Trusted Therapy in Truro for Children, Teens & Families
Licensed psychologists helping you navigate anxiety, ADHD, and learning challenges — with personalized therapy in a warm, welcoming Truro clinic.
Registered with NSBEP • Located at 339 Willow St, Truro • Free Parking
At North Shore Psychological Services in Truro, our licensed psychologists offer personalized therapy for children, teens, adults, and families facing emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, ADHD, parenting struggles, or academic stress, we’re here to support you with evidence-based care in a warm, private setting. Located in central Truro, we proudly serve Colchester County and surrounding communities with compassion, confidentiality, and respect.
Therapy Services in Truro
At our Truro clinic we offer psychoeducational assessments and speech language services including assessment and therapy.
Depression Therapy for Children in Truro
We support children and teens in Truro who are experiencing sadness, withdrawal, low self-esteem, or mood changes related to depression. Our licensed psychologists use age-appropriate, evidence-based approaches to help young people better understand their emotions and build skills for resilience, connection, and hope. Every plan is tailored to your child’s needs — with compassion, structure, and family involvement at every step.
Anxiety & Mood Counselling
Anxiety can affect every part of life — from school and work to sleep and relationships. We help children, teens, and adults understand their anxiety and develop practical strategies to manage symptoms through evidence-based approaches like CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Family Therapy & Parenting Support
We offer family-based counselling to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and support healthy dynamics at home. Whether you’re managing parenting challenges, co-parenting after separation, or supporting a child with a diagnosis, our team works collaboratively with families to create real, lasting change.
Speech and Language Assessment
Our comprehensive evaluations are used to identify and assess how your child or teens uses their speech, communication, and language skills to understand and interact with the world around them. Our Speech and Language pathologists work with you and your child to assess their language and communication strengths and needs to help ensure they receive targeted intervention and support.
Psychoeducational Assessments
Psychological and learning assessments can help identify your child’s strengths and challenges with cognitive, learning behavioral, emotional functioning. The assessment process is a tool that can help us gain diagnostic clarity and individual insights that let us develop personalized recommendations to help your child succeed.
Counselling for Anxiety and Depression
We offer therapy services for anxiety and depression that we tailor to your child’s needs and age. We do so by creating a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space where your child or teenager can freely share their thoughts, feelings, concerns, and behaviours. We work at your child’s pace so they feel supported throughout the therapy process. Additionally, with your child’s permission, we invite you – the parents or guardians, because your support is also critical to their success and growth.
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and language therapy can help improve speech sounds, fluency, pronunciation, voice quality, articulation, and language skills, so that your child can communicate more effectively in school, with friends, and at home.
Parenting Support
Our parenting therapists work with parents or guardians to set goals that address your needs. Our team creates a safe, judgment-free space for you to express your feelings, thoughts, and situation. Parenting support can help develop additional skills, learn to manage their own stress or reactions, create family routines, and more.
FAQs for Families Seeking Therapy in Truro
Do I need a referral to begin therapy or assessments at your Truro clinic?
No referral is required to start therapy or assessments with us. While your child’s school, pediatrician, or another professional may offer a referral, it is not required for private services. northshorepsychologicalservices.com+2northshorepsychologicalservices.com+2
Tip: You may want to check with your insurance provider to confirm if your plan requires a referral for reimbursement.
Will my insurance cover therapy or assessment costs?
Many private health insurance plans in Nova Scotia will partially cover or reimburse therapy and assessments with us. We do not direct‑bill insurance carriers; instead you will receive an invoice/receipt to submit to your provider. northshorepsychologicalservices.com+2northshorepsychologicalservices.com+2
Important to check:
- Whether your plan includes “psychologist” services
- Whether a referral is required for coverage
- What the reimbursement amount or maximum is for these services
How soon can we get an appointment at the Truro location?
While specific wait times vary by clinician and service type, our Truro clinic is open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm (or by appointment) and accepts inquiries for children, teens, adults and families. apns.ca+1
We also offer a free consultation to help you get started and determine the best service fit.
Directions to Office
Coming from Halifax?
- Get on Trans-Canada Highway NS-102 N towards Airport/Truro
- Continue on the NS-102 N towards Truro
- Take Exit 13 towards NS-2 Truro
- Merge onto McClures Mills Rd/Truro Heights Connector Rd
- Turn right onto Willow St/NS-2 S
- After approximately 55m, the destination will be on your left
- Our office is located upstairs
Coming from New Glasgow?
- Get on Trans-Canada Highway NS-104 W towards Truro/Amherst
- Follow Trans-Canada Highway W for approximately 30 minutes
- Take Exit 15 for NS-102 S towards Truro/Halifax
- Continue onto NS-102 S
- Take Exit 13 for NS-2 S toward Truro/Hilden
- Turn left onto Truro Heights Connector Rd
- Continue onto McClures Mills Rd
- Turn right onto Willow St/NS-2 S
- After approximately 55, the destination will be on the left
- Our office is located upstairs
Start Feeling Better with Support You Can Trust
Our Truro-based team of licensed psychologists and therapists is here to help your family navigate anxiety, ADHD, learning challenges, and more — with clarity, care, and evidence-based tools. We believe every client deserves personalized support in a private, respectful environment.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment.