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Hale Psychological Services

Private counselling & psychological services, therapy and assessments to children, youth & adults.

Hale Psychological Services first opened in Fredericton, NB in 2016. In September, 2018 we expanded and moved to our new location, The Hale Centre, conveniently located on Prospect Street in Fredericton, NB in a friendly and relaxed office space. We are a team of Licensed Psychologists, Masters and PhD Psychology Students, Registered Social Workers, Licensed Counselling Therapists, Canadian Certified Counsellors, our office manager, administrative team & several therapy dogs. We offer confidential evidence-based individual and group therapy, independent medical consultations and assessments to children, youth, adults, and seniors with a variety of mental health concerns. Areas of specialization and therapeutic approaches used vary by clinician’s area of expertise, training, and interests. Common presenting problems we see at present include, but are not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorders, personality issues including Borderline Personality Disorder, emotion regulation difficulties, work-related stress/burnout, grief/loss, coping with life events, parenting, aging, family/relational, & sexuality/identity concerns. Current primary therapeutic techniques and approaches used by our team include, but are not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Systems Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving (STEPPS), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and more depending on client’s presenting issues. We also offer a range of comprehensive psychological assessments, including: Personality and Mental Health, Psychodiagnostic, ADHD, Psychoeducational (Learning Disability), and Neuropsychological Assessments (for individuals with cognitive/memory issues and/or head injuries). For more information about Services we offer including our Emotion Management Skills Group, Independent Medical Consultations, Assessments, and Therapy, and for more information about Our Team, the services they offer and their expertise, please see our website at: http://halepsych.weebly.com

11/05/2025

Exciting News: Online Booking Now Available!

Booking appointments just got easier. The new online booking system is now live, offering a faster and more convenient way to schedule services anytime, anywhere, for most clinicians.

What’s New?
24/7 access to appointment scheduling,
Appointment confirmation and reminders,
Easy rescheduling and cancellations,
Secure and user-friendly interface.

How to Book:
Visit https://aws-portal.owlpractice.ca/halepsych/booking
Choose your desired service, clinician and time slot,
Confirm the booking and receive confirmation.

Experience the convenience of online booking today.

09/23/2025

Pour répondre aux besoins changeants des personnes apprenantes, des familles et des communautés, nous amorçons une démarche de co-construction d’un plan d’éducation actualisé, ancré dans les réalités d’aujourd’hui et tourné vers l’avenir. Un plan d’éducation est un document qu...

09/23/2025

New Brunswick is developing a new education plan for the anglophone sector, with a focus on setting clear goals and supporting every learner. This consultation aims to gather feedback from educators, administrators, support staff, and families to ensure all students have the tools and support they n...

09/23/2025

Tylenol and Autism

Let’s Talk About Today’s Announcement

Today the Trump government announced that they found a link between Tylenol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and autism.

The FDA is even moving toward changing the safety label.

At first glance, this might sound alarming, but here’s why we need to pause, look at the science carefully, and avoid unnecessary fear, guilt, or blame.

The US government claims that observational studies show an association between frequent acetaminophen use during pregnancy and a higher risk of neurodevelopmental conditions like autism and ADHD.

The FDA has even started a process to change labeling and advising caution.

Importantly, experts in their own public statements emphasize that:
1. These are associations, not proof of causation.
2. Some studies show small increases in risk, others are inconclusive, and some show no effect at all.
3. Most of these studies are observational, which means they cannot rule out confounding factors like underlying illness, genetics, or the reason acetaminophen was used in the first place.

The evidence does say that there is no definitive proof that acetaminophen causes autism.

Causality has not been established.

There is no evidence that short-term or occasional use (such as treating a fever or relieving pain) is harmful. The potential signal, if real, seems linked to frequent or prolonged use.

The data do not support avoiding acetaminophen completely.

In fact, untreated high fever in pregnancy is dangerous and has been linked to serious risks: neural tube defects, congenital heart defects, oral clefts, stillbirth, and pre-term birth.

Telling a pregnant woman to “tough it out” through a high fever is not only irresponsible, it could directly harm both her and her baby.

Do autism rates appear higher today? Yes.

Some people use this news to reinforce the narrative that “something new” must be causing autism.

But what is often overlooked is that more than 100 different genes are involved in autism’s development, alongside multiple environmental factors.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not a single disease but a broad neurodevelopmental variation with many presentations and rates of autism have risen partly because of better diagnostic tools, broader criteria, and greater awareness.

Conditions that were once diagnosed as separate are now recognized under one unified spectrum.

Wide-reaching announcements like today’s can cause more harm than good.

They create unnecessary anxiety and guilt in mothers who used Tylenol in past pregnancies.

They also discourage women from using a medication that may, in many cases, be the safest choice available.

Then, they confuse the public about what an “association” means compared with what actual cause-and-effect means.

They add to stigma by implying that a parent’s actions are solely to blame for their child’s condition, when in truth autism reflects complex biology and genetics far beyond any single exposure.

Autism is not a disease to be “cured.” It is a neurodevelopmental difference.

People with autism experience the world, relationships, and sensory input in ways that are different, not lesser.

When we reduce autism to something to blame on a single medication, we diminish the dignity and lived experience of autistic individuals and their families.

First, conspiracy theorists falsely linked autism to vaccines.

When that narrative was scientifically dismantled, attention shifted to other well-established, safe medications like Tylenol.

This cycle repeats: whenever one myth falls, another rises.

But the result is always the same: fear, guilt, and misinformation that harm more than they help.

Here’s where we agree: more research is needed.

Some higher-quality studies suggest associations, but when designs improve (such as sibling comparison studies), the signal gets weaker.

Medical organizations around the world still consider acetaminophen one of the safest over-the-counter options for pregnant women, especially compared with the risks of untreated fever or pain.

If you are pregnant, do not panic if you used Tylenol in the past.

If you need it now, use it at the lowest effective dose, for the shortest duration possible.

Discuss with your healthcare provider when medication is necessary and when alternatives might help.

Remember: untreated severe fever in pregnancy is far riskier than occasional, medically guided use of Tylenol.

Autism is far too complex to blame on a single medication.

Making sweeping announcements without clear causation risks doing irreversible damage to public trust and maternal health.

Let’s use this moment to promote awareness and compassion, not shame and fear.

💚 Dr. Jules

09/18/2025

We’re excited to welcome Whitney McCoy (she/her), LCT-C, CCC to our team! Whitney brings a compassionate, holistic, and non-pathologizing approach to therapy, supporting clients aged 10 and up with concerns like anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, self-esteem, identity, and more.

With a foundation in person-centered care, Whitney integrates modalities like ACT, CBT, IFS, and Narrative Therapy, always prioritizing safety, cultural sensitivity, and authentic connection.

Whitney is now accepting new clients!
Call 506-206-9299 or email info@halepsych.com to schedule an appointment.

09/11/2025

🌟 Welcome, Kim! 🌟
We’re thrilled to welcome Kim to our team! A Clinical Social Worker and Adult Educator with over 20 years of experience, Kim brings deep expertise in mental health and addictions across a wide range of settings. She works with youth, adults, and seniors, offering compassionate, evidence-based therapy rooted in a holistic and empowering approach. We're so excited to have her on board!

07/30/2025

We’re excited to welcome Michelle to our team!

Michelle (she/her) is a Licensed Counselling Therapist – Candidate and a Canadian Certified Counsellor who brings warmth, compassion, and a strong foundation of therapeutic knowledge to her work.

With a Master’s in Counselling and a background in career support, Michelle has worked with diverse adult clients navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and life transitions.

Her approach is integrative and person-centered, drawing from a variety of evidence-based practices including:

✅ Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

✅ Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

✅ Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

✅ Mindfulness-based techniques

Michelle creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. She is currently accepting new clients (18+).

Contact us today to book an appointment with Michelle at info@halepsych.com or call 506-206-9299

07/29/2025

We’re so excited to share that Dr. Coleman is now officially licensed as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of New Brunswick!

Dr. Coleman brings over 5 years of experience supporting adults with diverse mental health needs. She completed her PhD and MA in Counselling Psychology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and her BA in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.

We’re incredibly proud of her hard work, dedication, and compassionate care. Congratulations, Dr. Coleman! 💙

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The Hale Centre, 609 Prospect Street, Suite 301
Fredericton, NB
E3B6B8

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http://halepsych.weebly.com/

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