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Plain-language guides for teens, young adults and parents in Nova Scotia.
How to check a therapist is licensed, find someone who works with your age and concerns, sort out cost and online sessions, what to ask in a free consultation, and how to tell if it's a good fit.
Read the articleTeen therapist, adolescent counsellor, child and adolescent psychologist: what the names mean, what each professional does, and which one most teens need first.
Read the articleWhat's publicly funded, what isn't, the free and public options for Nova Scotia youth, and how families cover private therapy.
Read the articleThe signs to watch for, what helps at home, what to avoid, and when it's time to get professional help.
Read the articleTen warning signs, the difference between a bad fit and an ethics problem, and what to do about each.
Read the articleWhy it usually depends on understanding rather than age, the provinces with specific rules, how it works in Nova Scotia, and what stays private.
Read the articleWhy there's almost nothing you can't say, what people most often hide, the real limits of confidentiality, and how to say hard things.
Read the articleWhen a psychologist is the right call, when a therapist or psychiatrist fits better, and what assessments cost.
Read the articleWhy early support matters, common reasons 13-year-olds start therapy, signs to watch for, and how to bring it up.
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