Therapists in Montréal, QC

Do you feel aspects of your life need improvement, direction, guidance, change, or growth? Is the old tried and true approach you take, not working anymore? Come improve your mood, reduce anxiety, strengthen self-esteem, manage stress, work through academic/social/professional challenges, improve your relationships and communication, strengthen parenting techniques, and have smoother life transitions. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, having relational problems, abusing substances (drugs, alcohol, gambling, shopping, overeating), or have experienced trauma (abuse, violence, accident), I can help you. Free initial consult.

Are you ready for a New Chapter in your life? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, or trauma? Do you want to live a life free from an addiction? You need a safe space to work through identity challenges and self-esteem issues and to achieve personal development for an even brighter future. Oftentimes obstacles in our relationships, friendships, and families can be a hindrance. As my client, you will be motivated and supported in overcoming the adversities you are facing in your life. I am a Nigerian-Canadian Faith-Based Therapist with a passion for supporting Men (all backgrounds), The BIPOC Community, and Christian clients.

My practice is client-led, gentle, and catered to individual needs. My goal is to assist in overcoming anxieties and stresses through a shift in perspective. Sessions are catered towards clients' understanding of established emotional and behavioral patterns, embracing their experiences, noticing their strengths, and appreciating their uniqueness. Trained in Educational Psychology, Art Therapy and Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Mate) I focus my practice on assisting my clients in gaining awareness and autonomy through compassion for the self.

I am a warm, accepting, and interactive therapist and Masters level social worker with over 20 years of valuable experience and a deep passion for supporting couples and families through significant life changes and transitions. I am dedicated to building successful therapeutic relationships that include authenticity, trust and freedom that helps to produce positive outcomes. By offering immediate feedback, tasks, and tools I help people to develop more successful coping skills. My approach helps clients feel better and stronger about themselves as I support them in their journey to greater strength, resilience, and wellness.

I am a licensed psychotherapist, social worker, and couple and family therapist who has been working in the mental health field for over ten years. I approach psychotherapy from a perspective of curiosity and compassion. I believe that with support, all people are capable of strength, growth, and resilience, even in the face of profound challenges.

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!

I'm Michele Gardiner, a registered Canadian Certified Counsellor with 17 years of clinical counselling experience helping individuals overcome challenges with Trauma Disorders (PTSD, CPTSD), Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, and co-occurring mental health concerns such as BPD, Binge Eating Disorders, Body Image, Emotional Overeating, Depression, and Life Transitions. As a therapist and human being, I understand how seeking therapy can feel vulnerable and strive to ease this with a warm, professional and authentic approach that values you, your goals, and moves you towards those goals and lasting change, greater freedom and joy.

When life’s challenges feel overwhelming, sometimes the support of a professional who can deeply listen and offer astute guidance and insight can make all the difference. I believe in a holistic approach to counselling and educate clients on the importance of integrating their mind, body, and spirit in the healing process. My specialty is working with clients who are in their late teens, 20s, 30s and 40s as they navigate various difficulties and transitions in their lives. Depending on what the client deems helpful, I incorporate tools such as Energy Healing, the Enneagram, Meditation, Affirmations, and Inner Child Work.

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.

Accepting new clients - Are you looking for support with relationship troubles, depression, grief, career, stress, anxiety, trauma, cultural/gender/sexual identity, career, or neurodivergence? I am here to support you and create a safe space for you to explore, learn more about yourself, gain tools, and find healing. I enjoy working with couples and individuals through an anti-oppressive and culturally informed lens.

Do you struggle with interpersonal challenges, negative self-perception, insecure attachment and emotional dysregulation that affects your ability to safely connect with others? Are you tired of feeling disconnected, anxious, depressed and self-critical? If you have felt that disconnection that once kept you safe is now keeping you from experiencing what you want in life, we can work together to develop new ways of relating that feel more life-giving. I offer a nervous system-based approach that addresses life-long psychobiological symptoms.

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.

Over the years, I have helped clients with issues of self-esteem, identity, anxiety/depression, emotional self-regulation, trauma, and illness. I also received specialized training in sex and couple therapy over the span of multiple years. I therefore have extensive training in issues related to sexual desire/arousal, sexual pain, premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction. I am also specialized in couple issues, including communication, emotional and sexual intimacy, commitment (e.g. divorce, infidelity, negotiating open relationship), and navigating major life transitions (e.g. childbirth, illness, changes in employment).

I'm a dedicated clinical counsellor and coach with a passion for empowering women to navigate the complexities of modern life. With over 15 years of experience in counseling and stress management, I provide a compassionate and evidence-based approach to help you achieve effective stress management solutions. My practice focuses on addressing the unique challenges faced by women who juggle multiple roles, such as being a mom, partner, professional, and caregiver as I understand that balancing these responsibilities can often lead to feelings of overwhelm and stress.

I am a Drama Therapist, which is part of the Creative Arts Therapies. I use theatre techniques and games in a therapeutic framework. These tools help to access the subconscious mind, bringing issues to consciousness to be worked out in a safe and comfortable way. Also, I help you improve/acquire many skills and a great variety of things to achieve a state of mental and spiritual well-being. I'm also a vibrational therapist, restoring your mental health by working at the issue's source. These 2 approaches qualify me as a holistic therapist, assessing and working the situation as a system, a whole, bigger than the sum of its parts.

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.

Throughout our sessions, I strive to create an environment of compassion, acceptance, and present moment awareness. I don't see myself as fundamentally different from the client, but rather as someone who can bring a fresh perspective to their situation. I believe that the client and I are both climbing our own mountains, and I can use my vantage point to identify obstacles on their mountain that they may not be aware of. In therapy, every struggle is important, and no one's pain is greater or less than another's. Together, we can then find new ways to navigate these obstacles and chart a new course towards a more fulfilling life.

I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with an MA in Creative Arts Therapies. I work with teens, young adults and adults suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, self-confidence and self-esteem. If you want help addressing personal or relational difficulties, I provide a warm and collaborative environment in which your unique values and strengths will be honoured as we attend to the areas in which you struggle.

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.