Michelle holds a Masters of Social Work degree from The University of Victoria, as well as a BSW from Dalhousie University and Ba in Sociology/Criminology from Saint Mary’s University. She is a registered social worker with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.

Michelle has over seven years of experience providing mental health support to a diverse range of populations including first responders, trauma survivors, and victims and perpetrators of crime. She has contributed to research in the field of psychology, studying the efficacy of treatment methods for individuals experiencing Post Traumatic Stress symptoms. Michelle has a special interest in helping highly sensitive people and folks with complex trauma to recognize their strengths, and discover their intrinsic value, self-worth, and ability to heal through a non- pathologizing approach to mental health.

Michelle’s approach is built on relational practice, understanding that compassion, choice, and collaboration are essential to creating a safer therapeutic environment. Michelle takes an eclectic approach, pulling from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, narrative therapies, parts work, and psychodynamic approaches to help clients heal both mind and body. She is passionate about supporting folks to heal through self-compassion, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation.

Together with Michelle, you can learn to calm inner conflict, reduce suffering, and attain your goals while honouring your lived experiences and exploring your innate strengths to live the life you deserve.

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Mary completed her Masters in Clinical Social Work in 1991 from the University of Toronto with specialty in Addictions and Mental Health. Since then, she has been providing therapy and counseling for over thirty years in a variety of programs in Canada, the Cayman Islands and Bermuda. She was also adjunct Professor at Dalhousie University, where she taught Advanced Counseling in Social Work Practice.

Mary has expertise in a number of therapeutic approaches including: Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution- Focused Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

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Getting through this thing called life can be difficult for anyone. At times, it feels like there’s nowhere for us to slow down and sort through the noise of the day. A moment to breathe, and just maybe, let our shoulders drop, as we find our way back into our body. Maybe you’re in need of that kind of space.

I am a white, cisgender, queer man, and clinical social worker. I work from a relational and anti-oppressive perspective that is influenced by my own life experiences and my years of working with clients. I provide trauma-informed and affirming care to support individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, addiction, life-changes and transitions, self-esteem, and gender and sexuality exploration. My work is collaborative and building a relationship out of respect, authenticity, and care with you is the foundation of our work together. I believe that with someone in your corner, you can drop shame and build the confidence to live a full and genuine life.

I have a Masters in Social Work with a specialization in gender and sexuality from Temple University. I consider myself affirming, kink positive/knowledgeable, and poly inclusive in my work.

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My name is Melaney and I am passionate about treating trauma related concerns. I’m a trauma survivor myself and over the last five years working as a therapist in the public system I’ve developed extensive experience working with several trauma therapy models such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), and I have been recently trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I worked for three years in the community of Antigonish with adults experiencing a wide range of mental health presentations including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and currently I work with children and families impacted by trauma and attachment injuries in Halifax. I am excited to begin offering my services to folks in the private sector as well!

I completed my MSW at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver Campus) with a focus on treating mental health and addictions from a trauma-informed, harm reduction approach. My practicum was in the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood where I gained much experience and insight into working with trauma and addictions. In Vancouver I also became interested in the therapeutic potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy and I’m currently wrapping up psilocybin therapy training through TheraPsil. I look forward to psychedelic-assisted therapy becoming legal and accessible over the next few years and I’m passionate about psychedelic harm reduction.

Other therapy models I draw from include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC). I also use the Collaborative Problem Solving model (CPS) in working with families and children with behavioural issues. Another area of interest of mine is supporting clients through loss, grief and the mourning process. I am committed to social justice and incorporate compassion into my work with clients.

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