Saara is a Registered Clinical Social Worker. She holds a Masters of Social Work from Dalhousie University and has over 20 years of experience working with adults and youth in a variety of settings.

Saara is an experienced addictions counsellor and has worked in residential treatment, adult outpatient and detox settings. She is passionate about helping both the individual struggling with substances as well as the family and friends who create the web of support around them.

Saara believes that all individuals, couples and families are capable of overcoming hardship and creating lasting change. She strives to create a safe, non-judgmental space that allows others to feel secure enough to express themselves fully.

Saara has a broad range of clinical experience in the following areas: anxiety, depression, loss & grief, anger and stress management, complex family systems, relationship issues, self image and self esteem.

Saara works from a person-centered, strengths based approach. She takes care with each session to make sure that you are spending the time talking about what is important to you, and provides hands on strategies to cope with problems as they arise as you pursue your goals. Saara has experience in a variety of counselling modalities. Treatment plans will be tailored to aid you in accomplishing the goals you set.