Relationship Issues Therapists in Laval, QC

Are you a gay man who is overwhelmed by the intensity of your feelings? Do certain situations feel triggering or remind you of a past trauma? It can feel unbearable when you’re just trying to keep it together, and hoping nobody notices when you start breathing rapidly, sweating, or shaking. Even between intense moments, there can be a low-level anxiety that feels like it’s always lurking, ready to take over at any time. Not to mention the shame about not feeling in control of your responses. The good news is that there are specific skills that can be learned to listen to your emotions and think about your past in a whole new way.

Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.

I offer an individual psychotherapy service adapted to the needs and particularities of each one. My approach is integrative and aims to support those who are going through painful periods of life or experience deep dissatisfaction associated with emotional difficulties. I also work with individuals who, without going through a period of "crisis", wish to undertake a process of personal development.

I am trained to help adults, children, adolescents, men, women, families, and professionals better cope with a wide variety of emotional, relational and personal challenges. If you are feeling overwhelmed, out-of touch with yourself or generally unhappy and enjoy a genuine conversation with another person willing to reach out to help, than I believe we would be a good fit. I developed an eclectic and culturally sensitive approach to therapy, heavily influenced by humanistic/existential, positive psychology, CBT, and expressive art therapy.

Parfois, on se sent submergé, effrayé, ou seul. Les relations se détériorent, on ne se sent pas à la hauteur, le travail déçoit, ou la procrastination freine. L'anxiété, la dépression, ou le chagrin peuvent atteindre un seuil difficile. En tant que psychologue avec plus de 15 ans d'expérience en Thérapie Cognitivo-Comportementale (TCC), je comprends bien ces défis. Je suis prête à vous offrir un soutien humain et professionnel pour retrouver le bon chemin et mener une vie plus saine et productive.

As a clinical psychologist, I understand that life's journey can be full of unexpected twists and turns, and I'm here to offer guidance and support along the way. My approach combines clinical expertise with empathy and understanding, empowering you to cope with life’s challenges. By providing tailored evidence-based strategies, I aim to promote resilience, improve quality of life, and facilitate holistic healing. Together, we'll embark on a journey towards living a more meaningful and fulfilling life, grounded in authenticity and enhanced emotional well-being.

I am client centred and prefer to work collaboratively, integrating a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to the needs of my client. I am professionally qualified as a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and a Creative Arts Therapist. In addition, I have advanced training in Mindfulness and Meditation, training in CBT, Solution Focused therapy, and EMDR.

I work with adults (18+) who are interested in developing their strengths and strategies to overcome the challenges they are experiencing. I work primarily with individuals experiencing difficulties with emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, traumatic life experiences, life transitions, low self-esteem, perfectionism, career transition and relationship difficulties.

Even though you may have close friends or loved-ones in whom you can confide, sometimes you can feel like you are going round in circles, or you worry about over-burdening them. The recent pandemic has brought many challenges to all of our lives and I specialise in working with individuals and couples who are struggling in their relationships and communications with others. Depending on the difficulties you are facing, as well as your personality style, different approaches can be used to help you manage better.

Please note that I am not accepting new clients at this time. You can contact me to be placed on my waitlist. I have worked in the field of mental health for over 10 years in various settings. The majority of my professional experience has taken place at a private psychology clinic and at a university counselling centre. My clientele experience a variety of challenges, including: depression, anxiety, grief and loss, difficulties with life transitions, struggles in interpersonal relationships, and issues associated with career and academics.

Do you feel stuck in your life? Are anxiety or depression showing up more than you'd like? You've come to the right place. I work both with individuals and couples, helping them to move out of their emotional or relational challenges. I believe therapy is an opportunity to know yourself more deeply, identify your triggers and build on your strengths to achieve your mental health goals. Together we will look into different layers of your experience and find ways to bring ease into your life. I very much look forward to witnessing and supporting your journey towards healing.