The Cost of Getting Support Shouldn't Stop You
Therapy in Nova Scotia isn't easy to access, and the price of individual sessions puts it out of reach for a lot of people. You might have tried a waitlist that never moved, or found a therapist whose rates made the help feel impossible before it started.
The other hard part: finding a space that actually understands your life. Whether you're a newcomer navigating a new country, part of a BIPOC or Muslim community, a new parent in the postpartum fog, or someone who's never quite fit into a standard clinical model, a generic therapy experience often falls flat.
You're not asking for too much. You're asking for something that fits.
What Is Virtual Group Psychotherapy?
Group psychotherapy is a structured, therapist-led experience where a small group of people work through shared challenges using evidence-based approaches like CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy). It's not a support group, and it's not just talking. It's clinical work, done in community.
At Ummah Support Services (USS), all groups run virtually, which means Nova Scotians from Halifax to Cape Breton to the Annapolis Valley can access the same quality of care, from wherever they are.
How USS Works for Nova Scotians
Taskeen Baig, MSW RSW, founded USS to fill a specific gap: affordable, culturally responsive, expert-led group therapy for people who've been priced out or pushed out of the traditional system.
The model is a monthly membership at around $150, which gives you access to weekly group sessions, structured skill-building, and a consistent, safe community. Groups are grounded in CBT and DBT frameworks, and Taskeen brings Sanyas anti-Indigenous racism training to every space she holds.
Programs include:
- CBT Skills Group and DBT Skills Group (anxiety, depression, emotional regulation)
- Aware Partner and Aware Partner Neurodivergent (relationships and attachment)
- Aware Parent and Aware Parent Neurodivergent (parenting)
- Postpartum Support Groups for Moms and Dads
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What Changes When Therapy Actually Works
- You Build Real Skills. CBT and DBT are tools you keep, not just conversations you leave behind.
- You Find Community. Group work means you're not alone in the room, and that changes something.
- You Make It Work Financially. One monthly rate, no per-session math, no cancelled appointments when the budget gets tight.
Frequently Asked Questions
You get access to three groups a month and all of the sessions that occur that month for each group you have chosen.
Groups are kept small to ensure everyone has time to participate and receive attention. Typical group size is 6 to 10 participants.
Many extended health benefits plans cover services provided by a Registered Social Worker. Taskeen Baig is a RSW, so it's worth checking with your provider. Coverage varies by plan.
Not at all. Every session runs online, so your location within the province doesn't affect access. All you need is a private space and a stable internet connection.
Most people haven't. The free intro call is a low-pressure way to ask questions and figure out if it's the right fit before committing to anything.
Support groups are peer-led and informal. These groups are therapist-led, clinically structured, and grounded in evidence-based frameworks. There's a meaningful difference in what you leave with.
Yes. USS is open to anyone seeking affordable, culturally aware care. The practice is built to be inclusive and explicitly welcoming to communities that have historically been underserved.
Ready to Find a Group That Actually Fits?
Led by Taskeen Baig, MSW RSW, and built around the idea that good mental health support shouldn't require a waitlist or a six-figure budget.
