Therapy in Saint John, Fredericton & Surrounding Areas

We’ve helped over 10,000 people since 2018

A place to feel heard

No one should have to wait to work through their challenges.

​We’re a clinical therapy practice offering confidential mental health therapy and support to individuals, couples and families in Saint John, Fredericton and across New Brunswick, virtually. Our team is here to listen and provide support and help navigate challenges you are experiencing so we can assist you in leading a healthy and empowered life.

We offer No Wait Time appointments.

Our clients benefit from shared resources that exist within a team and the peace of mind that they are not just working with an individual, but are part of a broader mental health community learning and growing together.

Get started on your journey today!

Our Services

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING

Individual counselling is a personal opportunity to receive support and experience growth. We work with clients one-on-one in a safe, caring, and confidential environment to help support issues including anger, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, marriage and relationship challenges, parenting problems, school difficulties, career changes and more.

COUPLES THERAPY

If you’re having difficulties in an intimate relationship and efforts to resolve them with your partner aren’t working, couples counselling is an option worth considering. Couples or marriage counselling can help to break down barriers, improve communication, and rebuild the connection that brought you together in the first place. 

FAMILY THERAPY

Family therapy is designed to improve communication, resolve conflicts and strengthen family relationships. It can be helpful when families feel overwhelmed, stuck in negative patterns, or are dealing with life changes such as illness, mental health challenges, substance use, unemployment, moving, divorce, trauma, sibling rivalry, ageing or grief.

EMDR THERAPY

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a technique proven to effectively treat troubling symptoms stemming from trauma, such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, phobias, sleep disturbances and panic attacks. During EMDR therapy sessions, you relive traumatic or triggering experiences in brief doses while the therapist directs your eye movements.

PLAY THERAPY

Play therapy helps children to express feelings through play. This method offers children a safe and natural way to process challenging emotions or memories, even when they may not have the words to describe them. Within a relaxed, comfortable playroom environment, our therapists observe and guide children as they work through emotions in a self-directed, healing way.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a proven, evidence-based approach to mental health care that focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression or other challenges, CBT can help you gain the tools and insights needed to create lasting, positive change in your life.

FIRST RESPONDERS AND ESSENTIAL WORKERS

First responders and front-line workers face tremendous challenges on the job, often resulting in mental health issues. We have a passion for improving the mental health of first responders and removing the barriers and stigma that go along with seeking mental health support. We offer in-person and online therapy for first responders and military personnel.

GENDER AFFIRMING CARE

A holistic, client-centred approach that respects and celebrates your identity. Whether you’re questioning your gender, navigating transition or seeking a safe space to talk, our services are designed to meet you where you are. We offer support for individuals across the gender spectrum, including transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer and gender nonconforming individuals.

ONLINE THERAPY

In our fast-paced world, convenience is essential. Whether you're balancing work duties, family obligations, or simply enjoy the comfort of your own home, online therapy is an ideal solution designed to fit your modern lifestyle. At Laura Gatien and Associates, we offer online therapy to residents across New Brunswick. Whatever difficulties you’re encountering, we’re here to assist you in discovering the best solutions for your needs.

SEX THERAPY

Our sex therapy services are designed to help individuals and couples address various challenges related to sexuality, intimacy, and relationships. Whether you’re experiencing issues with desire, communication, sexual function or navigating life changes affecting your intimate life, our compassionate, non-judgmental therapists provide a safe space to explore these topics openly.

CHILDREN & TEEN THERAPY

Life can be challenging at any age, but childhood and adolescence bring unique hurdles. At Laura Gatien & Associates, we provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to the needs of children and teens. We strive to create a safe space where young individuals can explore their feelings, build resilience and thrive.

ACCELERATED RESOLUTION THERAPY

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a structured, evidence-based breakthrough treatment that helps individuals process and resolve difficult memories and emotional experiences quickly and effectively. ART uses eye movement techniques and guided visualization to reframe distressing memories and replace them with more positive images.

SOMATIC THERAPY

Somatic therapy is a holistic approach to healing that focuses on the mind-body connection. It recognizes that trauma, stress and emotional pain are often stored in the body, not just the mind. By integrating talk therapy with body-based techniques like breathwork, movement and mindfulness, somatic therapy helps release stored tension, improve emotional regulation and promote well-being.

DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (dbt)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured, skills-based treatment that blends behavioural change strategies with an emphasis on mindfulness and acceptance. DBT focuses on helping people accept the reality of their lives and their behaviours, as well as helping them learn to change their lives, including their unhelpful behaviours.

  • Abuse/Sexual Assault

  • Addictions & Substance Abuse

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety & Panic Attachment

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Bipolar & Personality Disorders 

  • Blended Families

  • Bullying

  • Career Help

  • Caregiver Burnout 

  • Children

  • Christian & Spiritual Approach

  • Couples Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

We can help with…

  • Low Self Esteem & Low Confidence

  • Mature Clients (50+)

  • Mothers & Women with Stress & Mom Burnout

  • Newcomers to Canada

  • Parents of Young Children & Maternal Mental Health

  • PTSD & Trauma

  • Relationship Issues (1-on-1)

  • Separation & Divorce & Voice of the Child Assessments

  • Sex Therapy

  • Stress

  • Teachers

  • Teens & Young Adults

  • Terminal Illness & End of Life

  • Depression

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Domestic Violence

  • Eating Disorders & Body Image 

  • Eye Movement

  • Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Family Therapy & Siblings 

  • First Nations/Indigenous Approach to Mental Health

  • First Responders & Military

  • Grief/Loss

  • Intellectual Disabilities 

  • LGBTQ & 2SLGBTQIA & Gender Sexual Identity & Queer Relationships 

  • Loneliness

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Testimonials

  • I would like to say how much I appreciate how helpful my therapist has been for me. She listens and gives insight at all the right times. I've been seeing her for a little over a month and the growth has been exponential.

  • Every little victory with her guidance has made me feel like a stronger person. You can tell she really loves her work and it has been very effective for me. Every week I find victories around every corner and get excited to come back to talk about them and learn more.

  • I feel like LGA therapists lean into the vision statement: we are real so you can be too. I find that my therapists are genuine and caring, and share themselves in ways that allow me to feel comfortable sharing my honest self.

  • The therapist I was matched with was incredible. I felt genuinely cared for and listened to. The appointments were easily booked and followed through with. My therapist took genuine care and concern about my mental health issues and our treatment plan was curated to fit my needs, anxieties and well-being.

Experience a real & relaxed approach to narrow the gap between you and your therapist. 

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When I shared my blog in December “It’s Okay to Not Feel Joy This Christmas,” I received an overwhelming response from you all. This showed me just how powerful it is to admit we’re not always okay.

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As we welcome a new year, I want to share a quote that has always meant a lot to me and that is taped up to a shelf in our office as a reminder.


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It's Okay to Not Feel Joy This Christmas Season

As Christmas approaches, I want to take a moment to remind you that it’s okay if you’re not feeling the holiday joy this year. For many of us, the holidays bring up more pain than peace, or at least a mix of emotions. 

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Giving to others activates the brain's "reward centre," releasing feel-good chemicals like dopamine and endorphins, creating a "helper's high" that boosts happiness. It can also lower stress by reducing cortisol levels and shifting focus away from personal challenges, offering relief from worry.

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In 2021, I received a diagnosis that brought a lot of clarity to my life: ADHD. It was a turning point, helping me better understand many of my lifelong experiences, both the challenges and the strengths.

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The idea behind these 10 Ways to Be a Safe Person is simple: by adopting these behaviours, we can create a space where the people in our lives feel respected, supported and seen.

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An Open Letter to Our First Responders:
An Open Letter to Our First Responders:

As someone who holds a deep respect for first responders and the work they do, I want to speak directly to the challenge of accessing therapy.

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The Truth About Couples Therapy

In the last year, our practice has seen a dramatic increase in the number of couples who are reaching out for therapy. I think this speaks to many things.

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