Barbara Szelest-Van Dussen

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, OPQ

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360 Victoria Ave, Suite 402, Westmount, QC H3Z

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Life has lost its focus and feels heavy with the many pressures that face you. It might be difficult to function at work or in your personal life. There are things that trouble you, including aspects of your past. You want to feel better, but might need some help. In therapy, you get to explore your situation, your emotions, and your hopes for the future in a way that helps you to grow in wisdom, authenticity, resilience, compassion and joy. Therapy is the YOU time; it's where you can be heard and seen in order to safely navigate this difficult journey with the help of a skilled therapist.

My practice is open to all persons who face life situations which are challenging and need understanding. Also, therapy can help if you experience mental health symptoms and want to feel better. Insight-oriented therapy seeks to help you have a better life as you gain profound and kind understanding of yourself, your loved ones and your situation.

If you are interested in starting therapy, it is routine to meet at least three times initially to discuss your situation, get your history, get a feel for how we connect and to plan for your therapy. You are welcome to call, text or visit my website to learn more. I will handle your inquiry with care and confidentiality.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Barbara Szelest-Van Dussen now - (438) 500-9992

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Barbara Szelest-Van Dussen

360 Victoria Ave

Suite 402

Westmount, QC H3Z

(438) 500-9992

Boulevard Saint-Jean

Pointe-Claire, QC H9R

You have the option to meet by video/phone (Tuesday to Friday) and in-person (on Wednesdays and Fridays 8am-3pm).

I specialize in Anxiety, Personality Disorders and Relationship Issues

$140 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Let's Connect (438) 500-9992

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Barbara Szelest-Van Dussen

360 Victoria Ave

Suite 402

Westmount, QC H3Z

(438) 500-9992

Boulevard Saint-Jean

Pointe-Claire, QC H9R

You have the option to meet by video/phone (Tuesday to Friday) and in-person (on Wednesdays and Fridays 8am-3pm).

I specialize in Anxiety, Personality Disorders and Relationship Issues

$140 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $140
Couple Sessions $170
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque, Visa, Wire

Insurance

BlueCross and BlueShield
Manulife
SunLife

It is recommended that you call your insurance provider to ask how your insurance plan reimburses for sessions with a psychotherapist.

Email me or call with questions - (438) 500-9992

Barbara Szelest-Van Dussen

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, OPQ

It is recommended that you call your insurance provider to ask how your insurance plan reimburses for sessions with a psychotherapist.

Email me or call with questions - (438) 500-9992

Barbara Szelest-Van Dussen

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, OPQ

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Quebec / 60992-14 Barbara Szelest-Van Dussen
In Practice for 17 Years
Certificate from Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec Psychotherapist Permit #609914 / 2014
Attended Methodist Theological School in Ohio, Graduated 2006

I have been in full-time private practice for 10 years now, since I completed the 3-year post-graduate training in psychoanalytically oriented individual psychotherapy. Previously my work was in psychiatry, community mental health and general healthcare.

Email me or call with questions - (438) 500-9992

Barbara Szelest-Van Dussen

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, OPQ

Email me or call with questions - (438) 500-9992

Barbara Szelest-Van Dussen

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, OPQ

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Personality Disorders
Relationship Issues

Expertise

Bisexual
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Codependency
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
Psychosis
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Stress
Women's Issues

People come to therapy with me because they face a variety of life's challenges: anxiety, feelings of depression, strain in their work or personal relationship, health changes, etc. I also work with people in religious vocations, as well with people living with health and psychiatric conditions.

Email me or call with questions - (438) 500-9992

Barbara Szelest-Van Dussen

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, OPQ

Email me or call with questions - (438) 500-9992

Barbara Szelest-Van Dussen

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, OPQ

Endorsement

Rosa Caporicci

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, OPQ, OCCOQ

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals ,

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

French (for referral only) ,

Polish

Religion

Christian

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals ,

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

French (for referral only) ,

Polish

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
Existential
Experiential Therapy
Family Systems
Feminist
Humanistic
Interpersonal
Person-Centered
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic

My training is in psychoanalytic insight/mentalization oriented therapies and family systems theory. If you find that it is important for you to understand what is moving you and how you feel inside in order to act and feel wiser, this type of therapy might be for you.

Email me or call with questions - (438) 500-9992

Barbara Szelest-Van Dussen

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, OPQ

Email me or call with questions - (438) 500-9992

Barbara Szelest-Van Dussen

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, OPQ

Location

Primary Location

Barbara Szelest-Van Dussen

360 Victoria Ave

Suite 402

Westmount, QC H3Z

(438) 500-9992

Email me

Additional Location

Boulevard Saint-Jean

Pointe-Claire, QC H9R

(438) 500-9992

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

You have the option to meet by video/phone (Tuesday to Friday) and in-person (on Wednesdays and Fridays 8am-3pm).

Take the first step to help. Call now - (438) 500-9992

Barbara Szelest-Van Dussen

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, OPQ

You have the option to meet by video/phone (Tuesday to Friday) and in-person (on Wednesdays and Fridays 8am-3pm).

Take the first step to help. Call now - (438) 500-9992

Barbara Szelest-Van Dussen

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, OPQ