Krystle is a Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Mary’s University and a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville. She is passionate about helping people develop self-awareness around recurring issues making them feel stuck and guiding clients to navigate forward with resolution. She is client centered and eclectic in her approach to counselling clients. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Solution Focused, and Narrative Therapy. Krystle has experience counselling clients with: Anxiety, Depression, Stress, and Trauma, and has an interest in working with Codependency.

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Tracy is thrilled to be a member of the team at The Anxiety and Trauma Clinic of Nova Scotia. She has completed her Master’s of Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. She has an integrative and collaborative approach to therapy, focusing on the client’s needs with compassion and empathy while walking with her clients throughout their healing journey. Creating a supportive, safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space for her clients to express their thoughts and emotions is the cornerstone of her therapeutic approach. Tracy’s passion for helping people comes from many years of teaching, volunteering, and living abroad in Spain which have given her insight into working with diverse groups of people, various cultures, life experiences and how we use our language.

Having obtained her undergraduate degree in voice performance at Acadia University and subsequently her master’s degree in Opera Performance at New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Tracy’s experiences teaching and performing music has enabled her to understand the depth and healing powers music can offer everyone.

Tracy works with clients aged 10 and above.

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Lauren is a Registered Counselling Therapist-C and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Psychology from Memorial University of Newfoundland, then her Masters of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.

Lauren believes that therapy is not “one-size-fits-all”. Working from a client-centered, solution-focused approach, Lauren can help you to discover the strengths within yourself. Lauren specializes in child and family therapy, with a focus on trauma, anxiety, and relationships. She also has experience in dealing with disordered eating, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Lauren focuses on creating a warm and welcoming environment for each client, while focusing on individual needs and goals. Seeking help is one of the first steps in bettering your mental health. Lauren would love to help you in taking the next steps.

Lauren is currently accepting new clients.

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Evan is a Registered Counselling Therapist-C in the province of Nova Scotia. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Psychology from Memorial University of Newfoundland as well as a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University.

Evan is passionate about helping those who face a wide variety of mental health issues and has a special interest in all forms of trauma and phobia. He approaches every experience using a holistic perspective, allowing him to gain the knowledge needed to support all forms of trauma and to effectively tailor his approach to meet your needs.

Evan is very passionate about music, the outdoors, and loves hiking and adventure. He believes that finding positivity and passion in your experiences is an important part of the therapeutic process. Working as a team, Evan will provide a safe and empathetic space to meet your therapeutic goals.

Evan is accepting new clients.

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Regina is a hardworking and highly motivated professional. She is a Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. She holds of Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from Acadia University, a Bachelor of Education from the University of Fort Kent Maine, a Masters in Inclusive Education from Acadia University and a Masters in Counselling from Acadia University. She also has a certificate in ASD and Behavioural Interventions from the University of New Brunswick and Level 1 certification in Sand Tray Therapy. Regina has been working with school aged students, ages of 5-18 for over 27 years, 13 of those years working with Special Needs students. She has extensive knowledge in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorder, mild to severe ADHD, mild to severe behaviour issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, mild to severe Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorders. I also have had experience with students suffering from Trauma Disorders. She uses a Trauma aware, strength-based, person-centered approach and utilizes modalities such as Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Sand Tray Therapy and Play Therapy. She incorporates evidence informed practices such as Mindfulness, Meditation, Art Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy. She feels her experience in the field of education provides her with a unique perspective. There is never one approach that fits all, and being in the school system, she has had the opportunity to provide support to diverse populations, using a variety of supports, techniques and strategies. She believes in meeting people where they are and focus on their strengths to help over come their challenges.

Regina prides herself on providing a welcoming, safe, and trusting environment, focusing on a person’s comfort zone. She looks forward to accompanying you on your journey to wellness.

Regina is now accepting new clients.

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Hannah is a Registered Counselling Therapist-C. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology as well as a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and body dysmorphia.

She works from a trauma informed lens, drawing from trauma informed cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavioural therapy as well as some aspects of the polyvagal theory.

Hannah provides an open and warm environment to create a safe space for clients to feel welcome and to help them become the best version of themselves. She believes therapy doesn’t always have to be serious and brings a sense of humour where appropriate to sessions. She takes a collaborative approach to therapy, working together with you as the client to create and reach goals and facilitate wellness

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Clinical focus: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, EMDR, Sexual Abuse/Assault/Harassment, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Recovery from childhood trauma, Supporting first responders and helping professionals with prevention/recovery from vicarious trauma, Birth trauma. My legal training allows me to emotionally support people navigating the justice system.

A graduate of Dalhousie and Acadia, I have over twenty years experience working with anxious or traumatized clients to successfully overcome anxiety, depression, self-harming, suicidality, flashbacks, nightmares, disordered eating, panic attacks, and relationship issues related to trauma. I work with people at their own pace, and offer trauma-informed, current, evidence-based therapies.

Philosophy of Care: My approach is client-centred and strength based: you can choose among options and work gently toward your chosen goals, using your unique strengths for healing. You will be heard, believed and respected. Approaches offered include cognitive therapies, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness, and trauma-informed stabilization treatment (TIST).

Pam lives with her partner of 30 years in Nova Scotia, and enjoys running, kayaking and horseback riding in her free time.

Pam sees clients aged 19 and above.

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Judith is an empathetic, experienced counsellor who has a passion for supporting her client’s personal growth. She is a Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Cape Breton University, a Bachelor of Education from the University of Fort Kent Maine, and a Masters in Counselling from Acadia University.

Judith has 15 years of counselling experience. She has vast experience working with families in crisis, and counselling individuals to cope with ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, behaviour issues, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, grief, relationship challenges and emotional regulation difficulties.

Judith uses a trauma aware, holistic approach to counselling. She emphasizes the importance of understanding clients within the context of their environment, relationships, culture, and overall well-being. This approach integrates various techniques from different therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. Judith incorporates evidence-informed practices such as mindfulness, and meditation to promote healing, self-awareness, personal growth, and empowerment.

Judith has a great deal of experience and is passionate about working with victims of trauma and working with the LGBTQIA+ community. She is committed to providing culturally responsive and affirming services to individuals of diverse backgrounds. Judith has the necessary knowledge and experience needed to effectively support youth, adolescents, and adults facing various challenges in life.

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Amanda is honored for the opportunity to be part of the team at The Anxiety and Trauma Clinic of Nova Scotia while completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree through Yorkville University. Amanda has a warm, non-judgmental approach to therapy. Her aim is to work collaboratively with her clients as they overcome their struggles while ensuring they are safe, heard, respected and valued.

Amanda has extensive experience working with children as an educator with the Halifax Regional Centre of Education. Amanda obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree, along with a Diploma in Counselling from Cape Breton University. She completed her Bachelor of Education from the University of Maine of Fort Kent and a Master’s in Supporting Learners with Diverse Needs & Exceptionalities from Mount Saint Vincent University. She also completed training in Practical Functional Assessment and Skill Based Treatment from FTF Behavioral Consulting.

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