Each therapist listed here is an openly out member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, meaning the therapist has consented to being outed as part of the queer community to the general public. We did not include exact identity labels for each clinician as some members’ intersecting identities are fluid or do not simply fit into a fixed box. Identity labels can be both freeing and limiting in that they can communicate a shared lived experience to oneself and others, and sometimes lead individuals and/or groups of people feeling wrongly confined to what that identity label may mean. We encourage you to ask the clinician directly if they have any identity labels they openly identify with such as race, social class, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and relationship orientation.
Additionally, we did not include exact wait times and fees for therapists who work in private practice as both are typically in flux. Instead, we included a website or direct contact information where you can ask those questions. We did note which therapists offer reduced rates or sliding scales. Most clinicians provide both in-person and virtual options for therapy. Please ask the therapist directly whether they offer virtual services and for geographic locations they are licensed to practice in.
For therapists that work within Nova Scotia Health, we included the therapists’ department, location, or unit they work in. To connect with a therapist within Nova Scotia Health, please call the General Intake line at 1-855-922-1122. While you can voice your preference to work with a specific therapist and/or to work with a queer and trans competent therapist, please note that this is not always able to be accommodated due to a variety of organizational factors (e.g., clinician availability, licensing, case complexity, appropriate therapeutic modality for presenting concern, etc.).
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Nikki Ali (she/her)
PhD, Registered Psychologist, R1104
Halifax
Private Practice: Lesley Hartman and Associates
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: ASD, ADHD
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: children/youth for assessment and therapy; adults for psychoeducational, ASD, and ADHD assessment only
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, CCT
Virtual Offered: Yes for therapy, no for assessment
Main Therapeutic Issues: anxiety, mood, emotion dysregulation, neuro-diverse clients, disordered eating, parent-youth connection and communication, self-esteem, body image, typical concerns of adolescence
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Kiran Awrey (they/them)
MACP, CCC, RCT, RCT-26-017
Coldbrook, Kingston
Private Practice: Bower-Jacquard Psychological Services
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+)
Therapeutic Modalities: CCT, CPT, CBT, DBT, TF-CBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Trauma, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, gender and sexuality
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Sarah Ayton (they/them)
MACP, RCT-C, RCT-C22-107
Dartmouth
Private Practice: Affirming Psychology
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (18-65)
Therapeutic Modalities: NT, DBT, SEP
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Chronic shame, complex trauma, attachment issues, anxious and depressive symptoms, grief, life transitions, intimate partner violence, addressing harmful behaviours, Neurodivergence (e.g., Autism/ADHD), gender and sexuality
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Heather Baglole (she/her)
MACP, RCT-C, RCT-C23-056
Dartmouth
Private Practice: Undercurrent Counselling, @undercurrent.counselling on Instagram
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65)
Therapeutic Modalities: NT, ET, CCT, IFS
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: gender, sexuality, non-monogamy, anxiety, depression, sex & relationship issues, kink-allied, neurodivergence-affirming, systemic issues, ADHD, ASD, Mood Disorders, chronic illness/pain
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Erica Baker-Gagnon (they/them)
MSc, RCT, RCT-19-004
Dartmouth
Private Practice: Diverse Roots Therapy
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+), Families, Couples/relationships
Therapeutic Modalities: PT, IFS
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Systemic issues, ADHD, ASD, gender, sexuality, trauma, relationships, attachment, parenting, Mood Disorders, anxiety, depression, issues around sex
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Conor Barker (he/him)
PhD, Registered Psychologist, NSBEP R0971
Bedford and Saskatchewan
Private Practice: Brunswick Creek Psychology Services
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: Psychodiagnostic, ADHD, ASD, Psycho-education, Fitness to Work
Languages: English, French
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Children (below age 13), Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65)
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, ART, RT/CT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: General counselling, Post-secondary students, Inclusive Education, grief and loss
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Malory Beazley (she/her)
MEd, RCT, RCT-24-038
Halifax
Private Practice: In the Margins Counselling
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (16-18), Adults (18+)
Therapeutic Modalities: ACT, CFT, NT, SFBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Anxiety, Women’s issues and experiences, Childhood emotional neglect, ADHD, Healthy relationships, Sexuality and gender, Queer issues and identities, Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), Neurodivergence, Life transitions, Relationship breakups, Emotional abuse, Self-worth, Emotional literacy, Stress management
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Luci Belknap (they/them)
MA, Registered Psychologist, R1162
Halifax
Private Practice: Blue Moon Psychological Services
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: ADHD
Languages: English, French
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (19+) for assessment and therapy
Therapeutic Modalities: EMDR, CBT, CPT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: trauma and dissociation including complex trauma and sexual abuse, depression and anxiety, gender identity and sexuality, neurodiversity and chronic illness, relational health including romantic and family challenges
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Jey Benoit (they/them)
MSW, RSW, 8437
Halifax (Virtual in NS and ON)
Private Practice: Aulakh Psychological, free surgical readiness letters and single session counselling with Halifax Sexual Health Centre
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65), Families, Couples/relationships
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, CCT, DBT, EFT, EFIT, EFFT, EMDR, MI, SFBT, TF-CBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Relational health & conflict, trauma (acute and complex), depression, anxiety, emotional (dys)regulation and Borderline Personality Disorder, suicidal ideation and self-harm, issues related to neurodivergence
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Holly Blunden (she/her)
MA, RCT, RCT-25-057
Yarmouth
Private Practice: Ilex Counselling Services, please contact ilexcounsellingservices@gmail.com
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Children (age 9+), Adults (18-65)
Therapeutic Modalities: EMDR, CBT, DBT, MSCT, CCT, IFS
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, gender and sexuality, life transitions, existential anxiety, boundaries/codependency, emotional dysregulation
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Colleen Bob (she/her/they/them)
MEd, CCC; RCT, RCT-22-038, 10000559
Halifax
Private Practice: Inner Ocean Healing Centre
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+), Couples/relationships
Therapeutic Modalities: ACT, CCT, EmFT, EFT, RT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD – including developmental trauma/abuse, life transitions, identity exploration, sexuality and gender, relationship challenges, and grief/loss
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Robyn Bolivar (she/her)
MEd, Registered Psychotherapist, 3610
NS & ON (Virtual Only)
Private Practice: Robyn Bolivar Therapy, please contact robynpsychotherapy@gmail.com
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+), Families, Couples/relationships
Therapeutic Modalities: DBT, EFT, EFIT, EMDR, NT, RT, SFBT, ST
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: C-PTSD (trauma), sexual issues – sex therapy, relationships/ attachment, poly/non-monogamous relationships
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Joanna Brenchley (she/her)
MEd, RCT-C, RCT-C22-098
South Shore
Private Practice: Joanna Brenchley
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+)
Therapeutic Modalities: CCT, IFS, RT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Sexual trauma, relational trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, identity exploration, reconnection with self, reconnection with play and pleasure
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Laura Burke (she/her)
MA, RCT, RCT-20-012
Halifax
Private Practice: PsychologyToday profile
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (18+)
Therapeutic Modalities: IFS, SET, BSP, EMDR, CFT, DBT, MBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: existential exploration; trauma: related to single incidents, developmental or systemic oppression; shame; insecure attachment; identity exploration and meaning making around queerness/transness, madness/mental illness diagnoses, and other forms of otherness
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Hallie Burt (she/her)
MSW, RSW- Clinical Specialist, #8326
Halifax
Private Practice: Haven for Hope Counselling
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-17), Adults (18+), Seniors (65+)
Therapeutic Modalities: ACT, MI, NT,
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Trauma, relational wounds/attachment, anxiety, experiencers of domestic violence/Intimate Partner Violence/gender based violence, systemic harm, identity exploration
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Natalia Castellanos (she/her)
MACP, RCT-C (Candidate), RCT-C23-096
HRM
Private Practice: Psychology Today Profile
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: Spanish, English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (18+), Seniors (65+)
Therapeutic Modalities: ACT, ET, NT, CBT, CCT, MBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Trauma (concluded or ongoing), navigating systemic oppression, end of life, feelings of unworthiness, disconnection from or loss of sense of self
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Nic Chanway (they/them)
MEd, CCC; RCT-C, CCC 11249221, RCT-C23-086
Dartmouth
Private Practice: ML Family Counselling & Dalhousie University
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (18-65)
Therapeutic Modalities: CCT, CFT, EFT, MBT, NT, RT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Relationships, gender and sexuality, self-esteem, boundaries, anxiety, depression
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Jacquie Cohen (she/her)
PhD, Registered Psychologist, R0659
HRM
Public System: Mental Health and Addictions, Nova Scotia Health
Sliding Scale Available?: N/A, public system
Assessment Options: Psychodiagnostic
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (18+)
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, DBT, PE, CPT, ERP
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety and depressive disorders.
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Luna Crandall (they/them)
MACP, RCT-C, RCT-C25-129
Dartmouth
Private Practice: Diverse Roots Therapy
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-17), Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+)
Therapeutic Modalities: CCT, EFT, IFS, NT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Autism and ADHD, Chronic Illness and Disability, Depression, Anxiety, Self-Worth, Fat Liberation and Body Image, Gender and Sexuality
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Cailin Crosby (she/her)
MEd, CCC; RCT, RCT-21-014
Halifax/Virtual Only
Private Practice: cailincrosby.com
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (18-65), Couples/relationships
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, CCT, MBT, MSCT, NT, SFBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: trauma, anxiety, depression, gender, sexuality, relationship issues, life transitions
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Julien Davis (he/him)
MSW, RSW, 2727
Wolfville
Public System: NSH – Mental Health and Addictions
Sliding Scale Available?: N/A, public system
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Children/youth and Families
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, DBT, TF-CBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Depression and Anxiety disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Shaindl Diamond (she/her)
PhD, Registered Psychologist, R0830
Bedford
Private Practice: Dr. Leah Clyburn & Associates
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Adults (18-65)
Therapeutic Modalities: EFT, EMDR, SET, IFS, CBT, MBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Trauma-related issues, complex trauma, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, sexuality, gender, life transitions
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Lorelei Dietz (she/her)
MA, Music Therapist Accredited, RCT-C, RCT-C22-053
Halifax
Private Practice: Coastal Music Therapy
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65)
Therapeutic Modalities: EMDR, SP, MT, EFT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Trauma processing, anxiety, depression, relationships, gender & sexual identity, ADHD/ASD/neurodivergence
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Laura Dougall (she/her)
MACP, RCT, CCC, RCT-25-085
Bedford
Private Practice: SMB Counselling Group
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+)
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, MBT, PT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Anxiety, grief, sport performance anxiety
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Gabriel Enxuga (he/him/they/them)
MSW, RSW, 8234
Halifax, Quebec, Ontario (Virtual Only)
Public & Private: prideHealth at Nova Scotia Health and virtual private practice
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65)
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, DBT, IFS, MBT, MI, NT, SFBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: 2SLGBTQ+ Identity, non-monogamous relationships, trauma (including C-PTSD and attachment trauma), Borderline Personality Disorder, emotion dysregulation
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Drew Fournier (he/him)
MEd, RCT-C (Candidate), RT-C23-131
Bedford
Private Practice: Personal email
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English and French
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Children (6+), Adults (18+)
Therapeutic Modalities: CCT, MBT, MI, NT, SFBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: School stressors, anxiety, stress, emotional dysregulation, relationship issues, gender and sexuality
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Leigha Gouthro (she/her)
MEd, RCT, 11-001
Cape Breton, NS
Private Practice: Leigh Gouthro Counselling
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, SFBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Gender & sexuality, anxiety, depression
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Raquel Griffin (she/her)
MSW, RSW, 7419 (NS), 2022-2023#13 (NB), 849834 (ON)
Dartmouth- Also Licensed in NB and ON
Private Practice: Affirming Psychology
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Adults (18-65)
Therapeutic Modalities: ACT, CBT, IE, MBT, MI, NT, SFBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Eating disorders and disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety related concerns including panic, low mood, and grief/loss
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Karen Gross (they/she)
MEd, RCT, RCT-25-035
Halifax
Private Practice: Psychology Today profile
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+)
Therapeutic Modalities: IFS, CT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Sexual trauma, relational trauma, attachment wounds, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, self-compassion work, identity exploration
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Shannon Hardy (they/them)
MSW, RSW, 7403
Virtual Only
Private Practice: Hardy Consulting
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+)
Therapeutic Modalities: GT, NT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: 2SLGBTQ+, transitioning, polyamory, non-monogamy, kink, relationship issues, Improv for therapists
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Jenn (Jennifer) Horne (she/her)
MSW, RSW, 9111
Bedford, Ontario
Private Practice: The Therapy Collective Atlantic
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes (In Progress of Training)
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (16-18), Adults (18-65), Couples/relationships
Therapeutic Modalities: EMDR, IFS, CPT, ACT, EFT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Trauma (including PTSD/C-PTSD), relationships of all kinds, adult children of emotionally immature parents, anxiety, perinatal health and parenting, ADHD/AuDHD, grief, sexuality
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
A. Alys Howe (she/her)
MEd, RCT-C, CCC, RCT-C24-139
Dartmouth
Private Practice: Whole Therapy
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes, case-by-case
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Children below age 13, Adults (18 to 65)
Therapeutic Modalities: CAT, CCT, EMDR, PT, SFBT, TIT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Trauma, Attachment Issues
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Meaghan Hymers (she/they)
MSc, Clinical Psychologist (Candidate Register), NSBEP C#10982
Halifax and Bedford
Private Practice: Sunnyside Psychological Services, Erica Baker Psychological Services
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: Psychodiagnostic, ADHD
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults 18+
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, ACT, EFIT
Virtual Offered: Yes for therapy, no for assessment
Main Therapeutic Issues: anxiety, mood/depression, emotion dysregulation, ADHD and neurodivergence, self-esteem, relationship challenges, systemic oppression, gender and sexuality, identity exploration, trauma
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Cortlandt Jackson (he/him)
MACP, RCT-C, RCT-C26-029
Dartmouth
Private Practice: Turning Leaf Therapy
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65), Seniors (age 65+)
Therapeutic Modalities: ACT, CCT, EFT, NT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Depression, Anxiety, Gender Identity, Sexual Identity, Trauma, Relationships, Neurodivergence
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Anni (Annie) Jefferson (they/them)
MA, RCT-C, RCT-C24-097
Truro
Private Practice: Anchored Psychological Services
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+)
Therapeutic Modalities: CAT, CCT, CFT, PT, AT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Gender and sexuality, systematic oppression, Autism, ADHD, trauma, relationships, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Dissociative Disorders
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Alex Kroon-Canning (she/her)
MSW, RSW, Clinical Specialist, #8969
Bedford
Private Practice: Change From Within Psychotherapy- Please call 782-774-1394
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Children, (below age 13), Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65)
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, DBT, EMDR, NT, PT, TF-CBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Anxiety, depression, Autism / neurodiversity, gender identity exploration and support, trauma
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Isaac LeBlanc (he/him)
MSW, RSW, #8755
Halifax
Private Practice: Brightside Integrated Health
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Children (below age 13), Adolescents (13-17), Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+)
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, DBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Domestic violence, Autism, men’s issues, addiction, anxiety, behavioural issues, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, chronic pain, coping skills, depression, eating disorders, support for first responders, grief, LGBTQ+ concerns, life coaching, life transitions, non-monogamy, school-related issues, sex-positive and kink-allied approaches, as well as trauma and PTSD.
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Erin Lecky (she/her)
MA, RCT, RCT-24-052
Dartmouth
Private Practice: Erin Lecky Therapy
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65)
Therapeutic Modalities: CCT, IFS, MBT, MSCT, YT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Anxiety, depression, complex trauma, sexuality, attachment issues, substance use issues, relationship issues, disordered eating, spirituality
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Ming Ma (he/him)
MSW, RSW-Clinical Specialist, #10110
Cape Breton- Also licensed in ON
Private Practice: Forging Forward Counselling Services
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English, Madarin
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Children (below age 13), Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+), Family Therapy
Therapeutic Modalities: ACT, CAT, CBT, CCT, DBT, EFT, IFS, NT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Immigration issues, queer and trans identities, oppression, racism, family issues
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Julian Manthorne (he/him)
MA, RCT-C, RCT-C23-030
Virtual Only
Private Practice: Pleasant Life Psychotherapy
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+), Couples/relationships
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, CPT, IFS, MBT, MI, TF-CBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Trauma, anxiety, grief, gender, sexuality, attachment
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Josiane Mapplebeck (she/her)
MEd, RCT-C, RCT-C22-096
Virtual Only
Private Practice: Sanderson Therapy & Wellness
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Children, Youth, Adults
Therapeutic Modalities: MBT, NT, CCT, ET
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Chronic pain & other health conditions, gender identity, sexuality, self-harm, neurodiversity, depression, anxiety, relationships, connection with self/identity, relationship with nature, spirituality, stress, ADHD, mind/body/spirit connection, and grief & loss
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Jean Mason (she/her)
MA, RCT-C (Candidate), RCT-C23-074
Dartmouth
Private Practice: Spectrum Therapeutic Solutions
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Children, Adults
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, DBT, Solution-focused
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Kids and adolescent trauma processing, stress, anxiety, depression. Family and couples work. Interpersonal relationships.
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Emily Eva Yale McBride
MACP, RCT-C, RCT-C24-123
Dartmouth
Private & Public: Diverse Roots Therapy
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Adults (19-65), Seniors (65+)
Therapeutic Modalities: ACT, CCT, EFIT, IFS, MBT,
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: self-esteem, sexuality, gender, relationships, attachment, anxiety, depression, boundaries, people-pleasing, emotion management
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Kathleen (Kat) Merwin (she/her)
PhD, Registered Psychologist, R#1138
Bedford
Private & Public: Affirming Psychology, Mental Health and Addictions, Nova Scotia Health (Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment Program)
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: Psychodiagnostic
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (19-65), Individuals, Couples
Therapeutic Modalities: DBT, CBT, ACT, CPT, PE, EFT, MBT, ST
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Sexual dysfunctions and concerns, relational issues, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, OCD, mood and anxiety disorders, Borderline personality disorder, eating disorders
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Laura D. Nufire (she/her)
MSW, RSW, 8805
Tantallon
Private Practice:Laura Nufire
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-17), Adults (18+), Couples/relationships
Therapeutic Modalities: EMDR, ART, IFS
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, 2SLGBTQ+ issues, grief/loss, relationships, health, spirituality, transitions
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Ron Nugent (he/him)
MEd, RCT, RCT-25-018
Waverly/Fall River/Bedford
Private Practice: RGN Counselling
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Youth/Adults
Therapeutic Modalities: CCT, NT, CBT, CFT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Anxiety/Depression, sexuality, relationship, school stress, grief
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Heather Ouellette (she/her)
MSW, BSW, SWC, #10370
Dartmouth
Private Practice: Diverse Roots Therapy
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English, French
WPATH Trained: Will be as of February, 2026
Populations/Ages: Children (below age 13), Adolescents (13-17), Adults (18-65), Family Therapy
Therapeutic Modalities: CCT, IFS, NT, RT, CAT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family relationships, Queer/Trans issues, Neurodivergence, Systemic issues, Gender identity, Sexuality, Grief
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Shea O’Bertos (they/them)
MSc, Registered Psychologist, R1076
Halifax (Virtual Only)
Private Practice: Solo Private Practitioner
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: ASD, ADHD
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (18-65)
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Collaborative Autism identification
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Em Palumbo (they/them)
MEd, RCT-C, RCT-C23-010
Halifax/Virtual Only
Private Practice: Em Palumbo
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+)
Therapeutic Modalities: CCT, CFT, IFS, ISTT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Complex trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationships, ancestral inquiry and reconnection, spirituality, identity/sexual identity, social justice, disability justice and systemic oppression, attachment, grief and loss, sudden and traumatic loss, chronic pain and illness, nervous system flexibility, family dynamics and estrangement, neuro-affirming support
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Azra Poe (she/her/they/them)
MA, RCT-C, 25055
Bridgetown, Kentville
Private Practice: Azra Poe Therapy
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (18+)
Therapeutic Modalities: ST, RT, PT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Trauma, CPTSD, PTSD, Neurodiversity, sexuality, gender Identity, attachment injuries, shame, accessing joy/pleasure, chronic illness, burnout, relationship challenges
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Todd Pryor (he/him)
MSc, MEd, RCT-C, RCT-C25-066
Virtual Only– Also Licensed in Yukon/Northern Territories and BC
Private Practice: Firebird Grover Therapy and Consulting
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: No
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-17), Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+)
Therapeutic Modalities: ACT, CBT, CCT, DBT, IFS, IPT, MSCT, PT
Virtual Offered: Virtual Only
Main Therapeutic Issues: Identity exploration, complex mental health presentation, trauma/complex trauma; intimate partner violence and codependency, depression and anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, LBGTQ2S+ issues, Men’s issues, culturally safe practice, relationship issues, divorce, trauma, personal growth, spirituality, substance use, psychedelic preparation/integration/support, harm reduction
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Alicia Quin (they/them)
MA, RCT-C, RCT-C25-017
Dartmouth, Bridgetown
Private Practice: Diverse Roots Therapy
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Adults (18-65)
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, CCT, DBT, EmFT, IFS, NT, RT, SET
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Trauma and attachment difficulty, gender and sexuality, boundaries and effective communication, emotion regulation, neurodivergence, burnout
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Margo Quinlan (she/her/they/them)
MSW, RSW, #9885
Dartmouth
Private Practice: Diverse Roots Therapy
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Children (7-12), Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65), Couples/relationships
Therapeutic Modalities: ACT, CBT, CPT, NT, RT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Relational therapy (couples and polycules), BDSM/kink dynamics, queer/trans youth, transition support, ADHD and neurodivergence, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Ali Joy Richardson (she/her)
MA, RCT, CCC, RCT-25-044
Halifax
Private Practice: Richardson Therapy
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+), Couples/relationships
Therapeutic Modalities: EFT, EMDR, NT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Partner abuse recovery and prevention, grief and loss, life transitions, wellbeing for artists and creatives
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Melinda Robb (she/her)
MSW, RSW- Clinical Specialist, 9647
Halifax
Private Practice: Dynamic Health Psychological Services
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+), Families
Therapeutic Modalities: PT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Internal conflicts, life transitions, relationship and family challenges, gender and sexuality, anxiety, depression, trauma
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Eric L. Ross (he/him)
MEd, RCT, RCT-17-004
Dartmouth
Private Practice: Attune Counselling
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (18+)
Therapeutic Modalities: NT, MT, MBT, SFT, CBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Anxiety, depression, burnout, PTSD/trauma response, life transitions, aging-related issues, gender identity, relationship issues, chronic illness, stress management, emotional regulation, grief/loss, sexual identity/orientation, sexual assault.
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Kartik Saini (he/him)
MACP, RCT-C, CCC, RCT-C24-057
Bedford
Private Practice: ML Family Counselling
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65), Families, Couples/relationships
Therapeutic Modalities: EMDR, IFS, RT, ST
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Trauma, anxiety, depression, Monogamy & Consensual Non-Monogamy relationships, sexual issues
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Sam Sarty (she/her/they/them)
MSW, RSW, 8829, Registered Nurse RN35930
Dartmouth
Private Practice: Following Seas Psychotherapy
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: WPATH, ACDMA Capacity Assessments
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+), Couples/relationships
Therapeutic Modalities: ACT, CBT, CCT, CFT, CPT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, IPT, MI, PE, ST, TIST
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: PTSD, C-PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, helping couple transition dynamics and explore kink, helping couples postpartum
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Elizabeth Shein (she/her)
MSW, RSW, #490
Halifax
Private Practice: Elizabeth Shein Counselling & Consulting
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+)
Therapeutic Modalities: ACT, CBT, CCT, CFT, CPT, EFIT, EMDR, ET, IPT, MBT, MSCT, NT, PT, SFBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Navigating life transitions, retirement, health-related changes, relationship or boundary challenges and important decisions, identity, relationships
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Jules Smith (they/them)
MEd, RCT, RCT-20-027
Halifax- Virtual Only
Private Practice: Insight Mental Health Counselling
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65)
Therapeutic Modalities: NT, SFBT, CT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Focus on helping trans and nonbinary individuals with social and medical transitions.
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Brittany Somers (she/her)
MACP, RCT-C, RCT-C24-004
Dartmouth
Private Practice: CBI Health
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (20-75), Seniors (65+)
Therapeutic Modalities: ACT, CBT, CCT, CFT, CPT, DBT, EMDR,
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Trauma, self-esteem/Self-worth, shame, anxiety, depression, life transitions, identify exploration, grief
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Sam Sternberg (she/her)
MA, RCT-C, CCC; RCT-C25-065, CCC #11247813
Halifax
Private Practice: Sam Sternberg
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Adults (20-75), Couples/Relationships
Therapeutic Modalities: CCT, ET, IFS, NT, RT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, gender and sexuality, neurodivergence, spirituality, grief and loss
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Noelle Strickland (she/her)
PhD, Registered Psychologist, R1182
Halifax
Private Practice: Genest MacGillivray Psychologists
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: ADHD, Psycho-educational
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (18-65)
Therapeutic Modalities: ACT, CCT, CFT, MBT, MI, MSCT, SFBT, TF-CBT, TIST
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues (individual), gender identity/sexual orientation, identity development, addiction/substance use issues, coping with ADHD symptoms, adjustment and life transitions, stress and burnout
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Delaine Tiniakos-Doran (they/them/she/her)
Student in Training for Counselling Therapy
Dartmouth
Private Practice: Diverse Roots Therapy
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English, Greek
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65)
Therapeutic Modalities: ACT, IE, IFS, MI, NT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Trauma, anxiety, shame, affirming ADHD/ASD support, birth and postpartum issues, parenting, fat liberation/body image
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Cameron Upton (they/them)
MACP, BSW, RCT-C, RCT-C25-050, CCC# 11255503
Halifax
Private Practice: Queerly Woven Counselling
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: No
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-17), Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+)
Therapeutic Modalities: CCT, IFS, MI, SEP,
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Trauma (religious and other), Identity (Gender, sexuality), Non-Monogamy, Interpersonal Relationships, Depression, Anxiety
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Kay Vinova (they/them)
MSc, Registered Psychologist, R1092
Dartmouth
Private Practice: Affirming Psychology
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: WPATH, psychodiagnostic, ASD, ADHD
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Adults (18-65), Couples/relationships
Therapeutic Modalities: DBT, CBT-E, IFS, EMDR, EFT, IE, ST
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Sexual dysfunction and sexual pain disorders, attachment issues, gender & sexuality, religious trauma, complex trauma, neurodivergence (e.g., ADHD/ASD), emotional dysregulation, eating disorders
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Cameron Voegeli (he/him)
MA, CCC; RCT, RCT-21-033, CCC#14478
Halifax
Private Practice: C & D Therapy
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: No
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65), Couples/relationships
Therapeutic Modalities: IFS, NT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Trauma, complex trauma (C-PTSD), queer identity, trans, and general mental health issues
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Frederick Voegeli (he/him)
MA, CCC; RCT, RCT-21-027, #14477
Truro
Private Practice: C & D Therapy
Sliding Scale Available?: No
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Adults, teens, 12+
Therapeutic Modalities: NT, SFT, MBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Gender, sexuality, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, attachment issues, issues around sex, ADHD, parenting
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Seth Wahlin-Stern (he/him)
MA, Registered Psychologist, RCT-C (Candidate), NSBEP #R0841; RCT-C22-013
Virtual
Private Practice: Smith Burke Psychology, Diverse Roots Therapy
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Children (5-18), Adults (18-25)
Therapeutic Modalities: MI, CCT, CBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: gender identity; school functioning
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Kristen William (they/she)
MSW, RSW-Clinical Specialist, #9099)
Hatchet Lake– Also Licensed in PEI & NB
Private Practice: Kristen Williams Psychotherapy
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: N/A
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: No
Populations/Ages: Adults (18-65), Seniors (65+)
Therapeutic Modalities: EMDR, IFS, MBT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Complex trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, chronic pain, veterans, military, first responders, gender and sexuality, polyamory/non-monogamy, neurodivergence-affirming, kink-allied, addictive and compulsive behaviours.
Offers Clinical Supervision: Yes
Breanna Young (she/her)
PsyD, Registered Psychologist, R1055
Bedford
Private Practice: Bird and Associates
Sliding Scale Available?: Yes
Assessment Options: WPATH
Languages: English
WPATH Trained: Yes
Populations/Ages: Children (Below age 13), Adolescents (13-18), Adults (18-65)
Therapeutic Modalities: ABFT, ACT, CBT, CCT, EFT, IPT
Virtual Offered: Yes
Main Therapeutic Issues: Anxiety, depression, identity exploration, sexuality, life stressors/transitions, attachment, interpersonal dynamics, grief, Autism, ADHD, emotion regulation, body image
Offers Clinical Supervision: No
Queer and Trans Therapists of Nova Scotia (QTTNS) 