Brent Conrad

5.0 ( 11 reviews )

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Ratings for Brent Conrad

5
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Punctuality
5
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Dr. Conrad has helped me significantly throughout my life at different periods of time. He has helped me through the stress of completing my masters degree, he has helped me address family issues, and has also helped me with burnout in relation to my career. This in itself shows just how versatile he is with his expertise. Beyond the practical help he provided, Dr. Conrad was very easy to connect with because of his approach to therapy. He was very personable and empathetic and could explain things in such a way that made it easy to understand the problem or the emotions I was experiencing. I will forever be grateful for Dr. Conrad's help and support. I am in a much better position in life due to his knowledge and passion for making lives better.

Submitted Jan. 1, 2024

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Is there a way to give more than 5 stars?!?! Because Dr. Conrad is simply the best! I have been going to him for many years. He is kind, caring, supportive and so easy to talk to. I cry, I laugh, and he helps hold me to account on continuing to work hard on any areas of my life on which I feel could improve. There are always so many epiphanies! Conversations with him are easy through our shared use of metaphor to either make a point or explain an emotion or situation, and I always feel better after taking something through with him. His offices are a safe, comfortable space with so much thought put into every detail, large and small. He has helped me through some difficult times, and I continue to see him regularly for overall continued mental health maintenance/fitness.

Submitted June 9, 2023

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You will not find a better psychologist in Halifax! Brent is kind, compassionate, extremely wise and thoughtful but also holds you accountable when nessecary. I have been going to him for many years and always leave his office feeling like I have a handle on things and know what my next steps are. There is no one else I would recommend more!

Submitted June 9, 2023

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Brent is an expert in his field with a wealth of information. He is kind, caring and compassionate. He is very easy to speak with and the effect is immediate. I could not recommend Brent enough.

Submitted March 28, 2023

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I saw Dr. Brent while in University and he was an excellent support especially with ADHD and relationships. I began seeing him later in life as well for a variety of reasons to improve just about every aspect of my life. In essence, Brent has helped me be a better person and improve the lives of those around me. After seeing ~10 psychiatrists and councilors Dr. Brent is hands down the most empathetic, caring, and supportive.

Submitted Aug. 17, 2021

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Amazing insight, so easy to talk too and you feel better every time you leave his office. And you actually improve as a patient/ person and the advice and knowledge given to better your life really works if you work it and respect it. Wish I went sooner, would have been great during university.

Submitted July 5, 2019

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Very knowledgeable, respectful, and easy to talk to. I hadn't seen a therapist before so I didn't know what to expect. I was worried that I wouldn’t know what to say and that the whole thing would just be awkward, but it wasn’t at all. He is very friendly, and sprinkled in a little humour to put me at ease. Clinic has a nice relaxed vibe and the staff is welcoming. I always felt motivated and more confident after a session. Great metaphors too!

Submitted May 30, 2018

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Working with Dr. Conrad really helped me deal with the loss of my mother. It was something that I avoided doing for a long time, but even in the very first session I felt safe and welcomed to talk about how this loss affected me. He was very caring and warm and I was finally able to grieve and come out of it a stronger person.

Submitted June 14, 2017

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Awesome psychologist. Appreciated the respect and professionalism I was treated with. Helped me turn my life around after years of chronic depression and self loathing. Asking for help isn't easy when you're depressed. You convince yourself that nothing will help and that you will always feel this way. It's not true. I know this now. If you feel like this too, ask for help. You don't need to suffer.

Submitted May 16, 2017

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I saw Dr. Conrad while I was a university student and he was incredibly helpful. I was overwhelmed by terrible worries about my future, my career, and a string of unhealthy and abusive relationships. Not a good time in my life. He was very patient, understanding, and supportive. What I really liked was that he helped me discover my own strengths rather than labelling me or telling me what to do. I had enough people in my life doing that. It was a great experience and I recommended Dr. Conrad to my friend who was going through a very tough period in her life.

Submitted May 8, 2017


Brent Conrad's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with The Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology and a member of The Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia. I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology at Dalhousie University, my Masters and PhD. degrees in clinical psychology at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, and my Doctoral Internship at The University of Manitoba. During my career I have worked in hospitals, forensic settings, psychiatric institutions, community services, universities, counselling centres, private clinics, and as the owner of Green Leaf Psychological Services in Halifax. ​I am comfortable offering therapy for a wide range of personal difficulties and have particular interests in helping clients overcome issues related to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, video game addiction, anger, shyness and social anxiety, abusive relationships, assertiveness, grief, breakups and divorce, panic attacks, and perfectionism. I provide assessments for Learning Disorders, Child ADHD, Adult ADHD, Dyslexia, IQ, Giftedness, and Academic issues. I take great pride in every assessment I offer, do everything possible to make sure that it is a relaxed and enjoyable experience (especially for child assessments), and will personally sit down to discuss the results and answer all questions when the final report is complete. In therapy, I use a client-centred, solution-focused approach, combined with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing. I also have training and experience using a psychodynamic model and incorporate this approach when it can be helpful. I believe that developing a sense of hope, self-confidence, and taking control of one’s life are three of the most important therapy goals and are also essential factors for personal growth and satisfaction. Clients are assisted in identifying clear attainable goals for personal change and empirically validated methods are used to help achieve these goals without years of therapy.

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Simon Fraser University (Grad. 2008)
  • Dalhousie University (Grad. 1996)

Other Specialties

Areas of Expertise

  • Teen depression
  • Anger management
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Depression (Major Depressive Disorder)
  • Phobias
  • Agoraphobia
  • Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)
  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children
  • Anxiety
  • Postpartum depression
  • Panic attacks and panic disorder
  • Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
  • Complicated grief
  • Dyslexia
  • Psychotherapy