Hi, I’m  Allison Wood, a clinical social worker and the founder of Nest Therapy, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With over 20 years of experience in social work and mental health care, I specialize in supporting women through some of life’s most meaningful transitions—from pregnancy and postpartum to perimenopause and menopause. These stages can be deeply emotional and complex, and I believe they also offer powerful opportunities for healing, growth, and self-discovery.

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My Approach:

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I offer a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all—I tailor each session to your unique needs and goals, helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.

 

Therapeutic Techniques I Use:

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• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns

• Mindfulness-Based Approaches – to reduce stress and reconnect with the present moment

• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) – to improve communication, relationships, and emotional regulation

• Attachment-Informed Therapy – to explore how early relationships shape your emotional world

• Reproductive Trauma Therapy – to support healing from experiences such as miscarriage, infertility, birth trauma, or pregnancy loss

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Education:

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Mount Allison University 1992-1996

Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Psychology 

 

York University 1996-1998- Bachelor of Social Work 

 

Wilfred Laurier University- Master of Social Work 2000-2001

 

Registered Social Worker in Private Practice- NSCSW 2001-Present

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Reproductive Trauma Certification- 2022, Perinatal Mental Health Trainings Canada