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Amy Wiens, M.A.

Principal · Registered Psychologist

Integrative, evidence-based therapy for couples, families and individuals aged 15 and up, with a particular depth of experience in marriage and family therapy.

Couples counselling Family therapy Individual therapy
Portrait of Amy Wiens

How Amy can help

Amy works with couples, families, parents and individuals aged 15 and up. If something on this list sounds familiar, she’d be glad to talk with you about it.

Communication
Conflict
Emotional disconnection
Infidelity
Separation & divorce
Family discord
Parenting support
Adjustment disorders
Mood disorders
Anxiety
Self-esteem
Personal growth
Stress & burnout
Grief

Her approach

Amy’s goal is to help individuals, couples and families live more congruent, authentic and meaningful lives.

She takes an integrative approach, drawing on methods with solid research behind them while tailoring each session and treatment plan to the people in the room.

With couples, she helps partners work through communication breakdowns, conflict, emotional disconnection and the hardship of infidelity. With families, she uses systemic family therapy to strengthen the bonds between family members and explore where discord is coming from. She also consults with parents on strategies for behaviour and character development.

Methods she draws on

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Interpersonal therapy Systems therapy Elements of mindfulness

Education

Master’s degree, specializing in marriage and family therapy
Trinity Western University
Honours degree in Psychology
Saint Mary’s University

Amy Wiens – Q&A

What does Amy specialize in?

Amy is the Founder and Principal Psychologist at Crossroads, specializing in couples counselling, family therapy, and individual therapy for clients aged 15 and up.

What is Amy’s approach to therapy?

Amy uses an integrative approach, drawing on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal therapy, Systems therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques, tailoring treatment to each client’s needs.

What kinds of couples issues does Amy work with?

Amy has extensive experience helping couples work through communication breakdowns, conflict, emotional disconnection, and infidelity.

Does Amy work with families and parents?

Yes — Amy takes a systemic approach to family therapy, helping build stronger family bonds while exploring root causes of discord, and works with parents on parenting strategies from behavioural concerns to raising children with character and integrity.

Book a session with Amy

The best way to book is our short contact form. Mention that you’d like to work with Amy, and our team will get back to you to find a time.

Unable to use the form? Email info@crossroadscpc.ca or leave a voicemail: 902-702-3656.

128 Appaloosa Run, Hammonds Plains, NS B4B 0C1
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Psychological services aren’t covered by provincial health insurance, but may be covered through private plans. Direct billing is available for most major insurers.