Therapy Team
Robyn Jackman, Owner
She/Her/Hers
Masters of Social Work, Registered Social Worker
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 teens 16 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 modalities, I am able to use these treatment options to create an individual plan.
Location: In-person & Virtual
Experience: Robyn is a Registered Clinical Social Worker. She has an 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.
- Adults
- Couples
- Adolescents (16+)
- 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)
- Gottman Level 1 and 2
- 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
- PTSD
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 teens 16 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 modalities, I am able to use these treatment options to create an individual plan.
Location: In-person & Virtual
Experience: Robyn is a Registered Clinical Social Worker. She has an 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.
- Adults
- Couples
- Adolescents (16+)
- 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)
- Gottman Level 1 and 2
- 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
- PTSD
Michelle Slade
She/Her/Hers
Registered Counseling Therapist
RCT-C
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.
Location: In-person & Virtual
Experience: Michelle completed her Counselling Psychologist degree at Yorkville University. 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.
- Adults (18+)
- CBT (CognitiveBehavioural Therapy)
- DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy)
- ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- PTSD
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Mindfulness
- Work Stress
- Boundaries
- Coping Skills
- Trauma
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.
Location: In-person & Virtual
Experience: Michelle completed her Counselling Psychologist degree at Yorkville University. 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.
- Adults (18+)
- Couples
- CBT (CognitiveBehavioural Therapy)
- DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy)
- ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- PTSD
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Mindfulness
- Work Stress
- Boundaries
- Coping Skills
- Trauma
Lesley Webster
She/Her/Hers
Clinical Social Worker
BSW, MSW, RSW
Doing new things can be scary. Returning to things that have been a mixed experience can be scary, and it can all feel overwhelming. Being engaged in therapy is a big step, and more and more people are finding that a connection to a therapist is beneficial in navigating life’s challenges. As the client, you are the expert in your own life and mind. Together, following a client-centered approach, we will work to explore, support, and facilitate change.
I use an eclectic and individualistic approach to assess, collaborate, and identify your goals to determine a path to move toward success. As a therapist, I work to provide a safe and welcoming environment for clients to develop and enhance their therapeutic toolkit or skill set, with space for all types of emotions. Working together, we will find a path forward to support your personal growth and interpersonal wellness. I believe that everyone can benefit from counselling.
Location: Virtual
Experience: Lesley is a Registered Social Worker with a Masters of Social Work from Dalhousie and a Bachelor of Social Work from St. Thomas University. She has worked in the public mental health and addictions system for the last 15 years, with nearly a decade of experience in child welfare as well.
Within her current role, she works with adults and youth who present with a wide range of clinical diagnoses. Lesley provides advocacy services in an individual, couple, or group setting, supporting with counselling and treatment of a variety of mental health and substance use concerns. She also works as a transition home support worker at a shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence.
- Adults (18+)
- CBT (Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy)
- DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy)
- Motivation Interviewing
- Brief Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Approach
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Burnout
- Self-esteem
- Substance use/misuse
- Loved ones of those harmfully involved with substances
- Parenting
- Blended Families
Doing new things can be scary. Returning to things that have been a mixed experience can be scary, and it can all feel overwhelming. Being engaged in therapy is a big step, and more and more people are finding that a connection to a therapist is beneficial in navigating life’s challenges. As the client, you are the expert in your own life and mind. Together, following a client-centered approach, we will work to explore, support, and facilitate change.
I use an eclectic and individualistic approach to assess, collaborate, and identify your goals to determine a path to move toward success. As a therapist, I work to provide a safe and welcoming environment for clients to develop and enhance their therapeutic toolkit or skill set, with space for all types of emotions. Working together, we will find a path forward to support your personal growth and interpersonal wellness. I believe that everyone can benefit from counselling.
Location: Virtual
Experience: Lesley is a Registered Social Worker with a Masters of Social Work from Dalhousie and a Bachelor of Social Work from St. Thomas University. She has worked in the public mental health and addictions system for the last 15 years, with nearly a decade of experience in child welfare as well.
Within her current role, she works with adults and youth who present with a wide range of clinical diagnoses. Lesley provides advocacy services in an individual, couple, or group setting, supporting with counselling and treatment of a variety of mental health and substance use concerns. She also works as a transition home support worker at a shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence.
- Adults (18+)
- CBT (Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy)
- DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy)
- Motivation Interviewing
- Brief Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Approach
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Burnout
- Self-esteem
- Substance use/misuse
- Loved ones of those harmfully involved with substances
- Parenting
- Blended Families
Heather McPherson
She/Her/Hers
Registered Counseling Therapist
MA, QMHP-T, CSAC-A,
Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate 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.
Location: In-person & Virtual
Experience: Heather completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and is a Registered Counseling Therapist. 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.
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
- Adults
- Adolescents (16+)
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy)
- ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
- Brief Solution Focused
General: Anxiety, Depression
Specialities: Substance Abuse, Co-dependency
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, Couples, Families. Adults and Adolescents 16+
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
“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” – Attributed to multiple authors
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
- Adults
- Adolescents (16+)
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy)
- ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
- Brief Solution Focused
General:
- Anxiety
- Depression
Specialities:
- Substance Abuse
- Co-dependency
Jenn Nieuwenhuis
She/Her/Hers
Registered Counselling Therapist
*Not currently accepting new clients
I believe that each person has their own story that has shaped what they are currently experiencing. My goal is to create a warm, non-judgmental space, where you can feel safe and supported as you navigate through uncomfortable life challenges. I believe that counselling is a collaborative journey of exploring one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through systemic interventions.
I look forward to meeting you and helping you along your journey to healing, so that you can live a more fulfilled life.
Location: In-person & Virtual
Experience: Jenn is a Registered Counselling Therapist in Nova Scotia, and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. Earning her Master of Counselling Degree at City University of Seattle. She has worked in the public health and addiction system for the last 9 years.
- Adults
- Adolescents
- CBT (Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy)
- CBT-ED (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders
- ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
- BA- Behavioural Activation
- Relapse Prevention/ Harm Reductions
- Brief Solution Focused
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Burnout
- Self-esteem
- Substance use/misuse
- Loved ones of those harmfully involved with substances
I believe that each person has their own story that has shaped what they are currently experiencing. My goal is to create a warm, non-judgmental space, where you can feel safe and supported as you navigate through uncomfortable life challenges. I believe that counselling is a collaborative journey of exploring one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through systemic interventions.
I look forward to meeting you and helping you along your journey to healing, so that you can live a more fulfilled life.
Location: In-person & Virtual
Experience: Jenn is a Registered Counselling Therapist in Nova Scotia, and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. Earning her Master of Counselling Degree at City University of Seattle. She has worked in the public health and addiction system for the last 9 years.
- Adults
- Adolescents
- CBT (Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy)
- CBT-ED (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders
- ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
- BA- Behavioural Activation
- Relapse Prevention/ Harm Reductions
- Brief Solution Focused
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Burnout
- Self-esteem
- Substance use/misuse
- Loved ones of those harmfully involved with substances
Emileigh Douglas
She/Her/Hers
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.
Location: In-person & Virtual
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.
- Adults
- Adolescents (13+)
- CBT (Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy)
- BA (Behavioural Activation)
- SRP (Structured Relapse Prevention and Harm Reduction)
- MI (Motivational Interviewing)
- IPT (Interpersonal Psychotherapy)
- Solution Focused Approach
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-esteem
- Substance use/misuse
- Loved ones of those harmfully involved with substances
- Life Stressors (work, school, personal)
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.
Location: In-person & Virtual
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.
- Adults
- Adolescents (13+)
- CBT (Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy)
- BA (Behavioural Activation)
- SRP (Structured Relapse Prevention and Harm Reduction)
- MI (Motivational Interviewing)
- IPT (Interpersonal Psychotherapy)
- Solution Focused Approach
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-esteem
- Substance use/misuse
- Loved ones of those harmfully involved with substances
- Life Stressors (work, school, personal)
Stephanie LeBlanc
She/Her/Hers
Clinical Social Worker
BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
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.
Location: In-person & Virtual
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.
- Adults (18+)
- LGBTQ+
- BIPOC
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
- DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
- PE (Prolonged Exposure)
- CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy)
- Solution Focused
- Trauma-Informed
- Motivational Interviewing
- Anxiety
- Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
- Depression
- Burnout
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.
Location: In-person & Virtual
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.
- Adults (18+)
- LGBTQ+
- BIPOC
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
- DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
- PE (Prolonged Exposure)
- CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy)
- Solution Focused
- Trauma-Informed
- Motivational Interviewing
- Anxiety
- Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
- Depression
- Burnout
Administrative Team
He/Him/His
She/Her/Hers
As a current student completing a psychology degree at SMU, Mackaela is thrilled to be learning from the team and clients at Intentional Outcomes Counselling. She works behind the scenes to ensure clients have a positive experience throughout their therapeutic journey.
