Michelle Baird
SaveMs. Baird is a warm, compassionate, and experienced Clinical Social Worker who brings over two decades of dedication to helping adults navigate life’s challenges. Ms. Baird works with individuals 18 and older, offering support through life transitions, emotional difficulties, and personal struggles. Whether someone is feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain, Ms. Baird provides a safe and supportive space to explore what’s going on and move toward personal growth and meaningful positive change. With a down-to-earth style and a deep commitment to helping others, Ms. Baird walks alongside her clients as they move toward healing, resilience, and greater self-understanding.
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At the heart of Ms. Baird’s practice are the core values of Social Work—she is a thoughtful and attentive listener, non-judgmental, and deeply respectful of each person’s unique story. She believes in the inherent dignity and worth of all individuals and is committed to maintaining privacy and confidentiality throughout the therapeutic relationship. Clients often share that they feel truly seen and heard when working with Ms. Baird, which reflects her genuine presence and ability to connect in a caring and grounded way.
Ms. Baird offers evidence-based approaches tailored to individual needs and goals. Her areas of focus include supporting people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, and disordered eating. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), CBT for non-underweight individuals (CBT-T), and CBT for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (CBT-AR). She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based practices such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression (MBCT) and Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP). She holds a Master’s of Social Work from Dalhousie University and has spent the past 20+ years working in community mental health and addictions with Nova Scotia Health.
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ACT for Veterans group . ACT is an evidence-based approach that helps individuals manage difficult thoughts and feelings by accepting them, rather than trying to eliminate them, and by committing to actions that align with their values.
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
CBT for PTSD group . CBT for PTSD is an evidence-based approach to reduce the frequency and severity of PTSD symptoms.
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) for Veterans Group. This short-term CBT-I group is designed to help participants break the cycle of chronic sleep difficulties and improve overall sleep quality. Participants will learn practical tools and evidence-based strategies to manage insomnia. Contact us to register for upcoming groups.
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
DBT group virtual. Dr. Stephanie Taillefer and Tessa Barrett. This program is designed to help Veterans build practical skills for managing emotions, reducing stress and improving relationships.
Take the first step toward your well-being with a free 15-minute consultation. This no-obligation session gives you a chance to meet your therapist, discuss your needs, and determine if it’s the right fit for you. Ask questions, share your goals, and get a sense of how therapy can support you—all in a relaxed and confidential setting. Schedule your consultation today!
Take the first step toward your well-being with a free 15-minute consultation. This no-obligation session gives you a chance to meet your therapist, discuss your needs, and determine if it’s the right fit for you. Ask questions, share your goals, and get a sense of how therapy can support you—all in a relaxed and confidential setting. Please note this is a virtual session , if you prefer a phone call you will need to indicate in the notes when you book.Schedule your consultation today!
Take the first step toward your well-being with a free 15-minute consultation. This no-obligation session gives you a chance to meet your therapist, discuss your needs, and determine if it’s the right fit for you. Ask questions, share your goals, and get a sense of how therapy can support you—all in a relaxed and confidential setting. Please note this is a virtual appointment if you prefer a phone call you will need to indicate in the notes when you book. Schedule your consultation today!
Internal Family System Advanced group . IFS is an evidence-based approach that helps individuals with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Must have taken IFS Basic or IFS with individual therapist to take the Advanced group. Contact to register.
Internal Family Systems group . IFS is an evidence-based approach that helps individuals with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Contact to register.
Can be billed toRCMP / Canadian Forces
PSY- CAF ( serving members) Therapy- In-Person
Can be billed toRCMP / Canadian Forces
PSY- CAF (serving members) Therapy - Telehealth
PSY - Individual Therapy Session - In Person
PSY Individual Therapy - In-Person
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
PSY - PCVRS Individual Therapy Session (Veteran Members) - In Person
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
PSY- PCVRS Individual Therapy Session ( Veteran Members) - Telehealth
Can be billed toRCMP / Canadian Forces
PSY- Individual Therapy (RCMP) - In-Person
Can be billed toRCMP / Canadian Forces
PSY- Individual Therapy (RCMP)- Telehealth
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
PSY- VAC Individual Therapy Session ( Veterans) - In Person
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
2 Hour Individual Psychology Session - In Person for veteran members
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
PSY- VAC Individual Therapy Session (Veterans)- Telehealth
PSY- Individual Therapy Session- Telehealth
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
PSY Individual Therapy VAC - In-Person
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
RCT- VAC ( Veterans) Individual Therapy Session - In Person
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
RCT- VAC ( Veterans) Individual Therapy Session - Telehealth
RCT-C Individual Therapy Session- In Person
RCT-C Individual Therapy- Telehealth
RCT Individual Counselling 1 Hr - In-Person
RCT Individual Counselling Session In Person
RCT Individual Counselling- Telehealth
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
RCT-C- VAC ( Veterans) Individual Therapy Session - In Person
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
RCT-C- VAC ( Veterans) Individual Therapy Session - Telehealth
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
RCT-C- VAC - Couples Therapy Session - In Person. Please make an account for and add both partners to the appointment.
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
RCT-C- VAC - Couples Therapy Session - Telehealth . Please make an account and add both partners to the appointment.
RCT-C- VS Individual Therapy- In Person
RCT-C- VS Individual Therapy- Telehealth
Can be billed toWorkers' compensation
RCT-C - WBC Individual Therapy- In Person
Can be billed toWorkers' compensation
RCT-C - WCB Individual Therapy - Telehealth
RCT-C Couples Therapy- In Person. Please make an account and add both partners to appointment.
RCT-C Couples Therapy- In Telehealth. Please make an account and add both partners to appointment.
Can be billed toRCMP / Canadian Forces
SW- CAF ( serving member) Individual Therapy- In- Person
SW- Individual Therapy- In-Person
SW Individual Therapy - In-Person
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
SW Individual Therapy (Veteran Members) - In Person
SW Individual Therapy ( Veteran Member) -Telehealth
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
SW VAC (Veteran) Individual Therapy- Telehealth
SW Individual Therapy (VS)- Telehealth
SW Individual Therapy (VS)- In Person
SW Couples/Family Therapy (CAF)- In Person
SW Couples/Family Therapy (CAF)- Telehealth
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
SW Couples/Family Therapy (VAC) - In Person
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
SW Couples/Family Therapy ( VAC)- Telehealth
For Social Workers practicing in Nova Scotia, Clinical Social Work Supervision is a structured, collaborative process that provides guidance, support, and oversight to enhance professional development, ensure ethical practice, and promote client well-being,
For Social Workers practicing in Nova Scotia, Clinical Social Work Supervision is a structured, collaborative process that provides guidance, support, and oversight to enhance professional development, ensure ethical practice, and promote client well-being,
SW Individual Therapy- Telehealth
SW- CAF ( serving member) Individual therapy -Telehealth
SW -Couples/Family Therapy -Telehealth
SW -Couples/Family Therapy - In-Person
Clinical Supervision
Can be billed toVeterans Affairs
VAC Family Support Group for 6 weeks. The aim of this group is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for mutual support and discussion among participants, with the end goal of promoting self-care and capacity to support veteran family members.
Can be billed toWorkers' compensation
PSY Individual Therapy WCB - In-Person
Can be billed toWorkers' compensation
PSY Individual Therapy WCB- Telehealth
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