Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Upper Tantallon, NS
Deirdre can help you explore and understand your personal patterns. Learn how your past influences your present. Deirdre uses IFS and EMDR to challenge influential memories and heal inter-generational trauma in a safe, confidential environment. Consistent or recurring negative thoughts, overwhelming feelings, impulsive behaviours, pain, dizziness, loss of short-term memory and self-harm are just a few symptoms that therapy can help with.
Deirdre can help you explore and understand your personal patterns. Learn how your past influences your present. Deirdre uses IFS and EMDR to challenge influential memories and heal inter-generational trauma in a safe, confidential environment. Consistent or recurring negative thoughts, overwhelming feelings, impulsive behaviours, pain, dizziness, loss of short-term memory and self-harm are just a few symptoms that therapy can help with.
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I typically incorporate aspects of CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy into my practice.
Hi! My areas of interest and expertise include working with people who have survived trauma and sexual abuse. Initially, I build rapport and a trusting relationship with you. One of our first tasks will involve identifying your strengths and what’s important to you; these are major components of allowing successful trauma processing and resolution to occur. I also enjoy working with adolescents; having once been a teen in need of additional support, I am able to empathize and quickly connect with young people. Other topics I support clients with are BPD, anger management, suicidal ideation, and self-esteem.
I typically incorporate aspects of CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy into my practice.
Hi! My areas of interest and expertise include working with people who have survived trauma and sexual abuse. Initially, I build rapport and a trusting relationship with you. One of our first tasks will involve identifying your strengths and what’s important to you; these are major components of allowing successful trauma processing and resolution to occur. I also enjoy working with adolescents; having once been a teen in need of additional support, I am able to empathize and quickly connect with young people. Other topics I support clients with are BPD, anger management, suicidal ideation, and self-esteem.
Brittany Lynn Parsons
Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate, MA, BA, CYC-P
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3M
Modalities I frequently employ include CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), & Play Therapy.
Welcoming new clients (Children, Youth & Adults) The best part of what I do is watching individuals grow and feel more connected to themselves and others! You deserve to feel your best and to be celebrated for your efforts along the way. Whether you're eager to begin your therapeutic journey or feeling hesitant, both feelings are valid. You can expect that I will work closely with you to create a personalized therapeutic plan tailored to your needs and desired outcomes. I am passionate about working with children, youth, and adults, specializing in areas such as trauma, grief/loss, relationships, anxiety, ADHD, and life transitions
Modalities I frequently employ include CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), & Play Therapy.
Welcoming new clients (Children, Youth & Adults) The best part of what I do is watching individuals grow and feel more connected to themselves and others! You deserve to feel your best and to be celebrated for your efforts along the way. Whether you're eager to begin your therapeutic journey or feeling hesitant, both feelings are valid. You can expect that I will work closely with you to create a personalized therapeutic plan tailored to your needs and desired outcomes. I am passionate about working with children, youth, and adults, specializing in areas such as trauma, grief/loss, relationships, anxiety, ADHD, and life transitions
DBT Karin Klassen R. Psych
Psychologist, MSc, MPhil
Verified Verified
Glen Margaret, NS B3Z (Online Only)
The focus of my practice is to treat people who have emotional dysregulation - stress! This can be due to a mood or personality disorder, chronic pain, trauma or complex trauma, or a major life transition. I use practical, evidence based therapies such as DBT ( Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Clinical Hypnosis, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to help you fulfill your goals, getting back to living a meaningful, peaceful, productive life. One focus of my practice is treating current military members and veterans.
The focus of my practice is to treat people who have emotional dysregulation - stress! This can be due to a mood or personality disorder, chronic pain, trauma or complex trauma, or a major life transition. I use practical, evidence based therapies such as DBT ( Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Clinical Hypnosis, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to help you fulfill your goals, getting back to living a meaningful, peaceful, productive life. One focus of my practice is treating current military members and veterans.
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.
Therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioual Therapy, Solution-Focused, and Motivational Interviewing.
There is no "too big" or "too small"- all inquiries and goals are welcome for exploration within our therapeutic space. With a background in Corrections and Community Mental Health, I've been fortunuate to hear the stories of many and guide them toward meaningful change and healing.
Therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioual Therapy, Solution-Focused, and Motivational Interviewing.
There is no "too big" or "too small"- all inquiries and goals are welcome for exploration within our therapeutic space. With a background in Corrections and Community Mental Health, I've been fortunuate to hear the stories of many and guide them toward meaningful change and healing.
I am trained in effective psychotherapy (CBT, DBT) that targets unhelpful coping and provides skills to help you manage.
Specializing in women's mental health (pregnancy/postpartum, parenting); youth and adult social anxiety, trauma recovery, depression, loss/grief. I support youth and adult clients seeking relief from difficult emotions to regain a sense of control and joy in life. You and your family do not have to suffer alone. If you are struggling with managing your emotions, or unsure how to support a loved one struggling, and want to change how you're coping, reach out. If you're looking for a therapist that will listen to you, respect you and gently encourage growth let's chat about your needs, and the support I can provide.
I am trained in effective psychotherapy (CBT, DBT) that targets unhelpful coping and provides skills to help you manage.
Specializing in women's mental health (pregnancy/postpartum, parenting); youth and adult social anxiety, trauma recovery, depression, loss/grief. I support youth and adult clients seeking relief from difficult emotions to regain a sense of control and joy in life. You and your family do not have to suffer alone. If you are struggling with managing your emotions, or unsure how to support a loved one struggling, and want to change how you're coping, reach out. If you're looking for a therapist that will listen to you, respect you and gently encourage growth let's chat about your needs, and the support I can provide.
Lydia Lee, OT Reg. (Ont.), Psychotherapist
Occupational Therapist, MScOT, OT Reg
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3M (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I use evidence-based approaches in my practice including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Thank you for reaching out - I know that seeking help not always easy and it takes a lot of energy and courage to do so. As an occupational therapist and psychotherapist, I strive to understand how my clients’ “occupations” (i.e. meaningful activities and life roles), are impacted in order to support their emotional health and recovery. My clients learn to identify what their personal strengths are, how their environment influences them and what gives them a sense of purpose in life. We practice coping skills and tools to overcome functional difficulties and increase independence.
I use evidence-based approaches in my practice including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Thank you for reaching out - I know that seeking help not always easy and it takes a lot of energy and courage to do so. As an occupational therapist and psychotherapist, I strive to understand how my clients’ “occupations” (i.e. meaningful activities and life roles), are impacted in order to support their emotional health and recovery. My clients learn to identify what their personal strengths are, how their environment influences them and what gives them a sense of purpose in life. We practice coping skills and tools to overcome functional difficulties and increase independence.
Nanci Wojcik Counselling and Clinical Supervisor
Counsellor, MEd, CCC, RCT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3M
I typically use CBT, DBT, Systems Theory, Stages of Change Theory, Mindfulness and EFT.
Yes, accepting new clients. Online booking at www.aldergrovecounselling.com. I will complete an initial assessment to help determine the depth of your depression, anxiety, unhealthy coping strategies and other areas that may be causing you to feel stuck. We repeat what’s familiar. Even though we know what is dysfunctional, and not working well for us, we repeat behaviours because they are familiar. Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to change its physical structure and function based on input from your experiences, which includes your behaviours, emotions, and thoughts. You can use your mind to change your happiness.
I typically use CBT, DBT, Systems Theory, Stages of Change Theory, Mindfulness and EFT.
Yes, accepting new clients. Online booking at www.aldergrovecounselling.com. I will complete an initial assessment to help determine the depth of your depression, anxiety, unhealthy coping strategies and other areas that may be causing you to feel stuck. We repeat what’s familiar. Even though we know what is dysfunctional, and not working well for us, we repeat behaviours because they are familiar. Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to change its physical structure and function based on input from your experiences, which includes your behaviours, emotions, and thoughts. You can use your mind to change your happiness.
I work with children, adolescents, and their families in providing assessment and treatment services. I have expertise in helping youth address a variety of mental health and health-related difficulties. I have a particular interest in working with children and youth with big emotions and associated behaviours.
I work with children, adolescents, and their families in providing assessment and treatment services. I have expertise in helping youth address a variety of mental health and health-related difficulties. I have a particular interest in working with children and youth with big emotions and associated behaviours.
Christina Rodrigue
Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate, MA, RCT-C, CCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bedford, NS B4B
I provide client-centred counselling services across the life span. However, my ideal clients are children, youth and neurodivergent folks.
I provide client-centred counselling services across the life span. However, my ideal clients are children, youth and neurodivergent folks.
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.
Resilience Renewal Counselling Inc
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3S
We will work together to explore what issues are negatively impacting on your life and proceed in the direction and pace as you determine your goals and priorities once you invite me to help guide you towards improved wellness and peace of mind.
We will work together to explore what issues are negatively impacting on your life and proceed in the direction and pace as you determine your goals and priorities once you invite me to help guide you towards improved wellness and peace of mind.
Life can be filled with challenges and hardship, which can often leave us struggling in different ways that really make it difficult to experience more ease and fulfillment in life. Whether you're wanting to get a grasp of overwhelming feelings, a restless and worrisome brain, an aching body, to connect more to yourself and life around you, or to understand yourself more fully, I am here to help you in that. In working together, I want to be able to learn about your lived experiences, and help you move beyond just coping day-to-day so you can find more gratification with life and yourself within it.
Life can be filled with challenges and hardship, which can often leave us struggling in different ways that really make it difficult to experience more ease and fulfillment in life. Whether you're wanting to get a grasp of overwhelming feelings, a restless and worrisome brain, an aching body, to connect more to yourself and life around you, or to understand yourself more fully, I am here to help you in that. In working together, I want to be able to learn about your lived experiences, and help you move beyond just coping day-to-day so you can find more gratification with life and yourself within it.
Julie Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3M (Online Only)
I have a specialized interest in eating disorders, trauma, anxiety disorders, addiction/substance use, and personality disorders. Making changes can be anxiety provoking and overwhelming. I recognize that feeling alone can get in the way of making the progress you want to make. I am happy to support you in bettering your mental health overall.
I have a specialized interest in eating disorders, trauma, anxiety disorders, addiction/substance use, and personality disorders. Making changes can be anxiety provoking and overwhelming. I recognize that feeling alone can get in the way of making the progress you want to make. I am happy to support you in bettering your mental health overall.
Dawn McKelvie Cyr
Counsellor, MA, RCT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tantallon, NS B3Z (Online Only)
As the founder of Independence Counselling, I am a believer in the power of connection. In the power of supporting each other and in the power of allowing others to support us. Life can be hard. And telling someone that we are struggling can sometimes be harder. Staying hidden and silent won’t bring us the healing we long for. But reaching out, risking just might. I hope you take the risk and reach out. I’ll be right here.
As the founder of Independence Counselling, I am a believer in the power of connection. In the power of supporting each other and in the power of allowing others to support us. Life can be hard. And telling someone that we are struggling can sometimes be harder. Staying hidden and silent won’t bring us the healing we long for. But reaching out, risking just might. I hope you take the risk and reach out. I’ll be right here.
I have the privilege of helping clients with a wide range of issues including emotional issues and relationship challenges. These could include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, shame, self-esteem and relationship conflicts. My goal is to support and strengthen your relationship with yourself and your other relationships. I have experience working in the school setting and treating adult and adolescent mental health & addiction. I will support you with what you’re struggling with, what direction you want your life to take, and what steps to take to get there. I will help you gain a sense of control over yourself and your life.
I have the privilege of helping clients with a wide range of issues including emotional issues and relationship challenges. These could include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, shame, self-esteem and relationship conflicts. My goal is to support and strengthen your relationship with yourself and your other relationships. I have experience working in the school setting and treating adult and adolescent mental health & addiction. I will support you with what you’re struggling with, what direction you want your life to take, and what steps to take to get there. I will help you gain a sense of control over yourself and your life.
Compassionate Connections Therapeutic & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCT-C
Verified Verified
Tantallon, NS B3Z
At Compassionate Connections we offer therapeutic counselling for both adults and children/families in addressing complex mental health needs. Our approach is client-centred, compassionate and non-judgmental. As your therapists our role is to provide hope, support and guidance during the most difficult of times. Our passion is working with families towards a path of reconnection and healing--through communication, skill building and fostering connections. More specifically, we specialize in attachment and emotion focused parenting approaches that help families address and support their child's behavioural and emotional needs.
At Compassionate Connections we offer therapeutic counselling for both adults and children/families in addressing complex mental health needs. Our approach is client-centred, compassionate and non-judgmental. As your therapists our role is to provide hope, support and guidance during the most difficult of times. Our passion is working with families towards a path of reconnection and healing--through communication, skill building and fostering connections. More specifically, we specialize in attachment and emotion focused parenting approaches that help families address and support their child's behavioural and emotional needs.
Jacquie Potvin-Boucher
Counsellor, MACP, RCT-C, BDes
Verified Verified
Tantallon, NS B3Z (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are u looking for safe, accessible support with an Autistic Therapist? I work with individuals from all walks of life but I specialize in helping neurodivergent individuals navigate the struggles that come with ADHD and Autism, such as masking and burnout. I also work with parents coping with the challenges that come with raising neurodivergent children. As an Indigenous woman I work thru an Indigenous lens, which means I use a holistic, strength based approach drawing upon multiple frameworks meant to empower folks to meet their own unique needs and feel comfortable being their true selves.
Are u looking for safe, accessible support with an Autistic Therapist? I work with individuals from all walks of life but I specialize in helping neurodivergent individuals navigate the struggles that come with ADHD and Autism, such as masking and burnout. I also work with parents coping with the challenges that come with raising neurodivergent children. As an Indigenous woman I work thru an Indigenous lens, which means I use a holistic, strength based approach drawing upon multiple frameworks meant to empower folks to meet their own unique needs and feel comfortable being their true selves.
Intentional Outcomes Counselling Ltd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Halifax, NS B3S
Accessing timely mental health services due to prolonged wait times and a limited number of qualified therapists is a common issue. We offer immediate access to therapy, as well as tailored, compassionate, and effective therapeutic approaches. Flexible scheduling and holistic, evidence-based interventions. Our goal is to enhance overall mental health, help you develop coping strategies, strengthen relationships and support you in navigating life transitions with confidence. You desire therapy that is relevant and impactful, characterized by a therapeutic relationship where you feel understood and valued for long-term improvements.
Accessing timely mental health services due to prolonged wait times and a limited number of qualified therapists is a common issue. We offer immediate access to therapy, as well as tailored, compassionate, and effective therapeutic approaches. Flexible scheduling and holistic, evidence-based interventions. Our goal is to enhance overall mental health, help you develop coping strategies, strengthen relationships and support you in navigating life transitions with confidence. You desire therapy that is relevant and impactful, characterized by a therapeutic relationship where you feel understood and valued for long-term improvements.
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Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behaviour and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behaviour, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioural change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behaviour; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.