One of Shawn’s most fulfilling therapeutic approaches is Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT serves as a guide, helping people navigate the challenges of life. It teaches us to accept our thoughts and emotions without judgment. By aligning with our core values, ACT empowers us to take meaningful actions that lead to personal growth and a stronger sense of purpose. It’s like having a toolkit for navigating life’s twists and turns with resilience and authenticity.
Shawn has also worked with the LGBTQ+ community and has conducted readiness hormone and surgical assessments for the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).
Shawn creates a secure and non-judgmental environment for his clients to explore their goals and advocate for themselves. With supportive and educational interventions, Shawn helps clients achieve their self-identified goals and attain positive outcomes.
In his leisure time, Shawn enjoys playing Dungeon and Dragons with his friends in Canada. He prioritizes self-care by regularly going to the gym and engaging in various sports activities.
Areas of Expertise:
Substance use and Gambling
Personality Disorders
Anxiety
Depression
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Men’s Issues
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Anger Management
Oppositional Defiance (ODD) and Conduct Disorders (CD)
Relationship Issues
Self-Harming and Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Video Game Addiction
Specialized Training:
ERP (Exposure Response Prevention) (2022)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (comprehensive) (2021).
Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) (2015)
Attachment Regulation Competency (ARC) (2014)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (2017)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) (2017)
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) (2020)
Prolonged Exposure (PE) (2022)
Connect Attachment Program (2014)
Gottman Method Level 1 (2023)
Patrick spent thirteen years working clinically in the Mental Health & Addictions Program, NSHA, where he grew his skills in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structured Relapse Prevention, and Brief Therapy. During this time, he became proficient in working with those struggling with mental health and addictions. Additionally, he helped to establish and implement services for those struggling with their loved ones’ addiction.
Patrick has completed his externship in emotionally focused therapy (EFT). EFT for couples and families is a short-term therapy focused on the adult relationship and attachment to each other. He looks forward to continuing his goal in 2019-20 to become one of the few certified EFT clinicians in Nova Scotia.
Volunteerism is important to Patrick. He has been an active member in numerous LGBT* community organizations, including the Youth Project and the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia. Patrick is also an active member of MADD Canada.
Through these experiences, Patrick has developed the skills necessary to effectively help those questioning or curious about their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Furthermore, he is also trained to conduct transgender hormone assessments in a safe and supportive environment.
Patrick is grateful to be able to work collaboratively with others to reach their goals.
Patricia is a trained Dialectical Behaviour, Motivational Interviewer, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Solution-focused Therapist who also works with those in Prolonged Exposure settings; she practices in both individual and group treatment.
A clinical therapist working with adults in a mental health and addictions clinic today, Patricia works with adults who have experienced trauma and PTSD, addictions, family of origin issues, life transitions, adjusting to change, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Patricia believes adopting self-compassion is a key ingredient for growth and healing.
“Our success and failures come and go- they neither define us nor do they determine our worthiness” – Kristen Neff.
Behavior Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), and Cool Kids program for anxiety. She is in the process of becoming a certified CBT practitioner through the Canadian Association of Cognitive and
Behavioral Therapies (CACBT). Angela’s core belief is that through the development of an authentic relationship, we can work together and ultimately accomplish your goals. If you are struggling in one or more of her areas of practice or are seeking general supportive counselling, please reach out to determine if you are interested in working together.
Making the decision to seek support and attend therapy can seem difficult at first. Lynnea offers a nonjudgmental, safe space where her hope is that you feel listened to and respected. No one is immune to mental health challenges or life stressors. Lynnea’s approach to therapy is to work collaboratively with you, as you are the expert in your own life experiences.
Together, reaching your goals involves creating space to explore the difficulties you are facing, discovering positive coping strategies, and building skills that work best for you. Lynnea holds an Honours Bachelor of Social Work from Lakehead University and a Master of Social Work from Dalhousie University. She practices using a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Lynnea specializes in working with adults, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression/low mood, emotion dysregulation, life stressors, and trauma.