Brightside Integrated Health

11/04/2025

Are you an amazing Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker or a Naturopathic Doctor, who is looking for a new home for your full-time, or part-time practice? ☀

Brightside Integrated Health is a multi-disciplinary mental health and wellness clinic that strives to offer an elevated experience for our clients, as well as an excellent working environment for our team. The clinic is centrally located at 250 Baker Drive in Dartmouth, with plenty of free parking. The vibe is clean, bright, relaxed and comfortable. We boast an amazing support staff, a compassionate and professional team of practitioners, and owners who are are onsite and supportive!✨

Does this sound like we might be a good fit? Want to learn more?
Please email our clinic manager, Lauren, at laurenb@brightsidehealth.ca.
https://brightsidehealth.ca/

Brightside Integrated Health offers mental health counselling, trauma counselling, corporate services, massage, naturopathy and nutrition.

11/03/2025

Have you ever wondered why your therapist take notes during your sessions? Here are a few reasons:

Documentation: this may include the date, time, length of session, and information for the next appointment scheduled. Therapists are required by their respective licensing body to keep accurate documentation of their therapy sessions, in case they ever came into question.

Key points: these are things that your therapist considered to be particularly significant and may want to revisit, or possibly dig a little deeper into, to help you identify patterns, and to help progress toward your healing and individual goals for therapy.

Summary: this includes the main points of your session, how it ended, and what recommendations or homework was given. This allows your therapist to pick up where you left off, without too much backtracking.

Feeling ready to start working with a therapist?
Have some questions about which therapist might be right for you?
Contact Brightside Integrated Health today!
https://brightsidehealth.ca/

10/28/2025

Hobbes wanted to show you his festive new haircut!👻🎃
Thanks Rainie!

Groomed by Rainie

10/25/2025

Are you an amazing psychologist who is looking for the perfect home for your private practice?

Brightside Integrated Health is an established multi-disciplinary mental health and wellness clinic, located in Dartmouth. We employ a holistic and collaborative approach to mental health, recognizing the mind-body-spirit connection regarding healing and overall health. We are currently seeking a registered psychologist to join us and to act as a second clinical team lead.

Our ideal candidate has at least 5 years’ experience as a therapist working with trauma, is proficient with assessments, enjoys working with children and has a warm and personable demeanor to mesh well with our team and provide the best experience for our clients.

Some of the benefits of joining Brightside’s Team of therapists and practitioners:

⭐️A central location with plenty of free parking
⭐️A locally owned business with owners who prioritize people over profit
⭐️A therapist-owned practice with on-site support
⭐️A warm and relaxed clinic atmosphere
⭐️A window office that is furnished comfortably
⭐️Fantastic colleagues and a healthy work culture with high morale
⭐️Monthly team collaboration and peer support meetings
⭐️Full administrative support
⭐️Monthly advertising and social media
⭐️Established referral contracts (VAC, WCB)
⭐️Flexible work schedule options
⭐️Options for in-person, virtual, or “walk and talk” therapy
⭐️A competitive split rate as a self-employed contractor
⭐️Signing and retention bonuses
⭐️Health benefits (Blue Cross)
⭐️Financial support for professional development/training
⭐️Practicum students to assist with research, running groups, etc.

For more information about our practice, please visit www.brightsidehealth.ca. Please email your cover letter and CV to Lauren Brady at laurenb@brightsidehealth.ca. We look forward to meeting you!

Brightside Integrated Health offers mental health counselling, trauma counselling, corporate services, massage, naturopathy and nutrition.

10/22/2025

It's ok to feel this way sometimes, but if it is becoming more frequent or hard to come out of, you might need some support. Brightside's team of compassionate therapists are here to help!

Free 15 minute consultations are available, to help you find the right therapist for you.

Brightsidehealth.ca

Art credit: Woodland Ghost Art

10/03/2025

There is still time to register for this small group, which will be educational, supportive and relaxed.

Join Brightside therapist, Constanze Vieler, MSW, RSW and Fireside counselling intern, Nicole Baldwin, BSW, RSW for a six-week series tailored to parents who are navigating and supporting their children through the teenage years and want to hone their parenting skills and learn new strategies for connection during this interesting and sometimes challenging stage of development!

Where: Our lovely clinic at 250 Baker Drive, Unit 222
When: Starting Thursday, October 9th at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Price: $300.00 for the 6-week series
How to register: By calling 902-444-1015 or email info@brightsidehealth.ca
https://brightsidehealth.ca/

10/02/2025

If you are a practicum student interested in a placement, or a potential client in need of affordable counselling, please hop on over to Fireside Counselling's page!🔥

10/01/2025

Did you know that October 1st is National Black Dog Day?
Neither did we, until today!🐾

Crispin and Hobbes would like to take this opportunity to bring awareness to the fact that black dogs are the least likely to be adopted, and the most likely to be euthanized, than any other colour of dog.

National Black Dog Day was founded to help combat this phenomenon, and you can celebrate this day through adoption, volunteer work, donations, and spreading awareness of the problems that black dogs face. Hobbes says you can also donate treats and hugs directly to him!

09/30/2025

09/24/2025

Have you ever left a counselling session feeling shaky or emotionally raw? What if instead of hopping into your car, you relaxed with a therapeutic massage afterward?

Or maybe you are healing from trauma and therapy is helping, but your nervous system hasn't gotten the message yet? Complimenting your wellness plan with a naturopathic protocol could help integrate the mind-body and promote the message at a physical level, that you are safe.

And often in therapy, the subject of self-care is raised. But, what does this actually look like in practice? The pillars of self-care are nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress management/mindfulness. How is your diet? Are you nourishing your brain and body with natural whole foods? Improving nutrition is a comprehensive way to start feeling better fast!

Brightside was founded by two experienced clinical social workers who knew that mental health and physical health are deeply interconnected and that a multifaceted approach to addressing any issue can be more effective.

We offer a range of modalities and a team of collaborative therapists and practitioners to promote holistic healing, in a relaxed environment that is anything but clinical.

Interested in learning more?
https://brightsidehealth.ca/

09/19/2025

Brightside Integrated Health is pleased to announce its first group!
Join Brightside therapist, Constanze Vieler, MSW, RSW and Fireside counselling intern, Nicole Baldwin, BSW, RSW for a six-week series tailored to parents who are navigating and supporting their children through the teenage years and want to hone their parenting skills and learn new strategies for connection during this interesting and sometimes challenging stage of development!
Is this a support group? Educational? Therapeutic?
Yes! This will be a small group, in a relaxed and comfortable environment, where questions are welcomed and interaction is encouraged!

Where: Our lovely clinic at 250 Baker Drive, Unit 222
When: Starting Thursday, October 9th at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Price: $300.00 for the 6-week series
How to register: By calling 902-444-1015 or email info@brightsidehealth.ca
Spaces are limited, so be sure to snag your spot!
https://brightsidehealth.ca/

Brightside Integrated Health is a multi-disciplinary mental health and wellness clinic, located in Dartmouth, NS. Our dedicated team of practitioners provide counselling therapy, naturopathic medicine, massage therapy and nutritional counselling.