My psychotherapy practiced started in community-based not-for-profits. I worked with unhoused folks in shelters and street-based outreach. I worked in transition houses. I held multiple shift work jobs at a time. What I took away from those experiences is still instrumental in my practice - holding space, empathy and compassion for the challenges we all find ourselves in. I have since grown in my practice and with much training, professional development and personal growth have developed a strong foundation from which I offer psychotherapy. I hold a Bachelor in Social Sciences from the University of Ottawa and Masters in Social Work from Carleton University. I offer a strengths-based, person-centered approach focused on addressing the goals each individual brings into the therapy room. There is no one size fits all, we will work together to figure out the approaches that best meet your needs. I specialize in insomnia, nightmares, anxiety including phobias, and challenges navigating life stressors like grief and loss, relationship disruption and transitions. My approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy. I am CACBT-certified and am also a certified Prolonged Exposure Therapist and Consultant, I offer clinical consultation for clinicians learning or practicing PE. I have specific training and experience and a real love for working with family members of CAF members, Veterans and first responders.

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Sometimes, it really can be that deep. In my practice, I support individuals (18+) who recognize they want to change the way they are thinking, feeling, and living. Let’s work together to better understand your experiences, and how they are impacting you. Whether you wake up and no longer recognize yourself, or want to manage life stressors before they reach that point, I am here for you.

In my practice, I specialize in treating stress-related conditions like PTSD, supporting clients in understanding and managing emotional experiences, work with attachment struggles and interpersonal relationships, and exploring inner child work. I have specialized training to support you in these areas, and prioritize your sense of safety and security within the therapeutic environment. You don’t have to navigate life’s difficulties alone - let’s do it together.

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Sam (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker and Registered Nurse practicing in Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia). She sees clients across the province virtually and at her office in Dartmouth Monday-Wednesday. Sam has over ten years of experience in the mental health field and has specialized in working with Operational Stress Injuries, particularly PTSD, since 2018. She has worked with many police officers, firefighters, medical professionals and veterans over the years and is never frazzled when it comes to working with complexity and all forms of trauma. She is steadfast in her belief in the power of connection and appropriate humour, as well as the tenacity of the human spirit. She is a CACBT Certified Therapist, CTSA Certified Prolonged Exposure Therapist, CPT Provider Status Therapist and is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant & Certified EMDR Therapist. She holds herself to a high standard when it comes to quality of care and engages in ongoing education and supervision to continuously grow as a clinician. But most of all she prides herself on her dedication to her clients, “[Sam] never gave up on me.”

Outside of the therapy space you’re most likely to find Sam spending time with her son, playing music, working out or on a motorcycle adventure.

Sam (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker and Registered Nurse practicing in Mi’kma’ki (Nova Sc... Read More