KELLY BREAU COUNSELLING

"What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison of what lies inside of you." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Congratulations on taking the first step toward a happier, healthier you--this can sometimes be the hardest part! You might be feeling down, have a loss of energy and hope, have difficulty facing situations, people, & places. You might be experiencing feelings of guilt and worthlessness or have difficulty with relationships in your life. Maybe you have had some very difficult things happen to you in your life and are looking for a space to work through, and heal, from these experiences. My hope is to work along side you to achieve your goals and help you through whatever you are struggling with.

"If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves."

Thomas A. Edison

ABOUT KELLY

I have a Masters in Mental Health & Health Social Work, and am registered in good standing with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.

I was born and raised in Saint John, New Brunswick; however, have been residing in Yarmouth County for going on 11 years.

My work experience includes 5 years in the Human Services field, followed by 11 years as a social worker in the Mental Health and Addictions field.

Some of my areas of training and specialization include: Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, concurrent disorders, substance abuse, mental health issues, and working with First Nations populations.

My hobbies and interests include animals/pets, animal welfare, camping, photography, & painting.

"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination."

Jimmy Dean

Some of the Therapies I Use

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

CBT can individuals learn to identify, question and change the thoughts, attitudes and beliefs related to the emotional and behavioural reactions that cause difficulty. By monitoring and recording thoughts during upsetting situations, individuals can become aware of how thought patterns contribute to emotional problems, such as depression and anxiety. CBT helps to reduce emotional problems by teaching individuals to identify distortions in thinking, see thoughts as ideas about what is going on, rather than as facts, and stand back from your thinking to consider situations from different viewpoints.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

DBT is based on CBT, but it focuses more on the emotional and social aspects of living. DBT teaches individuals to accept their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and the techniques to change them. Not only are personal skills taught in DBT, but skills for interpersonal relationships are also emphasized. Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness are the 4 main areas of skills learned.

Prolonged Exposure for PTSD

Prolonged exposure teaches individuals to gradually approach their trauma-related memories, feelings and situations. They presumably learn that trauma-related memories and cues are not dangerous and do not need to be avoided.

Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD

CPT is a specific type of cognitive behavioral therapy that has been effective in reducing symptoms of PTSD that have developed after experiencing a variety of traumatic events including child abuse, combat, sexual assault and natural disasters. CPT helps individuals learn how to challenge and change unhelpful beliefs related to the trauma. In so doing, the individual creates a new understanding and of the traumatic event so that it reduces its ongoing negative effects on current life.

SCHEDULE A SESSION

Hours of service:

Mondays: 1:00PM to 8:30PM

Wednesdays: 4:30PM to 8:30PM

Thursdays: 9:00AM to 8:30PM.

Service Delivery Options:

In-person session

Virtual/video sessions

By Phone session

Please contact for pricing details.

Sessions are covered under most insurance plans, but please double check with your provider if you are unsure.

Direct billing is available to: Medavie Blue Cross, Victim Services, NIHB, and EAP.

Payment methods accepted:

Cash, Credit Card, & e-Transfer.

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