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Mindful Therapies Virtual Team

Virtual Counselling in Nova Scotia

Compassionate, flexible Therapy-delivered online or by phone

At Mindful Therapies, our Virtual Team provides secure, evidence-based counselling that you can access from home or anywhere in Nova Scotia. Whether by video or phone, our clinicians bring the same trauma-informed care as our in-person offices, supporting adults, teens, couples, and families with flexible daytime and evening availability.

Mindful Therapies

Helping Nova Scotians Online and via Phone

Meet our virtual counselling team at Mindful Therapies. Offering secure online therapy across Nova Scotia with flexible daytime and evening appointments.

Receive virtual counselling in Nova Scotia from the comfort of your own home, or wherever is most convenient for you.

Our therapists are available for secure phone or telehealth sessions—easily accessed on your phone, tablet, or computer with no downloads required.

Like our in-person teams, our virtual counselling team serves clients across Nova Scotia, offering flexible daytime and evening appointments to make care accessible when you need it.

Why Virtual Counselling?

Counselling That Meets You Where You Are

Life doesn’t always make it easy to get to an office, and we believe distance should never be a barrier to care. Our Virtual Team makes therapy accessible anywhere in Nova Scotia through secure video and phone sessions. Whether you live in a rural community, have a busy schedule, or prefer the privacy of connecting from home, our online counselling services are designed to fit your life.

Benefits of online therapy include:

  • Accessible from anywhere in Nova Scotia
  • Secure, confidential sessions by phone or video (no downloads required)
  • Covered by most major insurance providers
  • Daytime and evening appointments available
  • The same trusted clinicians who provide in-person care

Simple, Secure & Accessible Care

Getting started with virtual counselling is easy. Sessions are conducted through a secure, encrypted telehealth platform or by phone, ensuring your privacy and comfort. You can connect using a computer, tablet, or phone, with no downloads or technical setup required.

Meet Our Virtual Counselling Team

Our Virtual Team includes experienced Clinical Social Workers and Counselling Therapists who specialize in supporting adults, teens, couples, and families. Each clinician brings unique expertise to help clients navigate life’s challenges—from anxiety and depression to trauma recovery and relationship changes.

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Jennifer Gracie, MSW

Clinical Social Worker
                           Couples Therapy                                                           Teens 13-18 yrs                                  Military Transitions
   

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Danielle Harris, MSW

Clinical Social Worker
Behaviour Change
Life Transitions
Mood Difficulties

Services Available Online Across Nova Scotia

Our Virtual Team offers a wide range of therapy options designed to meet the needs of individuals, couples, and families across Nova Scotia. Learn more about each service below:

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Individual Therapy

Personalized one-on-one therapy for adults and teens to explore challenges, build resilience, and support your well-being.

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Couples Therapy

Evidence-based approaches, including Gottman and Emotion-Focused Therapy, to help couples strengthen communication and connection.

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Trauma-Focused Therapy

Specialized treatment including EMDR, CPT, and Prolonged Exposure to support recovery and healing from trauma.

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Veteran, Military & First Responder Services

Tailored therapy for those who serve, including evidence-based trauma support and coverage through VAC and CAF-related programs.

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Group Therapy Programs

Virtual DBT skills groups and Veteran family support programs, offering community connection and practical skills.

Take the First Step

Ready to Begin Online Counselling?

Referrals are welcome but never required. Getting started is simple: book a free 15-minute consultation, choose phone or video, and connect with a therapist from the comfort of your home.

Mindful Therapies’ Virtual Team FAQ

Who is part of the Virtual Team?

Our Virtual Team includes Clinical Social Workers and Counselling Therapists who specialize in working with adults, teens, couples, and families across Nova Scotia.

Yes. You can explore our team bios to learn about each clinician’s expertise and approach, and we’re happy to help match you with the right fit.

Many of our clinicians provide both in-person and virtual care, but the Virtual Team is dedicated to offering secure online sessions only.

Our Virtual Team offers individual, couples, family, and trauma-focused therapy, as well as specialized support for Veterans, military, and first responders

Yes. Many of our virtual therapists offer daytime and evening appointments to fit different schedules.

Absolutely. If you decide you’d like in-person sessions, we can help you transition to one of our Halifax, Dartmouth, or Kentville locations.

Jennifer Gracie, MSW

Ms. Gracie utilizes various evidence based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness. She has experience in client assessments, intervention, consultation and treatment planning. Her focus is on client strengths, offering respect, advocacy and empathy.

Ms. Gracie’s areas of expertise and clinical interest are in helping clients with behaviour change (e.g., addictions issues, compulsive gambling or spending), as well as stress, overwhelm and workplace burnout.

Ms. Gracie is currently welcoming virtual teen clients aged 13–18. Supporting teens who may be struggling with identity, social pressures, bullying, low mood, and stress, offering a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to talk things through.

My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and focuses on gently helping teens understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Together, we work on building practical coping strategies, emotional awareness, and confidence, while supporting teens to feel heard, understood, and supported during a challenging stage of life.

Ms. Gracie, MSW is a Clinical Social Worker, licensed with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers and is registered and in good standing for the province of Ontario. She completed her Master’s Degree from University of New England and has over 15 years’ experience providing services to adults within hospital and community mental health settings.

Danielle Harris, MSW

Danielle Harris is a Clinical Social Worker who has always had a passion for helping others. She offers a welcoming and accepting space for all individuals; one in which a sense of safety and trust can be fostered. Danielle views therapy as a partnership, drawing from individual strengths and experiences, while offering feedback and practical tools to manage mental health difficulties. She is authentic, non-judgmental and inviting of discussions about any challenges her clients might be facing. She has noticed the value in using each individual session as an opportunity to inspire adjustment and growth; and she has observed the progress that can happen from gently guiding clients through their own personal recovery journey.

Danielle completed her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto, with a specialization in Health and Mental Health. She is registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers and has been providing mental health and addiction therapy since 2011. She has training and education in the areas of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Structured Relapse Prevention and Motivational Interviewing.

Population: Individuals aged 19 and up

Presenting Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Addiction, Behavior Change, Emotion Regulation, Life Transitions, Adjustment, Coping Skills