Therapists Beginning With J in Nova Scotia

Life can be challenging and stressful at times. Therapy can be a place to sort out distressing emotions, thoughts, and situations that are interfering with the quality of your life. I am passionate about working with people to support them in making changes, setting goals for themselves and achieving them, and becoming unstuck from thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve them.

I have the privilege of helping clients with a wide range of issues including emotional issues and relationship challenges. These could include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, shame, self-esteem and relationship conflicts. My goal is to support and strengthen your relationship with yourself and your other relationships. I have experience working in the school setting and treating adult and adolescent mental health & addiction. I will support you with what you’re struggling with, what direction you want your life to take, and what steps to take to get there. I will help you gain a sense of control over yourself and your life.

Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed? Are you struggling in your relationships or just feeling lost with no compass in life? We are here to help. Jacqueline is the founder of Breathe and has over 30 years’ experience helping her clients overcome a variety of personal and life challenges to live a happier, more authentic life. Her team of experienced and compassionate practitioners offer results driven, evidence-based counselling and assessment services to youth, adults, couples, and families experiencing a wide range of concerns. Mindfulness principles and practices are integrated in many of the services provided.

You may face sadness, worry, repetitive thoughts, following experiences that are tough to talk about, violence and trauma resulting in numbness, isolation. Maybe you want to dig deeper, to better understand these events and how they are impacting your life now. You may feel increasingly ready to move through and beyond the difficulties you face, to embrace what feels more like the real you. I am trained to work creatively with folks who are in the midst of life’s challenges, to help them process and cope with their emotions. I know how to work with trauma, survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, depression and anxiety.

I am here to assist you in improving your mental health. For the last decade, my clinical background has been primarily trauma informed and crisis based. I offer counselling for PTSD; mainly DBT, CBT and soon to be EMDR (October 2024). I take a strengths-based approach in developing healthy coping skills for overcoming life’s everyday struggles. Counselling with me is relaxed but purposeful as we work towards your goals in a professional and confidential manner.

Living in today’s world as a "big feeler", 2SLGBTQ+ person, ally, non-monogamous person, someone who uses substances, or someone who struggles with relationships overall, can feel exhausting and overwhelming. It can also feel hard to know who the safe supports are (the ones who won’t judge your experience or push you to embrace normative frameworks). You might be seeking support with trauma, anxiety, anger, self criticism, boundaries, emotional dysregulation, loneliness, or feeling othered. Whatever your experiences are, I wholeheartedly get that you have been trying your best so far. Do you want to try something different?

Throughout my 22-year career, I have worked with a diverse clientele in the private, post-secondary, and mental health sectors providing effective one-to-one, couple, and group counselling. I use a non-judgmental and empathetic approach and have gained extensive experience using evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT).

I am a registered counseling therapist practicing in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kmaki (Halifax, Nova Scotia). My work taps into the transformative power of storytelling, the wisdom of the body, and the language of emotions to facilitate healing. It is my belief that with the right support, we are all capable of change, re-imagining our life stories, and navigating our hardest seasons.

Equine Solace is dedicated to support the emotional health and well being of persons dealing with trauma, PTSD, abuse and/or loss. As a retired police officer, I have witnessed the trauma and grief associated with life on the front lines. These experiences led me to seek new and innovative ways to support people dealing with trauma and PTSD. I am a Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate with NSCCT (RCT-C18-015), supervised by Brenda Johnson (RCT 15-002), a certified Mental Health Professional with PRO-EFW (260) and Professional Member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) ( 10005030).

I am honored to work alongside my clients as they begin (or continue) their path to healing. We therapists like to say “meet people where they are” in their healing journey, which means you can come to me with an established plan and clear goals, or completely confused about where to even start. I use a person-centered approach that assumes you are the expert on your own life. Together we can work on coping strategies for anxiety, depression, social skills, emotions, processing trauma, developing greater resilience, self-compassion, care, and confidence.

I offer support to women experiencing symptoms from trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss. If you are finding times of transition (marriage/divorce/empty nest/peri-menopause/menopause) challenging or you are feeling stuck, lonely or unfulfilled, then I welcome the chance to listen and support you in moving forward. Together, we can look at issues and choose the tools/techniques that will cause healthy change and balance.

Hi, my name is Jillian and I offer evidence based therapy with the option of incorporating horses into the therapy process (Equine Assisted Counselling). I work with adults, youth and children; and focus on treatment of anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, self-esteem, social-emotional challenges, and processing difficult life changes. Animal assisted therapy comes with special benefits to our well-being. But including animals in the counselling process is up to you! If you prefer to sit and talk in my office, we can do that, too! You (and/or your children) deserve to feel better and enjoy life. Let's get there together.

Joanne Gobeil is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta and per the registration boards through virtual sessions in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Joanne is also a Canadian Certified Counsellor in BC, SK, MB, NWT, YT, NU, and NFLD. Joanne has certificates in CBT-M, exposure therapy, Gottman couples therapy, EMDR, DBT, play therapy, and autism. Joanne has completed her doctoral level courses in grief counselling and is working on her thesis. Joanne has over 20 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.

Hi! Thank for visiting my page :) My private practice focuses on adolescents, adults, couples and family therapy. I offer an eclectic approach that is individualized, integrative and adaptive to help clients grow towards a better sense of well-being. I believe mental health success includes working collaboratively with individuals and families that present a wide range of life issues, stresses, and unique challenges. I have experience with diversified culture and heritage that includes socioeconomic, ethnicity, race, sexuality, and gender. Safety and Trust are of upmost importance. I hope to hear from you soon!

Looking for a therapist is a personal process. It is important to find someone who you feel comfortable working with and who has the training and experience to help you work towards your goals. I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing in the field since 2012. I have a Master's Degree in Social Work from Dalhousie University and I work with children, adolescents, adults and couples. I also hold a Perinatal Mental Health Certification through Postpartum Support International. I am located in Fort McMurray AB and working with Nova Scotia residents virtually.

Marlene Johns is a Registered Counselling Therapist who works with adults, young clients (children/adolescents), and families experiencing difficulty with issues related to anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, self-esteem, low self-confidence, anger, aggression, social anxiety, fears, grief and loss, separation/divorce, adoption/stepfamily issues, major life transitions, and family conflicts which may be preventing them from living a happier and healthier life.

Our lives can be overwhelming, especially when you know something feels too difficult to manage yourself. Finding the right person to trust is important as you reach toward answers and improve your emotional and mental health. In seeking therapy, you need to have the security of a non-judgmental and compassionate person who can move you from feelings of vulnerability or shame and instead find self-love and motivation to make changes. I’ll be there for you.

August 2024: *Exclusively accepting clients in Ontario, Canada* Are you tired of feeling like you are not good enough? Are you bombarded with negative thoughts about yourself, your abilities and your future? Are you overly critical of yourself and your abilities? Do you wish that you could increase your self-worth? I can totally understand how exhausting and discouraging it can be to navigate life plagued by negative and painful thoughts and feelings of inadequacy. I am deeply committed to helping you build confidence and a healthy sense of self as you navigate your life. Let's book an appointment today.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in relational, embodied, and trauma-sensitive approaches to growth, transformation, and healing. In addition to “everyday” therapeutic issues that I work with, the following are my areas of specialty: relationship issues, sexual desire & intimacy, women’s issues, low self-esteem, disconnection from intuition & inner guidance, body image, disordered eating, grief & loss, codependency, avoidance issues, addictions (including sex & love, drug & alcohol, shopping, food, etc.), trauma including relational trauma (abandonment, neglect, enmeshment, abuse), depression, and attachment injuries.