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Christina Gentile, MA, RCT-C, CCC Christina received her BFA in Music with a Minor in Religious Studies from Concordia University and holds a MA in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria. Having lived and traveled around the world, she brings an international lens to her counselling practice. She also speaks French and German fluently.

Christina’s approach is holistic, strength-based, and trauma informed. She draws from various modalities including Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Focusing, mindfulness-based practices, dialectical behavior therapy, as well as music and art-based methods. She has extensive training in the areas of eating disorders, body image concerns, domestic violence, anxiety, life transitions, and grief and loss. She brings a warm-hearted approach to counselling with a deep respect for the integrity of the individual and their social and environmental context.

Christina is also a voice coach and a certified yoga teacher with a personal practice in meditation and pranayama. She is honoured to be living and working on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

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Intakes and Case Management/Supportive counselling only* David (he/him) has been employed at the Counselling Centre since 2020. David is originally from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Along with clinical therapy, David is the counselling centre’s intake coordinator and case manager. Case management appointments are primarily for resource navigation both on an off campus. If you are interested in how case management can help you please reach out to the case.management@acadiau.ca email. David has been primarily interested in trauma-informed approaches and how a fuller acceptance of oneself can lead to change and openness. David’s social work background has informed him in anti-oppressive and post-colonial approaches. David resides in Wolfville, you can often see him on main street with his family.

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Sarah is a Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). She has a BScH in Astrophysics from Queen’s University, MSc. in Holistic Science from Schumacher College, and an MEd in Counselling from Acadia University. Sarah is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and has taught yoga and mindfulness at the university and in the community over the past 16 years. She brings deep curiosity, care, and a anti-oppression lens to her work with students experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and challenges in social and intimate relationships.

Sarah is a Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). She ... Read More

I am a Registered Counselling Therapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor, registered with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I am a graduate of Acadia University (M.Ed in Counselling), Saint Mary’s University (BA in Soc) and Success College (Corrections Diploma).

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I believe in empowerment. Whether you are struggling with addictions, eating disorders, grief, depression, anxiety, relationships or simply feeling overwhelmed with day to day life, book an appointment. I am here to help.

I draw from a variety of therapies including ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) and often incorporate Polyvagal Theory and parts work into my sessions.

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Sincerely,

Gina

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Marissa has a BScH in Psychology from Queen’s University, and an MSc in Clinical Psychology from Acadia University. She has experience working in private practice, community mental health, and university settings.

As a clinician with African Nova Scotian and Caribbean roots, Marissa is committed to providing supportive and sensitive care to students of diverse cultural and racial backgrounds.

She is intentional about creating a safe environment for students to process and understand their experiences. She works with students facing a range of challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, burnout, and difficult life transitions (for example, academic, professional, personal life adjustments, grief, and loss).

In sessions, Marissa uses various therapeutic techniques to help clients meet their goals. Some of these techniques include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and mindfulness-based approaches. Marissa strives to offer clinical expertise in combination with a warm, empathetic environment for students to work through their difficulties, grow, and thrive.

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Emilie works with students who are navigating complex challenges that impact mood, motivation, and relationships. She values the strength and self-knowledge that students bring into therapy. These resources are central to locating new and meaningful pathways forward.

Emilie’s approach is trauma-informed and compassion-focused, with an emphasis on embodiment, creativity, and relationality. She collaborates with students as they identify and move towards ways of being and relating that are consistent with their values and goals.

Emilie received her M.Ed in Counselling from Acadia University. She brings knowledge and experience in addiction services, community mental health, and international education into her role as clinical therapist.

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