strategies specific to your needs and that promote acceptance of change as positive and necessary to move forward.

I thrive on navigating my clients through times of emotional distress, depression, anxiety, searching for meaning and purpose, need of connectedness, questioning of identity, values, looking for hope and peace. I feel confident in helping people find inner peace, mental tranquility and emotional calm through counselling and psychotherapy. I believe that a human being who is in search of reducing stress levels, boosting the quality of life, and achieving spiritual and mental sophistication and emotional stability would appreciate guidance and companionship. I would be glad to be at the service of my clients who feel this way.

As a counsellor I prioritize self-care and self-compassion. I believe taking care of yourself allows you to become the best version of yourself. I have been counselling for over 16 years and have vast experience in family counselling, managing ADHD and Anxiety as well as working with youth in foster care. I am a trauma informed therapist and have experience working with educators and have provided my experience and understanding of the stressors that come with the job. I am a proud supporter and member of the LGBTQ+ community.

ME Family Therapy & Resource Center has been providing individual, couple and family therapy for children, youth and adults since 1991. It is located in downtown Truro, Nova Scotia, the “hub” of the province and the company is privately owned and operated. It is a collaborative approach between the therapist and client in finding solutions to the presenting issues. Our mission is: “you and ME working together for a better you.”

Dr. Sherry is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Dalhousie University. He has published 160 journal articles, delivered 275 scientific presentations and earned $2.5 million in grant funds. In 2018, Dr. Sherry and his wife founded CRUX Psychology, a team of 16 Ph.D.-level psychologists. We provide high-quality individual therapy, couples therapy and assessment. We use scientifically tested therapies and assessments. And each service is tailored to your preferences, values and goals, and delivered with exceptional care and warmth. By merging compassion with science, we help you get the results you want.

My approach is to allow you to bring your past into the present so that you can develop skills that free you to thrive in the future. I provide a safe, open and encouraging space to equip and free you to do three things: * identify automatic negative, limiting or unproductive thoughts and behaviours, and imagine a life beyond them; * move from the bondage of those thoughts and behaviours, into a freedom of intention and choice where you can live life with purpose and passion; * develop the skill to sustain this freedom on your own.

I have a special interest in supporting clients in their journey towards parenthood, and building a strong early attachment relationship with their child(ren). Becoming a parent can challenge you in ways you had never imagined, both physically and emotionally. It is never too early to reach out for support. This is particularly true for individuals who have experienced fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, traumatic birth experiences, or are struggling with their own expectations of what it means to be a parent.

How is your relationship with yourself, your partner and others? My primary practice focuses on counselling individuals who have caused or experienced harm with an intimate partner or their family. I also provide counselling to individuals who want to address stress, conflict or disconnection within their primary relationship and within themselves. We explore the impact of adverse childhood experiences, early abuse, violence or neglect on mental, emotional and social development and how those factors may later influence harmful actions, behaviors and perspectives. Together, we work to build awareness, healing, growth and change.

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.

The best part about what I do is watching parents and children find joy in being together. I love to work with parents who feel disconnected from their children and lost about how to support them. After families have worked with me, I hope they leave with a deeper connection to each other.

Anyone who has experienced violence, trauma, grief & loss, including those who identify as belonging to the LGBTQ+2 Spirited, Indigenous and Christian faith communities. I imagine my ideal client as having endured unfortunate circumstances and crisis beyond their control; yet open and longing to embark on a healthy healing path facilitated by a compassionate and accepting facilitator.

A comprehensive mental health clinic serving the entire family offers a wide range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals across all age groups. These services include individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, behavioural challenges and trauma experiences. Family therapy sessions are available to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships within the family unit. Couples counseling helps partners navigate relationship difficulties and enhance their connection.

Accepting new clients who feel lost, misunderstood, and overwhelmed in today's world. You're not alone in feeling exhausted trying to keep up with demands from school, work (capitalism), family, relationships, gender norms, and societal expectations. In counselling, we will work together to gain insight about what's important to you and explore ways to more deeply connect with self and others. No matter what's happened in the past, you deserve a safe space to feel heard, supported, and understood. Just as you are.

With over 10 years experience as a trauma therapist, my practice is strongly committed to you and your needs for support and healing. I am especially passionate about working with folks in the perinatal period, which includes pregnancy, post-partum, and the early years of parenting. I have both clinical training and lived experience in navigating the perinatal period, and genuinely grasp the challenges of this time where folks are often bombarded with information and advice from the internet, social media, health and social systems, family members, and friends; much of which can feel more overwhelming than helpful.

Hi I’m Geoffrine! I have more than 20 yrs of experience working with adults, couples and families as a Clinical Therapist. I help clients who are dealing with Trauma, PTSD, Addictions, Anxiety, Depression, OCD. I am trained in CBT(Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Behavioral Activation and Motivational Interviewing and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) for trauma. I have worked with many clients dealing with stressors related to their work, health, family and relationship issues in maintaining better balance or rebuilding their lives. My approach is always client-centered, solution-focused and trauma informed.