Diverse Roots Therapy

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Diverse Roots Therapy

Therapy team in Punamu'kwati'jk, Mi'kma'ki (Dartmouth, NS) serving the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

01/08/2026

EDIT: We’ve moved to Thursdays! Join us for our brand new “D&D for ND’s” Group, a group for neurodivergent D&D players (any experience level is welcome)!

Come play and be creative with neurodivergent gamers, Fia (she/they) and Tyler (he/him)! Join us in a neuro-affirming space where you can be yourself and enjoy an RPG without having to mask.

Reach out to admin@diverserootstherapy.com to sign up or learn more!

When: biweekly, THURSDAYS from 6-8 (or 9) pm
Where: our office at 103 Ochterloney St in Dartmouth
How much: $20-$30/session
When does it start: January 15th (session zero)
How: email admin@diverserootstherapy.com or call us at 902-593-0753 for more info or to sign up!

11/19/2025

TRANS TEENS GROUP! 🏳️‍⚧️🎉

Join us for a trans teens support group every other week! Supporting trans adolescents in building community, finding joy, and embracing their journeys ❤️

What is it?
A fun, intentional, and affirming environment where trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse teens can come together to share experiences, offer support, and foster connection.

Why Join?
-Connect with like-minded individuals who share your experiences
-Engage in meaningful discussions about identity and community
-Feel supported in a judgement-free and affirming space

Hosted by Margo and Al!
Al (they/them) and Margo (she/they) are compassionate therapists dedicated to creating a safer and supportive environment. With a focus on the unique joys and challenges of being trans in today’s world, they bring their expertise and care to every session.

Details:
When: Biweekly after school
Where: Diverse Roots Therapy
How: email us at admin@diverserootstherapy.com or call us at 902-593-0753 to sign up!

11/09/2025

We had another successful name change clinic this week, in partnership with and ! Even without outside funding to cover costs for folks, we're still able to find ways to support our community, together ❤️🏳️‍⚧️

11/04/2025

POP-UP NAME CHANGE CLINIC! 🤩

Need help completing your name and/or gender marker change? Let us help!

📍 103 Ochterloney St, Dartmouth (Diverse Roots Therapy Office)

📅 November 7

🕒 10AM–5PM

Sign up by scanning the QR code!

Masks are required and will be provided.

Financial assistance is NOT available at this time.

Organized by Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia, Youth Project, and Diverse Roots Therapy — working together to support trans and gender-diverse folks in navigating name and gender marker changes safely and confidently. 🏳️‍⚧️🌈❤️

10/30/2025

ATTENTION RURAL QU**RS!

Living rurally, off-grid, or in land-based settings as a q***r person can be both deeply fulfilling and uniquely challenging. While many of us are drawn to the quiet, self-sufficient, and grounded nature of rural life, it can also come with feelings of isolation, invisibility, and disconnection from community.

Rural Qu**rs support group offers a space for q***r folks living in rural environments to come together, share their experiences, and find solidarity in a community that understands the complexity of this way of life. Whether you’re feeling the weight of isolation, longing for community, or simply wanting to share space with others walking a similar path, this group offers a place to feel seen, supported, and understood.

Together, we’ll explore the joys and hardships of rural q***r life, share strategies for resilience, and build meaningful connection. The group is facilitated by Al (they/them), a q***r therapist who lived solo off-grid in rural Nova Scotia for the last five years, bringing their lived experience to the space.

When: biweekly, Monday evenings, 7-8pm
Where: online
How much: PWYC, suggested $30
When does it start: November 28th
How: email admin@diverserootstherapy.com or call us at 902-593-0753 for more info or to sign up!

10/29/2025

🎨🧶 Join us for our new Art Group, where we'll explore creative connection with ourselves and each other through various artistic mediums. No artistic or creative background needed! Some areas we will focus on:

- creative expression and self care
- exploring Self through self-judgement and self-compassion exercises
- self talk
- exploring the brain-body connection and making regulation sensory items
- creating connection by working on a collective art piece
- exploring collective care and its importance alongside
self-care

We will meet every other week to play and grow alongside paints, clay, yarn and crochet, zine making, and more! Reach out to admin@diverserootstherapy.com to sign up or learn more!

When: biweekly, Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm
Where: In our office at 103 Ochterloney St in Dartmouth
How much: PWYC, suggested $30
When does it start: November 18th
How: email admin@diverserootstherapy.com or call us at 902-593-0753 for more info or to sign up!

10/27/2025

We are pausing our FAM support group for now, but would love to start it again if there is enough interest. If you have a family member or loved one considering or going through a gender transition and are interested in finding others in similar positions, don't hesitate to reach out to us!

10/24/2025

Asking for help is hard, but so important!

At DRT, we've run into a tight spot financially. We hate to ask you for this support when we're usually the ones providing support, but we're trying to lead by example - there's nothing wrong with reaching out when you need help!

The issue:
We’ve run into unexpected issues with funders and other business professionals, which has put us into a precarious financial situation. With the cost of living having gone up drastically across the board, our operational business costs are also rising. Now more than ever, we need support to be able to keep our sliding scale fee structure so that those in our community who are most disadvantaged can continue to access this essential mental health service.

Purpose:
Your support will directly impact the 2SLGBTQIA+ community positively and help us keep our doors open to continue to provide inclusive and affordable mental health care.

Where your money will go:
Your money will go directly towards providing relief for debts accrued through some of our recent community outreach and accessibility projects. It will also go towards supporting the continued use of our sliding scale. Keep an eye out for future fundraising events as well!

Anything you can send would help us greatly and we deeply appreciate the generosity and kindness of our clients and community. Thank you so much for your consistent and continued support of us,

Your DRT team 🏳️‍🌈

10/15/2025

It can be hard to find a therapist that sees you for all of you. We get it! Meet with one of our q***r therapists today and see if we're the right fit for you!

Email us or sign up on our website (link in bio) to see a therapist today! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

09/10/2025

"We thought it might be a good time to update y'all with the 2025 Diverse Roots Therapy Team!

A team that is growing, learning, and quite often being silly. These humans hold so much love and care for the community.

Beyond the walls of therapy, you may find these lovelies fixing the kitchen sink, supplying eggs from their farm, adventuring to the wild outdoors, cheering on your local trans wrestler, slinging earnings at your local q***r markets, or singing in the q***r choir....and so much more!

Can you guess who does what?

Comment below!

Have any questions? Send us an email admin@diverserootstherapy.com

[Image description: A Graphic with pictures of the Diverse Roots Therapy team photos. There is a banner in the middle with sets of pink, blue, and green baby roots with the words Diverse Roots Therapy below them written in the Diverse Roots marketing colour teal.

Upper page From left to right: Erica, Emily, Margo, Heather, Mylène, Delaine

Lower page from left the right: Chalace, Alicia, Luna, Cort, Tyler, Hayley, Celeste.]

🧑🏼‍🔧🪠🌲👨🏼‍🎤🫂🍳

09/04/2025

One of our therapists, Alicia (they/them), is close to the West Dalhousie wildfires and has been moved by the generous community outpouring of support, community, and the ways everyone has shown up for each other to help one another through this – and they want to offer their services as another resource in the community pool. They are familiar with the ways in which the threat of a wildfire can leave our nervous systems stuck in a state of fight-or-flight that can be difficult to move through. More so, they are aware that many people have tragically lost homes and may need a safe space to grieve and process these losses. There is also an incredible team of folks working to fight this fire, from firefighters, DNR officers, volunteers and more that might benefit from some additional support. If this sounds like something that calls to you, please reach out to admin@diverserootstherapy.com for more information and to sign up! Clients are welcome to continue therapy services beyond the three sessions on a sliding-scale basis if they would like to, but there is no obligation to. Sessions will be virtual, but please reach out to discuss other options if virtual sessions are not accessible to you right now.

Address

103 Ochterloney Street
Dartmouth, NS
B2Y1C6

Telephone

+19025930753

Website

http://diverserootstherapy.com/

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