Kristen Veinott

Registered Social Worker – Clinical Specialist

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As a late-identified AuDHD individual, I bring a natural rhythm to pattern recognition and attunement to my work. My professional journey has been deeply influenced by my special interests in attachment theory, human connection, and a holistic view of our mind, body and spirit. My integrative and carefully informed approach guides me in helping others in a way that feels genuine and relational, while upholding high standards of care.

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A woman with long blonde hair sitting on a couch with a black and tan Doberman. The woman is smiling, wearing a black top and black skirt. The background has a plant, wall art, and a shelving unit.

    • Single Incident Trauma

    • Recent Incident Trauma

    • Complex PTSD / Developmental Trauma

    • Relational Trauma and Attachment Wounding, manifesting in mysterious ways such as:

      • Fear of intimacy and closeness

      • Anxious and/or avoidant relational patterns

      • Sensitivity to criticism, perceived rejection, and abandonment

      • Harsh inner critic

      • People-pleasing tendencies

      • Self-sabotaging behaviours

      • Lack of trust in oneself

    • Chronically Dysregulated Nervous System, presenting as:

      • Irritability, agitation, and heightened sensitivity to stimuli

      • A general sense of feeling unsafe or unsettled

      • Feeling stuck in a functional freeze

      • Experiencing overwhelm

    Other specialized background in:

    • Military culture and common Veteran difficulties.

    • First responders and medical professionals.

      • Kristen encourages these groups to access the “recent incident AF-EMDR protocol” as a regular intervention to process and release reoccurring exposure to potentially traumatizing scenes.

  • I am a Registered Social Worker – Clinical Specialist based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. I am a Master of Social Work graduate from the University of Waterloo, as well as a BSW from St. Thomas University, and a BA in Community Studies from Cape Breton University.

    I have specialized training in Attachment-Focused EMDR from the Parnell Institute and Internal Family Systems (Level 1) from the IFS Institute. I have additional advanced training in EMDR Intensives and the Integrated EMDR + IFS Model (Level 1) from Dr. Kendhal Hart. I participate in monthly AF-EMDR 1:1 consultation and IFS group consultation for ongoing professional development and the pursuit of dual certification.

    For skill development, I draw from somatic-mindfulness and neuroscience-informed techniques, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy with specific training in Trauma-Focused ACT, ACT for Depression & Anxiety, ACT for Perfectionism & People Pleasing, and CBT for Anxiety.

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