Our clinicians specialize in school psychology, and each has multiple years of experience working within the school system. Their training affords them a unique understanding of how social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges impact learning. While working in schools to support teachers and students, our clinicians gained firsthand knowledge of the programs and resources available to students. Their insight and experience enable them to make tailored recommendations that are based on science and research, and also feasible in the current school climate. Lastly, as school psychologists our clinicians are experts in collaboration and partnership, and work with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcome for their clients.
Registered Psychologist
Carlye specializes in comprehensive psychoeducational assessments with children, adolescents, and young adults. In addition to English assessments, Carlye offers bilingual (French/English) assessment services for students enrolled in Francophone schools and French Immersion programs. Carlye is passionate about helping students learn and has a strong understanding of how learning disorders, cognitive deficits, intellectual delays, ADHD, and giftedness may lead to challenges at school and at home. Carlye’s years of experience in the school system enable her to develop practical, evidence-based recommendations tailored to support each individual that can be implemented effectively by families and school professionals.
Carlye is dedicated to supporting her clients and their families as they gain insight into their unique areas of strength and challenge, navigate school systems and supports, work to achieve their academic and personal goals, and develop into happy, confident individuals.
Carlye Smith-Burke is a registered psychologist and a current member of the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia. Carlye completed her Master of Arts in School Psychology from Mount Saint Vincent University in 2010 and worked as a psychologist with the Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education from 2010 until 2021. During her time with the school board, Carlye provided psychological services for the Colchester East Hants ADHD Clinic in collaboration with the school board and the Child, Adolescent, and Family Service (Mental Health Clinic, CEHHA). In addition to her role in the CCRCE, Carlye has been working in private psychology practices since 2011 and has been operating Smith-Burke Psychology since 2019.
Registered Psychologist
Ashley is a registered psychologist with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology and a current member of The Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia.
Ashley specializes in comprehensive psychoeducational assessments with children, adolescents, and young adults. She is passionate about supporting students in their learning and has a strong understanding of learning and intellectual disabilities, ADHD, and Anxiety. She is focused on creating a relaxing and safe environment to ensure clients have a positive experience. Ashley strives to provide practical recommendations and empower families and clients to advocate for their needs. Ashley also offers counseling to children and youth related to Anxiety and emotional regulation.
Ashley has worked as a School Psychologist in a local regional center for education for over ten years. As a School Psychologist, Ashley has worked with families, students, and school teams to address the learning, mental health, and behavioral concerns impacting a student’s learning. Ashley also provided psychological services for the Colchester East Hants ADHD Clinic in collaboration with the Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education and Child, Adolescent, and Family Service.
Ashley completed a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours in Psychology from Dalhousie University before completing a Master of Arts in School Psychology at Mount Saint Vincent University. As a lifelong learner, Ashley has also completed a Masters of Education program focused on mental health at St. Francis Xavier University.
Ashley has been working in private practice since 2013. She offers daytime and select evening appointments.
Registered Counselling Therapist, Candidate (RCT-C)
Seth is a Registered Counselling Therapist – Candidate who offers counselling to children and youth around gender identity especially as it relates to school functioning. Sample topics may include e.g. coming out, managing gender dysphoria, building resilience, and navigating a transition at school. Seth offers hormone and surgical readiness assessments. He draws on person-centered, motivational, and feminist methodologies. Seth is a transmasculine, able-bodied person with white privilege who lives in Kjipuktuk (Halifax). He looks forward to helping you navigate your own unique gender journey.
Seth worked as a School Psychologist in Nova Scotia from 2011 – 2022 before joining the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development where he currently works as an Equity Consultant. He has presented on the topic of supporting transgender and gender-creative students to school staff including administrative assistants, Social Workers, School Psychologists, teachers, and administrators. Seth was recognized as the 2020 recipient of the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia Community Service award for outstanding volunteer service for the 2LGBTQIA+ community.
Seth is not currently accepting new clients.