Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Bedford
Marsh-Knickle & Associates is a dedicated team of independent practitioners specializing in psychological and counseling services for clients of all ages, including individuals, couples, families, athletes, and groups. Our mission focuses on teaching individuals how to navigate life's challenges effectively through evidence-based approaches. We prioritize personalized care, emphasizing skill development to manage stressors and emotional difficulties. Our clinicians are trained in diverse therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ensuring tailored treatment plans. With a commitment to confidentiality and sensitivity, we provide assessment, treatment, and relapse-prevention services in a supportive environment.Our team includes experienced professionals offering specialized care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. We serve Bedford and surrounding areas, maintaining flexible scheduling with weekday, evening, and Saturday appointments. Our practice integrates mindfulness, family systems perspectives, and trauma-informed care to address complex mental health needs. We emphasize collaboration with clients to foster resilience and long-term well-being. Our clinicians hold advanced degrees and certifications in their respective specialties, ensuring high-quality care across all service areas.
Services
Adult Therapy
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapy
Psychological Assessments
CBT Therapy
EMDR Therapy
ACT Therapy
Neuropsychological Testing
Pre-Bariatric Evaluation
WPATH Assessments
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs
- Our team includes specialists in trauma, anxiety, and family systems therapy
- We provide comprehensive assessments for ADHD and learning disorders
- We maintain flexible scheduling with weekday, evening, and Saturday appointments
- Our clinicians hold advanced degrees and specialized certifications
What people say
Personalized treatment plans
Knowledgeable clinicians
Flexible appointment times
Effective therapy approaches
Supportive environment
Services
Adult Therapy
Specialized treatment for adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stressors. Our evidence-based approach teaches coping skills for managing OCD, PTSD, and relationship challenges. Clinicians work with clients to develop personalized strategies for workplace stress, career decisions, and gender identity exploration.
Psychological Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations for ADHD, learning disorders, and psychological conditions. Our specialists provide psychoeducational testing for children and adults, pre-bariatric surgery assessments, and WPATH evaluations for gender-affirming care. Results inform tailored treatment plans and accommodations.
Family Therapy
Evidence-based interventions for family dynamics, communication issues, and relationship conflicts. Our therapists address co-parenting challenges, divorce adjustment, and blended family integration using systemic approaches that consider interpersonal patterns and interactions.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized treatment for trauma and PTSD using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. This structured approach helps clients process distressing memories while experiencing bilateral stimulation, reducing emotional intensity and improving coping mechanisms for trauma survivors.
Child Therapy
Developmentally appropriate interventions for children and adolescents facing anxiety, behavioral issues, and social challenges. Our specialists address separation anxiety, self-harm tendencies, and adjustment disorders using play therapy, family involvement, and evidence-based techniques tailored to young clients' needs.
People
Lauren Marsh-Knickle
Founder
Licensed psychologist specializing in adult therapy and trauma recovery. Developed the practice's evidence-based treatment framework focusing on skill development for life stressors. Provides clinical supervision to associate therapists.
Dr. Jennifer Bartlett
Clinical Psychologist
Specializes in ADHD and psychoeducational assessments for children and adults. Provides WPATH evaluations for gender-affirming care. Holds doctoral degree in clinical psychology with focus on neurodevelopmental disorders.
Kelly Brushett
Therapist
Offers individual and family therapy for anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Specializes in working with adolescents and couples. Utilizes cognitive-behavioral and systemic approaches in treatment planning.
Dr. Kulsoom Malik
Clinical Therapist
Provides virtual therapy sessions for adult clients. Specializes in cultural competency and intersectional approaches to mental health treatment. Offers evidence-based interventions for anxiety and life transitions.
Joanne Gobeil
Family Therapist
Focuses on marriage and family therapy with expertise in communication skills and conflict resolution. Provides virtual counseling for couples and blended families using systemic therapeutic frameworks.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and trauma-informed care for individuals, couples, and families.
Do you offer virtual therapy options?
Yes, several clinicians provide virtual appointments for assessments and therapy sessions across Nova Scotia.
What are your cancellation policies?
We require 24-hour notice for appointment cancellations to avoid potential fees.
Do you accept service animals?
Certified service dogs are welcome in our facility. Please contact us in advance with any accessibility needs.
What assessment services are available?
We offer ADHD, psychoeducational, neuropsychological, pre-bariatric surgery, and WPATH assessments conducted by licensed psychologists.
