Narrative Therapists in Kirkland, QC
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I specialize in helping clients with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, school-related anxiety, performance anxiety, peer relationships, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. My primary goal is to establish a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients in a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental space. I believe that every person has the strength and resilience to work through difficult challenges, and I'm here to support my clients on their journey of self-discovery and growth. Beyond my therapeutic work, I'm passionate about dance and have over 10 years of teaching experience in the field.
I specialize in helping clients with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, school-related anxiety, performance anxiety, peer relationships, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. My primary goal is to establish a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients in a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental space. I believe that every person has the strength and resilience to work through difficult challenges, and I'm here to support my clients on their journey of self-discovery and growth. Beyond my therapeutic work, I'm passionate about dance and have over 10 years of teaching experience in the field.
![Photo of Elena Grinevitch, MA, OPQ, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/09434967-9bdf-486d-a560-b31f566c4915/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you ready to RECLAIM YOUR LIFE, and HAVE THE RELATIONSHIPS YOU WANT and DESERVE! As a licensed psychologist, I can help you overcome your emotional pain and depression, improve your interpersonal relationships, and break free of the fears that are limiting you from the life you want. Working together, we will examine the root cause of your difficulties, and find positive and practical solutions so that you may live a more healthy, happy and fulfilling life.
Are you ready to RECLAIM YOUR LIFE, and HAVE THE RELATIONSHIPS YOU WANT and DESERVE! As a licensed psychologist, I can help you overcome your emotional pain and depression, improve your interpersonal relationships, and break free of the fears that are limiting you from the life you want. Working together, we will examine the root cause of your difficulties, and find positive and practical solutions so that you may live a more healthy, happy and fulfilling life.
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Do you feel challenged by depression or anxiety and seeking solutions? As a specialist, I can help you understand your conscious and unconscious patterns that might cause you to feel stuck. My professional focus includes gaining insight into interpersonal relationships, identity, and fertility issues. I have aided individuals, couples, and families in overcoming a variety of obstacles, such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma-induced crises.
Do you feel challenged by depression or anxiety and seeking solutions? As a specialist, I can help you understand your conscious and unconscious patterns that might cause you to feel stuck. My professional focus includes gaining insight into interpersonal relationships, identity, and fertility issues. I have aided individuals, couples, and families in overcoming a variety of obstacles, such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma-induced crises.
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When people feel overwhelmed by the pressures of life, they can feel stuck— unable to move forward. They are often so sad and anxious that they no longer enjoy the things they once did. I help people facing major life transitions clarify their issues, make important decisions and make the changes that are needed for them to get "unstuck" and live happier lives. I help people understand themselves better and make the changes they need to feel better. If you are dealing with difficult feelings, conflictual relationships, career indecision or questioning your sexuality or gender identity, I can help.
When people feel overwhelmed by the pressures of life, they can feel stuck— unable to move forward. They are often so sad and anxious that they no longer enjoy the things they once did. I help people facing major life transitions clarify their issues, make important decisions and make the changes that are needed for them to get "unstuck" and live happier lives. I help people understand themselves better and make the changes they need to feel better. If you are dealing with difficult feelings, conflictual relationships, career indecision or questioning your sexuality or gender identity, I can help.
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Au cours des 7 + dernières années et, j'ai travaillé avec des enfants, des individus, des couples et des familles au sein du système de santé et des milieux éducatifs. J'ai également une vaste expérience dans le domaine de la santé mentale. Mon expertise couvre des domaines tels que la dérégulation émotionnelle, la gestion de la colère, les problèmes de toxicomanie, les problèmes des femmes, l'anxiété, la dépression, la race et la culture, l'estime de soi, la violence conjugale, les problèmes relationnels, la séparation/divorce, l'épuisement professionnel, le deuil, la parentalité, et la co-parentalité.
Au cours des 7 + dernières années et, j'ai travaillé avec des enfants, des individus, des couples et des familles au sein du système de santé et des milieux éducatifs. J'ai également une vaste expérience dans le domaine de la santé mentale. Mon expertise couvre des domaines tels que la dérégulation émotionnelle, la gestion de la colère, les problèmes de toxicomanie, les problèmes des femmes, l'anxiété, la dépression, la race et la culture, l'estime de soi, la violence conjugale, les problèmes relationnels, la séparation/divorce, l'épuisement professionnel, le deuil, la parentalité, et la co-parentalité.
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Tammam El-Khodor
Counsellor, Reg OT, MRSc, MEd, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4K
As a clinical counsellor, I integrate different techniques in my counselling approach with a particular interest in using Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I work with individuals and couples who seek to improve their mental health and relationships. I work with individuals, who experienced trauma, struggling with anxiety, and/ or seeking meaning to life events. My unique life experience exposed me to different cultures and ways of living, which included the Middle East, Europe, and North America. I believe that relationships, mental health, and behaviors are better understood when body, mind, and context are examined simultaneously. I work with my clients to navigate through their experiences, including their spirituality, to create helpful meanings in their lives.
As a clinical counsellor, I integrate different techniques in my counselling approach with a particular interest in using Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I work with individuals and couples who seek to improve their mental health and relationships. I work with individuals, who experienced trauma, struggling with anxiety, and/ or seeking meaning to life events. My unique life experience exposed me to different cultures and ways of living, which included the Middle East, Europe, and North America. I believe that relationships, mental health, and behaviors are better understood when body, mind, and context are examined simultaneously. I work with my clients to navigate through their experiences, including their spirituality, to create helpful meanings in their lives.
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Kelly Angelis
Registered Social Worker, SCC, BSW, PSW, MACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pointe-Claire, QC H9S
Together, we will explore modalities such as EMDR, DBT, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy and mindfulness, allowing us to forge lasting change.
Accepting new clients for the Fall of 2024. Are you struggling to connect with those around you? Perhaps feeling overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted? In our work together, I will provide a supportive and empathetic space where we can explore the underlying factors contributing to your difficulty finding joy, connecting with others, and managing emotional overwhelm. Together, we'll work on developing coping strategies, identifying and addressing underlying issues, and fostering a deeper understanding of yourself. My style can be described as relaxed, intuitive and compassionate.
Together, we will explore modalities such as EMDR, DBT, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy and mindfulness, allowing us to forge lasting change.
Accepting new clients for the Fall of 2024. Are you struggling to connect with those around you? Perhaps feeling overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted? In our work together, I will provide a supportive and empathetic space where we can explore the underlying factors contributing to your difficulty finding joy, connecting with others, and managing emotional overwhelm. Together, we'll work on developing coping strategies, identifying and addressing underlying issues, and fostering a deeper understanding of yourself. My style can be described as relaxed, intuitive and compassionate.
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Healing Waves Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BAA
Verified Verified
Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC J7V
Therapy techniques are tailored to the client’s needs, and include the use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, and trauma informed therapy.
Currently Accepting New Clients. Cassondra Wheeler is the owner of Healing Waves Psychotherapy, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) providing virtual services in Ontario. Cassondra also provides in person services in Cornwall Ontario. With over 10 years of experience helping adults and youth with complex needs and family relationships, I continue to expand my skills to best help clients. Cassondra believes therapy services should be tailored to each individual to offer a unique experience. Leading with compassion always.
Therapy techniques are tailored to the client’s needs, and include the use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, and trauma informed therapy.
Currently Accepting New Clients. Cassondra Wheeler is the owner of Healing Waves Psychotherapy, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) providing virtual services in Ontario. Cassondra also provides in person services in Cornwall Ontario. With over 10 years of experience helping adults and youth with complex needs and family relationships, I continue to expand my skills to best help clients. Cassondra believes therapy services should be tailored to each individual to offer a unique experience. Leading with compassion always.
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My hope is to meet those who seek my accompaniment where they are at and to provide a space in which they feel secure, supported, and free to explore without fear of judgement. With you, I hope to unearth the ways in which you relate to and connect with the world around you: how your past and present ways of relating have provided you and your relational constellations with both service, and disservice. I aim to value and to cherish your cultural intersections - incorporating these into the work we engage together.
My hope is to meet those who seek my accompaniment where they are at and to provide a space in which they feel secure, supported, and free to explore without fear of judgement. With you, I hope to unearth the ways in which you relate to and connect with the world around you: how your past and present ways of relating have provided you and your relational constellations with both service, and disservice. I aim to value and to cherish your cultural intersections - incorporating these into the work we engage together.
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Zikman and Associates CBT - Psychology Clinic
Psychologist, MEd, MA, OPQ, QUEBEC, ONTARIO
Verified Verified
Pointe-Claire, QC H9R
SAME-WEEK Appointments available. With 15+ years of experience and expertise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we're dedicated to helping clients lead healthier lives. Within a non-judgmental setting, we'll work with you to alleviate distress caused by personal, social, or workplace issues. We're skilled in treating Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Procrastination, Relationship, and Self-Esteem issues, as well as Academic and Workplace Adjustments. We're also sensitive to the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. We have carefully selected our team of therapists for their knowledge, professionalism, and relatability.
SAME-WEEK Appointments available. With 15+ years of experience and expertise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we're dedicated to helping clients lead healthier lives. Within a non-judgmental setting, we'll work with you to alleviate distress caused by personal, social, or workplace issues. We're skilled in treating Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Procrastination, Relationship, and Self-Esteem issues, as well as Academic and Workplace Adjustments. We're also sensitive to the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. We have carefully selected our team of therapists for their knowledge, professionalism, and relatability.
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Warm welcome. Are you navigating tough emotions like sadness & anxiety, dealing with a difficult relationship, or trying to move past unresolved traumas? That is truly no way to live. I believe you deserve a life filled with more joy and less burden, and you don't have to find it alone. In my practice, I use evidence-based tools to help you transform your life actively. If you want to be accompanied as you take steps towards feeling better, and are willing to put what we talked about into practice, then we'll make a good team. Let’s start this healing journey together and unlock the joy you deserve!
Warm welcome. Are you navigating tough emotions like sadness & anxiety, dealing with a difficult relationship, or trying to move past unresolved traumas? That is truly no way to live. I believe you deserve a life filled with more joy and less burden, and you don't have to find it alone. In my practice, I use evidence-based tools to help you transform your life actively. If you want to be accompanied as you take steps towards feeling better, and are willing to put what we talked about into practice, then we'll make a good team. Let’s start this healing journey together and unlock the joy you deserve!
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Lori Vinaric
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, TS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pointe-Claire, QC H9R
There is great strength in allowing the tears to fall and asking for help. Specializing in grief and loss, I believe in the importance of informing and educating people on coping with and understanding the impact it can have on all facets of daily living. Trained in the Beck method of CBT, I provide solutions focused counselling and support to people struggling with a variety of challenges such as burn out, life cycle changes, anxiety and depression.
There is great strength in allowing the tears to fall and asking for help. Specializing in grief and loss, I believe in the importance of informing and educating people on coping with and understanding the impact it can have on all facets of daily living. Trained in the Beck method of CBT, I provide solutions focused counselling and support to people struggling with a variety of challenges such as burn out, life cycle changes, anxiety and depression.
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Alexa Tyler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, TS, RCSW, CPT, RPT
Verified Verified
Saint-Eustache, QC J7P (Online Only)
Each person’s experiences can only be witnessed and felt from their own perspective. I recognize that every person has an innate human need to be heard, witnessed, respected, and honored in those experiences. The focus of my practice is to honor every individual's unique feelings, circumstances, and experiences without interpreting them. My goal is to find the deepest meanings to their experiences. I want to help them heal from those experiences and help them to integrate them into becoming empowered to live their fullest lives.
Each person’s experiences can only be witnessed and felt from their own perspective. I recognize that every person has an innate human need to be heard, witnessed, respected, and honored in those experiences. The focus of my practice is to honor every individual's unique feelings, circumstances, and experiences without interpreting them. My goal is to find the deepest meanings to their experiences. I want to help them heal from those experiences and help them to integrate them into becoming empowered to live their fullest lives.
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A type of therapy beyond speech ... Whether it is to express emotions, regain power over your life or find tools for personal growth, which differentiates drama therapy from other forms of "psycho-therapy which are generally focused on speech "is that in dramatherapy, in addition to using words, we also use expressive tools that can pass through the whole body: projective techniques, bodily movements, breathing and mindfulness exercises, creation of rituals, creation of stories, improvisations, theory and method of roles, etc. The exploration process become therapeutic in itself.
A type of therapy beyond speech ... Whether it is to express emotions, regain power over your life or find tools for personal growth, which differentiates drama therapy from other forms of "psycho-therapy which are generally focused on speech "is that in dramatherapy, in addition to using words, we also use expressive tools that can pass through the whole body: projective techniques, bodily movements, breathing and mindfulness exercises, creation of rituals, creation of stories, improvisations, theory and method of roles, etc. The exploration process become therapeutic in itself.
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I am a licensed Counsellor, working towards obtaining my psychotherapy permit with the Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec. I have five years of experience working with clients, using various therapeutic approaches, and addressing a range of difficulties. I am passionate about helping others and believe in having a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients. My main area of expertise is Social Anxiety and I am dedicated in helping individuals overcome their social phobias so that they can continue to live meaningful lives with the relationships and friendships they wish to make and maintain.
I am a licensed Counsellor, working towards obtaining my psychotherapy permit with the Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec. I have five years of experience working with clients, using various therapeutic approaches, and addressing a range of difficulties. I am passionate about helping others and believe in having a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients. My main area of expertise is Social Anxiety and I am dedicated in helping individuals overcome their social phobias so that they can continue to live meaningful lives with the relationships and friendships they wish to make and maintain.
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If you're reading this, you have probably been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or hopeless. You may be afraid that there is no way out of the dark hole of anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief. Perhaps you are sick of low self-esteem or procrastination sabotaging your life. Or you might be feeling totally alone and lost in your relationship, academic or workplace problems. You may be questioning if you are capable of change or ever feeling better. The answer is YES and I can help! With 15 years of experience, I am dedicated to helping clients lead healthier, more meaningful and productive lives.
If you're reading this, you have probably been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or hopeless. You may be afraid that there is no way out of the dark hole of anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief. Perhaps you are sick of low self-esteem or procrastination sabotaging your life. Or you might be feeling totally alone and lost in your relationship, academic or workplace problems. You may be questioning if you are capable of change or ever feeling better. The answer is YES and I can help! With 15 years of experience, I am dedicated to helping clients lead healthier, more meaningful and productive lives.
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Ronna Schwartz
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, OTR
Verified Verified
Beaconsfield, QC H9W (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have spent my professional life working with individuals suffering from mental health issues. I am interested in helping to cultivate conditions that promote recovery. The ideal client would want to understand their role in this process and be willing to work collaboratively on a therapeutic plan. I am best reached by email.
I have spent my professional life working with individuals suffering from mental health issues. I am interested in helping to cultivate conditions that promote recovery. The ideal client would want to understand their role in this process and be willing to work collaboratively on a therapeutic plan. I am best reached by email.
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I have been working with youth and young adults for over 10 years in educational settings. My work has primarily focused on those with learning disorders, mood, attention, motivational, peer and relationship issues. I provide support to those undergoing life transitions, dealing with depression, anxiety, and stress. I use a client-centered eclectic approach which uses expressive art therapy, mindfulness and somatic based techniques aimed at repairing disconnection between the mind, body, and the outer world. Art therapy is particularly useful when words can sometimes feel limiting or restricting.
I have been working with youth and young adults for over 10 years in educational settings. My work has primarily focused on those with learning disorders, mood, attention, motivational, peer and relationship issues. I provide support to those undergoing life transitions, dealing with depression, anxiety, and stress. I use a client-centered eclectic approach which uses expressive art therapy, mindfulness and somatic based techniques aimed at repairing disconnection between the mind, body, and the outer world. Art therapy is particularly useful when words can sometimes feel limiting or restricting.
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The Trauma Therapy Group
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pointe-Claire, QC H9B (Online Only)
Hi and welcome. We are a group of Trauma Therapists who have devoted our practice to working holistically with those who wish to free themselves from the grips of past pain and return to states of safety, peace and connection.
Hi and welcome. We are a group of Trauma Therapists who have devoted our practice to working holistically with those who wish to free themselves from the grips of past pain and return to states of safety, peace and connection.
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Verity Ly
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW, CFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC H9B
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I am glad you're here. I hope that you find what you’re looking for and, if you feel comfortable, perhaps I can lend you a helping hand along the way. I believe that nurturing a deeper understanding of ourselves, others, and the contexts we live in; recognizing the parts that we can and cannot change; and grieving what we should have received but didn't, can allow us more meaning and contentment as we move in life. I hope to accompany you in your process, whether you feel stuck in repeating patterns, are facing difficult situations, and/or are trying to find balance and fulfillment in the various roles you hold.
Hello, I am glad you're here. I hope that you find what you’re looking for and, if you feel comfortable, perhaps I can lend you a helping hand along the way. I believe that nurturing a deeper understanding of ourselves, others, and the contexts we live in; recognizing the parts that we can and cannot change; and grieving what we should have received but didn't, can allow us more meaning and contentment as we move in life. I hope to accompany you in your process, whether you feel stuck in repeating patterns, are facing difficult situations, and/or are trying to find balance and fulfillment in the various roles you hold.
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Nearby Narrative Counsellors Searches for Kirkland
- Beaconsfield
- Brossard
- Côte Saint-Luc
- Dollard-des-Ormeaux
- Laval
- Montréal
- Pointe-Claire
- Vaudreuil-Dorion
- Verdun
- Westmount
Narrative Counsellors
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds — perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.