Therapists for Teens in Nova Scotia
Truswell has training in a number of treatment modalities, although she primarily uses Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) when working with adults and adolescents.
Dr. Kayla Truswell is a registered psychologist who completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Saskatchewan. She has generalist clinical training in assessment, consultation, and treatment of individuals across the lifespan with a variety of psychological conditions, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, somatic disorders, and personality disorders. Dr. Truswell also has clinical training and experience completing comprehensive psychological evaluations. She is proficient in several assessment contexts, including psychodiagnostic evaluations, cognitive assessments, and psychoeducational assessments.
Truswell has training in a number of treatment modalities, although she primarily uses Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) when working with adults and adolescents.
Dr. Kayla Truswell is a registered psychologist who completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Saskatchewan. She has generalist clinical training in assessment, consultation, and treatment of individuals across the lifespan with a variety of psychological conditions, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, somatic disorders, and personality disorders. Dr. Truswell also has clinical training and experience completing comprehensive psychological evaluations. She is proficient in several assessment contexts, including psychodiagnostic evaluations, cognitive assessments, and psychoeducational assessments.
Beverly is an Emotion Focused , Mindfulness Based, EMDR Therapist that navigates from a Trauma Informed, Strength Based and Somatic Therapy lens. Beverly will practice in an ethical manner and engage in evidence based interventions and strategies that contribute to the development of a client's personal agency in counselling sessions while adhering to the standards of practice of a Registered Counselling Therapist C. As a counsellor, Beverly is compassionately focused on you as a client. She believes in each person’s inner resilience and strength, and the right to choose what changes they are ready to make in their lives.
Beverly is an Emotion Focused , Mindfulness Based, EMDR Therapist that navigates from a Trauma Informed, Strength Based and Somatic Therapy lens. Beverly will practice in an ethical manner and engage in evidence based interventions and strategies that contribute to the development of a client's personal agency in counselling sessions while adhering to the standards of practice of a Registered Counselling Therapist C. As a counsellor, Beverly is compassionately focused on you as a client. She believes in each person’s inner resilience and strength, and the right to choose what changes they are ready to make in their lives.
At Mancini Counselling, I offer therapeutic services for youth and adults who may be struggling with a variety of issues. I strive to provide a safe space for clients presenting with excessive anxiety and depression, individuals developing their social and emotional intelligence, and for those who are adjusting to major life transitions.
At Mancini Counselling, I offer therapeutic services for youth and adults who may be struggling with a variety of issues. I strive to provide a safe space for clients presenting with excessive anxiety and depression, individuals developing their social and emotional intelligence, and for those who are adjusting to major life transitions.
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.
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.
My name is Sarah Kilfoil and I have been working with children and teenagers in public education for the last 16 years and in a counselling role since 2021.
Is your child needing an outlet, somebody to talk to? Perhaps they are having difficulty with big emotions or feeling overwhelmed with big life transitions? Are they experiencing anxiety and may benefit from learning some different coping skills? Reaching out for support from a counsellor is an amazing first step!
My name is Sarah Kilfoil and I have been working with children and teenagers in public education for the last 16 years and in a counselling role since 2021.
Is your child needing an outlet, somebody to talk to? Perhaps they are having difficulty with big emotions or feeling overwhelmed with big life transitions? Are they experiencing anxiety and may benefit from learning some different coping skills? Reaching out for support from a counsellor is an amazing first step!
None of us deserve to face life feeling alone. You deserve a safe space where you can feel heard; a place to work through whatever comes your way; and a place to gain tools that you can use to live every day to the fullest. Perhaps you have a child who is learning to work through their emotions, or you are a young person having a hard time at school or at home. Maybe you are a parent looking to find ways to connect with your child(ren) differently than you are now or you're an adult who is about to go through a big life transition and want a listening ear.
None of us deserve to face life feeling alone. You deserve a safe space where you can feel heard; a place to work through whatever comes your way; and a place to gain tools that you can use to live every day to the fullest. Perhaps you have a child who is learning to work through their emotions, or you are a young person having a hard time at school or at home. Maybe you are a parent looking to find ways to connect with your child(ren) differently than you are now or you're an adult who is about to go through a big life transition and want a listening ear.
Linda MacDougall Penner
Counsellor, MA, MEd, CCC, RCT
Verified Verified
Antigonish, NS B2G
Waitlist for new clients
It is a beautiful experience to see people able to work through their trauma, set boundaries, learn healthy coping strategies and move on to a more peaceful, productive life. Therapy is more that just chatting, we will set goals and apply best practices to help you see the those goals reached. I offer a trauma informed lens with you and your well being the priority.
It is a beautiful experience to see people able to work through their trauma, set boundaries, learn healthy coping strategies and move on to a more peaceful, productive life. Therapy is more that just chatting, we will set goals and apply best practices to help you see the those goals reached. I offer a trauma informed lens with you and your well being the priority.
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.
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.
Chapman Counselling Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, CCC, RCT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3H
Feeling Disconnected? Let’s Reconnect! Starting September 2024, I’m accepting new clients—both in person and online. If doom scrolling has left you feeling more disconnected than ever, it’s time to take a different approach. Do you wake up each day hoping for a change but find yourself struggling to connect with your loved ones? If anxiety, depression, loss, or the fear of change is holding you back, I’m here to help.
Feeling Disconnected? Let’s Reconnect! Starting September 2024, I’m accepting new clients—both in person and online. If doom scrolling has left you feeling more disconnected than ever, it’s time to take a different approach. Do you wake up each day hoping for a change but find yourself struggling to connect with your loved ones? If anxiety, depression, loss, or the fear of change is holding you back, I’m here to help.
I am a certified Registered Counselling Therapist working with individual clients, couples and families of all ages, from five years of age onward. I work with people struggling with a range of issues, recognizing that each stage of life presents with it unique obstacles and joys. I employ play, creativity and the client's interests to create a non-threatening, respectful counselling environment. My mandate is to support each client as they take stock of their capabilities, face their challenges, and courageously step toward the changes they want to make happen in their lives.
I am a certified Registered Counselling Therapist working with individual clients, couples and families of all ages, from five years of age onward. I work with people struggling with a range of issues, recognizing that each stage of life presents with it unique obstacles and joys. I employ play, creativity and the client's interests to create a non-threatening, respectful counselling environment. My mandate is to support each client as they take stock of their capabilities, face their challenges, and courageously step toward the changes they want to make happen in their lives.
Kylee Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, RCT-C, MA, BSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parrsboro, NS B0M (Online Only)
I provide online individual therapy to adolescents (13+) and young adults for a wide variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-image and general difficulties in life that require support in a therapeutic setting. I endorse a culturally-sensitive and socially-just lens, that recognizes and appreciates the unique intersectionalities of each client. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, I enable my clients to foster greater connections to their experiences, identities, emotions and thoughts.
I provide online individual therapy to adolescents (13+) and young adults for a wide variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-image and general difficulties in life that require support in a therapeutic setting. I endorse a culturally-sensitive and socially-just lens, that recognizes and appreciates the unique intersectionalities of each client. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, I enable my clients to foster greater connections to their experiences, identities, emotions and thoughts.
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In my practice, I support clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress. Life can be challenging sometimes, and my clients often tell me that they have so much going on in their lives that they’re struggling to manage their emotions and be the best version of themselves. Many of my clients also have stressors such as historical traumas, work, complicated relationships, blended families, and different parenting styles that are impacting on their ability to stay ahead.
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It Takes the Herd, Ltd (Victoria Hanebury-Fraser)
Counsellor, RCT-C
Verified Verified
Pictou, NS B0K
She also has experience providing mental health services to children, teens and adults and welcomes clients of all ages to It Takes the Herd.
Are you looking for therapy in a serene nature-based location, with or in the presence of horses? If so, consider visiting us and seeing what we have to offer! It Takes the Herd is located on the outskirts of historic Pictou, hidden away on 3 acres of park-like land. Sessions are client-led and trauma informed. Sessions can occur with the horses, in view of the horses, in a traditional office setting, or in the online meeting space. For those not interested in equine work, we hope to open a beautiful traditional office in downtown Pictou (after Oct 2024). If you think we might be right for you, contact us for a free consult!
She also has experience providing mental health services to children, teens and adults and welcomes clients of all ages to It Takes the Herd.
Are you looking for therapy in a serene nature-based location, with or in the presence of horses? If so, consider visiting us and seeing what we have to offer! It Takes the Herd is located on the outskirts of historic Pictou, hidden away on 3 acres of park-like land. Sessions are client-led and trauma informed. Sessions can occur with the horses, in view of the horses, in a traditional office setting, or in the online meeting space. For those not interested in equine work, we hope to open a beautiful traditional office in downtown Pictou (after Oct 2024). If you think we might be right for you, contact us for a free consult!
Laura Blois - Connected Life Counselling Therapy
Counsellor, RCT-C, MEd
Verified Verified
Truro, NS B2N
Life is a journey filled with twists and turns, highs and lows and unexpected detours. It's natural to feel overwhelmed, stressed or uncertain at times. I see people trying so hard to change things, and feeling so stuck, like they are on a merry-go-round and don't know how to get off. Maybe they're wanting more self-confidence, to be able to communicate easier or to not feel so overwhelmed and stressed out all the time. More often than not I see people struggling to try to figure it out on their own. Does any of that sound like you? I'm here to tell you, it's ok to ask for help.
Life is a journey filled with twists and turns, highs and lows and unexpected detours. It's natural to feel overwhelmed, stressed or uncertain at times. I see people trying so hard to change things, and feeling so stuck, like they are on a merry-go-round and don't know how to get off. Maybe they're wanting more self-confidence, to be able to communicate easier or to not feel so overwhelmed and stressed out all the time. More often than not I see people struggling to try to figure it out on their own. Does any of that sound like you? I'm here to tell you, it's ok to ask for help.
ACCEL Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, BA , BEd, MEd, CCC, RCT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Upper Tantallon, NS B3Z
I support those with children and adolescents, as well as, couples counselling (Level 2 Gottman Clinician).
As your Counsellor, I bring commitment and compassion to everything I do, including my work with my clients. I have been right where you are. Chances are, you’ve already tried a number of strategies including self-help strategies, exercise, yoga, medication, meditation, books or podcasts, and natural remedies. Although some of them might have helped a bit, you are still feeling stuck. Life just doesn’t feel as good as it should, and your relationships are suffering. You find yourself reacting to things you wouldn’t normally, and not being able to handle things as well as you typically are.
I support those with children and adolescents, as well as, couples counselling (Level 2 Gottman Clinician).
As your Counsellor, I bring commitment and compassion to everything I do, including my work with my clients. I have been right where you are. Chances are, you’ve already tried a number of strategies including self-help strategies, exercise, yoga, medication, meditation, books or podcasts, and natural remedies. Although some of them might have helped a bit, you are still feeling stuck. Life just doesn’t feel as good as it should, and your relationships are suffering. You find yourself reacting to things you wouldn’t normally, and not being able to handle things as well as you typically are.
Dr Mike's extensive clinical experience has allowed him the honour of supporting/guiding his clients with empathy & compassion for over 40 yrs. His commitment, insight & warmth extends outside his practice as his authenticity and caring nature help his clients to feel connected and understood. Dr Mike is committed to building a trusted therapeutic relationship that enhances personal growth while identifying underlying issues causing distress or discomfort in your life. Connect with Dr Mike today to begin your journey to wholeness and authenticity. "Life Happens...And Dr Mike Can Help!"
Dr Mike's extensive clinical experience has allowed him the honour of supporting/guiding his clients with empathy & compassion for over 40 yrs. His commitment, insight & warmth extends outside his practice as his authenticity and caring nature help his clients to feel connected and understood. Dr Mike is committed to building a trusted therapeutic relationship that enhances personal growth while identifying underlying issues causing distress or discomfort in your life. Connect with Dr Mike today to begin your journey to wholeness and authenticity. "Life Happens...And Dr Mike Can Help!"
Sometimes our problems seem to take on a life of their own; they can drag us down, even paralyzing us under a weight of sadness and worry. Perhaps you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like you are struggling to cope. If this sounds like you, we can talk. With years of experience in clinical healthcare and university-counselling settings, I am adept at working with a wide range of mental health and life challenges, including anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties. I offer in-office, outdoor, virtual, and phone-based therapy sessions, through Wolf Counselling Therapy (WolfCT.ca).
Sometimes our problems seem to take on a life of their own; they can drag us down, even paralyzing us under a weight of sadness and worry. Perhaps you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like you are struggling to cope. If this sounds like you, we can talk. With years of experience in clinical healthcare and university-counselling settings, I am adept at working with a wide range of mental health and life challenges, including anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties. I offer in-office, outdoor, virtual, and phone-based therapy sessions, through Wolf Counselling Therapy (WolfCT.ca).
Hi, I'm Meghan. I am an experienced paramedical professional who is passionate about holistic wellness and understanding the connections between our mental and physical health. For the past 7 years, I have provided client-centered care in my massage therapy practice. As a humanist, my ideal client seeks personal growth to understand their emotions, navigate challenges, and cultivate positive change. Motivated by a desire for fulfillment, they value a supportive therapeutic alliance to explore their strengths, enhance coping skills, and embark on a transformative journey toward greater well-being.
Hi, I'm Meghan. I am an experienced paramedical professional who is passionate about holistic wellness and understanding the connections between our mental and physical health. For the past 7 years, I have provided client-centered care in my massage therapy practice. As a humanist, my ideal client seeks personal growth to understand their emotions, navigate challenges, and cultivate positive change. Motivated by a desire for fulfillment, they value a supportive therapeutic alliance to explore their strengths, enhance coping skills, and embark on a transformative journey toward greater well-being.
Sarah Clarke
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Shelburne, NS B0T (Online Only)
With over 13 years of experience, I offer compassionate therapy tailored to your unique needs. My practice addresses a wide range of issues, from anxiety and depression to relationship challenges and personal growth. I work with individuals of all ages, from children to adults, creating a supportive space where you can explore and overcome life's hurdles. Let’s work together to build resilience and achieve your goals. Reach out today to start your journey toward healing and growth.
With over 13 years of experience, I offer compassionate therapy tailored to your unique needs. My practice addresses a wide range of issues, from anxiety and depression to relationship challenges and personal growth. I work with individuals of all ages, from children to adults, creating a supportive space where you can explore and overcome life's hurdles. Let’s work together to build resilience and achieve your goals. Reach out today to start your journey toward healing and growth.
Welcome to Interior Sanctuary Counselling with Emily. If you've been hurt in the past by the significant people in your life, I am here to support you in healing these wounds. Relationships can be challenging and bring a lot of stress into our lives yet they are what we need in order to thrive as human beings. Perhaps you want to support significant people in your life but you're feeling overwhelmed. You can learn the skills of attuning to your child's needs, partner's needs, and to your own needs, and to repair any broken and hurting relationships.
Welcome to Interior Sanctuary Counselling with Emily. If you've been hurt in the past by the significant people in your life, I am here to support you in healing these wounds. Relationships can be challenging and bring a lot of stress into our lives yet they are what we need in order to thrive as human beings. Perhaps you want to support significant people in your life but you're feeling overwhelmed. You can learn the skills of attuning to your child's needs, partner's needs, and to your own needs, and to repair any broken and hurting relationships.
