Where nature meets nurture
Welcome to Heartland Therapy!
My name is Steph and I am so happy you are here. I am an RCT-C (Registered Certified Therapist Candidate) with the Nova Scotia College of Counseling Therapists.
Heartland Therapy is not just a place to come for talk therapy–it's something a little different which I am so so proud of.
I believe in the power of talk therapy but I also believe in set and setting being really important to help people feel comfortable and to support them on their healing journey–this is why I have chosen to open my private practice surrounded by nature here in SW Margaree.
Heartland Therapy is a rustic cabin that has equal parts cozy and magic to it.
You can come in and have a tea or coffee and sit wherever you like or we can engage in Nature Therapy and walk the trails as we talk. My intentions for creating Heartland are for clients to come as they are and leave feeling a little more themselves.
Services Offered
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Group Therapy
(i.e. a band, a collective etc)Family Therapy
Heartland Events
Workshops
Community Music & Art Events
(I believe engaging in the arts is THERAPY!)
What sets Heartland apart from a more clinical therapy setting:
Neurodivergent friendly.
(accessible, seating options, fidgets)Privacy.
A Lending Library of incredible books and resources for you to borrow & enjoy.
Unlimited art supplies to use if you want to during sessions or take home with you.
Every client is provided a free journal if they want one.
If it feels supportive, clients are welcome to have Gunner (my gentle dog) join their session for comfort and grounding.
All services are available as online sessions.
Areas we can explore in talk therapy:
depression
sleep or insomnia
stress
PTSD
relationship issues
boundary work
addictions
trauma
grief
anxiety
self-esteem
coping skills
life transitions
parenting
emotion regulation
body image
I am trained as a person-centred therapist meaning I believe that every client I work with has so much wisdom inside of them already– I am just here as a support and guide to help a client see this wisdom and ultimately help clients trust themselves more. I believe that engaging in talk therapy in a nurturing place can really have beautiful ripple effects.
I work with all age ranges from kids to seniors.
All services are available as online sessions.
More Offerings
I love to hold space for people through many mediums in addition to Heartland Therapy. These includes co-creating Soul Archeology, being a Yoga Nidra Guide, a photographer, a painter, and a writer. My intention is to always help people see their creative side, their vulnerable side and the strengths that they possess.
A passionate artist, creative guide and space holder, Steph embodies living
a creative and soul filling life.
“Steph McNamara is a true creative at heart–a beautiful soul; you can feel it in your bones the moment you meet her. She exudes kindness, passion and bravery. I like to say Steph is a magic-maker! She has a way of helping dreams become reality through her visionary ideas, unwavering support and enthusiastic encouragement. She makes you feel seen and heard. A deeply calming Yoga Nidra guide, an incredible photographer, and a delightful painter (among many other things), Steph offers so much to this world.”