Ages 13 to 19 · Online across Nova Scotia
Teen therapy in Halifax and across Nova Scotia, online
A space that's entirely yours, with a Registered Counselling Therapist who works with teens every day. No lectures, no judgment, and no driving across town: sessions are by video or phone from wherever you feel comfortable.
- Registered Counselling Therapist
- $170 per session, receipts for benefits
- Parents welcome to book first
Being a teen right now is a lot
School pressure, group chats, friendships that change overnight, dating, figuring out who you are, and everyone asking what you're doing after high school. From the outside, it might look like you're holding it together. Inside, it can feel like constant worry, low mood, anger that's hard to control, or just being exhausted all the time.
Therapy isn't only for when things fall apart. It's a place to make sense of what's going on with someone who isn't a friend, parent or teacher, and to build skills you'll use for the rest of your life.
What teens come to me for
Anxiety and stress
Overthinking, panic, school pressure, and worry that won't switch off.
Low mood
Feeling flat, irritable, or like nothing's fun anymore.
Anger
Snapping at people you care about, outbursts, and big feelings that come out sideways.
Friendships and dating
Drama, exclusion, breakups, people-pleasing, and relationships that drain you.
Self-esteem and body image
Comparing yourself to everyone, and how you feel about how you look.
ADHD, autism and learning
Whether you have a diagnosis or are wondering why some things feel harder for you.
Signs a teen might benefit from therapy
- Worry or fear that gets in the way of school, sports or friendships
- Irritability, withdrawing, or losing interest in things for two weeks or more
- Frequent headaches, stomach aches or tiredness without a clear cause
- Changes in sleep, appetite or grades
- A big change: a new school, a move, a breakup, divorce or loss
These signs come from Canadian Paediatric Society and HealthLink 811 guidance. For more, see Why would a 13-year-old need therapy? and How to help a teenager with anxiety and depression.
What sessions are like
Online, by video or phone. You join from your room, a parked car, anywhere private. Teens across Halifax, Bedford, Dartmouth, Sackville and the rest of Nova Scotia can see me without anyone driving them to an office.
At your pace. We start with what matters to you. You'll never be lectured or talked down to, and you don't need the right words.
Real tools. We work on practical skills for big feelings, speaking up for yourself, and handling the situations that come up in your week.
Your privacy, and what parents hear
What you say in therapy stays between us. There are a few exceptions the law requires: if I'm worried you might harm yourself or someone else, if a child or elderly person is in danger, if you're under 16 and tell me you are being or have been abused or neglected, or if a court orders records. I explain all of this at the start.
We agree together on what, if anything, parents hear. Often that's a general check-in, not a recap of what you said. Nova Scotia has no fixed age for consenting to therapy; it depends on whether you understand what you're agreeing to. Read more in Can minors go to therapy without parental consent?
For parents and guardians
Worried about your teen?
You're welcome to book the free 15-minute vibe check yourself to ask how sessions work and how you'll be kept in the loop. Then give your teen a real say in whether I'm the right fit; they're the one who has to feel comfortable talking.
Sessions are $170 for 50 minutes, paid by e-transfer at least 24 hours before. You'll get a receipt for every session to submit to your health benefits. For public and low-cost options, see Is therapy free for minors in Canada?
Your therapist
Courtney Cribb, MEd, RCT, CCC
I'm a Registered Counselling Therapist in Nova Scotia, and most of my work is with teens and young adults. My research on teens and sexting is published in the Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and I've been quoted by CBC News on how teens navigate it.
You can verify my licence on the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists licence search.
Questions teens and parents ask
Will my parents need to know what I say in therapy?
What you say stays between us, with a few legal exceptions: if I'm worried you might harm yourself or someone else, if a child or elderly person is in danger, if you're under 16 and tell me you are being or have been abused or neglected, or if a court orders records. We agree together on what, if anything, parents hear.
Do I need my parents' permission for therapy?
Nova Scotia has no fixed age for consenting to therapy; it depends on whether you understand what you're agreeing to. Many teens involve a parent, especially if a parent's health benefits are paying.
How does online teen therapy work?
Sessions are 50 minutes by secure video or phone. You join from anywhere private, such as your room or a parked car. There's no driving and no waiting room.
How much does teen therapy cost?
Sessions are $170 for 50 minutes, with a receipt for health benefit claims. The 15-minute vibe check is free.
What if I don't know what to talk about?
That's normal. You don't need a plan or the right words. We start wherever you are.
How do I choose the right therapist for my teen?
Look for someone licensed, experienced with teens, and easy for your teen to talk to. See How to choose a therapist and What type of therapist should a teenager see?
You don't have to have it all figured out to start
Book a first session, or start with a free 15-minute vibe check to see if we click. Not sure yet? Take the 2-minute fit quiz.