about me.
Joanne Doran
Child, Youth and Family Psychologist
Halifax, Nova Scotia
I'm a child psychologist and family therapist. I provide therapy for children and youth who are experiencing a number of life challenges, such as anxiety, stress, trauma or divorce. Children are ideal candidates for early intervention and lasting change is often realized in a short amount of time. In my work with teens, I use a holistic, mindful approach, offering them tools and guidance. Through exploring their life experiences, values and unique strengths, teens develop self-awareness, confidence and self-regulation. I work with adoptive children and families to create safe, loving attachments when there has been complex trauma and disrupted attachment relationships.
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One of my passions is helping parents develop mindfully attuned communication with their children, whether they be toddlers or teens. I work collaboratively with parents offering practical guidance and recommendations to create happier relationships. I work with families of gender dysphoric or transgender youth within a trans-inclusive, safe, caring space.
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My focus in providing therapy is to facilitate the discovery of inherent strengths and resiliency. I value open communication and work collaboratively. I have extensive experience working with children, youth and their caregivers across domains. Guess my motto would be "Know Thyself" for therein lies strength, happiness, truth and maybe even freedom!
services.
Specialties
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Child or Adolescent
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Parenting
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Adoption
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LGTBQ+
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WPATH
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IFS Practitioner
Client Focus (age)
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Toddlers / Preschoolers (0 to 6)
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Children (6 to 10)
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Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
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Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
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Highly sensitive persons
Modality
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Individuals
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Family
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Group
Other languages
Greek
Issues
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ADHD
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Adoption
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Anger Management
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Anxiety
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Developmental Disorders
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Divorce
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Domestic Violence
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Family Conflict
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Grief
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LGBTQ+ Friendly
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Learning Disabilities
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Mindfulness
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
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Oppositional Defiance
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Peer Relationships
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School Issues
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Self Esteem
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Self-Harming
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Sleep or Insomnia
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Spirituality
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Teen Violence
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Transgender
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Trauma and PTSD
Treatment Approach
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Attachment-based
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
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Compassion Focused
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Emotionally Focused
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Humanistic
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Integrative
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
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Motivational Interviewing
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Person-Centered
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Psychological Testing and Evaluation
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Strength-Based
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Transpersonal
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Trauma Focused
I provide psycho-social assessments for hormone
and surgery readiness.
Credentials and fees.
Avg Cost (per hour): $210
Sliding Scale: As available
Accepts Insurance: No direct billing
Qualifications
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School: Mount Saint Vincent
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Year Graduated: 2007
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License No. and State: R0713 Nova Scotia
OTHER CREDENTIALS
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License No. and State: R0713 Nova Scotia Board of Examiners
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Certificate: Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Institute/Practitioner in DDP
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Certificate Date: 2015