Eric L. Ross
Canadian Certified Counselor
“I offer caring, creative, and confidential mental health to people of all genders and affectional/sexual orientations. My therapeutic approach is grounded in Narrative Therapy and is tailored to each individual's needs and provides alternatives to mainstream counselling services. I'm committed to helping you create the meaningful and lasting change you seek. ”
About Me
Approach
Services
Services Offered:
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Climate Grief Support
Distress, anxiety, or mourning related to environmental destruction and climate change, sometimes called eco-anxiety or ecological grief.
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Clinical Supervision
Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Music Therapy
A form of therapy that uses music (listening, playing, or creating) as a medium for emotional expression, mood regulation, and healing.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Works With:
- •Adults
- •Elderly
- •Individuals
- •Parents
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
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Men's Issues
Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Professional Title:
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Canadian Certified Counselor
A counselor who holds certification from the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Qualifications
Acadia University (Wolfville, NS)
Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH)
Registrations
Nova Scotia College of Counseling Therapists
Registered Therapist
Registration: RCT 17-004
Verify LicenseCanadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Registration: 7542
Canadian Associations of Music Therapists
Certified Music Therapist
