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About me

Hi, I’m Jacquie Potvin-Boucher — proudly Red River Métis and AuDHD. I live a simple, grounded life surrounded by nature, creativity, and the people I love. I’m a mom to two incredible teenage boys and share my life with my wonderful partner and his son.

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I began my career in the mental health field through research, writing, and program development, where I authored guides and journal articles on youth mental health literacy, including resources supporting Indigenous youth. Those experiences shaped how I see healing — as something connected to identity, culture, and the stories we carry.

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I have also been a professional artist for the past 16 years, creating pieces that reflect land, emotion, and quiet moments of meaning. Art has always been a powerful part of my own healing, a way to express and process experiences that don’t always fit easily into words. You can find my artwork at www.jacquiepotvin.com 

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The teaching of braiding sweetgrass influences much of how I work. I see creativity, mental health, and lived experience as three strands woven together — each supporting and strengthening the other. Artmaking, reflection, and connection to the natural world often blend naturally into the healing process.

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In my spare time, you can usually find me painting in my little studio, walking the forest trails near the ocean, tending to my home, or spending quiet evenings with my family and our animals. These simple moments keep me grounded and are where I feel most like myself.

My Therapeutic Approach

As a Licensed Counselling Therapist (Candidate) in Nova Scotia, I bring my Indigenous and Autistic identity into my work through a Two-Eyed Seeing approach — blending the strengths of Western psychology with Indigenous traditional knowledge.

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I specialize in working with Autistic individuals, particularly those diagnosed later in life, who are navigating burnout, masking, identity exploration, and the journey toward self-acceptance. I also work with teens struggling with anxiety, depression and issues around their unique neurodiversity, mainly through expressive arts and acceptance and commitment therapy. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where you can reconnect with your true, authentic self proudly.

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I also support individuals from all walks of life who may be dealing with:​

  • Grief & Loss

  • ​Anxiety & Depression

  • Relationship issues

  • Trauma & life transitions
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My approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and strength-based, always tailored to your unique experience and needs.

I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities, including:

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Cognitive-Based Strategies

  • Expressive Arts

  • Indigenous sacred teachings and grounding practices
     

I offer virtual therapy across Nova Scotia, and walk-and-talk sessions in nature from HRM to the Eastern Shore.

Direct billing to Blue Cross is available, along with flexible scheduling

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