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).
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.
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 offer IFS counselling therapy, integrating narrative theory and family systems.
Welcome to C&D Therapy! We are a team of two therapists with 11+ years of experience in the field of counselling therapy. I (Cameron) am a trans (male) therapist and part of the 2S lgbtqia+ community. Clients working with me can find success with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, sexuality, gender identity, family conflict, and relationships. Identifying your most pressing issue is a good starting point for us to work from. I specialize in trauma and C-PSTD, utilizing Internal Family Systems as my main approach.
I offer IFS counselling therapy, integrating narrative theory and family systems.
Welcome to C&D Therapy! We are a team of two therapists with 11+ years of experience in the field of counselling therapy. I (Cameron) am a trans (male) therapist and part of the 2S lgbtqia+ community. Clients working with me can find success with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, sexuality, gender identity, family conflict, and relationships. Identifying your most pressing issue is a good starting point for us to work from. I specialize in trauma and C-PSTD, utilizing Internal Family Systems as my main approach.
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.
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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.
Inspirit Mental Health Counselling
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MACP, RCT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3K
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to Inspirit Mental Health Counselling, where we provide compassionate therapeutic support for individuals and families. We are committed to offering a confidential and non-judgmental space to safely explore a variety of issues. Whether facing challenges in your personal life, navigating grief, contending with ADHD, or addressing stressful family dynamics, we will help you move toward the life you desire. Our integrative, strength-based approach ensures you will receive tailored counselling services that responds to your unique needs, fostering insight, growth, connection, and vitality.
Welcome to Inspirit Mental Health Counselling, where we provide compassionate therapeutic support for individuals and families. We are committed to offering a confidential and non-judgmental space to safely explore a variety of issues. Whether facing challenges in your personal life, navigating grief, contending with ADHD, or addressing stressful family dynamics, we will help you move toward the life you desire. Our integrative, strength-based approach ensures you will receive tailored counselling services that responds to your unique needs, fostering insight, growth, connection, and vitality.
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 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!
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.
Kurt Steeves
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, SSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3M (Online Only)
Currently accepting new clients. I am a Queer, pagan, and polyamorous service provider at Pink Opal Counselling. I provide virtual services only. My services are trauma-informed, and grounded in anti-oppressive, feminist, and Queer theories. I have education and training specific to social services, SFBT, mental health, family studies, Queer studies, and psychology. I hope to work with members of the Queer community, those engaged with ethical non-monogamy, and those who may practice alternative spiritualities.
Currently accepting new clients. I am a Queer, pagan, and polyamorous service provider at Pink Opal Counselling. I provide virtual services only. My services are trauma-informed, and grounded in anti-oppressive, feminist, and Queer theories. I have education and training specific to social services, SFBT, mental health, family studies, Queer studies, and psychology. I hope to work with members of the Queer community, those engaged with ethical non-monogamy, and those who may practice alternative spiritualities.
Jocelyn Hsu
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3J (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You feel life is hard and you are a bit stuck. You feel overwhelmed by current challenges, perhaps exhausted from past trauma, and being anxious about the future. You are looking for some clarity and tools to feel less stressed. If this is the time that you are looking for growth and mental health wellbeing, I am here for you, offering sessions tailored towards your unique needs. Over 17 years, I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds, and assisted many of them in tough situations, including trauma in different life stages. I provide individual, couple, and family sessions to support you through challenging times.
You feel life is hard and you are a bit stuck. You feel overwhelmed by current challenges, perhaps exhausted from past trauma, and being anxious about the future. You are looking for some clarity and tools to feel less stressed. If this is the time that you are looking for growth and mental health wellbeing, I am here for you, offering sessions tailored towards your unique needs. Over 17 years, I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds, and assisted many of them in tough situations, including trauma in different life stages. I provide individual, couple, and family sessions to support you through challenging times.
I am a master’s level MA in Counselling Psychology practicum student qualified to practice at the Atlantic Muslim Resource Center under the clinical supervision of Hanaa Rashid, MEd, MSW, RSW. I understand that seeking support can be challenging. You may be grappling with feelings of burnout, hopelessness, or unsettling emotions and thoughts. Life transitions, such as moving to a new country, changing jobs, or coping with significant stressors, can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Additionally, experiences of trauma, family conflict, addiction, or mental health issues like depression can feel isolating and difficult to navigate.
I am a master’s level MA in Counselling Psychology practicum student qualified to practice at the Atlantic Muslim Resource Center under the clinical supervision of Hanaa Rashid, MEd, MSW, RSW. I understand that seeking support can be challenging. You may be grappling with feelings of burnout, hopelessness, or unsettling emotions and thoughts. Life transitions, such as moving to a new country, changing jobs, or coping with significant stressors, can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Additionally, experiences of trauma, family conflict, addiction, or mental health issues like depression can feel isolating and difficult to navigate.
Individual therapy, couples therapy and family therapy are available online and in-person.
Dr. Sherry is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Dalhousie University. He has published 160 journal articles, delivered 275 scientific presentations and earned $2.5 million in grant funds. In 2018, Dr. Sherry and his wife founded CRUX Psychology, a team of 16 Ph.D.-level psychologists. We provide high-quality individual therapy, couples therapy and assessment. We use scientifically tested therapies and assessments. And each service is tailored to your preferences, values and goals, and delivered with exceptional care and warmth. By merging compassion with science, we help you get the results you want.
Individual therapy, couples therapy and family therapy are available online and in-person.
Dr. Sherry is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Dalhousie University. He has published 160 journal articles, delivered 275 scientific presentations and earned $2.5 million in grant funds. In 2018, Dr. Sherry and his wife founded CRUX Psychology, a team of 16 Ph.D.-level psychologists. We provide high-quality individual therapy, couples therapy and assessment. We use scientifically tested therapies and assessments. And each service is tailored to your preferences, values and goals, and delivered with exceptional care and warmth. By merging compassion with science, we help you get the results you want.
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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.