Male Therapists in Bedford, NS

Every one of us can encounter stormy weather as we sail across the ocean of life and feel overwhelmed with uncertainty, anguish, and sorrow. When you connect with me, I am committed to meeting you in the thick of the storm and working alongside you to move towards healing. My approach centers around building a safe compassionate relationship with you first. Within this relationship, we can work with your mind and body, exploring areas like the effects of trauma on our nervous system, how to regulate, and what it takes to live in harmony with your hopes and values. I primarily draw from Narrative Therapy, Somatic approaches, and ACT.

As a trained Transpersonal Counseling Therapist with more than 10 years of professional experience, I work both in and outside the box of traditional talk therapy. I coach parents and first time fathers, provide concrete tools for technology addictions and emotional challenges, offer deep counseling therapy for trauma survivors and psycho-spiritual support for people exploring beyond the material world for answers. If we can meet in person, we have access to several different locations in Nova Scotia for Wilderness Therapy with horses, ocean, forests, rivers and plants. If we can only meet online, we'll open to the Wild near you.

Dr. Silverman is currently accepting new patients for all types of psychological assessments. Dr. Silverman’s standard of care when it comes to psychological assessment is to make sure the patient feels empowered and has a robust understanding of their psychological data. He believes it is critical to patient care that everyone understands the control they hold over their lives and how they can use the help provided to make improvements based on their results. While patient history is important, Dr. Silverman relies more on number driven data obtained from internationally accepted norms, i.e.: Continuous Performance Test.

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!"

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.

My ideal client is someone who has taken that courageous first step and admitted they need help. They may be struggling with addiction, stress, anxiety, depression or even just the pressures of everyday life, seeking better work-life balance. They are seeking a compassionate, empathetic listener, someone who can work with them to improve their life and help them learn new skills to lead a more enriched and fulfilling life.

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

Seeking help requires vulnerability, and vulnerability is a sign of courage. Deciding to see a therapist is a big step toward well-being. Clients come to me for help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood swings, behavioral issues, relationship struggles, grief, and the difficult emotions that accompany major losses and life changes. If this resonates with you, I would be privileged to support you on this journey. I hold a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore any issues that may be troubling them.

Has depression cast a shadow over you, sapping your energy, joy, and motivation to engage in activities you once enjoyed? Perhaps you're grappling with anxiety, experiencing racing thoughts, or a constant sense of unease? Are you struggling with ADHD, having difficulty staying organized, managing time, or maintaining focus? Are you dealing with grief, the deep ache of loss, and the overwhelming emotions that accompany it? Are you facing communication challenges, conflict, or struggling to connect with your loved ones? Do you long for healthier, more fulfilling relationships built on trust, understanding, and mutual support?

Accepting NEW Clients: When faced with difficult life experiences, feelings of ‘not being good enough’ or memories of painful past events, it’s not uncommon to get stuck repeating the same old patterns as a way of trying to cope. Perhaps you struggle with anxiety, low mood, over thinking, avoiding feelings or doing too much of something (e.g., electronics, substances) or too little of something (e.g., rest, exercise, connection with loved ones). Ideally, you want to feel more at ease with yourself, making choices and decisions that serve your best, authentic interests vs. those of others.

Accepting Assessment Clients: I work with children, youth, and adults who may have symptoms associated with learning disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorder. I specialize in post-secondary students, and Adult Autism Assessments. Working with my clients, their families, schools, and primary health teams I assist my clients in clearly defining the issues they are facing, making diagnostic conclusions, and coming up with a holistic treatment plan to help them move forward towards their personal, academic, or professional goals.

Welcome to Drew Fournier Counselling Services. Seeking help is the first step to becoming the person you want to be. My goal is to walk that path with you in a safe, non-judgemental setting. With over 15 years working in education, I have a vast set of skills to aid youth and adults experiencing the difficulties of life. As a narrative trauma-informed therapist, I look forward to working together in a gentle and compassionate way.

Life's challenges can often feel like insurmountable obstacles. Taking the courageous step to seek therapy is a profound act of self-care and empowerment. Passionate about helping others create an authentic and purposeful life, I am looking forward to embarking on this transformative journey with you.

As a counsellor I prioritize self-care and self-compassion. I believe taking care of yourself allows you to become the best version of yourself. I have been counselling for over 16 years and have vast experience in family counselling, managing ADHD and Anxiety as well as working with youth in foster care. I am a trauma informed therapist and have experience working with educators and have provided my experience and understanding of the stressors that come with the job. I am a proud supporter and member of the LGBTQ+ community.

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.

We are team of psychologists, counsellors, and consultants who work collaboratively with clients to improve overall wellbeing in a respectful and nonjudgmental atmosphere. Our team has training and experience with assessing, diagnosing, and treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, ADHD, and insomnia, as well as problematic substance use, gambling, and sexual behaviours. We provide counselling related to stress, anger, grief, shame, guilt, and self-esteem. We work with couples to address problems with communication, intimacy, attachment, and infidelity. We provide holistic nutritional services and will work with you to improve your mental and physical wellbeing through nutrition and lifestyle changes.

At the age of 50, you might be curious about my decision to pursue a master's degree and delve into counseling. Witnessing a close family member's struggle with addiction and journey from employment loss to deteriorating health, culminating in inpatient treatment, deeply impacted me. Through supporting their recovery and encountering compassionate professionals dedicated to mental health and addiction, I found my own calling. Encouraged by others, I embarked on my counseling journey, guiding individuals towards their own paths to wellness.

With over 25 years of experience as a therapist in the mental health field, I believe the most crucial aspect of therapy is the relationship between client and therapist. I prioritize understanding your perspective and supporting your personal growth from there. Mental health challenges often lead to avoidance, which can complicate and diminish life satisfaction over time. It can be tough to get out of bed or complete daily tasks, but my training and experience equip me to help you reclaim a fulfilling life.

I work with students to help them at home, at school and on the field of play. If your child struggles with anxiety, confidence, or managing emotions, I could help. I work with a lot of athletes that struggle with the high demands of playing competitive sport while juggling both school, family and social life. I incorporate sports and being active into my practice whenever appropriate. I have seen first hand, the benefits of being active and connected with others has on our mental health. I have sessions both in an office or in a gym space to help build confidence, resilience and emotional regulation.

Currently Accepting New Clients. Specializing in Couples, Addiction, Anxiety & Depression. I bring to my practice a welcoming and friendly personal style that puts clients at ease allowing them to communicate their needs and goals within a safe non-judgmental atmosphere. I worked in many clinical health care settings before venturing into private practice, which has brought into my work a well- breadth of clinical experience, including a wide array of therapeutic approaches, that I have successfully integrated while working with with hundreds of clients over the past 26 plus years.

I am a therapist with over 30 years experience in the field of Addictions. I work with people struggling with alcohol, drug and gambling problems and offer tobacco cessation services. I also work with family members in their recovery process. As an experienced therapist, I assist clients in addressing these issues by utilizing a "Biological, Psychological, Social, Spiritual" Model of recovery. As a client, you can expect to develop personal insight into the problems substance use is creating, while making positive change in your life. This is accomplished in a safe, caring and collaborative environment.

Following my education in Montreal, I returned home to Nova Scotia, where I have been practicing in both public and private sectors of care as a registered psychologist for the last 12 years. In my practice, I strive to create a warm and collaborative space in which my clients can feel open to discuss their thoughts, feelings, and goals, safely and without judgment. I offer treatment to adults for many different psychological and psychosocial challenges, including but not limited to: Anxiety, Depression (Mood Disorders), Chronic Pain, Trauma/PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder), Addictions, Burnout, Stress and Bullying.

Hello and welcome! Have you noticed your mental health declining? Are you coping in ways that no longer serve you? Feeling overwhelmed? If you're ready to talk about it, I am here to listen. I firmly believe that you, the client, are the expert of your own life. My goal as your therapist is to listen and help you facilitate the changes you want to make by creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your mental health.

I am a Registered Counselling Therapist and owner of Wolf Counselling Therapy. At Wolf Counselling Therapy, we work with people of all genders (ages 14+) and specialize in working with men and boys who are experiencing a range of mental health and life challenges including relationship issues, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, anger/emotion regulation, trauma, depression, and anxiety. We offer in-office, outdoor (e.g., during a hike, at a park bench), video, and phone-based therapy sessions.