Brightside Integrated Health

02/17/2026

Are you an amazing Counselling Therapist who is looking for a new home for your full-time, or part-time practice? Is your practice informed by the mind-body connection regarding mental and physical health and do you value collaboration with your colleagues?

Then we would love to meet you!☀

Brightside Integrated Health is an established 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 in the Russell Lake community of Dartmouth, with plenty of free parking. The vibe is clean, bright, relaxed and comfortable. We boast full-time administrative support, a compassionate and professional team of practitioners, and owners who are are onsite and supportive.

Think we might be a good fit? Please send a cover letter and your CV to our clinic manager at laurenb@brightsidehealth.ca.

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

02/14/2026

Happy Valentines Day!❤️
Although this day tends to highlight romantic love, self-love is even more important and should be celebrated!

Self-love is the practice of treating yourself with kindness, compassion, and respect. It’s the foundation upon which resilience, confidence, and fulfillment are built. When we cultivate self-love, we create a powerful shift in our mindset, allowing us to navigate life’s challenges with grace and strength. Imagine a life where your inner dialogue is encouraging rather than critical, where you embrace your flaws as part of your unique beauty, and where you feel empowered to take risks, set boundaries, and pursue what is meaningful to you. This is the essence of self-love, and it is not selfish - it is necessary for good mental and physical health.
And when we love ourselves, we radiate that love into the world, uplifting others in the process - and couldn't we all use a little more of that?

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02/13/2026

Valentines Day is tomorrow!❤️
Do you need a thoughtful gift for someone you love?
Why not give the gift of health!

We have gift cards available in any denomination, or for any service:
👉Counselling Therapy
👉Massage Therapy
👉Acupuncture
👉Nutritional Counselling

To purchase a physical Brightside Integrated Health gift card, you can pop into the clinic at 250 Baker Drive, Suite 222, or purchase an online version, via this link:
brightsideintegratedhealth.janeapp.com/

02/07/2026

We are so pleased to have Meghan, Nicole, Ruth, Crystal, Elisse and Emma on our Fireside team!🔥

Fireside Counselling is an affordable option for clients who do not have insurance, and for whom the cost of private therapy is a barrier.

02/04/2026

Hark, what is that glowing orb in the sky? ☀️

It was so nice to see the sun that Brian and Seamus took the Brightsidemobile off-roading!

We hope you are enjoying some sunshine too!
Not feeling it? We can support you through the dark times.

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01/27/2026

After all this shoveling - you probably need a massage!💆‍♀️

Sydney Coughlin, RMT, has the following availabilities:
👉Wednesday, January 28th: 11:30am, 12:45pm
👉Tuesday, February 3rd: 11:30am, 2pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm
👉Wednesday, February 4th: 12:45pm, 2pm, 4:30pm

Which one will you snap up?🐢

📍Suite 222 - 250 Baker Drive, Dartmouth
📞902-444-1015
📧info@brightsidehealth.ca
🌐https://brightsideintegratedhealth.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/31
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01/26/2026

Stay warm, friends!❄️

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01/21/2026

Have you ever spent way too much time online, scrolling to find a therapist or a health practitioner in your community, that might be right for you, or someone you care about?🧐

Let's take the guesswork out of the process!🤓
Brightside's team of counselling therapists and practitioners are all caring and compassionate humans - but their backgrounds, experience, areas of focus, personality and styles of practice are diverse.

Whether you're looking for a straight shooter who has seen it all and enjoys a challenge, a seasoned professional who specializes in trauma work, an analytical therapist whose practice is informed by neuroscience, a newer therapist who is energetic and curious, or a therapist that is passionate about working with specific populations like first responders, athletes, or children... we probably have a great match for you!✅

You can check out our team bios here:
brightsidehealth.ca/meet-our-team/

⏳Most of our therapists offer free, 15 minute consultations, so you can "try out" your therapist, before committing to an appointment.

👩🏼‍⚕️You also have the option to contact our clinic manager by email at laurenb@brightsidehealth.ca and Lauren will match you with the right professional, based upon your unique needs and preferences.

📍Brightside is conveniently located at 250 Baker Drive, Dartmouth, in the same building as Access Nova Scotia.

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01/14/2026

We are pleased to introduce Isaac LeBlanc, who recently joined our Brightside team! ☀

Isaac is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work and has extensive experience supporting children, youth, families, and communities through trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive practices.

Isaac is passionate about helping clients live authentically, reconnect with their values, and move toward healing with curiosity and empowerment. His approach is integrative and draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. Isaac believes that compassion, choice, and collaboration are essential to creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. He works from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive framework and emphasizes cultural humility and advocacy in his practice.

With extensive experience in community, educational, and healthcare settings, Isaac has supported diverse populations, including Indigenous families, youth at risk, trauma survivors, and individuals navigating systemic barriers. His clinical work focuses on helping clients build insight, reauthor personal narratives, and foster self-compassion. Isaac has a special interest in supporting individuals and those living with complex trauma to reconnect with their strengths and resilience through a non-pathologizing approach to mental health.

Outside of work, Isaac enjoys hiking scenic trails, kayaking along the coast, and spending time with his dog. He is passionate about giving back to the community through volunteer work with Cobequid Food Network, activities that help him stay grounded and connected to what matters most.

Want to work with Isaac?
📞902-444-1015
📧info@brightsidehealth.ca
🌐https://brightsideintegratedhealth.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/54

01/10/2026

We are excited to introduce two new therapists who have joined the Brightside Team! ☀

First up is Grace Atkinson, a registered counselling therapist with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists. She holds a Bachelor of Education from Burman University and obtained a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. Before entering private practice, Grace worked as an elementary school teacher and in community-based roles spanning education, non-profit work, and crisis support - experiences that continue to shape her grounded, steady presence in the therapy room.

Grace works with children (ages 6 and up), teens, and adults who are navigating the impacts of trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioural concerns, emotional regulation, life transitions, anger and conflict management, career burnout, self-esteem, shame, and relationship concerns.

She takes a relaxed and personal approach, using intuition and humour to connect first to the client before drawing from evidence-based modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Somatic Experiencing, Play Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
She is deeply committed to creating a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their core values with self-compassion and move toward meaningful change.

Want to work with Grace?
📞902-444-1015
📧info@brightsidehealth.ca
🌐https://brightsideintegratedhealth.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/53

01/04/2026

We kicked off 2026 by unplugging, turning inward, and setting our intentions for this fresh new year, and Seek Wilderness Accommodations under the Wolf Supermoon 🐺🌕was the perfect setting to do it in!

We participated in a cacao ceremony and did a little reconnaissance for Brightside's own future retreat! Maybe not in -27 degrees though!🥶

We are looking forward to all that 2026 brings and to supporting you on your health and wellness journeys!⭐️

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