She/Her/Hers

Masters of Social Work, Registered Social Worker.

BA, BSW, MSW.

Life can get complex, which can leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused, and stressed but you don’t have to tackle all of life’s problems on your own.

I would love to support you with the challenges you are currently experiencing in your life and assist you with developing meaningful goals that are in line with your personal values. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, place to receive compassionate support paired with learning effective skills and strategies to help you successfully navigate uncertain and challenging circumstances.

I use a wide range of evidence-based approaches to assist you in reaching the goals that you set for yourself to improve your emotional and mental wellbeing. I strive to provide holistic and individualized care to my clients to optimize their day-to-day functioning and support them in building a life that they are hopeful about and satisfied with.

I look forward to getting to know you and collaborating with you on these exciting next steps towards improving your wellness.

Favorite Quote:

“When “I” is replaced with “we” even illness becomes wellness” – Malcolm X.

Experience: Emileigh is a Registered Social Worker with a Bachelors of Social Work and a Masters of Social Work from Dalhousie University. She also has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Saint Francis Xavier University.

Emileigh has worked in the public mental health and addictions system for the past 5 years.

Location: Virtual and In-person

Client Focus: Adults, Adolescents (age 13 and up)

Types of Therapy: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

BA- (Behavioral Activation)

SRP- (Structured Relapse Prevention and Harm reduction)

MI- (Motivational Interviewing)

IPT- (Interpersonal Psychotherapy)

Solution Focused Approach

Issues: · Anxiety

· Depression

· Self-esteem

· Substance use/misuse

· Loved ones of those harmfully involved with substances

· Relationship stress: ie; family conflict, grief impacting mental health.

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NOTE FOR EXISTING CLINETS… IF YOU ARE A PREVIOUS OR EXISTING CLIENT PLEASE EMAIL ADMIN TO ASK FOR SESSIONS. ROBYN’S SCHEDULE IS NOT ACCURATE ONLINE.

Life can be better. I believe in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment for us to work collaboratively. Within my practice, my clients feel heard, understood and empowered to create the healing they need.

I work with adults 18 and up who are dealing with various mental health or relationship issues. We work on creating space to get to the core of what is going on by using a number of evidence based treatments. Through support, skills building and a bit of humor, I help my clients become more effective at managing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions and various traumas.

I don’t see clients as cookies and I don’t believe that treatment plans should be either. Being trained in a variety of treatment plans I am able to use these treatment options to create an individual plan.

EXPERIENCE: Robyn is a Registered Clinical Social Worker. She has honors bachelors degree in psychology from Saint Mary’s University. She also holds a bachelor degree in Social work as well as a Masters degree in Social Work from Dalhousie University. She has experience with clients diverse in age, race, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity and ability. She has worked with clients with mental health disorders in hospital settings, community programs and schools before going into private practice.

CLIENT FOCUS: Adults (18+) and Couples

TYPES OF THERAPY: CBT (Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy), EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy). DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), NLP (Neurolinguistic Programing), Hypnosis Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy, PE (Prolonged Exposure), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing) and Gottman Level 1 and 2.

ISSUES: Interpersonal Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Borderline Personality, Career Guidance, Codependency, Coping Skills, Self-Esteem, Identity Issues, Divorce/ Separation, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Stress, Trauma and PTSD.

MORE THAN JUST MY WORK: Mother, daughter and friend. Outside my professional role, I am a nerd doing research and finding ways to add excellence to the profession. I love self care and do it daily. If you see me driving you are likely to see me hosting a solo concert. :)

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Name: MacKaela Jason

Title: Registered Counselling Therapist Student Intern Credentials: BA, M.A. Counseling Psychology

As a therapist, my approach centers on creating a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where you can feel truly heard and supported. I believe that each person’s story holds value, and my role is to help you uncover your strengths, navigate challenges, and create meaningful change in your life.

I draw on a blend of compassion, self-exploration, and practical strategies to meet you where you are and help you move toward your goals. Whether you’re working through internal struggles or external obstacles, I’m here to help you develop tools, build resilience, and foster a deeper connection with yourself.

Therapy is more than addressing challenges—it’s about discovering what truly matters to you and shaping a life that aligns with your values and aspirations. Life’s daily challenges can feel overwhelming, but having the right support can make all the difference. Together, we can work toward greater balance, clarity, and fulfillment.

Experience: MacKaela is a psychotherapist intern completing her master’s in counselling psychology at Yorkville University. MacKaela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Saint Mary’s University and has experience working firsthand with clients through the intake and consultation process, ensuring individual needs are met.

Types of therapy: CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) EFT (Emotion-Focused Therapy), Narrative Therapy

Client Focus: Youth 16+ Adults 18+

Issues: Anxiety Depression Self-Esteem

Quotes: “Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work through difficult problems” – Gever Tulley

“Healing is not about finding closure, but finding peace within yourself” – Brianna Wiest

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The complexities of being a feeling human can often catch us off guard. I use a person-centered and non-judgemental approach to therapy to help build confidence, tools, and self-awareness in navigating both external and internal challenges. I provide a holistic approach focused on compassion and understanding paired with practical skills and functional techniques. Counselling and healing involve helping individuals explore the depths of themselves, and the meanings they’ve assigned to their stories. I look forward to meeting you and working together on your healing journey.

Experience: Beth is a Psychotherapist completing her master’s in counselling psychology degree at Yorkville University. In the past years Beth has worked with at risk youth doing behavioural intervention, crisis intervention, behavioural activation and providing mental health and social supports. Beth also spent time volunteering with the Kids Help Phone providing suicide prevention and crisis intervention to youth and young adults. Beth spent time doing personality assessments and productivity maximization with personality psychology theory within corporations. Beth also researches and writes the Intentional Outcomes blogs, focusing on modalities and concepts for a variety of challenges.

Client Focus: Individual, 18+, Youth (16+)

Types of therapy: CBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy and Solutions Focused

Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Self-Esteem, Grief, Relationship transitions, Career Life transitions, Motivation and Procrastination.

Favorite Quote: “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and right doing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass, the world isn’t too full to talk about. -Rumi”

More than just my work: I am passionate about yoga and meditation practices and fostering a peaceful external and internal environment.

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Title: Clinical Social Worker Credentials: BA, BSW, MSW, RSW

Experience: I am a Clinical Social Worker registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Work. I originally come from a Human Services background, and hold an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Women’s Studies, as well as undergraduate and masters degrees in Social Work. I have been working within mental health since 2005 (e.g., frontline work within residential facilities for adults with mental illness and community outreach), with a clinical focus since 2016.

I practice from anti-oppressive, empowerment, and trauma-informed lenses. I believe strongly in working with clients’ existing strengths to help work towards their goals. For some, this begins with fostering, building, and maintaining an initial foundation of safety. For other, it may include developing and working towards a more meaningful, rich life. By working collaboratively with folks, I aim to help them navigate the barriers they are facing systemically, socially, and within their own communities. I am trained and well versed in working with folks who have experienced a variety of difficulties ranging from anxiety and burnout to intimate partner violence and other trauma and stressor-related issues. I work with clients from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences and aim to provide a safe, empathetic, and radically genuine therapeutic environment.

Client Focus: Adults (18+), LGBTQ+ and BIPOC.

Types of therapy: CBT, ACT, DBT, PE, CPT, Solution Focused, Trauma-Informed, Motivational Interviewing

Issues: Top Specialties: anxiety, trauma and stressor-related disorders, depression, burnout

Expertise: Intimate partner violence, Trauma, substance use, sexualized violence, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness and related skills, relationship issues, coping skills, anger management, mindfulness, ADHD

Favorited quote: “In a society, that says “put yourself last,” self-love and self-acceptance are revolutionary” -Brene Brown

Title: Clinical Social Worker Credentials: BA, BSW, MSW, RSW Experience: I am a Clinical Socia... Read More

Heather McPherson Title: Registered Counselling Therapist Credentials: MA, MACP, RCT-C

Sometimes life gives us more than we feel we can handle with the skills we currently possess. I use a person-centered integrative approach to therapy to best support the client in developing the self-awareness and skills needed to meet life on life’s terms and meet their personal goals for therapy. Clients can expect me to provide a safe, non-judgmental, supportive space as we work together toward wellness.

Heather is a graduate of the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She is a Substance Abuse Counsellor in the state of Virginia where she has worked for the past two years on a clinical team providing residential substance abuse treatment to clients who also often present with trauma, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.

Client Focus: Individuals, Adults 19+ Virtual ONLY

Types of Therapy: CBT, DBT, ACT, Brief Solution Focused Therapy

Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills, Codependency, ACOA, Life Coaching, Anger Issues, Career & Life Transitions, Anger Issues, Grief & Loss, Substance Abuse, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Stress & Burnout, Personal Growth, Life Transitions, Interpersonal Conflict (Partner, Peer, and Family), and Women’s Issues

“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” - Attributed to multiple authors

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Name: Michelle Slade Title: Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate RCT-C Credentials: Master’s in counselling psychology

Some issues are incredibly challenging for us to resolve alone. Therapy gives clients the chance to talk about how symptoms like depression, anxiety, anger, addictions, and emotional volatility, can feel overwhelming and unmanageable, impacting their life and relationships.

Being a therapist provides me with the privilege to help people in a meaningful and positive way. I can help clients develop a positive mindset, connect to their happiness, calmness, self-concept, and a feeling of being content with the mind, body and soul.

Clients develop coping strategies, allowing them to progress in their healing and achieved all their intentional outcomes.

Experience: Michelle is a Counselling Psychologist graduate from Yorkville University taking a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology. For the past 15 years, she has worked alongside members of Law Enforcement. She has also volunteered at the Nova Scotia Withdrawal Management Program and as a Peer Support Worker with training in Suicide Intervention and Mental Health First Aid.

Client Focus: Adults

Types of therapy: CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT

Issues: Anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, Borderline Personality (BPD), Mindfulness, Work Stress, Boundaries, Coping Skills, trauma and PTSD

More than just my work: “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” -Lao Tzu

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Name: Ruby Watts

Title: Masters Counseling Therapist Intern

Credentials: BA Gender Studies, M.A. Counseling Psychology

Life is full of ups and downs; we don’t have to face those difficult times alone. I offer a compassionate, client-centered approach by fostering a non-judgmental environment. You deserve to have the support you need.

My goal as a therapist is to work together with you to identify the issues, build skills and help you thrive with whatever life throws your way. I work with adults 18 years and above who are dealing with various mental health or relationship issues.

Experience: Ruby is a psychotherapist completing her master’s in counseling psychology at Yorkville University. Ruby obtained a bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies from Concordia University in Montreal and has an interest in LGBTQIA2S+ identity navigation. During her undergrad, she volunteered for the Prisoner Correspondence Project connecting incarcerated LGBTQIA2S+ community with outside pen pals. She has spent the past 3 years as a full-time disability care worker where she supports the needs of each of her clients.

Client Focus: Adults and Teens (16+)

Types of therapy: CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem

(Specialties) LGBTQIA2S+ identity exploration, communication

More than just my work:

1. I feel most at ease when I’m swimming in my favorite lake.
2. I absolutely love baking and have a major sweet tooth.
3. I love slow, mindful movement like walking, swimming, and yoga.

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