Saara is a Registered Clinical Social Worker. She holds a Masters of Social Work from Dalhousie University and has over 20 years of experience working with adults and youth in a variety of settings.
Saara is an experienced addictions counsellor and has worked in residential treatment, adult outpatient and detox settings. She is passionate about helping both the individual struggling with substances as well as the family and friends who create the web of support around them.
Saara believes that all individuals, couples and families are capable of overcoming hardship and creating lasting change. She strives to create a safe, non-judgmental space that allows others to feel secure enough to express themselves fully.
Saara has a broad range of clinical experience in the following areas: anxiety, depression, loss & grief, anger and stress management, complex family systems, relationship issues, self image and self esteem.
Saara works from a person-centered, strengths based approach. She takes care with each session to make sure that you are spending the time talking about what is important to you, and provides hands on strategies to cope with problems as they arise as you pursue your goals. Saara has experience in a variety of counselling modalities. Treatment plans will be tailored to aid you in accomplishing the goals you set.
Saara Bain, MSW, RCSW, NATC
Anxiety & Depression
Substance Use
Substance Use (someone else’s use)
Loss & Grief
Codependency & Boundaries
Stress & Anger Management
Communication
Self-Esteem & Self-worth
Couples
Family Systems & Relationships
Counselling in the areas of:
Counselling Modalities:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
DIalectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
ART - Accelerated Resolution Therapy
“One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and it will be someone else’s survival guide”
— Brené Brown
Are you ready to take a step?
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