​Jeannette Kennedy, M.Sc.                         
Psychologist                                               
Phone: 902-957-1987                                  
Email: soarpsychological@eastlink.ca        

Tammy Piers, M.A., M.Sc
​Psychologist (Candidate Register)
​Phone: 902-957-8133 Fax: 844-216-5229
Email: tammypiers@icloud.ca​

                          Jeannette Kennedy, M.Sc., Registered Psychologist

Jeannette is the practice owner and a Registered Psychologist with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in
Psychology (NSBEP).  Jeannette is a graduate from Acadia University, class of 2002, specializing in clinical psychology.  Previous experience has been in both the public and private sectors, and Jeannette currently sits on the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia Executive as President.  Specialized training includes certification in EMDR Therapy and Linehan's Intensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) training.  Jeannette provided DBT training nationally while employed with Correctional Services of Canada.  She believes in the importance of a holistic approach of mind,  body, and spirit for emotional well-being.  Jeannette's approach is client-centred utilizing cognitive-behavioural therapy, EMDR Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, mindfulness, and acceptance strategies.

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Tammy Piers, M.A., M.Sc.,
​Psychologist (Candidate Register)​​

Tammy works with adults and adolescents age 16 and above. Tammy has experience working in hospital, university, and correctional mental health care settings assisting individuals who experience difficulties with anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma. She also provides assistance to individuals struggling with lifestyle changes and transitions, anger, interpersonal issues, assertiveness, and relationship concerns. As well, she has experience in assessments  including neuropsychological and cognitive assessments.  Tammy's background includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).  Recently, Tammy has been trained in EMDR Therapy.

Tammy adopts a compassionate, non-judgmental, supportive approach, which above all else is client-focused and collaborative in nature. Her approach is tailored to the unique needs of each client based on their expressed values and goals. She is passionate in her belief that the capacity for meaningful change is built upon a foundation consisting of recognition of the value of the therapeutic relationship, working together as a team, and acknowledgement of the client’s perspective as paramount. As a clinician, the most rewarding experience is to assist others in the utilization of values-driven processes to live rich, full, and meaningful lives.