In Person Therapists in Annapolis Royal, NS
Art Therapy aids people develop tactile and kinesthetic awareness; develop fine and gross motor skills; build self-esteem; promote self-expression; develop self-communication and interpersonal skills; enhance sensory integration/processing experiences; develop self-regulation skills; promote cognitive/problem-solving skills; enhance health and well-being; develop self-mastery, empowerment, and assertiveness skills and; increases sense of independence. Everyone can participate in art therapy. No artistic experience or ability is required. All you need is a desire to make art and explore using a variety
Art Therapy aids people develop tactile and kinesthetic awareness; develop fine and gross motor skills; build self-esteem; promote self-expression; develop self-communication and interpersonal skills; enhance sensory integration/processing experiences; develop self-regulation skills; promote cognitive/problem-solving skills; enhance health and well-being; develop self-mastery, empowerment, and assertiveness skills and; increases sense of independence. Everyone can participate in art therapy. No artistic experience or ability is required. All you need is a desire to make art and explore using a variety
Jenn Smith Counselling
Counsellor, MA, RCT, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis Royal, NS B0S
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.
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.
Life can be a lot, and we don’t get to skip over the rough parts. It might be an especially stressful time, or old issues and patterns might be holding us back. Sometimes it’s from moving through systems that cause harm. And sometimes we just get tired, and need someone in our corner. It can help to talk to someone who's not directly involved for support, insight, and a safe place to unpack it all. The longer I do this, the more I feel “mental health” isn’t quite the right term… it’s often physical, or spiritual, or cultural. The good news is we can start wherever you are. We can talk, move, go outside, or just feel what’s there.
Life can be a lot, and we don’t get to skip over the rough parts. It might be an especially stressful time, or old issues and patterns might be holding us back. Sometimes it’s from moving through systems that cause harm. And sometimes we just get tired, and need someone in our corner. It can help to talk to someone who's not directly involved for support, insight, and a safe place to unpack it all. The longer I do this, the more I feel “mental health” isn’t quite the right term… it’s often physical, or spiritual, or cultural. The good news is we can start wherever you are. We can talk, move, go outside, or just feel what’s there.
Donna Raxlen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis Royal, NS B0S
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 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.
Dr. Scallion works with adults (19+) with a range of mental health difficulties including insomnia, anxiety disorders, stress, relationship difficulties, PTSD, and low mood/depression.
Dr. Scallion works with adults (19+) with a range of mental health difficulties including insomnia, anxiety disorders, stress, relationship difficulties, PTSD, and low mood/depression.
Ruthanne Donellsen Âû
Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate, MEd, RCT-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Annapolis Royal, NS B0S
Accepting new adult clients. I integrate lived experiences of self and others with educational insights, employing relevant evidence-based methods to form the core of my practice. Committed to client-driven, strength-based therapy, I collaborate closely to customize approaches that transcend traditional talk-therapy, and can incorporate a more pragmatic focus. My inclusive approach caters to adults navigating diverse intersections of identity, encompassing culture, religiosity, gender, communication, disability, and socioeconomic factors. Operating from a non-judgmental, anti-ableist, neurodiversity, and gender-affirming stance.
Accepting new adult clients. I integrate lived experiences of self and others with educational insights, employing relevant evidence-based methods to form the core of my practice. Committed to client-driven, strength-based therapy, I collaborate closely to customize approaches that transcend traditional talk-therapy, and can incorporate a more pragmatic focus. My inclusive approach caters to adults navigating diverse intersections of identity, encompassing culture, religiosity, gender, communication, disability, and socioeconomic factors. Operating from a non-judgmental, anti-ableist, neurodiversity, and gender-affirming stance.
Sara Adams
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA/MEd, RYT
Verified Verified
Annapolis Royal, NS B0S
Not accepting new clients
People seeking support in navigating emotions, experiences, life transitions, or career planning—desiring a safe space for self-discovery. Proficient in English and French, I offer services in either language. Whether grappling with stress, trauma, personal growth, or diverse life challenges, clients value inclusivity and cultural sensitivity. Together, we explore these aspects, fostering resilience and emotional well-being
People seeking support in navigating emotions, experiences, life transitions, or career planning—desiring a safe space for self-discovery. Proficient in English and French, I offer services in either language. Whether grappling with stress, trauma, personal growth, or diverse life challenges, clients value inclusivity and cultural sensitivity. Together, we explore these aspects, fostering resilience and emotional well-being
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You want to live well, but struggle with thoughts, memories, feelings, sensations, and urges that negatively affect your relationships, work, school, leisure, and other aspects of life, leaving you feeling low, depleted, stressed... In therapy you want to feel safe, heard, understood, and respected. You want work on the topics and goals most important to you. Regardless of the situation or challenge, I believe in your potential live well. As a collaborative, trauma-informed, and strengths-oriented therapist, I can help you in struggle less with life's difficulties and spend more time living well, whatever this means to you.
You want to live well, but struggle with thoughts, memories, feelings, sensations, and urges that negatively affect your relationships, work, school, leisure, and other aspects of life, leaving you feeling low, depleted, stressed... In therapy you want to feel safe, heard, understood, and respected. You want work on the topics and goals most important to you. Regardless of the situation or challenge, I believe in your potential live well. As a collaborative, trauma-informed, and strengths-oriented therapist, I can help you in struggle less with life's difficulties and spend more time living well, whatever this means to you.
Nika Peters
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, AT, DWheat
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgetown, NS B0S
I am an art therapist who works with children, teens and adults. I continuously marvel at the wisdom of the body and bring an embodiment/mindfulness focus into my practice. My practice is queer affirming, trauma informed, abolitionist, and integrative. Together we can integrate stressful life experiences and challenging emotions, cultivate self-compassion and inner-knowing, and foster connection and belonging. I am available for online as well as in-person in my studio in the Annapolis Valley. Online art therapy can be a great fit for people who live farther away.
I am an art therapist who works with children, teens and adults. I continuously marvel at the wisdom of the body and bring an embodiment/mindfulness focus into my practice. My practice is queer affirming, trauma informed, abolitionist, and integrative. Together we can integrate stressful life experiences and challenging emotions, cultivate self-compassion and inner-knowing, and foster connection and belonging. I am available for online as well as in-person in my studio in the Annapolis Valley. Online art therapy can be a great fit for people who live farther away.
We are a group of RCTs (Registered Counselling Therapists), RCT-Cs (Registered Counselling Therapist Candidates), Social Workers and students completing practicum placements, all with a passion to serve the LGBTQIA2S+ community. More info can be found at: www.diverserootstherapy.com.
We are a group of RCTs (Registered Counselling Therapists), RCT-Cs (Registered Counselling Therapist Candidates), Social Workers and students completing practicum placements, all with a passion to serve the LGBTQIA2S+ community. More info can be found at: www.diverserootstherapy.com.
Online Therapists
I provide holistic psychotherapy and wellness counselling to individuals and couples (18 y/o and up). I recognize that working through difficult life circumstances and/or challenging relationships can be stressful and isolating, resulting in feelings of anxiety, low mood, poor coping skills or a general sense of being stuck in a cycle of unhealthy patterns. To move forward, it’s important to honour our lived experiences, accept that deeper emotions are appropriate in certain situations and build trust in ourselves to know the difference.
I provide holistic psychotherapy and wellness counselling to individuals and couples (18 y/o and up). I recognize that working through difficult life circumstances and/or challenging relationships can be stressful and isolating, resulting in feelings of anxiety, low mood, poor coping skills or a general sense of being stuck in a cycle of unhealthy patterns. To move forward, it’s important to honour our lived experiences, accept that deeper emotions are appropriate in certain situations and build trust in ourselves to know the difference.
Dr. Lesley Roberts Phd Psychologist (R0882)
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Hammonds Plains, NS B4B
Do you feel stuck? Or maybe a bit lost? Whether it is a long term problem or a sudden change in life circumstances, I'm here to help you navigate. By working collaboratively and compassionately with my clients, I help them process experiences that contribute to current physical and mental health problems.
Do you feel stuck? Or maybe a bit lost? Whether it is a long term problem or a sudden change in life circumstances, I'm here to help you navigate. By working collaboratively and compassionately with my clients, I help them process experiences that contribute to current physical and mental health problems.
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.
Have you been to therapy before and not had the results you were hoping for? You may have insight into some areas of your troubles, but that insight alone hasn’t been enough. I offer therapy that focuses on internal emotional processes, not how you can change your thinking, but how something can feel different in the moment. Therapy will feel like a corrective emotional experience, where we can work together to notice how your unconscious processes are shaping your experiences in the here and now. I will help you experience emotions safely, regulate your anxiety, and turn against your ways of coping that are keeping you stuck.
Have you been to therapy before and not had the results you were hoping for? You may have insight into some areas of your troubles, but that insight alone hasn’t been enough. I offer therapy that focuses on internal emotional processes, not how you can change your thinking, but how something can feel different in the moment. Therapy will feel like a corrective emotional experience, where we can work together to notice how your unconscious processes are shaping your experiences in the here and now. I will help you experience emotions safely, regulate your anxiety, and turn against your ways of coping that are keeping you stuck.
My goal is to offer a safe, healing environment while developing the therapeutic relationship. Building on the relationship provides the foundation required for active listening, trust, and healing.
My goal is to offer a safe, healing environment while developing the therapeutic relationship. Building on the relationship provides the foundation required for active listening, trust, and healing.
Hello! I have a Masters in Social Work and have worked in Mental Health and Addictions for the past 14 years. The evidence based therapies I have been trained in include: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Anxiety, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Depression and Anxiety, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for mood and personality disorders, Structured Relapse Prevention for Addictions, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Exposure Therapy for PTSD. I have also been trained in Conjoint-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy.
Hello! I have a Masters in Social Work and have worked in Mental Health and Addictions for the past 14 years. The evidence based therapies I have been trained in include: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Anxiety, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Depression and Anxiety, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for mood and personality disorders, Structured Relapse Prevention for Addictions, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Exposure Therapy for PTSD. I have also been trained in Conjoint-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy.
I offer art therapy and therapeutic arts services to a diverse range of people. Many who choose to attend art therapy with me are looking for an alternative outlet to traditional therapy to aid with difficulties including but not limited to depression, anxiety, identity, transition, and grief. Previous art experience is not a requirement, and many forms of creativity may be explored depending on your areas of interest and comfort. I will structure sessions based on your needs, from planned directives to free art making, together we will discover what works for you.
I offer art therapy and therapeutic arts services to a diverse range of people. Many who choose to attend art therapy with me are looking for an alternative outlet to traditional therapy to aid with difficulties including but not limited to depression, anxiety, identity, transition, and grief. Previous art experience is not a requirement, and many forms of creativity may be explored depending on your areas of interest and comfort. I will structure sessions based on your needs, from planned directives to free art making, together we will discover what works for you.
I work with clients with mental health, addictions issues, assertiveness, family and relationship issues, problems at work, low self-esteem, struggles with ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
I work with clients with mental health, addictions issues, assertiveness, family and relationship issues, problems at work, low self-esteem, struggles with ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
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!
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!
The many twists and turns of life can be challenging to process and navigate. You may have experienced new or longstanding adversity that can make relationships challenging, cause overwhelming anxiety, or lead you to become withdrawn and depressed. I will collaborate with you to develop a warm, compassionate therapeutic relationship to help you explore how your body and mind respond to the complex emotions that emerge with such life adversity. For most of us, these patterns are automatic, but as you get to know yourself you can uncover new choices and options for meaningful, lasting change.
The many twists and turns of life can be challenging to process and navigate. You may have experienced new or longstanding adversity that can make relationships challenging, cause overwhelming anxiety, or lead you to become withdrawn and depressed. I will collaborate with you to develop a warm, compassionate therapeutic relationship to help you explore how your body and mind respond to the complex emotions that emerge with such life adversity. For most of us, these patterns are automatic, but as you get to know yourself you can uncover new choices and options for meaningful, lasting change.
