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About Marcus Williams
Black men in this country carry a specific kind of quiet. The work isn't to make them louder it's to make space for what's underneath.
Marcus Williams is a Registered Psychotherapist practicing in Halifax with a focus on men's mental health, identity, and the specific psychological landscape of being a Black man in Atlantic Canada. He has eight years of clinical experience.
Raised in the African Nova Scotian community, Marcus grounds his practice in the understanding that Nova Scotia's Black history doesn't appear in most mental health frameworks and that absence shapes how Black Nova Scotian clients arrive at therapy. His work bridges that gap.
Marcus integrates narrative therapy, somatic awareness, and culturally grounded relational practice. He works primarily with Black men aged 25-55, and maintains availability for community-rate sessions through African Nova Scotian community partnerships.
Session formats: In-person at the Halifax office (50-min sessions) and virtual. Insurance billing supported. Community-rate sessions available through African Nova Scotian community organizations.
Why I do this work
My uncle didn't have access to a therapist who looked like him. He died younger than he should have, carrying things he never got to name. I built this practice for the next generation of Black Nova Scotian men so they don't have to.
How I personally find wellness
Lifting
Walking
Music
Nature
Cooking
Writing
Qualifications & education
Master of Arts Counselling Psychology
University of Toronto · 2014
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists · #NS-2241
Certified Trauma Professional (CTP)
International Association of Trauma Professionals · 2019
