Therapists in Halifax, NS
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.
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.
Amadea aims to create a warm, collaborative, and compassionate space for her clients to feel heard and seen. Amadea believes that healing occurs within relationships, and as such, she prioritizes the therapeutic relationship above all else. She enjoys working with adults, young adults, and students experiencing a range of challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, emotional challenges, difficulty in relationships, identity exploration, self-esteem challenges, grief and loss, life transitions, and personal growth, among others.
Amadea aims to create a warm, collaborative, and compassionate space for her clients to feel heard and seen. Amadea believes that healing occurs within relationships, and as such, she prioritizes the therapeutic relationship above all else. She enjoys working with adults, young adults, and students experiencing a range of challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, emotional challenges, difficulty in relationships, identity exploration, self-esteem challenges, grief and loss, life transitions, and personal growth, among others.
I am a Halifax-based counsellor, psychotherapist, and creative arts therapist with a background in mindfulness, body-based, and trauma-oriented modalities. I believe that to struggle is a fundamental part of human experience. As humans are relational beings, we need to be witnessed, supported and deeply heard in order to process and expand beyond our grief and our pain. We all have the innate capacity for healing. With the right space to hold and befriend our difficult memories and emotions, our minds and bodies learn that there can be safety, freedom, and possibility in our lives.
I am a Halifax-based counsellor, psychotherapist, and creative arts therapist with a background in mindfulness, body-based, and trauma-oriented modalities. I believe that to struggle is a fundamental part of human experience. As humans are relational beings, we need to be witnessed, supported and deeply heard in order to process and expand beyond our grief and our pain. We all have the innate capacity for healing. With the right space to hold and befriend our difficult memories and emotions, our minds and bodies learn that there can be safety, freedom, and possibility in our lives.
Alexander Wellness Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3N (Online Only)
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.
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 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 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.
Szonja Vamos is a Registered Counseling Therapist, specializing in symptoms of anxiety, depression, and traumatic-stress. Originally of Hungarian and Russian decent, Szonja was raised in Miami, Florida, where she earned her Bachelors in Psychology, and Masters in Marriage & Family therapy. Szonja began by working with underprivileged children/youth and their families in community settings, and later with adults struggling with addictions and trauma. Szonja utilizes a client-centered approach to support those struggling with mental health and other challenges to develop a healthy present and recover from a painful past.
Szonja Vamos is a Registered Counseling Therapist, specializing in symptoms of anxiety, depression, and traumatic-stress. Originally of Hungarian and Russian decent, Szonja was raised in Miami, Florida, where she earned her Bachelors in Psychology, and Masters in Marriage & Family therapy. Szonja began by working with underprivileged children/youth and their families in community settings, and later with adults struggling with addictions and trauma. Szonja utilizes a client-centered approach to support those struggling with mental health and other challenges to develop a healthy present and recover from a painful past.
When you become aware that your protective system is not letting you live the life you want to lead, therapy helps unburden the parts that keep you stuck. Through Internal Family Systems therapy you can get to know your inner system of protection, distraction and inner freedom. Protection may be anxiety, anger, depression and distraction may be numbing, dissociation, addiction and procrastination. You learn that some of your protection is based on what worked in childhood but is no longer serving you now. With couples I focus on learning to become relational through the work of Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy.
When you become aware that your protective system is not letting you live the life you want to lead, therapy helps unburden the parts that keep you stuck. Through Internal Family Systems therapy you can get to know your inner system of protection, distraction and inner freedom. Protection may be anxiety, anger, depression and distraction may be numbing, dissociation, addiction and procrastination. You learn that some of your protection is based on what worked in childhood but is no longer serving you now. With couples I focus on learning to become relational through the work of Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy.
Catherine Phinney
Counsellor, MA, MACP, RCT, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3J
Waitlist for new clients
One of the consequences of stress is re-experiencing it in the mind and body, leaving us depleted and disconnected from life. Intense reactions can be confusing and distressing. Making sense of our experiences, putting them in perspective, and changing unhelpful ways of thinking, behaving, and coping increases our resilience. I welcome individuals from all walks of life and have a particular interest in survivors of sexual violence and exploitation; first responders, frontline workers, military, veterans and their families; survivors of adverse childhood experiences; workplace stress and life transitions; and older adults.
One of the consequences of stress is re-experiencing it in the mind and body, leaving us depleted and disconnected from life. Intense reactions can be confusing and distressing. Making sense of our experiences, putting them in perspective, and changing unhelpful ways of thinking, behaving, and coping increases our resilience. I welcome individuals from all walks of life and have a particular interest in survivors of sexual violence and exploitation; first responders, frontline workers, military, veterans and their families; survivors of adverse childhood experiences; workplace stress and life transitions; and older adults.
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.
John-Paul Austring
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3J (Online Only)
I support people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, relationship conflict, crisis of meaning, and those seeking to reach their full potential in life. I provide Christian therapy that is biblically-based, holistic, compassionate, and also informed by evidence-based psychology practices. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Social Worker. I draw from my education in clinical psychology, social work, and theology. I have 12 years of professional experience helping people through the toughest of times, as well as my own lived experiences with overcoming serious life challenges. All of my fees are tax exempt.
I support people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, relationship conflict, crisis of meaning, and those seeking to reach their full potential in life. I provide Christian therapy that is biblically-based, holistic, compassionate, and also informed by evidence-based psychology practices. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Social Worker. I draw from my education in clinical psychology, social work, and theology. I have 12 years of professional experience helping people through the toughest of times, as well as my own lived experiences with overcoming serious life challenges. All of my fees are tax exempt.
Maki Sakata
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3M (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you irritable? Moody? Crying with no reasons? Easily overwhelmed and stressed out? Not confident on making decisions? unmotivated? And highly critical to yourself? You may be suffering from depression and anxiety stems from unresolved issues or trauma in the past. I strongly values collaborating with clients to support them in their growth, journey and healing process to achieve fulfillment, happiness, and harmony within yourself or with others incorporating CBT/DBT/ACT based therapy. I can support you better cope with many stressors and decisions that can easily overwhelm your life.
Are you irritable? Moody? Crying with no reasons? Easily overwhelmed and stressed out? Not confident on making decisions? unmotivated? And highly critical to yourself? You may be suffering from depression and anxiety stems from unresolved issues or trauma in the past. I strongly values collaborating with clients to support them in their growth, journey and healing process to achieve fulfillment, happiness, and harmony within yourself or with others incorporating CBT/DBT/ACT based therapy. I can support you better cope with many stressors and decisions that can easily overwhelm your life.
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I provide holistic counseling services to adolescents and adults in the Halifax/HRM area. I offer Mind/Body Psychotherapy, a holistic, trauma-informed, mindfulness based approach to psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, Please Note: As of Jan. 1, 2024, my fee will increase to $225.00/hr.
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As a solution focused therapist, I meet clients where they are in their life and growth journey, seek strengths and skills already present and help them take control back of their lives and performance. Seeded in 17 years of Sports Mental skills performance, my therapeutic approach assists clients in all aspects of their lives to build agency, confidence, and increased motivation to change.
As a solution focused therapist, I meet clients where they are in their life and growth journey, seek strengths and skills already present and help them take control back of their lives and performance. Seeded in 17 years of Sports Mental skills performance, my therapeutic approach assists clients in all aspects of their lives to build agency, confidence, and increased motivation to change.
Crystal Blackler
Counsellor, MEd, CCC, RCT
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3L (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel overwhelmed? Anxious? Not quite yourself? Having Emotional Destress? Relationship issues? Are your symptoms affecting your quality of life? If so therapy can help you gain new insight into your life. I am convinced that a deep sense of meaning and purpose in life, together with a sense of belonging is a foundational importance to overall well-being, and to achieving a sense of acceptance, integration and wholeness. I strongly believe clients are the expert of themselves and as such I will help my clients access their inner wisdom.
Do you feel overwhelmed? Anxious? Not quite yourself? Having Emotional Destress? Relationship issues? Are your symptoms affecting your quality of life? If so therapy can help you gain new insight into your life. I am convinced that a deep sense of meaning and purpose in life, together with a sense of belonging is a foundational importance to overall well-being, and to achieving a sense of acceptance, integration and wholeness. I strongly believe clients are the expert of themselves and as such I will help my clients access their inner wisdom.
Gabriel Enxuga
Registered Social Worker, RSW, BSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3K (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that each us carries inherent goodness inside of us, and sometimes we can become stuck. As a therapist, I see my role as creating a space where you can feel supported to explore the parts of you that are hurting and also to nurture your own inner compassion and wisdom. Working from a non-pathologizing approach, I believe that all behaviour meets a need. The work of therapy is to develop a deeper understanding of what purpose protective mechanisms like addiction, anxiety, and self-harm have played in your life, and what you need to feel supported to grow and change.
I believe that each us carries inherent goodness inside of us, and sometimes we can become stuck. As a therapist, I see my role as creating a space where you can feel supported to explore the parts of you that are hurting and also to nurture your own inner compassion and wisdom. Working from a non-pathologizing approach, I believe that all behaviour meets a need. The work of therapy is to develop a deeper understanding of what purpose protective mechanisms like addiction, anxiety, and self-harm have played in your life, and what you need to feel supported to grow and change.
I specialize in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosis and psychotic-like experiences (substance-induced psychosis, early psychosis, schizophrenia, mood disorders with psychotic features), mood disorders (bipolar disorders, major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder) and anxiety disorders (social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and specific phobias), obsessive-compulsive disorder and related disorders (hair pulling disorder, skin picking disorder, body focused repetitive behaviours), and substance use disorders.
I specialize in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosis and psychotic-like experiences (substance-induced psychosis, early psychosis, schizophrenia, mood disorders with psychotic features), mood disorders (bipolar disorders, major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder) and anxiety disorders (social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and specific phobias), obsessive-compulsive disorder and related disorders (hair pulling disorder, skin picking disorder, body focused repetitive behaviours), and substance use disorders.
Kathleen Dunbar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, RVT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3M
Are you grieving the loss of your pet? Are you finding it hard to cope with heavy feelings and thoughts yet feeling like "I should be able to just 'get over' it? I understand. I offer clients space and support to cope with distressing thoughts and emotions. I believe that every client can find meaning and richness in life with the right support. I strive to offer clients empathy, caring, and compassion. I aim to create a space where clients can express their most difficult feelings, thoughts, or situations when they are grieving.
Are you grieving the loss of your pet? Are you finding it hard to cope with heavy feelings and thoughts yet feeling like "I should be able to just 'get over' it? I understand. I offer clients space and support to cope with distressing thoughts and emotions. I believe that every client can find meaning and richness in life with the right support. I strive to offer clients empathy, caring, and compassion. I aim to create a space where clients can express their most difficult feelings, thoughts, or situations when they are grieving.
Michelle Strazzeri Psychotherapy For You Nova Scotia
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3J (Online Only)
You are here because you are experiencing struggle, are ready to make some changes and you are looking for help. Together we can address your concerns and reestablish your sense of wellness and hope. I look forward to building a strong therapeutic relationship with you and supporting you through the changes you want with warmth, empathy and experience.
You are here because you are experiencing struggle, are ready to make some changes and you are looking for help. Together we can address your concerns and reestablish your sense of wellness and hope. I look forward to building a strong therapeutic relationship with you and supporting you through the changes you want with warmth, empathy and experience.
Heather McPherson
Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate, MA, MACP, RCT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3S (Online Only)
My clients arrive at therapy knowing something needs to change. They may not know exactly what is preventing them from living their best lives but they do know what they have isn't it. I work with individual's get the best out of their lives. I have worked with challenges that include addiction, dealing with a loved one's addiction, anxiety, depression, life transitions (children, divorce, illness), relationship issues, grief & loss, and/or childhood trauma. When working with you I use evidence-based treatments tailored to meet your unique needs. These include CBT, DBT ACT, Narrative, Solution Focused and MI.
My clients arrive at therapy knowing something needs to change. They may not know exactly what is preventing them from living their best lives but they do know what they have isn't it. I work with individual's get the best out of their lives. I have worked with challenges that include addiction, dealing with a loved one's addiction, anxiety, depression, life transitions (children, divorce, illness), relationship issues, grief & loss, and/or childhood trauma. When working with you I use evidence-based treatments tailored to meet your unique needs. These include CBT, DBT ACT, Narrative, Solution Focused and MI.
Hartwell Counselling, Ltd
Counsellor, MA, CCC, RCT-C
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3K (Online Only)
When was the last time you experienced harmony with your core principles? At Hartwell Counselling, I provide a compassionate and transformative therapy rooted in evidence-based practices such as EMDR. EMDR which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and its the gold standard for treating and processing trauma. EMDR reduces trauma symptoms in a shorter time frame than the traditional talk therapy. Many clients have reported a reduction of traumatic symptoms after the initial few sessions of EMDR. EMDR is not a magic cure for trauma but it might produce some symptoms relief.
When was the last time you experienced harmony with your core principles? At Hartwell Counselling, I provide a compassionate and transformative therapy rooted in evidence-based practices such as EMDR. EMDR which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and its the gold standard for treating and processing trauma. EMDR reduces trauma symptoms in a shorter time frame than the traditional talk therapy. Many clients have reported a reduction of traumatic symptoms after the initial few sessions of EMDR. EMDR is not a magic cure for trauma but it might produce some symptoms relief.
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Number of Counsellors in Halifax, NS
500+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in Halifax, NS who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 83% | Relationship Issues |
| 80% | Self Esteem |
| 80% | Stress |
| 75% | Coping Skills |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 65% | Medavie Blue Cross |
| 59% | Blue Cross |
| 47% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
How Counsellors in Halifax, NS see their clients
| 69% | In Person and Online | |
| 31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 76% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |