Dementia Therapists in Montréal, QC
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I mostly work with individuals who complain about their memory, attention or organization skills.
My passion is human cognition. My work is Neuropsychological Diagnosis and Interventions. I use neuropsychological testing to understand how my clients use their memory, their attention, their intellect, etc. In other words, I try to understand how you process information in order to help you better understand yourself. We can also develop strategies to optimize or compensate. My work is based on research and I keep up to date with new interventions. The length of our work may vary, depending on our goals. To see our schedule, fees and book online : www.neuro-consults.com
I mostly work with individuals who complain about their memory, attention or organization skills.
My passion is human cognition. My work is Neuropsychological Diagnosis and Interventions. I use neuropsychological testing to understand how my clients use their memory, their attention, their intellect, etc. In other words, I try to understand how you process information in order to help you better understand yourself. We can also develop strategies to optimize or compensate. My work is based on research and I keep up to date with new interventions. The length of our work may vary, depending on our goals. To see our schedule, fees and book online : www.neuro-consults.com
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My memory's not what it used to be - should I be worried? I can't seem to get organized and my family is frustrated with me - What's the problem and what can I do about it? Since the accident, I'm struggling at work - What's going on and how can I make things better? I've been wondering for a while now if I might be on the autism spectrum - Is it possible? These are the kinds of questions people ask me as a clinical neuropsychologist.
My memory's not what it used to be - should I be worried? I can't seem to get organized and my family is frustrated with me - What's the problem and what can I do about it? Since the accident, I'm struggling at work - What's going on and how can I make things better? I've been wondering for a while now if I might be on the autism spectrum - Is it possible? These are the kinds of questions people ask me as a clinical neuropsychologist.
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I have taken my experience working with the aging population both in psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessment and have developed a focus on Memory Wellness and training for adults of all ages (who do not have a memory disorder).
I have more than 20 years of experience in working with adult and geriatric patients in individual therapy. I feel comfortable working with a variety of issues, ranging from anxiety and depressive disorders to relational difficulties and trauma. I work from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) perspective, working together with you as a partner, using a relatively structured and directive approach. I use CBT techniques, such as stress management, cognitive restructuring, thought stopping and mindfulness training. I recognize that it can be difficult to open yourself up to therapy, and will be there to support and guide you.
I have taken my experience working with the aging population both in psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessment and have developed a focus on Memory Wellness and training for adults of all ages (who do not have a memory disorder).
I have more than 20 years of experience in working with adult and geriatric patients in individual therapy. I feel comfortable working with a variety of issues, ranging from anxiety and depressive disorders to relational difficulties and trauma. I work from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) perspective, working together with you as a partner, using a relatively structured and directive approach. I use CBT techniques, such as stress management, cognitive restructuring, thought stopping and mindfulness training. I recognize that it can be difficult to open yourself up to therapy, and will be there to support and guide you.
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Howard Modlin
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCC, RP
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H2W (Online Only)
Coping with life challenges such as grief, relationship troubles, anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, or simply a general lack of well-being, can feel overwhelming for all of us. As a licensed Psychotherapist experienced with varied clinical and solution-focused approaches, my first priority is to provide a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can feel heard and understood. I then encourage those I work with to build on their inner strengths, explore adaptive strategies,integrate psycho spiritual resources and pursue their potential for personal growth.
Coping with life challenges such as grief, relationship troubles, anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, or simply a general lack of well-being, can feel overwhelming for all of us. As a licensed Psychotherapist experienced with varied clinical and solution-focused approaches, my first priority is to provide a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can feel heard and understood. I then encourage those I work with to build on their inner strengths, explore adaptive strategies,integrate psycho spiritual resources and pursue their potential for personal growth.
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I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over 30 years, and have expertise in treating individuals experiencing a wide range of difficulties. These include relationship issues, women's issues, life transitions, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, emotional abuse, childhood trauma and grief. My approach, while primarily psychodynamic, includes cognitive strategies, mindfulness and active, creative strategies.
I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over 30 years, and have expertise in treating individuals experiencing a wide range of difficulties. These include relationship issues, women's issues, life transitions, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, emotional abuse, childhood trauma and grief. My approach, while primarily psychodynamic, includes cognitive strategies, mindfulness and active, creative strategies.
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If you are feeling disoriented in your life or in yourself, emotionally overwhelmed, or struggling, I offer personalized support through a creative therapeutic process at my studio in the Plateau, or in online sessions. Through a blend of counselling and art therapy, together we can explore what's been going on for you and address your current needs. Art Therapy can provide a curious process of self expression, catharsis, discovery, and personal growth. No previous skills in art making is necessary, this therapeutic process is accessible and unique to each individual.
If you are feeling disoriented in your life or in yourself, emotionally overwhelmed, or struggling, I offer personalized support through a creative therapeutic process at my studio in the Plateau, or in online sessions. Through a blend of counselling and art therapy, together we can explore what's been going on for you and address your current needs. Art Therapy can provide a curious process of self expression, catharsis, discovery, and personal growth. No previous skills in art making is necessary, this therapeutic process is accessible and unique to each individual.
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Maria Mireault
Psychologist, MA, OPQ
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H4A (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you having problems coping with stress, anxiety or depression? Are you troubled by a traumatic experience? Have you suffered a major disappointment or loss of a relationship? Are you worried about where your life is headed? Perhaps you've been telling yourself, “You should be able to figure things out on your own" but you don't know how or where to start. You've decided to get some professional help and emotional support.
Are you having problems coping with stress, anxiety or depression? Are you troubled by a traumatic experience? Have you suffered a major disappointment or loss of a relationship? Are you worried about where your life is headed? Perhaps you've been telling yourself, “You should be able to figure things out on your own" but you don't know how or where to start. You've decided to get some professional help and emotional support.
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Gina Glidden
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, SCC
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H3C (Online Only)
Relationships. Day-to-day life. Loss & grief. These can be challenging, unsettling and isolating, but they don't have to feel this way. Are you in a new or established relationship, wondering why you're not feeling happy? Perhaps it's difficult to talk with or be heard by your partner and you keep having the same disagreements over and over again. Maybe you’re feeling stress and anxiety rather than calmness, peace, security and confidence. Have you experienced a life changing loss, and find yourself grasping for air beneath the depths and unpredictability of grief and sorrow? If you recognize yourself, you are at the right place.
Relationships. Day-to-day life. Loss & grief. These can be challenging, unsettling and isolating, but they don't have to feel this way. Are you in a new or established relationship, wondering why you're not feeling happy? Perhaps it's difficult to talk with or be heard by your partner and you keep having the same disagreements over and over again. Maybe you’re feeling stress and anxiety rather than calmness, peace, security and confidence. Have you experienced a life changing loss, and find yourself grasping for air beneath the depths and unpredictability of grief and sorrow? If you recognize yourself, you are at the right place.
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I believe that seeking support from another human being is a very natural thing to do. As a therapist, I believe that my humanity is an asset in supporting clients as they work through challenges, developing a deeper understanding of their lives. As a counsellor and art therapist, I focus on creating a therapeutic relationship based on trust, where I bring a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach paired with my training to help clients work through whatever challenges they are facing. I have a special passion for working with immigrants and refugees: as a newcomer to Canada, I understand the struggles that are often presented.
I believe that seeking support from another human being is a very natural thing to do. As a therapist, I believe that my humanity is an asset in supporting clients as they work through challenges, developing a deeper understanding of their lives. As a counsellor and art therapist, I focus on creating a therapeutic relationship based on trust, where I bring a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach paired with my training to help clients work through whatever challenges they are facing. I have a special passion for working with immigrants and refugees: as a newcomer to Canada, I understand the struggles that are often presented.
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With a Master of Social Work from McGill University and over seven years in Quebec's health and social services sector, I specialize in supporting diverse clients such as Indigenous families, asylum seekers, refugees, and individuals with disabilities. I focus on addressing their complex social and emotional challenges, advocating for their stability, wellness, and empowerment. My approach is rooted in cultural humility and an ecosystemic perspective, ensuring compassionate and effective support tailored to their unique needs and goals.
With a Master of Social Work from McGill University and over seven years in Quebec's health and social services sector, I specialize in supporting diverse clients such as Indigenous families, asylum seekers, refugees, and individuals with disabilities. I focus on addressing their complex social and emotional challenges, advocating for their stability, wellness, and empowerment. My approach is rooted in cultural humility and an ecosystemic perspective, ensuring compassionate and effective support tailored to their unique needs and goals.
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Yasmine Suzanne Sikender
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H4A (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious or struggling with feelings of sadness and/or irritation? Are you faced with the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, an aging parent or workplace stress? Stress can help motivate us to reach our goals. However, prolonged stress can increase the chances of developing anxiety, depression and many physical illnesses.
Are you feeling anxious or struggling with feelings of sadness and/or irritation? Are you faced with the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, an aging parent or workplace stress? Stress can help motivate us to reach our goals. However, prolonged stress can increase the chances of developing anxiety, depression and many physical illnesses.
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Abigail Skye Free
Counsellor, MA, CCC, CO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H2R (Online Only)
My clients are interested in achieving goals through insight creation. Together we can work through themes of family of origin, interpersonal relationships, attachment, emotion regulation, gender- and sexuality-related stress, and moreover, the underlying roots to current, stressful realities.
My clients are interested in achieving goals through insight creation. Together we can work through themes of family of origin, interpersonal relationships, attachment, emotion regulation, gender- and sexuality-related stress, and moreover, the underlying roots to current, stressful realities.
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My intention is to provide an open and non-judgmental space where we can collaborate to explore your unique needs in therapy. My approach encourages clients to use their creative strengths to help explore thoughts and emotions. Our sessions will be flexible and personalized to best meet your needs.
My intention is to provide an open and non-judgmental space where we can collaborate to explore your unique needs in therapy. My approach encourages clients to use their creative strengths to help explore thoughts and emotions. Our sessions will be flexible and personalized to best meet your needs.
![Photo of Carmen Oprea, MA, MFA, ATR-BC, RCAT, ATPQ, Art Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/50c9f03b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am an art therapist with post-graduate training in sandplay therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy. My academic training includes a master in Art Therapy from Concordia University and a master in Fine Arts from Europe. Offering individual and group art therapy sessions for children and adults of all ages at our clinic (accesart.ca), I combine a person-centred orientation with extensive clinical skills in accompanying my clients when dealing with traumatic events, depression, anxiety, dysfunctional patterns, life transitions, work-related stress, and relationship difficulties.
I am an art therapist with post-graduate training in sandplay therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy. My academic training includes a master in Art Therapy from Concordia University and a master in Fine Arts from Europe. Offering individual and group art therapy sessions for children and adults of all ages at our clinic (accesart.ca), I combine a person-centred orientation with extensive clinical skills in accompanying my clients when dealing with traumatic events, depression, anxiety, dysfunctional patterns, life transitions, work-related stress, and relationship difficulties.
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I'm a bilingual Occupational Therapist registered with L'Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec and I have significant experience in inclusive care and healthcare systems and uses a person-centered approach in my practice. Welcome to all, I can help you with a number of life challenges or even help you advocate for environmental or systemic barriers impacting your functioning. A proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I can help guide persons with functional difficulties, including difficulties due to physical or mental health conditions whether acute or chronic
I'm a bilingual Occupational Therapist registered with L'Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec and I have significant experience in inclusive care and healthcare systems and uses a person-centered approach in my practice. Welcome to all, I can help you with a number of life challenges or even help you advocate for environmental or systemic barriers impacting your functioning. A proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I can help guide persons with functional difficulties, including difficulties due to physical or mental health conditions whether acute or chronic
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Tammam El-Khodor
Counsellor, Reg OT, MRSc, MEd, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4K
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.
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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We offer Integrative Therapy in a holistic and non-judgemental approach,tailoring my work to the unique needs of every client.We specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults.We assist individuals and couples with overwhelming feelings of anxiety, depression,anger communication breakdowns,stresses due to changing life circumstances,family disruption, childhood traumas,losses, relocation and illness.We nurture our skills in both individual and relation therapy.Our goal is to help clients acquire new coping skills and overcome obstacles in your path in a supportive and judgement free environment.
We offer Integrative Therapy in a holistic and non-judgemental approach,tailoring my work to the unique needs of every client.We specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults.We assist individuals and couples with overwhelming feelings of anxiety, depression,anger communication breakdowns,stresses due to changing life circumstances,family disruption, childhood traumas,losses, relocation and illness.We nurture our skills in both individual and relation therapy.Our goal is to help clients acquire new coping skills and overcome obstacles in your path in a supportive and judgement free environment.
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Kylie Goldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW
Verified Verified
Pointe-Claire, QC H4Y (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Kylie. I'm a registered social worker and in the process of obtaining my psychotherapy permit through the Quebec Order or Psychologists. I have over 10 years of experience providing support to children, adults, couples and families. My experience includes working in both the public health sector and in private practice. I have gained expertise by working with a diverse clientele and various mental health conditions including anxiety and depression as well as neurodevelopmental disorders.
Hello, I'm Kylie. I'm a registered social worker and in the process of obtaining my psychotherapy permit through the Quebec Order or Psychologists. I have over 10 years of experience providing support to children, adults, couples and families. My experience includes working in both the public health sector and in private practice. I have gained expertise by working with a diverse clientele and various mental health conditions including anxiety and depression as well as neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Bonjour Hi, Tired and exhausted of being tired and exhausted? Yes, there are ways to diminish your physical and emotional pain. Want to learn more ways to decrease your physical pain, your anxiety, depressive symptoms? It's time to be in the space where you are heard with no judgment, with empathy. You can connect with yourself in different ways, access different parts of your brain and body. Emotions, thoughts, feelings are welcome, I can help you express & regulate. You deserve to be happier and have a life that's great for you. Life can be hard and full of challenges, you are not alone, I am here for you, we can do this together.
Bonjour Hi, Tired and exhausted of being tired and exhausted? Yes, there are ways to diminish your physical and emotional pain. Want to learn more ways to decrease your physical pain, your anxiety, depressive symptoms? It's time to be in the space where you are heard with no judgment, with empathy. You can connect with yourself in different ways, access different parts of your brain and body. Emotions, thoughts, feelings are welcome, I can help you express & regulate. You deserve to be happier and have a life that's great for you. Life can be hard and full of challenges, you are not alone, I am here for you, we can do this together.
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Cheryl Petrinchuk
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CO, OPQ
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Laval, QC H7T
Waitlist for new clients
My therapeutic intention includes creating a safe place for you to share difficulties, help you rediscover what you need, express and tolerate how you feel, communicate more effectively, grow in self-awareness and self-esteem, find meaning and purpose, instill self-compassion, heal from trauma, and adjust thoughts and behaviours that compound your difficulty. I collaborate with you to help you find ways to positively impact your well-being and create desired change. I am understanding, creative, positive, and empathetic because I know the struggle is real. I am hopeful because I have witnessed incredible healing and growth.
My therapeutic intention includes creating a safe place for you to share difficulties, help you rediscover what you need, express and tolerate how you feel, communicate more effectively, grow in self-awareness and self-esteem, find meaning and purpose, instill self-compassion, heal from trauma, and adjust thoughts and behaviours that compound your difficulty. I collaborate with you to help you find ways to positively impact your well-being and create desired change. I am understanding, creative, positive, and empathetic because I know the struggle is real. I am hopeful because I have witnessed incredible healing and growth.
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Dementia Counsellors
Can dementia patients benefit from counselling?
Dementia patients can often benefit significantly from counselling. While neurologists typically treat dementia itself, counsellors provide crucial emotional support for patients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia can help clients navigate aging, end-of-life issues, social isolation, sleep challenges, and grief. They can also assist clients in adapting to the disease by addressing caregiving concerns and supporting family members. Counsellors will often also collaborate with a patient's neurologist or other medical providers to manage dementia symptoms and medication needs.
How can you tell if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's?
To determine if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, there are several signs and diagnostic methods that medical professionals use. Early signs of dementia often include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. Diagnosing dementia or Alzheimer's requires a comprehensive approach, as there is no single definitive test, and initial diagnosis can sometimes be difficult as symptoms tend to worsen progressively over time. To make a diagnosis, medical professionals typically use a combination of methods, including standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests to assess memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, psychiatric evaluations to understand mental health status, brain scans to look for physical changes in the brain, as well as other medical tests to rule out other conditions.
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but catching the disease in its early-to-moderate phases can be beneficial in order to initiate first-line treatments to help manage symptoms. Medications such as galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors that are commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, working with a therapist or social worker can also often help patients with the disease address common behavioural and lifestyle concerns, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social support, and housing changes.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of Alzheimer's. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with medication and plan for the future in terms of housing, social/caregiving support, and finances.