Buddhist Therapists in Greenfield Park, QC
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Mélanie Lemay holds a master’s degree in art therapy from the Université du Québec en Abitibi- Témiscamingue, where her research focused on the intersection between trauma, resilience and the power of transformation through artistic expression. She is a certified art therapist with the Association des art-thérapeutes du Québec (AATQ), and actively participates in the advancement of the profession through her involvement on the Board of Directors. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including mindfulness-based art therapy, trauma-informed practices and expressive arts-guided interventions.
Mélanie Lemay holds a master’s degree in art therapy from the Université du Québec en Abitibi- Témiscamingue, where her research focused on the intersection between trauma, resilience and the power of transformation through artistic expression. She is a certified art therapist with the Association des art-thérapeutes du Québec (AATQ), and actively participates in the advancement of the profession through her involvement on the Board of Directors. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including mindfulness-based art therapy, trauma-informed practices and expressive arts-guided interventions.
Charbel Michel Ibrahim
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, TCF, Psycho, Coach, NLP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4N
I am a marriage and family therapist, a licensed psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience. My areas of expertise include treatments for trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional distress, grief, stress management, bereavement, perinatal bereavement, couple and family difficulties. I believe everyone has inner resources, so I honor my clients’ unique perspectives, values and strengths.
I am a marriage and family therapist, a licensed psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience. My areas of expertise include treatments for trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional distress, grief, stress management, bereavement, perinatal bereavement, couple and family difficulties. I believe everyone has inner resources, so I honor my clients’ unique perspectives, values and strengths.
The lives of our minds are rich and varied. We cycle through waking to dreaming, engage in meditation practices and engage our imagination in a multitude of ways. Sometimes, however, solid sleep is out of reach, nightmares, sleep paralysis and recurrent dreams interfere with out well-being and feel overwhelming and distressing. Despite this, it is possible to learn to gain agency and learn good sleep sleep habits, to gain mastery over our dreaming lives, and to transform negative nightmares or sleep paralysis into neutral and even positive experiences.
The lives of our minds are rich and varied. We cycle through waking to dreaming, engage in meditation practices and engage our imagination in a multitude of ways. Sometimes, however, solid sleep is out of reach, nightmares, sleep paralysis and recurrent dreams interfere with out well-being and feel overwhelming and distressing. Despite this, it is possible to learn to gain agency and learn good sleep sleep habits, to gain mastery over our dreaming lives, and to transform negative nightmares or sleep paralysis into neutral and even positive experiences.
I help you get out of your mind… and into your body ;) Your body is where your memories/emotions are stored AND where healing longstanding stress patterns happens… so we might as well begin there. I specialize working with people who have complex trauma, grief, and anxiety/burnout. I have over 25 years of experience working in mental health and natural health. I offer a holistic approach (mind/body/spirit) to mental health and give you tools that work to help you shift your long seated patterns. I run my signature therapy group: Emotional Literacy to help you learn from your emotions, rather than being dominated by them.
I help you get out of your mind… and into your body ;) Your body is where your memories/emotions are stored AND where healing longstanding stress patterns happens… so we might as well begin there. I specialize working with people who have complex trauma, grief, and anxiety/burnout. I have over 25 years of experience working in mental health and natural health. I offer a holistic approach (mind/body/spirit) to mental health and give you tools that work to help you shift your long seated patterns. I run my signature therapy group: Emotional Literacy to help you learn from your emotions, rather than being dominated by them.
Are you struggling with an issue and you need some therapy to help you get back on track, I offer phone sessions in the comfort of your own home. As an arts based trauma informed empowerment therapist, I am experienced in a variety of issues: Anxiety and Depression, Agoraphobia, Addiction, feeling lost and confused, self esteem, suicidal Ideation, relationships, trauma, and PTSD, You don’t need to be diagnosed with a mental illness to get help, all you need is to want to heal. I provide a safe relationship which my clients may use for personal growth.
Are you struggling with an issue and you need some therapy to help you get back on track, I offer phone sessions in the comfort of your own home. As an arts based trauma informed empowerment therapist, I am experienced in a variety of issues: Anxiety and Depression, Agoraphobia, Addiction, feeling lost and confused, self esteem, suicidal Ideation, relationships, trauma, and PTSD, You don’t need to be diagnosed with a mental illness to get help, all you need is to want to heal. I provide a safe relationship which my clients may use for personal growth.
Rebekah Hart
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSc(a), MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H3Z (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a psychotherapist, couple and family therapist, ecotherapist and creative arts therapist, my clients include individuals, couples and families at all stages of life. My work is systemic in that I see individuals as impacted by, and interconnected within, larger networks of relationships and social systems. The values underlying my practice are rooted in a long-term dedication to social justice, my belief in creativity as a healing force, and my love and respect for the natural world. Seeking help takes courage, and no one approach works for everyone. I work collaboratively, and tailor my approach to each unique person.
As a psychotherapist, couple and family therapist, ecotherapist and creative arts therapist, my clients include individuals, couples and families at all stages of life. My work is systemic in that I see individuals as impacted by, and interconnected within, larger networks of relationships and social systems. The values underlying my practice are rooted in a long-term dedication to social justice, my belief in creativity as a healing force, and my love and respect for the natural world. Seeking help takes courage, and no one approach works for everyone. I work collaboratively, and tailor my approach to each unique person.
In my practice, I use a holistic process that is client-centered and strength-based, incorporating insight from Eastern and Western philosophy, psychology, social work, and the arts. This framework ensures that we select accessible tools, resources, and mediums that resonate and support your current needs. It is my goal to help clients address difficult questions, work through challenging thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and make well-informed decisions that support their goals and overall wellbeing. My research and practice focus primarily on autism, ADHD, dual diagnosis, anxiety, stress, education, employment, and relationships.
In my practice, I use a holistic process that is client-centered and strength-based, incorporating insight from Eastern and Western philosophy, psychology, social work, and the arts. This framework ensures that we select accessible tools, resources, and mediums that resonate and support your current needs. It is my goal to help clients address difficult questions, work through challenging thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and make well-informed decisions that support their goals and overall wellbeing. My research and practice focus primarily on autism, ADHD, dual diagnosis, anxiety, stress, education, employment, and relationships.
Allison Cordner
Counsellor, MA, RCC, RTC, TRA
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H3J (Online Only)
We are a team of clinicians that are trained to work with students, individuals, couples and families. That excel at helping you expand your emotional tolerance, reactions & communication skills. Too many of us suffer in silence with anxiety, low self-esteem, unprocessed trauma and anger. You are not alone and we are here to encourage you to let those experiences be felt in a safe & non-judgmental environment. We know how hard it can be for most people to do therapy & our goal is to make it engaging, insightful & rewarding. To be vulnerable means not having our deepest feelings and secrets shot down. We use an integrative approach.
We are a team of clinicians that are trained to work with students, individuals, couples and families. That excel at helping you expand your emotional tolerance, reactions & communication skills. Too many of us suffer in silence with anxiety, low self-esteem, unprocessed trauma and anger. You are not alone and we are here to encourage you to let those experiences be felt in a safe & non-judgmental environment. We know how hard it can be for most people to do therapy & our goal is to make it engaging, insightful & rewarding. To be vulnerable means not having our deepest feelings and secrets shot down. We use an integrative approach.
Edy-Claude Okalla Bana
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, TCF, TS, PA
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H2J (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in the human being and his or her capacity to re-build. I find that there is nothing more important than a willingness to develop compassion for oneself and one's situation. For me, the therapy is a place to reconnect with emotions, and begin a very important journey within the supportive therapeutic relationship.
I believe in the human being and his or her capacity to re-build. I find that there is nothing more important than a willingness to develop compassion for oneself and one's situation. For me, the therapy is a place to reconnect with emotions, and begin a very important journey within the supportive therapeutic relationship.
Over the course of 15 years working in the community sector I have had the pleasure of working with people from many diverse communities, be they BIPOC, on a fixed-income, LGBTQIA2S+, or diagnosed with a disability. I believe that everyone, regardless of their circumstance, deserves the opportunity to be heard. My hope is that by providing a supportive space you will have the opportunity to heal yourself and your relationships with your family and community.
Over the course of 15 years working in the community sector I have had the pleasure of working with people from many diverse communities, be they BIPOC, on a fixed-income, LGBTQIA2S+, or diagnosed with a disability. I believe that everyone, regardless of their circumstance, deserves the opportunity to be heard. My hope is that by providing a supportive space you will have the opportunity to heal yourself and your relationships with your family and community.
Kamelia Deleva / Smart Adapt Therapy
MA, ND, CCPA, ANNC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brossard, QC J4Z
Are you going through a life transition: loss of a loved one, pet loss, separation/divorce, job loss, relocation, questioning spirituality, retirement, empty nest, aging, medical diagnosis? Do you find yourself preoccupied with questions about the meaning of life? Do you feel overwhelmed with responsibilities or expectations? It is time to rediscover your inner peace.
Are you going through a life transition: loss of a loved one, pet loss, separation/divorce, job loss, relocation, questioning spirituality, retirement, empty nest, aging, medical diagnosis? Do you find yourself preoccupied with questions about the meaning of life? Do you feel overwhelmed with responsibilities or expectations? It is time to rediscover your inner peace.
I am queer, neurodivergent and a parent. I have 13 years of clinical experience in psychiatric, addictions, relational and childhood trauma and community work. My first language is English. I work to help people integrate their thoughts, emotions, somatic experiences and stories of empowerment so they can make sense of the world during these difficult times. I have worked with issues such as Depression, Stress Management, CPTSD, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Gender Dysphoria, Eating Disorders, Addictions, BPD and PTSD. I believe people are more than their diagnosis. Psychiatry must be deconstructed for us to find our true potential.
I am queer, neurodivergent and a parent. I have 13 years of clinical experience in psychiatric, addictions, relational and childhood trauma and community work. My first language is English. I work to help people integrate their thoughts, emotions, somatic experiences and stories of empowerment so they can make sense of the world during these difficult times. I have worked with issues such as Depression, Stress Management, CPTSD, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Gender Dysphoria, Eating Disorders, Addictions, BPD and PTSD. I believe people are more than their diagnosis. Psychiatry must be deconstructed for us to find our true potential.
Aurélie Frenette-Araujo
Registered Social Worker, MSW, PSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H3T (Online Only)
Navigating life can be challenging, considering suffering and uncertainty are central to the human experience. In efforts to feel happier, we tend to deny our pain, hoping it will eventually go away. It may be efficient for a while, but ultimately this prevents us from showing up authentically in our relationships and experiencing the very thing we want most: inner peace, confidence, connection and belonging. The good news is these challenges make us human, they are not uncommon, and you have what it takes to create the life you crave. It simply requires following your intuition and getting the support you need.
Navigating life can be challenging, considering suffering and uncertainty are central to the human experience. In efforts to feel happier, we tend to deny our pain, hoping it will eventually go away. It may be efficient for a while, but ultimately this prevents us from showing up authentically in our relationships and experiencing the very thing we want most: inner peace, confidence, connection and belonging. The good news is these challenges make us human, they are not uncommon, and you have what it takes to create the life you crave. It simply requires following your intuition and getting the support you need.
Intimage Creative Arts Therapy Clinic. Are your relationships impacted by emotional health, lifestyle or sexuality? Define, embody and communicate emotions with the support of an experienced Art Therapist. Learn skills that foster communication, trust and love. Vos relations sont-elles influencées par votre santé émotionnelle, votre mode de vie ou votre sexualité ? Définissez, incarnez et communiquez vos émotions avec le soutien d’une Art-thérapeute expérimentée. Apprenez des techniques qui favorisent la communication, la confiance et l'amour.
Intimage Creative Arts Therapy Clinic. Are your relationships impacted by emotional health, lifestyle or sexuality? Define, embody and communicate emotions with the support of an experienced Art Therapist. Learn skills that foster communication, trust and love. Vos relations sont-elles influencées par votre santé émotionnelle, votre mode de vie ou votre sexualité ? Définissez, incarnez et communiquez vos émotions avec le soutien d’une Art-thérapeute expérimentée. Apprenez des techniques qui favorisent la communication, la confiance et l'amour.
Located on Lachine Canal by Atwater Market in Montreal, I work with clients in person and online. I treat trauma with EMDR to free you from your emotional pain, disturbing images, negative beliefs, triggers, memories, and sensations. Many of my clients can't get traction in "talk therapy", or are looking for a very focused approach to their trauma experiences because they still feel "stuck". Please click on the "Schedule Consultation" button at my website to book a free 20-minute Zoom consultation.
Located on Lachine Canal by Atwater Market in Montreal, I work with clients in person and online. I treat trauma with EMDR to free you from your emotional pain, disturbing images, negative beliefs, triggers, memories, and sensations. Many of my clients can't get traction in "talk therapy", or are looking for a very focused approach to their trauma experiences because they still feel "stuck". Please click on the "Schedule Consultation" button at my website to book a free 20-minute Zoom consultation.
Welcome! I am a psychologist devoted to helping people improve their lives by taking better care of themselves and their relationships.
Welcome! I am a psychologist devoted to helping people improve their lives by taking better care of themselves and their relationships.
Shimmon Hutchinson
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW (c)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H3H
Waitlist for new clients
Over the last 11+ years, I have worked with children, individuals, couples, and families in Youth Protection, Teaching/Education, and Community settings. My expertise covers areas such as conjugal violence, emotional dysregulation, Anger Management, men's issues, trauma, ADHD, racial trauma, anxiety, identity, race and culture, self-esteem, attachment, parenting, co-parenting, and fostering.
Over the last 11+ years, I have worked with children, individuals, couples, and families in Youth Protection, Teaching/Education, and Community settings. My expertise covers areas such as conjugal violence, emotional dysregulation, Anger Management, men's issues, trauma, ADHD, racial trauma, anxiety, identity, race and culture, self-esteem, attachment, parenting, co-parenting, and fostering.
Undertaking psychotherapy takes an act of courage. It is not easy to turn and face the very challenges that are underlying the symptoms you are experiencing. Yet, facing these obstacles head-on is exactly what can lead to profound emotional, physical and spiritual transformations. We each possess the capacity to live fulfilling, meaningful lives if unobstructed. Finding out what is contributing to your symptoms and what messages they are bringing can lead to your making the types of changes that can transform your life. I look forward to taking this journey with you!
Undertaking psychotherapy takes an act of courage. It is not easy to turn and face the very challenges that are underlying the symptoms you are experiencing. Yet, facing these obstacles head-on is exactly what can lead to profound emotional, physical and spiritual transformations. We each possess the capacity to live fulfilling, meaningful lives if unobstructed. Finding out what is contributing to your symptoms and what messages they are bringing can lead to your making the types of changes that can transform your life. I look forward to taking this journey with you!
Online Therapists
As a Psychotherapist & Clinical sexologist she works with clients struggle with emotional problems, affectional dependency, jealousy, fear of intimacy and loneliness; and various problems such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, body image. She works with couples struggle with separation, conflict, anger, jealousy, intimacy and conversation problems. Relationship begins with hope and love leads to suffering and frustration. Despite the strong urge for intimacy and closeness, couples have no choice but to leave the relationship. Gain insight into repetitive destructive patterns is the first step towards self knowing and improvement.
As a Psychotherapist & Clinical sexologist she works with clients struggle with emotional problems, affectional dependency, jealousy, fear of intimacy and loneliness; and various problems such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, body image. She works with couples struggle with separation, conflict, anger, jealousy, intimacy and conversation problems. Relationship begins with hope and love leads to suffering and frustration. Despite the strong urge for intimacy and closeness, couples have no choice but to leave the relationship. Gain insight into repetitive destructive patterns is the first step towards self knowing and improvement.
Buddhist Counsellors
Is buddhism beneficial for mental health?
While Buddhism itself is not a treatment for mental health conditions, its practices can greatly enhance mental well-being by introducing coping skills and ideas that promote overall wellness. Key Buddhist practices, such as mindfulness, have been shown to alleviate symptoms of various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. Moreover, Buddhism's focus on self-compassion, non-judgment, and acceptance can benefit individuals with particularly negative or self-critical thought patterns.
What are the concepts and principles of buddhism as a therapeutic approach?
Core Buddhist principles are often used in therapy to help clients gain insight into their thoughts and emotions. Concepts such as suffering (dukkha) and impermanence (anicca) are applied to help clients recognise that common forms of suffering, like repetitive negative thought patterns, can be accepted and viewed as impermanent. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are additional core concepts utilised frequently in Buddhist therapy sessions. The Four Noble Truths highlight the existence of suffering as an inherent part of the human experience—an insight frequently used to move clients toward greater acceptance. The Eightfold Path, which includes right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, and right mindfulness, offers practical skills to alleviate suffering.
What is the buddhist approach and practice during a therapy session?
Therapists informed by Buddhist principles often integrate mindfulness and meditation practices into therapy sessions to help clients cultivate greater acceptance, compassion, and non-judgment toward themselves and others. Typically, Buddhist therapists guide clients through mindfulness exercises, such as breathing exercises or body scans, and encourage them to practice similar exercises outside of sessions. Additionally, many Buddhist therapists utilise elements of Positive Psychology or Compassion-Focused Therapy, which can help reduce symptoms of self-criticism and shame common among clients with various mental health conditions. In general, Buddhist therapists strive to embody the compassion and non-judgmental approach they promote, often incorporating exercises aimed at developing compassion in session, such as loving-kindness meditation (Metta).
Is mindfulness the same as buddhism in the context of therapy?
While Buddhist therapists frequently integrate mindfulness practices into therapy sessions, the terms mindfulness and Buddhism are not synonymous in the context of therapy. Therapists may use mindfulness techniques, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), without identifying as a Buddhist therapist. In contrast, those practicing within a Buddhist belief framework typically encourage mindfulness therapies, in addition to foundational Buddhist beliefs, such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These therapists may also guide clients toward a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy, unlike those who use Buddhist mindfulness principles without the broader spiritual context.