In Person Therapists in Greenwood, NS

Hi, my name is Kim Nelson. Have you noticed how life presents challenges in a multitude of ways? You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, post-pandemic issues, grief, or a critical illness diagnosis. If you would like to delve into the art of self-discovery: getting to know yourself well, let's connect. You can explore getting to know yourself through a number of therapeutic approaches: CBT, compassion, solution-focused or mindfulness or yoga. I would welcome the opportunity to journey through any difficulties you are currently facing with the hope of utilizing your strength from within to move forward in a positive way.

Currently accepting new clients. I work with adolescent and adult clients who are dealing with negative emotions or conflicts and are ready to feel better and live a more meaningful life. Seeking out the right counsellor is an important step, requiring courage and trust. I honour your willingness to embrace vulnerability and honesty and I will ensure that you find the support and solutions you are seeking.

I believe the way in which we each uniquely interpret our world informs our experience in it. In our work together, part of my role is to walk along side you while we work to better understand your inner experiences, find ways to attend to your needs and move towards healing. I strive to provide an environment which feels safe, warm, nonjudgmental, and where you feel comfortable to show up exactly as you are. I strongly believe that the strength of our relationships with others and sense of security within those relationships has a tremendous impact on our mental health and well-being.

Anyone who has experienced violence, trauma, grief & loss, including those who identify as belonging to the LGBTQ+2 Spirited, Indigenous and Christian faith communities. I imagine my ideal client as having endured unfortunate circumstances and crisis beyond their control; yet open and longing to embark on a healthy healing path facilitated by a compassionate and accepting facilitator.

Wanda is a highly experienced and trained Clinical Social Worker who has worked over 30 years in mental health and addictions, family focused settings and medical social work. She specializes in a range of adult and family concerns that impact the quality of your life and general wellbeing such as relationship distress, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, medical illness, substance use and addictions, end-of-life planning, trauma, caregiver burnout and stress. Wanda brings her experienced, solution-focused perspective to assist couples in navigating the many challenges often faced.

Our lives can be overwhelming, especially when you know something feels too difficult to manage yourself. Finding the right person to trust is important as you reach toward answers and improve your emotional and mental health. In seeking therapy, you need to have the security of a non-judgmental and compassionate person who can move you from feelings of vulnerability or shame and instead find self-love and motivation to make changes. I’ll be there for you.

Stories—the stories we tell ourselves—are powerful, and yet we can change them. Often, the first step toward change is being open to learning about yourself and the roles you play in your stories. It takes courage to do this work. I’m here to guide you on your journey of self-understanding, acceptance, and empowerment in a safe and supportive environment. As a therapist, I’ll meet you where you are. Whether you have never been to therapy or have lots of experience, we’ll focus on what is important to you and help you gain a new perspective on your life.

I believe powerful healing can take place when our stories and emotions are witnessed and validated. I aim to create a warm and safe landing space for you that is full of unconditional acceptance. A place where old wounds can be brought into the light, and our authentic selves can come out from hiding. My work is collaborative and holistic, integrating body, mind, and spirit, and I welcome all parts of you, even (especially!) the angry, rejected parts. I’m an endlessly curious person who is deeply committed to my own growth, and I know how vulnerable it can feel to sit on the other side of the chair as a therapy client.

New Leaf Counselling believes in working from a client centered approach. Wherever you are in your journey, I'll meet you and help you decided the best path of recovery for you. Many people go through daily life feeling unfulfilled and overwhelmed with their circumstances. There are usually valid reasons for this but it's sometimes hard to recognize what they are. The first step toward a solution requires first knowing the problem.

Accepting new clients! If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I can help you understand this and make changes to improve your life. Our sessions will be supportive, affirming, and non-judgmental. I look forward to hearing about things that are going well in your life and areas that you want to improve. Together, we will identify solutions to the problems that you’re facing and make a plan to work through them. Currently accepting clients for EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a therapy used to address psychological trauma and distressing memories.

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.

Dr. Michelle Tougas is a Registered Clinical Psychologist who works with youth and young adults. Her work focuses on striving toward value-based, mindful living. Michelle aims to guide improvement in daily function and self-compassion for youth and young adults with Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Emotion Dysregulation, Depression/Low, Interpersonal Communication, Mood, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Sleep Disruption, and Trauma.

I support individuals and couples who want to improve their relationships, and adults and teens who experience anxiety, depression, effects of trauma, or a life transition. I also enjoy working with university professors and students, immigrants, neurodiverse, and 2SLGBTQ+ clients. Life’s challenges can be overwhelming and I know from experience that reaching out for help can be scary. I also know that therapy can be life changing. My counselling style is gentle and compassionate, geared to help you gain a deeper understanding of the roots of your distress, cultivate self-acceptance, and foster personal and relationship growth.

*Currently accepting new clients* Hi! My name is Maggie and I am a Clinical Social worker based out of Kentville, Nova Scotia. I work with adults who are looking to reconnect with themselves, create healthy habits and define what they want in life. I provide in person sessions in Kentville, and virtual therapy for individuals across Nova Scotia. If you are feeling overwhelmed and struggling to navigate your emotions and life circumstances, I would love to work with you!

Changing negative thoughts, feelings and beliefs takes work. Change is never an easy process, but nothing worth doing is. Where there is struggle there is also opportunity for growth. Together we can sort through past traumas & stress. Our goal is to help you to get the most out of your life. Everyone gets lost from time to time, there is no shame in that. I am here to support you and to help you to find your way out of the darkness and back into the light . It is always darkest right before the dawn. "No matter how long the storm lasts, the sun always shines behind the clouds" Khalil Gibran. You can change your life for the better.

​ My goal is to provide therapeutic services that recognize life can be overwhelming, and offer an approach that puts you in the driver's seat while utilizing best practices. 

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, adolescents and young adults 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.

Are you feeling lost or overwhelmed or stuck? Have you experienced trauma or loss? Is anxiety impacting your daily life? Do you find yourself asking “Who am I?” or “What do I want my life to be?” I can offer you a calm and quiet space where I use an integrative approach to therapy, drawing on many different strategies to meet the unique needs of each individual. Art is a powerful tool that I use sometimes to help clients express and accept feelings; to explore a sense of self; and to reduce stress. Mindfulness, nature-based therapies, and a trauma-informed approach are also part of my practice.

Feeling overwhelmed? Difficulties managing your emotions? Stuck in depression, anxiety, grief, or chronic pain? Finding your relationship(s) a challenge? I have over two decades of experience working with individuals, couples, and families facing mental health issues, trauma/PTSD, difficulties with interpersonal relationships, chronic pain, grief, life transitions, and sexuality. I don't condone toxic positivity, but I do believe in radical acceptance. That doesn't translate into complacency, but acceptance that there are limits to our ability to control our surroundings.

I am a Clinical Therapist working with families and children, age 5-10. As school begins many issues kids put aside for their summer begin to resurface - peer pressures, bullying, learning issues, and self esteem. Children are often dealing with parental separation, divorce, remarriage and family deaths. Social media is a mixed blessing bringing children into contact with adult worlds - floods, wild fires, rising costs of everyday living; when we adults are concerned, our children are affected. No surprise, they are now experiencing high levels of anxiety, leading to moodiness, defiance, poor sleep and school problems.