Marriage Counselling Therapists in Nova Scotia
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Living as we do in a complicated world, most of us at one time or another are beset by problems that are difficult to solve alone. They may involve situations that negatively affect the quality of life such as marriage problems, a difficult, adolescence, a personal crisis or discord in your family. We, at Roth Associates in Psychology, are committed to providing sensitive, professional counselling to help resolve personal crises.
Living as we do in a complicated world, most of us at one time or another are beset by problems that are difficult to solve alone. They may involve situations that negatively affect the quality of life such as marriage problems, a difficult, adolescence, a personal crisis or discord in your family. We, at Roth Associates in Psychology, are committed to providing sensitive, professional counselling to help resolve personal crises.
Szonja Vamos is a Registered Counseling Therapist, specializing in symptoms of anxiety, depression, and traumatic-stress. Originally of Hungarian and Russian decent, Szonja was raised in Miami, Florida, where she earned her Bachelors in Psychology, and Masters in Marriage & Family therapy. Szonja began by working with underprivileged children/youth and their families in community settings, and later with adults struggling with addictions and trauma. Szonja utilizes a client-centered approach to support those struggling with mental health and other challenges to develop a healthy present and recover from a painful past.
Szonja Vamos is a Registered Counseling Therapist, specializing in symptoms of anxiety, depression, and traumatic-stress. Originally of Hungarian and Russian decent, Szonja was raised in Miami, Florida, where she earned her Bachelors in Psychology, and Masters in Marriage & Family therapy. Szonja began by working with underprivileged children/youth and their families in community settings, and later with adults struggling with addictions and trauma. Szonja utilizes a client-centered approach to support those struggling with mental health and other challenges to develop a healthy present and recover from a painful past.
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Marsh-Knickle & Associates.
Psychologist, PhD/Psy, MSc/MA, LMFT, MSW, MASP
Verified Verified
Bedford, NS B4A
We are a well established practice providing confidential, sensitive, personalized psychological and counselling services for adults, teens, children, families and couples in Nova Scotia and beyond. We provide assessment, treatment and relapse prevention services. As we are a group of clinicians with various training we offer evidence based multiple therapeutic techniques. Approaches include EMDR, DBT, CBT, Mindfulness, Marriage and Family Therapy (including Gottman and Systems approaches), Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and various Trauma Based Therapies.
We are a well established practice providing confidential, sensitive, personalized psychological and counselling services for adults, teens, children, families and couples in Nova Scotia and beyond. We provide assessment, treatment and relapse prevention services. As we are a group of clinicians with various training we offer evidence based multiple therapeutic techniques. Approaches include EMDR, DBT, CBT, Mindfulness, Marriage and Family Therapy (including Gottman and Systems approaches), Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and various Trauma Based Therapies.
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Julia Wiens
Counsellor, MAMFT, RTC-C, RCC
Verified Verified
Westphal, NS B2Z
Waitlist for new clients
I work with all types of people; but since I have a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, I have been trained to work with one or more people in the room (families, couples, and individuals).
Hello! I count it a great honour and privilege to walk alongside others as they journey through difficult pieces. My hope and goal in working with my clients is to create a safe space for exploration so that together we can go to the deep places where they might be feeling stuck. I love working with my clients strengths and firmly believe each person has strengths that can help them move towards the change they'd like to experience.
I work with all types of people; but since I have a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, I have been trained to work with one or more people in the room (families, couples, and individuals).
Hello! I count it a great honour and privilege to walk alongside others as they journey through difficult pieces. My hope and goal in working with my clients is to create a safe space for exploration so that together we can go to the deep places where they might be feeling stuck. I love working with my clients strengths and firmly believe each person has strengths that can help them move towards the change they'd like to experience.
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At Archway Counselling we are proud to offer a wide range of counselling services including: Counselling for Individuals, Couples & Marriage Counselling, and Counselling for teens.
Do you feel alone, disconnected from self and others? Do you have a hard time noticing your needs and are plagued with anxious thoughts? Do you wonder if life could be more meaningful and fulfilling? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed, stressed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. We help you make sense of your experiences and help you process the pain that life throws at you.
At Archway Counselling we are proud to offer a wide range of counselling services including: Counselling for Individuals, Couples & Marriage Counselling, and Counselling for teens.
Do you feel alone, disconnected from self and others? Do you have a hard time noticing your needs and are plagued with anxious thoughts? Do you wonder if life could be more meaningful and fulfilling? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed, stressed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. We help you make sense of your experiences and help you process the pain that life throws at you.
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U. Beatrice Martin
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Dartmouth, NS B2Y (Online Only)
Do you feel challenged or overwhelmed by e.g.: general life problems, mental health problems like anxiety or depression, issues of abuse and trauma, marital/ relationship problems, separation/ divorce, bullying, career issues, parental difficulties, life or workplace stress, grief and loss, women’s issues or health-related topics? My services are tailored towards your particular circumstances and needs. With professional help you can start to make progress, work on your goals, overcome stumbling blocks, acquire coping skills, build resilience and resolve your issues. We all have the capacity to make meaningful changes and heal.
Do you feel challenged or overwhelmed by e.g.: general life problems, mental health problems like anxiety or depression, issues of abuse and trauma, marital/ relationship problems, separation/ divorce, bullying, career issues, parental difficulties, life or workplace stress, grief and loss, women’s issues or health-related topics? My services are tailored towards your particular circumstances and needs. With professional help you can start to make progress, work on your goals, overcome stumbling blocks, acquire coping skills, build resilience and resolve your issues. We all have the capacity to make meaningful changes and heal.
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Tyler Hoyt
Counsellor, MA, RCT, CCC, RMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bedford, NS B4B
Not accepting new clients
I primarily work with those in relationships, both romantic and families, aiming to help people learn how to grow well in life individually and together. If you would like to strengthen a stagnant marriage, hedge against divorce, improve communication, or recover from an affair, I can help. I also work with children (ages 6 and up), teenagers, and family units navigating parenting issues, emotion regulation, ADHD, and trauma. Although I specialize in marriage and familes, I love working with individuals battling mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, past trauma, grief, addictions, and more.
I primarily work with those in relationships, both romantic and families, aiming to help people learn how to grow well in life individually and together. If you would like to strengthen a stagnant marriage, hedge against divorce, improve communication, or recover from an affair, I can help. I also work with children (ages 6 and up), teenagers, and family units navigating parenting issues, emotion regulation, ADHD, and trauma. Although I specialize in marriage and familes, I love working with individuals battling mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, past trauma, grief, addictions, and more.
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Clannad Counselling & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, RCT, MSW
Verified Verified
Kentville, NS B4N
As a growing private practice located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, our clinic is based on attachment principles that focus on healthy relationships across the life span. We know that the hardest step is initially reaching out looking for support. Whether you looking for help through grief and loss, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression & loneliness, couple & marriage work or fatigue and chronic exhaustion, we strive to provide you with the resources and support you need. We offer our services both in person or online. We also offer a free level of counselling through our intern programs. Connect with us today for more info
As a growing private practice located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, our clinic is based on attachment principles that focus on healthy relationships across the life span. We know that the hardest step is initially reaching out looking for support. Whether you looking for help through grief and loss, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression & loneliness, couple & marriage work or fatigue and chronic exhaustion, we strive to provide you with the resources and support you need. We offer our services both in person or online. We also offer a free level of counselling through our intern programs. Connect with us today for more info
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The Therapist At Large Counselling
Counsellor, DMin, MEd, MA, MDiv, BEd
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3J
I give Therapy to those suffering from Domestic Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Anger issues, Abuse, Family Counselling, Children, Marriage issues, Conflict, Relational Issues. Various Disorders, Grief, Fear, Career Counselling.
I give Therapy to those suffering from Domestic Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Anger issues, Abuse, Family Counselling, Children, Marriage issues, Conflict, Relational Issues. Various Disorders, Grief, Fear, Career Counselling.
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I address a wide range of problems including: stress & anxiety; depression; unresolved anger; forgiveness; grief; bitterness; low self-esteem; identity crisis; conflict; family issues; marriage conflicts; crisis intervention.
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 address a wide range of problems including: stress & anxiety; depression; unresolved anger; forgiveness; grief; bitterness; low self-esteem; identity crisis; conflict; family issues; marriage conflicts; crisis intervention.
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.
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Compassionate Connections Therapeutic & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCT-C
Verified Verified
Lunenburg, NS B0J
We have worked with individuals of all ages with a wide array of concerns including anxiety, addiction, depression, OCD, trauma/PTSD, parent-child conflict, marital discord, and complex grief and loss.
At Compassionate Connections we offer therapeutic counselling for both adults and children/families in addressing complex mental health needs. Our approach is client-centred, compassionate and non-judgmental. As your therapists our role is to provide hope, support and guidance during the most difficult of times. Our passion is working with families towards a path of reconnection and healing--through communication, skill building and fostering connections. More specifically, we specialize in attachment and emotion focused parenting approaches that help families address and support their child's behavioural and emotional needs.
We have worked with individuals of all ages with a wide array of concerns including anxiety, addiction, depression, OCD, trauma/PTSD, parent-child conflict, marital discord, and complex grief and loss.
At Compassionate Connections we offer therapeutic counselling for both adults and children/families in addressing complex mental health needs. Our approach is client-centred, compassionate and non-judgmental. As your therapists our role is to provide hope, support and guidance during the most difficult of times. Our passion is working with families towards a path of reconnection and healing--through communication, skill building and fostering connections. More specifically, we specialize in attachment and emotion focused parenting approaches that help families address and support their child's behavioural and emotional needs.
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From trauma recovery and depression to grief and marital counseling, we take a collaborative approach to counseling.
The seeds of change live in all of us. And with the right support, you’d be surprised at how quickly change can happen. At Seagram & Associates, we empower our clients with the support and tools they need to enrich their lives, improve their mental health and inspire growth and development – in life, in work, and in relationships. We believe in our clients and in their capacity to create meaningful change in their lives. We believe that good mental health and wellness are achievable for everyone. And no matter what challenges our clients face, we believe we can help.
From trauma recovery and depression to grief and marital counseling, we take a collaborative approach to counseling.
The seeds of change live in all of us. And with the right support, you’d be surprised at how quickly change can happen. At Seagram & Associates, we empower our clients with the support and tools they need to enrich their lives, improve their mental health and inspire growth and development – in life, in work, and in relationships. We believe in our clients and in their capacity to create meaningful change in their lives. We believe that good mental health and wellness are achievable for everyone. And no matter what challenges our clients face, we believe we can help.
Marriage and Family Therapist
MDiv, MA, CD, RMFT, RCT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bedford, NS B4B
He specializes in home-schooling and treating adults and adolescents with emotional issues, Marriage, Family, Parenting and Other Relationship Distress, Immigration Stress, Grief, and Transition.
Life Builder Counselling Services is passionate about integrating beliefs, professional knowledge and skills, and rich life experiences to support those in need, enabling them to face life's challenges. During treatment, I focused on issues of relationships, self-esteem, and emotional disturbances. I am committed to walking side by side with clients with respect, empathy, kindness, and passion, enabling them to explore the challenges they face with peace of mind. I am helping clients deal with self-esteem, grief and loss, childhood, parenting, relationship and spiritual issues.
He specializes in home-schooling and treating adults and adolescents with emotional issues, Marriage, Family, Parenting and Other Relationship Distress, Immigration Stress, Grief, and Transition.
Life Builder Counselling Services is passionate about integrating beliefs, professional knowledge and skills, and rich life experiences to support those in need, enabling them to face life's challenges. During treatment, I focused on issues of relationships, self-esteem, and emotional disturbances. I am committed to walking side by side with clients with respect, empathy, kindness, and passion, enabling them to explore the challenges they face with peace of mind. I am helping clients deal with self-esteem, grief and loss, childhood, parenting, relationship and spiritual issues.
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Hello! We are a radtastic group of Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Certified Counsellors & Social Workers in private practice offering therapy & assessment services for our clients - In person:AB; Virtual: NS, YK, AB. We specialize in Trauma, Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, Neurodiversity, Grief/Loss, Identity, Chronic pain/illness, Personal Injury claims, WCB claims, end of life/death/dying, Sex & Relationships, Major Life Transitions (e.g. divorce, marriage), Infertility/Pregnancy Loss, Child Loss, & Assessment including ADHD, Autism, Learning, PsychoEducational, Gifted/School Admissions, MVA Assessment.
Hello! We are a radtastic group of Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Certified Counsellors & Social Workers in private practice offering therapy & assessment services for our clients - In person:AB; Virtual: NS, YK, AB. We specialize in Trauma, Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, Neurodiversity, Grief/Loss, Identity, Chronic pain/illness, Personal Injury claims, WCB claims, end of life/death/dying, Sex & Relationships, Major Life Transitions (e.g. divorce, marriage), Infertility/Pregnancy Loss, Child Loss, & Assessment including ADHD, Autism, Learning, PsychoEducational, Gifted/School Admissions, MVA Assessment.
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Counselling specialization include relationship/ couples/ marital issues, communication/ conflict challenges, personal/ work stress, depression, anxiety, parent/ teen behaviour/ communication difficulties.
I am a counsellor at heart! I have significant education, training, and counselling experience as a former psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) (adult and child and adolescent psychiatry), international school/student counsellor. Currently, I hold a permanent position as EFAP counsellor. I am a licensed Counselling Therapist (LCT) with the CCTNB, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with CCPA, Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) with Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapist (NSCCT, and Registered member counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). Licensed in NB, NS and the UK.
Counselling specialization include relationship/ couples/ marital issues, communication/ conflict challenges, personal/ work stress, depression, anxiety, parent/ teen behaviour/ communication difficulties.
I am a counsellor at heart! I have significant education, training, and counselling experience as a former psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) (adult and child and adolescent psychiatry), international school/student counsellor. Currently, I hold a permanent position as EFAP counsellor. I am a licensed Counselling Therapist (LCT) with the CCTNB, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with CCPA, Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) with Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapist (NSCCT, and Registered member counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). Licensed in NB, NS and the UK.
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Nordic Psychology Inc.
Psychologist, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3H (Online Only)
We have experience working with clients facing a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, communication, grief, trauma, mood disorders, life transitions, couples/marital counselling, and borderline personality disorder.
We are a personable group practice, focusing on creating a supporting environment as you face the challenges life has thrown your way. We genuinely care about our clients and want to find an approach that works for you, through a combination of skill building, support, and gaining new insights. We provide virtual services for clients located in Alberta, Nunavut, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Our therapists have extensive experience with providing virtual services by phone and video sessions to a wide geographic area. The virtual format allows you to get the help you need from the comforts of your own home.
We have experience working with clients facing a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, communication, grief, trauma, mood disorders, life transitions, couples/marital counselling, and borderline personality disorder.
We are a personable group practice, focusing on creating a supporting environment as you face the challenges life has thrown your way. We genuinely care about our clients and want to find an approach that works for you, through a combination of skill building, support, and gaining new insights. We provide virtual services for clients located in Alberta, Nunavut, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Our therapists have extensive experience with providing virtual services by phone and video sessions to a wide geographic area. The virtual format allows you to get the help you need from the comforts of your own home.
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Yellowfinch Counselling -Marriage&Family Therapist
Counsellor, BA(Psy), MFCS, CCTP, CGS
Verified Verified
Bedford, NS B4A
Marriage problems? Communication issues? Perhaps you feel your drifting apart? Or the simplest discussions escalate to arguing or walking away not feeling heard or understood. Maybe you just need maintenance for your relationship so it stays at the current level; help with increasing emotional and physical intimacy. Couples and individual relational counselling is 80% of my practice. Other areas of focus: divorce, co-parenting, infidelity, ADHD, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, balancing life priorities, boundaries, grief and loss, workplace stress. My clients often report they are so glad they found me!
Marriage problems? Communication issues? Perhaps you feel your drifting apart? Or the simplest discussions escalate to arguing or walking away not feeling heard or understood. Maybe you just need maintenance for your relationship so it stays at the current level; help with increasing emotional and physical intimacy. Couples and individual relational counselling is 80% of my practice. Other areas of focus: divorce, co-parenting, infidelity, ADHD, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, balancing life priorities, boundaries, grief and loss, workplace stress. My clients often report they are so glad they found me!
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I love to help people, that’s what moves and motivates me. I provide counselling therapy to adults, couples, families, adolescents and children within an open, confidential, BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ positive environment. I use solution-focused and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to implement effective strategies designed to work for you and/or your family. I am a Clinical Supervisor and Registered Counselling Therapist. I have thirty-five years experience as a Teacher, Vice-Principal, Principal and Counsellor in Nova Scotia’s school system and over twenty years as a Counselling Therapist in a thriving private practice.
I love to help people, that’s what moves and motivates me. I provide counselling therapy to adults, couples, families, adolescents and children within an open, confidential, BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ positive environment. I use solution-focused and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to implement effective strategies designed to work for you and/or your family. I am a Clinical Supervisor and Registered Counselling Therapist. I have thirty-five years experience as a Teacher, Vice-Principal, Principal and Counsellor in Nova Scotia’s school system and over twenty years as a Counselling Therapist in a thriving private practice.
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I assist individuals, couples, and families with discovering new paths forward. Wondering if your dream relationships are possible? Doubting if others would accept all of you? Seeking understanding and connection? Utilizing an array of therapeutic techniques, we will delve into your personal narratives and experiences to foster deeper understanding. My office is a safe space where you're unconditionally accepted. I believe in separating people from their problems, offering empathy and respect. Together, we'll navigate counselling with trust and collaboration, focusing on your goals.
I assist individuals, couples, and families with discovering new paths forward. Wondering if your dream relationships are possible? Doubting if others would accept all of you? Seeking understanding and connection? Utilizing an array of therapeutic techniques, we will delve into your personal narratives and experiences to foster deeper understanding. My office is a safe space where you're unconditionally accepted. I believe in separating people from their problems, offering empathy and respect. Together, we'll navigate counselling with trust and collaboration, focusing on your goals.
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Taking the step to start therapy or even continuing with therapy can be difficult. It can mean unboxing the past that you have been holding on or realising that change needs to be done that you may not be ready for. Maybe you feel stuck, or are struggling with difficult emotions, overthinking, past trauma, life changes, relationship difficulties or doing more or less of certain things. A lot of times this also translates into difficulty connecting with others, trouble making decisions or just getting through the day.
Taking the step to start therapy or even continuing with therapy can be difficult. It can mean unboxing the past that you have been holding on or realising that change needs to be done that you may not be ready for. Maybe you feel stuck, or are struggling with difficult emotions, overthinking, past trauma, life changes, relationship difficulties or doing more or less of certain things. A lot of times this also translates into difficulty connecting with others, trouble making decisions or just getting through the day.
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Marriage Counselling
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.