Women's Issues Therapists in H4R
Dr. Nicolina Ratto: Montreal Clinical PSY Services
Psychologist, MA, PhD, CCC, OPQ
Verified Verified
Saint-Laurent, QC H4R
Montreal licensed psychologist, psychotherapist & coach, offering holistic client-tailored, psychotherapy, counselling & consultation to adults (individuals, couples & families). I work with a variety of psychological, emotional, & relational issues. I have extensive training & significant experience working with stress, anxiety & mood-related disorders, including depression & loss (breakups, grief, divorce). My research experience on attachment as well as my training & experience in relational difficulties have deepened my understanding of both men's & women's issues. I specialize in relationships, emotional health & wellness.
Montreal licensed psychologist, psychotherapist & coach, offering holistic client-tailored, psychotherapy, counselling & consultation to adults (individuals, couples & families). I work with a variety of psychological, emotional, & relational issues. I have extensive training & significant experience working with stress, anxiety & mood-related disorders, including depression & loss (breakups, grief, divorce). My research experience on attachment as well as my training & experience in relational difficulties have deepened my understanding of both men's & women's issues. I specialize in relationships, emotional health & wellness.
Are you tired of feeling stuck? You live in a persistent state of discouragement or stress. It feels as though your inner circle and support system are lacking. Your sleep is impacted, you experience physical symptoms, and are overwhelmed by your thoughts. Now, more than ever, you want things to change and to find peace, but don’t know where to start.
Are you tired of feeling stuck? You live in a persistent state of discouragement or stress. It feels as though your inner circle and support system are lacking. Your sleep is impacted, you experience physical symptoms, and are overwhelmed by your thoughts. Now, more than ever, you want things to change and to find peace, but don’t know where to start.
Amanda Paniconi
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, MA, OCCOQ, OPQ
Verified Verified
Saint-Laurent, QC H4R (Online Only)
Please reach out by e-mail only.
Please reach out by e-mail only.
Barbara Szelest-Van Dussen
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, OPQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint-Laurent, QC H4R
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.
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.
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Women's Issues Counsellors
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.