Are you feeling stuck or unsure how to move forward? Maybe you know what you want to do, but turning that intention into action feels overwhelming. Whether it’s work, friendships, relationships, or life in general that’s weighing on you, we can work together to explore your options and create a path ahead. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you—supporting, guiding, and collaborating as you move toward your goals.

I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, C-PTSD, burnout, stress, overwhelm, body-image concerns, family stress, and identity exploration. As an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider, I strive to be neurodiversity-affirming and will support you in navigating systems and relationships in ways that honour and celebrate all parts of who you are.

My approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, meaning we will explore your experiences at a pace that feels safe, respectful, and aligned with your needs. I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities—including Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Existential Therapy—and will work with you to determine what fits best for your goals. We’ll build a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for our work together.

It’s taken courage to get to this point. When you’re ready, I’m here to take the next steps with you.

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Hello and Welcome!      Thank you for taking the time to read a little about me! My name is Kylee Smith (she/her), and I am a Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.      My approach is informed by my belief that we are all human, with a story, life experiences and struggles of our own. I understand how hard it can be to have a human mind that constructs various emotions, unhelpful thoughts and confusions that make us feel stuck and overwhelmed. However, if we can foster a greater connection to our identity, experiences, emotions and thoughts, we can nurture an environment that fosters growth, adaption, healing and decision-making.

      I work with individuals across the lifespan through a client-centred, culturally-sensitive and socially-just lens, that recognizes and appreciates the unique intersectionalities of each client. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, built on the foundations of trust, flexibility, accountability and respect. As your therapist I will strive to create a non-judgmental, welcoming environment in which you feel safe, supported and valued, as my goal is to be a compassionate and empathetic support on your journey of healing and wellness.      My therapeutic style is generated through the lens of attachment theory, I believe that supporting clients as they identify their needs, can establish the foundations for trust, affect regulation and interpersonal relationships. I have a great deal of experience working with clients who are experiencing concerns related to depression, anxiety, trauma, self-image, gender identity and sexuality, ADHD, OCD, as well as emotional, sexual and physical abuse. My practice is rooted in a trauma informed, feminist and anti-oppressive lens and integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, narrative, and mindfulness-based practices to support my clients in reaching their goals and promoting their welfare. Outside of work I spend a great deal of time exploring the beautiful nature around us, through activities like hiking, golfing and camping, as well as expressing myself through various modalities of art and fashion. I look forward to working with you, Kylee

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