Family Therapy in Halifax, NS
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.
Transforming Tides Counselling helps you when you are struggling with anxiety and depression and don’t know where to turn. We help when overwhelming emotions catch you up and cause sleepless nights, spinning thoughts, trouble concentrating at work, and you find yourself irritable with your family and friends. We work with you when you have experienced loss through the death of loved ones, the loss of well loved pets, the end of relationships or jobs or health and whenever grief feels too hard to manage on your own. When conflict in your intimate relationship seems unsolvable, we are here to help with couples counselling.
Transforming Tides Counselling helps you when you are struggling with anxiety and depression and don’t know where to turn. We help when overwhelming emotions catch you up and cause sleepless nights, spinning thoughts, trouble concentrating at work, and you find yourself irritable with your family and friends. We work with you when you have experienced loss through the death of loved ones, the loss of well loved pets, the end of relationships or jobs or health and whenever grief feels too hard to manage on your own. When conflict in your intimate relationship seems unsolvable, we are here to help with couples counselling.
Hilary Green
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3H (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My primary modalities are Internal Family Systems Therapy, Emotion-Focused Couple and Individual Therapies, and EMDR, which are experiential and reprocessing therapies.
I work with both adults (19+) and couples, including first responders, military members, veterans, and people of all gender and sexual identities. I help people facing challenges related to posttraumatic stress and trauma, grief and loss, mood and anxiety, navigating interpersonal relationships, life changes and transitions, stress management and burnout – and other areas within yourself, your relationship(s), or your life that you feel most affected. I'm able to provide assessment and treatment for VAC, RCMP, and CAF members - individuals and couples. I do not accept clients involved in any legal/litigation or forensic processes.
My primary modalities are Internal Family Systems Therapy, Emotion-Focused Couple and Individual Therapies, and EMDR, which are experiential and reprocessing therapies.
I work with both adults (19+) and couples, including first responders, military members, veterans, and people of all gender and sexual identities. I help people facing challenges related to posttraumatic stress and trauma, grief and loss, mood and anxiety, navigating interpersonal relationships, life changes and transitions, stress management and burnout – and other areas within yourself, your relationship(s), or your life that you feel most affected. I'm able to provide assessment and treatment for VAC, RCMP, and CAF members - individuals and couples. I do not accept clients involved in any legal/litigation or forensic processes.
Dr. Karma Guindon & Associates
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3H
As seasoned therapists, we have studied the major therapy models, including DBT, CBT, ACT, EMDR, narrative therapy, IPT, RLT, IFS, and family systems approaches.
We are a team of highly skilled and experienced psychology and social work professionals providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. Our areas of expertise include assisting children, adolescents, and adults with relationships, trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, mood, abuse-related issues, school difficulties, work difficulties, parenting, substance misuse, transitions, and grief and loss.
As seasoned therapists, we have studied the major therapy models, including DBT, CBT, ACT, EMDR, narrative therapy, IPT, RLT, IFS, and family systems approaches.
We are a team of highly skilled and experienced psychology and social work professionals providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. Our areas of expertise include assisting children, adolescents, and adults with relationships, trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, mood, abuse-related issues, school difficulties, work difficulties, parenting, substance misuse, transitions, and grief and loss.
Melinda's approach centers relationships—including the therapeutic relationship—as key to self-understanding and agency. She fosters a collaborative, open-minded, client-centered therapeutic frame, grounded in curiosity and respect. She tailors treatment to individual clients, and especially enjoys a depth-oriented, longer-term approach to helping clients work through various concerns (for instance: internal conflicts, life transitions, relationship and family challenges, gender and sexuality, anxiety, depression, trauma, and others). She is accepting referrals for adults and adolescents seeking individual, outpatient psychotherapy.
Melinda's approach centers relationships—including the therapeutic relationship—as key to self-understanding and agency. She fosters a collaborative, open-minded, client-centered therapeutic frame, grounded in curiosity and respect. She tailors treatment to individual clients, and especially enjoys a depth-oriented, longer-term approach to helping clients work through various concerns (for instance: internal conflicts, life transitions, relationship and family challenges, gender and sexuality, anxiety, depression, trauma, and others). She is accepting referrals for adults and adolescents seeking individual, outpatient psychotherapy.
Practicing from an ecological stance, I recognize that individuals exist within larger systems that significantly impact our wellbeing. It's important for me to understand all aspects of a client's life beyond their presenting symptoms to form a well-rounded picture of the contributing factors in their mental health experiences. I primarily work with mature adolescent and adult clients for individual, couple and family therapy.
Practicing from an ecological stance, I recognize that individuals exist within larger systems that significantly impact our wellbeing. It's important for me to understand all aspects of a client's life beyond their presenting symptoms to form a well-rounded picture of the contributing factors in their mental health experiences. I primarily work with mature adolescent and adult clients for individual, couple and family therapy.
I can assist you to recognize your inherent worth, value and abilities. I often work with folks who have experienced trauma including racial trauma, sexualized violence & intimate partner violence, as well as occupational & vicarious trauma. I prioritize working with Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ clients. I support folks in decreasing symptoms of adversities that may include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, substance misuse and/or relational difficulties. I work with clients to connect their mind, bodies and hearts through somatic therapy, land-based healing, parts work & Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I can assist you to recognize your inherent worth, value and abilities. I often work with folks who have experienced trauma including racial trauma, sexualized violence & intimate partner violence, as well as occupational & vicarious trauma. I prioritize working with Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ clients. I support folks in decreasing symptoms of adversities that may include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, substance misuse and/or relational difficulties. I work with clients to connect their mind, bodies and hearts through somatic therapy, land-based healing, parts work & Internal Family Systems (IFS).
ML Family Counselling Clinic
Counsellor, MA , CCC, RCT
Verified Verified
20 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3H
ML Family Counselling is a private group practice diversified in our experience, training and areas of clinical focus providing professional, client-tailored, mental health counselling services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We are a professional team of dedicated and caring Registered Counselling Therapists, honored to work with our clients as they navigate uncertainties and challenges of life. We work collaboratively providing supportive, compassionate, inclusive, and personalized care.
ML Family Counselling is a private group practice diversified in our experience, training and areas of clinical focus providing professional, client-tailored, mental health counselling services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We are a professional team of dedicated and caring Registered Counselling Therapists, honored to work with our clients as they navigate uncertainties and challenges of life. We work collaboratively providing supportive, compassionate, inclusive, and personalized care.
I understand the difficulty of seeing your child struggle with their mental health and I would love to be able to help your family in developing safe coping strategies and offer a listening ear to hear your concerns.
I’ve been working in my field for 14 years, and have been offering therapy services to school-age children and youth since 2018. I’m bilingual in French and English and my office is conveniently located on Prospect street, with a lot of free parking. Most of my experience has been working on various mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, emotional distress, and self-harming. I also enjoy working with families on communication, parenting, sleep hygiene, and challenges related to transitions such as separation, divorce, blended families, and military relocations.
I understand the difficulty of seeing your child struggle with their mental health and I would love to be able to help your family in developing safe coping strategies and offer a listening ear to hear your concerns.
I’ve been working in my field for 14 years, and have been offering therapy services to school-age children and youth since 2018. I’m bilingual in French and English and my office is conveniently located on Prospect street, with a lot of free parking. Most of my experience has been working on various mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, emotional distress, and self-harming. I also enjoy working with families on communication, parenting, sleep hygiene, and challenges related to transitions such as separation, divorce, blended families, and military relocations.
I work steadily with clients to reframe outlooks on their shortcomings through storytelling and identifying who has influenced their identity (cultural/societal/ family influences).
As a bicultural therapist, I have lived experiences navigating attachment needs, identities, and understanding trauma. I work with individuals, couples, and families (16+) struggling with communication, understanding cultural impacts on identity, and breaking cycles of attachment wounds. My approach to therapy is: pro-Black, pro-choice, pro-queer, pro-trans, and focuses on being an affirming therapist. I support all cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
I work steadily with clients to reframe outlooks on their shortcomings through storytelling and identifying who has influenced their identity (cultural/societal/ family influences).
As a bicultural therapist, I have lived experiences navigating attachment needs, identities, and understanding trauma. I work with individuals, couples, and families (16+) struggling with communication, understanding cultural impacts on identity, and breaking cycles of attachment wounds. My approach to therapy is: pro-Black, pro-choice, pro-queer, pro-trans, and focuses on being an affirming therapist. I support all cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
James Owen Dubé
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSc, BSW, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3L (Online Only)
Are you struggling and not sure where to start? You may want help with addictions or mental health, your own sexual or violent behaviour or healing from past harms. Maybe you are another professional with a history that intersects with your work. You could be looking for help with your existing family or intimate relationships, job stress, or something else that affects your wellness. I offer a free 15 minute consultation to discuss your needs in advance of your first session. Services are offered by telephone or video.
Are you struggling and not sure where to start? You may want help with addictions or mental health, your own sexual or violent behaviour or healing from past harms. Maybe you are another professional with a history that intersects with your work. You could be looking for help with your existing family or intimate relationships, job stress, or something else that affects your wellness. I offer a free 15 minute consultation to discuss your needs in advance of your first session. Services are offered by telephone or video.
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My primary theoretical orientation is Internal Family Systems (IFS), where we recognize and make space for your inner wisdom to emerge.
Your path of healing is a unique journey that can feel overwhelming, confusing, and at times hopeless. Whether you are experiencing a major life transition that has turned everything upside down, are grieving the loss of a loved one, in active recovery from a significant trauma, or simply feel a deeper call to access a more authentic expression of who you are, I’m here to help. I’ve supported veterans, first responders, and front line health workers navigate their recovery from trauma, burn out, and moral injury, which has inspired my approach to trust in each person’s capacity for resilience.
My primary theoretical orientation is Internal Family Systems (IFS), where we recognize and make space for your inner wisdom to emerge.
Your path of healing is a unique journey that can feel overwhelming, confusing, and at times hopeless. Whether you are experiencing a major life transition that has turned everything upside down, are grieving the loss of a loved one, in active recovery from a significant trauma, or simply feel a deeper call to access a more authentic expression of who you are, I’m here to help. I’ve supported veterans, first responders, and front line health workers navigate their recovery from trauma, burn out, and moral injury, which has inspired my approach to trust in each person’s capacity for resilience.
I have experience in a variety of issues, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, family relationship, couples therapy, parenting issues, anger management, LGBTQ+ community, abuse and trauma.
I thrive on navigating my clients through times of emotional distress, depression, anxiety, searching for meaning and purpose, need of connectedness, questioning of identity, values, looking for hope and peace. I feel confident in helping people find inner peace, mental tranquility and emotional calm through counselling and psychotherapy. I believe that a human being who is in search of reducing stress levels, boosting the quality of life, and achieving spiritual and mental sophistication and emotional stability would appreciate guidance and companionship. I would be glad to be at the service of my clients who feel this way.
I have experience in a variety of issues, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, family relationship, couples therapy, parenting issues, anger management, LGBTQ+ community, abuse and trauma.
I thrive on navigating my clients through times of emotional distress, depression, anxiety, searching for meaning and purpose, need of connectedness, questioning of identity, values, looking for hope and peace. I feel confident in helping people find inner peace, mental tranquility and emotional calm through counselling and psychotherapy. I believe that a human being who is in search of reducing stress levels, boosting the quality of life, and achieving spiritual and mental sophistication and emotional stability would appreciate guidance and companionship. I would be glad to be at the service of my clients who feel this way.
My ideal client is someone who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward in their life or relationships. They might be experiencing anxiety, depression, or challenges related to self-esteem, or they could be navigating relationship difficulties with their partner or family. This client could also be dealing with identity issues, including exploring their gender or sexual orientation, and might feel isolated or misunderstood as they seek to live more authentically. They are seeking clarity and direction, hoping to reconnect with their values and take actionable steps toward a more fulfilling life.
My ideal client is someone who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward in their life or relationships. They might be experiencing anxiety, depression, or challenges related to self-esteem, or they could be navigating relationship difficulties with their partner or family. This client could also be dealing with identity issues, including exploring their gender or sexual orientation, and might feel isolated or misunderstood as they seek to live more authentically. They are seeking clarity and direction, hoping to reconnect with their values and take actionable steps toward a more fulfilling life.
I'm passionate about treating trauma and the wide range of symptoms it can cause. I experienced intergenerational trauma and poverty in my family of origin and I'm passionate about working with individuals and families who share this experience.
I'm passionate about treating trauma and the wide range of symptoms it can cause. I experienced intergenerational trauma and poverty in my family of origin and I'm passionate about working with individuals and families who share this experience.
I use narrative and acceptance and commitment therapy and also draw on emotion-focused family therapy, DBT, and attachment theory.
The harsher the memory, the softer the poem. -pavana reddy. Have you experienced wounding in relationships and find yourself struggling to cope amidst conflict or the aftereffects of trauma or harm? Do you long to love and enjoy yourself and life again (or perhaps for the first time)? Harm can happen in many relationships, including romantic, familial, and with the social world around us. You might be facing triggers, anxiety, depression, feelings of hopelessness, or external barriers to well-being. My hope is to support you in feeling safer, overcoming harsh narratives about yourself, and living a life that feels right for you!
I use narrative and acceptance and commitment therapy and also draw on emotion-focused family therapy, DBT, and attachment theory.
The harsher the memory, the softer the poem. -pavana reddy. Have you experienced wounding in relationships and find yourself struggling to cope amidst conflict or the aftereffects of trauma or harm? Do you long to love and enjoy yourself and life again (or perhaps for the first time)? Harm can happen in many relationships, including romantic, familial, and with the social world around us. You might be facing triggers, anxiety, depression, feelings of hopelessness, or external barriers to well-being. My hope is to support you in feeling safer, overcoming harsh narratives about yourself, and living a life that feels right for you!
Sea Light Counselling - Andrew Leger
Counsellor, MEd , RCT, CCC, MSc, BEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3K
If you're ready to talk, I'm here to listen. Accepting new clients as of September 2024. You may be feeling weighed down by life issues right now at home, work or school; this heaviness is affecting your health and well-being. Maybe you are working on building better family relationships, or trying to improve communication with your adolescent child. I recognize that you are the expert of your life. I appreciate the courage it takes for you to share your story and I will give you the necessary time and space to do so.
If you're ready to talk, I'm here to listen. Accepting new clients as of September 2024. You may be feeling weighed down by life issues right now at home, work or school; this heaviness is affecting your health and well-being. Maybe you are working on building better family relationships, or trying to improve communication with your adolescent child. I recognize that you are the expert of your life. I appreciate the courage it takes for you to share your story and I will give you the necessary time and space to do so.
family, environment, culture, society, history) and internal systems (ie.
I primarily work with individuals and couples who experience anxiety, depression, and/or forms of traumatic stress. However, I may also be a fit for you if you experience reoccurring overwhelm, chronic stress, nervous system/emotion dysregulation, bodily and/or emotional numbness, shut down/freeze states, unhealthy life patterns, relationship difficulties, insomnia or restless sleeps, dependency on substances, feelings of hopelessness, and/or thoughts that hinder your ability to live well.
family, environment, culture, society, history) and internal systems (ie.
I primarily work with individuals and couples who experience anxiety, depression, and/or forms of traumatic stress. However, I may also be a fit for you if you experience reoccurring overwhelm, chronic stress, nervous system/emotion dysregulation, bodily and/or emotional numbness, shut down/freeze states, unhealthy life patterns, relationship difficulties, insomnia or restless sleeps, dependency on substances, feelings of hopelessness, and/or thoughts that hinder your ability to live well.
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.
Appointments could be as simple as 1-2 sessions to build some understanding of what is going on and get resources to work on as an individual or family unit.
Brandy has 10 years experience working with children, youth, adults and families. For the past 9 years, she has been working as a Clinical Social Worker (Therapist) to help individuals build fulfilling lives by drawing on their strengths. When appropriate, a family focused approach is used. Her areas of speciality include psycho-education, anxiety, depression, interpersonal concerns, family conflict, coping with daily stressors, self-harm, suicidal ideation, emotional concerns and trauma. She has experience with LGTBQ and indigenous populations with a focus on creating a safe and healing environment.
Appointments could be as simple as 1-2 sessions to build some understanding of what is going on and get resources to work on as an individual or family unit.
Brandy has 10 years experience working with children, youth, adults and families. For the past 9 years, she has been working as a Clinical Social Worker (Therapist) to help individuals build fulfilling lives by drawing on their strengths. When appropriate, a family focused approach is used. Her areas of speciality include psycho-education, anxiety, depression, interpersonal concerns, family conflict, coping with daily stressors, self-harm, suicidal ideation, emotional concerns and trauma. She has experience with LGTBQ and indigenous populations with a focus on creating a safe and healing environment.
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.