Ms. Kathleen Merwin
I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Dalhousie University and completed my residency at Vancouver Costal Health. I specialize in the treatment of adults and couples/relationships experiencing: sexual issues/dysfunctions (e.g., low desire/arousal, erectile/orgasmic difficulties, pain during sex, sexual difficulties following breast cancer treatment, and persistent genital arousal disorder/genitopelvic dysesthesia), trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and relationship issues (e.g., communication difficulties, sexual desire discrepancies, open or polyamorous relationship issues). Everyone comes into therapy with unique past experiences and future goals. I actively tailor evidence-based treatment to the unique needs and values of each client. I take a radically genuine, warm, and empathic approach, and seek to provide a safe and inclusive environment. I use humour and curiosity in a compassionate way to help explore the barriers to your life worth living, and balance acceptance and change-based strategies to help you reduce suffering, increase effective coping, and strengthen relationships. My therapeutic approach is rooted in CBT, with a focus on both traditional (e.g., Exposure and Response Prevention) and third wave approaches (e.g., DBT, ACT). For sex therapy, I take a wholistic and integrative approach using mindfulness and sensate focus therapy, as well as CBT. For couples therapy, I primarily use an Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy approach.
Private Practice Locations
Dr Leah Clyburn & Associates
Bedford, Nova Scotia B4B0P7
Phone: 902-440-7528
Email:
info@drleah.ca
Wheelchair Accessible
NSH
Any questions regarding the status or practice of a Psychologist should be directed to The Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP), the regulatory board responsible for the regulation of Psychologists in Nova Scotia. 902-423-2268 | nsbep@nsbep.org