We proudly offer in-person therapy services throughout the Greater Halifax Area, as well as convenient virtual appointments for clients across Nova Scotia.
Maybe you're feeling...
✓ Emotionally exhausted
✓ Constantly anxious
✓ Stuck in the same relationship patterns
✓ Like you're carrying everything alone
✓ Unsure where to start
✓ Like you've lost yourself
You don't have to navigate it alone.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, motherhood, postpartum, perimenopause, parenting, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can give you space to pause, process, and begin moving forward.
We offer a free 15-minute consultation to help connect you with the therapist who feels right for you.
We Support Clients with...
Relationship & Family Counselling
We support for individuals, couples, parents, teens, children, and families navigating relationship challenges, communication issues, separation and breakups, parenting stress, family conflict, blended families, and major life transitions.
Emotional Regulation
Therapy can help you build practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, burnout, and overwhelming emotions.
Together, we work on understanding emotional patterns, increasing distress tolerance, reducing avoidance, and developing healthier ways to regulate, process, and respond to difficult feelings.
LGBTQ+ & Culturally Responsive Care
Therapy is a space where your identity, culture, values, and lived experiences are respected, understood, and welcomed.
We offer culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and spiritually inclusive counselling for LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, newcomers, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Women’s & Maternal Mental Health
We support women through emotional, and hormonal identity changes that can occur throughout different life stages
We offer therapy for women navigating fertility and infertility, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, perinatal, postpartum depression and anxiety, birth trauma, new motherhood, maternal burnout, perimenopause, and menopause.
Meet the Team
Our therapists are dedicated to meeting you exactly where you are in your journey, offering compassionate support tailored to your unique needs. At the heart of everything we do is a team that genuinely cares. We show up as our authentic selves: open-minded, collaborative, and committed to creating a safe, welcoming space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported.
We offer complimentary 15-minute consultations to help you find the therapist who feels like the right fit for you.
Karen Veinot
Curtis Boeham
Stephanie Sellars
Leandri Keeve
Welcome to our Studio!
At Tender Roots Therapy we also boast a beautiful studio space for community & wellness services.
Located in the heart of Halifax’s North End, just steps from the Halifax commons and Deedee’s Ice cream. Our studio is a quiet sanctuary where old-world charm meets modern wellness.
Our building is a beautiful historic building that survived the Halifax Explosion, our studio features original hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, creating a calm and welcoming environment filled with character and charm.
We offer:
Yoga, pilates, breath-work classes
Group therapy & Support groups
Community gatherings
Space Rentals
Why us?
🌿 Beautiful heritage office overlooking the
Halifax Commons
🌿 Carefully matched with the right therapist
🌿 Free consultations
🌿 Evidence-based care
🌿 Warm, down-to-earth therapists
🌿 In-person and virtual
🌿 Affordable wellness classes
Frequently Asked Questions
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You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many people seek counselling to better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, navigate life transitions, or simply feel more like themselves again. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, disconnected, or unsure where to start, therapy can provide a supportive space to explore what you're experiencing.
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Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another. We'll talk about what's bringing you to therapy, your goals, your history, and any questions you have. There is no pressure to share everything at once—we move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Whether you choose in-person or virtual therapy, our goal is to help you feel safe, welcomed, and supported from the moment you arrive.
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Yes. We offer both in-person counselling from our welcoming heritage office in Halifax's North End and secure virtual therapy across Nova Scotia, making it easier to access support wherever you are.
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Booking is easy. You can schedule an appointment online through our booking system or contact us directly by phone or email. If you're unsure which service or therapist is right for you, we're always happy to help guide you toward the best fit.
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Our therapists support individuals, couples, teens, and families experiencing concerns such as:
Depression, anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Grief and loss
Relationship and couples concerns
Family, Parenting, Teens, Children
Stress, burnout and life transitions
Perinatal and postpartum mental health
ADHD and emotional regulation
If you're unsure whether your concern is listed, we encourage you to reach out—we're happy to help determine if we're the right fit.
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We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.
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Session fees vary depending on the therapist and service selected. Many extended health insurance plans cover counselling provided by Registered Counselling Therapists.
Direct billing is available for many insurance providers. If you're unsure about your coverage, we're happy to help answer your questions before booking.
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Finding the right fit is one of the most important parts of successful therapy. Each therapist at Tender Roots has unique areas of expertise and approaches to counselling. If you're unsure who would be the best match, simply reach out—we'll gladly recommend the therapist who best suits your goals and needs.