Child Therapists in Nova Scotia
I particularly enjoy working with children and teens.
Are you looking for a practical, individualised and creative approach to tackling mental health difficulties for you or your child? Perhaps you have not found traditional talking therapies a good fit for you. Perhaps your teen needs support to break cycles of anxiety or depression. Perhaps your child has Autism or ADHD and struggles with their behaviour, attention, emotions or sensory processing. You might be looking for parenting support. You may want to incorporate nature, arts or other meaningful activity into your therapy journey. One size does not fit all. Imagine what change looks like for you.
I particularly enjoy working with children and teens.
Are you looking for a practical, individualised and creative approach to tackling mental health difficulties for you or your child? Perhaps you have not found traditional talking therapies a good fit for you. Perhaps your teen needs support to break cycles of anxiety or depression. Perhaps your child has Autism or ADHD and struggles with their behaviour, attention, emotions or sensory processing. You might be looking for parenting support. You may want to incorporate nature, arts or other meaningful activity into your therapy journey. One size does not fit all. Imagine what change looks like for you.
Looking for support in your relationships or personal challenges? I offer compassionate counselling for children, youth, adults, and couples.
Constantly at odds with your partner? Exhausted by the daily fights? I’m here to help you break the cycle of conflict and heal your relationship. Using EMDR and EFT, we’ll also work through any trauma that may be standing in your way. I offer direct billing, as well as evening and weekend appointments. Let’s work together to create the relationship you’ve always wanted!
Looking for support in your relationships or personal challenges? I offer compassionate counselling for children, youth, adults, and couples.
Constantly at odds with your partner? Exhausted by the daily fights? I’m here to help you break the cycle of conflict and heal your relationship. Using EMDR and EFT, we’ll also work through any trauma that may be standing in your way. I offer direct billing, as well as evening and weekend appointments. Let’s work together to create the relationship you’ve always wanted!
Kayla Darlene Warren
Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate, CYCW, MA, RCT-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B3B
I have worked with children, youth and adults in a variety of settings.
I work with children, youth, and adults using a relational and client centred approach. I believe that everyone has their own story and experiences, it is my job to collaboratively work along side you to help create the most beneficial and tailored approach for your individual needs. You are the expert in your own life. I utilize multiple modalities depending on the needs, age and wishes of the client.
I have worked with children, youth and adults in a variety of settings.
I work with children, youth, and adults using a relational and client centred approach. I believe that everyone has their own story and experiences, it is my job to collaboratively work along side you to help create the most beneficial and tailored approach for your individual needs. You are the expert in your own life. I utilize multiple modalities depending on the needs, age and wishes of the client.
Please reach out and we can chat about your child's needs to see if my services might be a good fit.
Hello, My name is Cynthia Manley and I am a Certified Play Therapist with the Canadian Association for Play Therapy. I help children who are stuggling with a variety of challenges incuding anxiety, grief and trauma. I take a child-centered approach to working with children, which means I follow the child's lead in my work. Parents are crucial in the healing process, and I value working together toward meeting treatment goals.
Please reach out and we can chat about your child's needs to see if my services might be a good fit.
Hello, My name is Cynthia Manley and I am a Certified Play Therapist with the Canadian Association for Play Therapy. I help children who are stuggling with a variety of challenges incuding anxiety, grief and trauma. I take a child-centered approach to working with children, which means I follow the child's lead in my work. Parents are crucial in the healing process, and I value working together toward meeting treatment goals.
Being a teen, child or adolescent can be difficult in today’s world. My ultimate goal is to help support children, teens, and adolescents in navigating the difficulties they are facing by learning tools to help manage life’s stress. My approach is rooted in a client centred, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed framework, with the understanding that my clients are the experts of their own lives. I strive to create an environment of safety, in which clients can feel validated in their emotions and supported in taking steps towards their goals.
Being a teen, child or adolescent can be difficult in today’s world. My ultimate goal is to help support children, teens, and adolescents in navigating the difficulties they are facing by learning tools to help manage life’s stress. My approach is rooted in a client centred, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed framework, with the understanding that my clients are the experts of their own lives. I strive to create an environment of safety, in which clients can feel validated in their emotions and supported in taking steps towards their goals.
Accepting new clients in person and virtually. Welcome! I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges. I am first and foremost client-centred and collaborative in my approach, which means we work together on how to best support your mental health. Some modalities I tend to draw upon are sand tray therapy, expressive arts, narrative therapy, and DBT. However, therapy is for you, and if something doesn’t resonate, we will shift gears until we find something that does. Therapy is a journey we walk together.
Accepting new clients in person and virtually. Welcome! I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges. I am first and foremost client-centred and collaborative in my approach, which means we work together on how to best support your mental health. Some modalities I tend to draw upon are sand tray therapy, expressive arts, narrative therapy, and DBT. However, therapy is for you, and if something doesn’t resonate, we will shift gears until we find something that does. Therapy is a journey we walk together.
I work with children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD and other general mental health concerns.
I work with children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD and other general mental health concerns.
I want to walk alongside you in exploring what specific needs your child may be trying to communicate with you through behaviours.
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.
I want to walk alongside you in exploring what specific needs your child may be trying to communicate with you through behaviours.
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.
Emily @ Interior Sanctuary Counselling
Counsellor, MEd, RCT-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waterville, NS B0P
I specialize in helping you build a better relationship with your child, partner, or other significant people in your life.
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.
I specialize in helping you build a better relationship with your child, partner, or other significant people in your life.
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.
I approach therapy as a journey to uncover your personal story. One filled with unique experiences, challenges, and potential. We all have chapters in our lives that shape us, some more difficult to navigate than others. As a dedicated bilingual counselor, I’m here to help you turn the page. Whether you or your child are amid a tough chapter or looking to start a new one, I offer compassionate, professional support for children, adolescents, and young adults. Together, we’ll rewrite obstacles into opportunities for growth. If you’re ready to take control of your narrative and write the next chapter with confidence, I’m here to help.
I approach therapy as a journey to uncover your personal story. One filled with unique experiences, challenges, and potential. We all have chapters in our lives that shape us, some more difficult to navigate than others. As a dedicated bilingual counselor, I’m here to help you turn the page. Whether you or your child are amid a tough chapter or looking to start a new one, I offer compassionate, professional support for children, adolescents, and young adults. Together, we’ll rewrite obstacles into opportunities for growth. If you’re ready to take control of your narrative and write the next chapter with confidence, I’m here to help.
Whether you are concerned that your child/teen is suffering from mental health issues, or is struggling to manage daily stressors.
I work primarily with children, youth, families and young adults (college, university aged). I have diverse experience working with children, parents and young adults in university/college who are dealing with anxiety, depression, school, family or life stressors. I have a particular interest in working with children to young adults who are managing living with concussions or illness (themselves or in within their family). My approach is to work with my clients to come up with goals based on a combination of their concerns and my clinical assessment to help find a therapeutic plan that will be most helpful for my clients.
Whether you are concerned that your child/teen is suffering from mental health issues, or is struggling to manage daily stressors.
I work primarily with children, youth, families and young adults (college, university aged). I have diverse experience working with children, parents and young adults in university/college who are dealing with anxiety, depression, school, family or life stressors. I have a particular interest in working with children to young adults who are managing living with concussions or illness (themselves or in within their family). My approach is to work with my clients to come up with goals based on a combination of their concerns and my clinical assessment to help find a therapeutic plan that will be most helpful for my clients.
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I will work with you or your child and create an open, trusting and confidential client-counselor relationship.
Have you or your child been struggling with something difficult for awhile? If you’re willing to try and talk about the situation, and make some small changes over time, therapy is bound to help you feel better than you do right now. We all go through hard times, and it's good to get some help for the challenges you are facing. I have worked as a counselor in schools with youth for 6 years, and enjoy helping people of all ages find encouragement, healing and growth in their life journey. My counseling sessions are in safe, quiet, confidential spaces. Please reach out for a free 15 minute phone call if you have questions.
I will work with you or your child and create an open, trusting and confidential client-counselor relationship.
Have you or your child been struggling with something difficult for awhile? If you’re willing to try and talk about the situation, and make some small changes over time, therapy is bound to help you feel better than you do right now. We all go through hard times, and it's good to get some help for the challenges you are facing. I have worked as a counselor in schools with youth for 6 years, and enjoy helping people of all ages find encouragement, healing and growth in their life journey. My counseling sessions are in safe, quiet, confidential spaces. Please reach out for a free 15 minute phone call if you have questions.
Whether you are a child, pre-teen, adolescent or young adult, all stages of life have different challenges. Currently my work focuses on supporting children and adolescents who are experiencing emotional difficulties and other feelings of psychological distress that may lead to feeling isolated, stressed, sad, anxious, and overwhelmed. The overall goal is to help recognize and verbalize feelings, identify typical behavior patterns, defenses and inner conflicts in order to reduce symptoms, provide insight and improve daily functioning and quality of life.
Whether you are a child, pre-teen, adolescent or young adult, all stages of life have different challenges. Currently my work focuses on supporting children and adolescents who are experiencing emotional difficulties and other feelings of psychological distress that may lead to feeling isolated, stressed, sad, anxious, and overwhelmed. The overall goal is to help recognize and verbalize feelings, identify typical behavior patterns, defenses and inner conflicts in order to reduce symptoms, provide insight and improve daily functioning and quality of life.
Donna Raxlen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Granville Ferry, NS B0S
Many years of experience have turned my hair white: children often find that comforting.
I am a Clinical Therapist specializing in work with families and children, age 4-10 years. Many now speak of a "crisis in parenting" due to financial pressures, increasing technology and world events such as wars and climate change. There may be additional problems to solve if there has been a move, separation or divorce, a death or other life events. Social media often creates it's own issues for kids. Children react to all of these; they may feel anxiety, be moody, defiant, have poor sleep and struggle at school. I can assist with these problems.
Many years of experience have turned my hair white: children often find that comforting.
I am a Clinical Therapist specializing in work with families and children, age 4-10 years. Many now speak of a "crisis in parenting" due to financial pressures, increasing technology and world events such as wars and climate change. There may be additional problems to solve if there has been a move, separation or divorce, a death or other life events. Social media often creates it's own issues for kids. Children react to all of these; they may feel anxiety, be moody, defiant, have poor sleep and struggle at school. I can assist with these problems.
I work with children, adolescents, and young adults to teach skills to help manage their emotions.
I have worked in the public P-12 school system and provided services to children, adolescents, and young adults in the areas of learning difficulties, ADHD, study skills, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorders. I am also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Using ABA, I work with parents, families, and caregivers on managing complex behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults. My treatment approach draws upon ABA and Cognitive-Behavioral techniques.
I work with children, adolescents, and young adults to teach skills to help manage their emotions.
I have worked in the public P-12 school system and provided services to children, adolescents, and young adults in the areas of learning difficulties, ADHD, study skills, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorders. I am also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Using ABA, I work with parents, families, and caregivers on managing complex behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults. My treatment approach draws upon ABA and Cognitive-Behavioral techniques.
Christina Rodrigue
Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate, MA, RCT-C, CCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bedford, NS B4B
I provide client-centred counselling services across the life span. However, my ideal clients are children, youth and neurodivergent folks.
I provide client-centred counselling services across the life span. However, my ideal clients are children, youth and neurodivergent folks.
Our team consisting of four Counselling Therapists at ME Family Therapy & Resource Center have had several years of experience in working with clients from school-age children to adults who present with various problems such as, abuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression, grief/loss, self- esteem and self-awareness.
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.”
Our team consisting of four Counselling Therapists at ME Family Therapy & Resource Center have had several years of experience in working with clients from school-age children to adults who present with various problems such as, abuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression, grief/loss, self- esteem and self-awareness.
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.”
Marlene specializes in helping adults, young clients ( children/adolescents), and families learn new skills, techniques and ways of coping to improve relationships, and to experience a better quality of life.
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.
Marlene specializes in helping adults, young clients ( children/adolescents), and families learn new skills, techniques and ways of coping to improve relationships, and to experience a better quality of life.
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.
I view my role in therapy as that of a coach, who strives to help youth and their families to make meaningful changes in their lives. I value a collaborative approach, and always aim to foster a positive environment where clients feel supported in taking steps toward their goals. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, and offer treatment for anxiety, depression, coping with stress or life transitions, low self-esteem, behavioural challenges, and sleep difficulties. I also have expertise in working with youth experiencing challenges with chronic health conditions, medical and dental anxiety, medication taking, and pain.
I view my role in therapy as that of a coach, who strives to help youth and their families to make meaningful changes in their lives. I value a collaborative approach, and always aim to foster a positive environment where clients feel supported in taking steps toward their goals. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, and offer treatment for anxiety, depression, coping with stress or life transitions, low self-esteem, behavioural challenges, and sleep difficulties. I also have expertise in working with youth experiencing challenges with chronic health conditions, medical and dental anxiety, medication taking, and pain.
I have extensive experience working with children, youth and their caregivers across domains.
I provide therapy for children and youth who are experiencing a number of life challenges, such as anxiety, stress, trauma or divorce. Children are ideal candidates for early intervention and lasting change is often realized in a short amount of time. In my work with teens, I use a holistic, mindful approach, offering them tools and guidance. Through exploring their life experiences, values and unique strengths, teens develop self-awareness, confidence and self-regulation.
I have extensive experience working with children, youth and their caregivers across domains.
I provide therapy for children and youth who are experiencing a number of life challenges, such as anxiety, stress, trauma or divorce. Children are ideal candidates for early intervention and lasting change is often realized in a short amount of time. In my work with teens, I use a holistic, mindful approach, offering them tools and guidance. Through exploring their life experiences, values and unique strengths, teens develop self-awareness, confidence and self-regulation.
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Nova Scotia provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Nova Scotia build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Nova Scotia build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.