Abigail Howard-Gosse

Abigail Howard-Gosse, M.Sc., Registered Psychologist (R1241)

Abigail (Abby) is a Registered Clinical Psychologist (R1241) who first began working at the Practice as an intern in October 2020. She graduated from Acadia University’s Master of Science in Clinical Psychology Program in October 2021. Abby provides both psychotherapy and assessment services and has a broad background working with various mental health challenges. She has a particular interest in working with children and adolescents presenting with anxiety, depression, trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Abby is trained in evidence-based (EB) cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment (ACT) models of therapy. For assessments, she offers services for youth experiencing challenges with their learning, attention/focus, and mental health. She focuses on building a strong connection with each of her clients to formulate how best to meet their individual needs. Abby also believes in bettering the field of psychology in Nova Scotia as a whole, and is interested in taking part in community initiatives, training opportunities, and consultation.

In her spare time, she enjoys playing volleyball, reading, and spending time with her two cats, Salem and Rye.