Medication Management Therapists in Montréal, QC
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Hi, I'm Coach Maddy, the Montreal ADHD Coach who has ADHD. I have been working with teens, students, adults, couples, groups, parents and their families for over two decades. I know what it's like growing up with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as well as being an ADHD Adult. I have very specific ADHD Coach training from the ADD Coach Academy in New York. My approach is action oriented and based on your strengths and acquiring needed skills for you to achieve.
Hi, I'm Coach Maddy, the Montreal ADHD Coach who has ADHD. I have been working with teens, students, adults, couples, groups, parents and their families for over two decades. I know what it's like growing up with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as well as being an ADHD Adult. I have very specific ADHD Coach training from the ADD Coach Academy in New York. My approach is action oriented and based on your strengths and acquiring needed skills for you to achieve.
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I am a psychologist, member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ) since 2005. I completed my training at McGill University and specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing personal difficulties that interfere with their lives. I help these individuals in identifying, assessing, and resolving concerns, which may be affecting their personal, professional, academic, and/or emotional growth. Among the concerns commonly presented are low self-esteem, stress, relationship or family issues, identity issues, burn-out from work, difficult life transitions, as well as over-riding feelings of anxiety and depression.
I am a psychologist, member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ) since 2005. I completed my training at McGill University and specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing personal difficulties that interfere with their lives. I help these individuals in identifying, assessing, and resolving concerns, which may be affecting their personal, professional, academic, and/or emotional growth. Among the concerns commonly presented are low self-esteem, stress, relationship or family issues, identity issues, burn-out from work, difficult life transitions, as well as over-riding feelings of anxiety and depression.
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I am a registered Psychotherapist and Social Worker in QC. I subscribe to the idea that suffering is a natural part of the human experience; we suffer and experience discomfort so we can cope and grow. It is possible however that we can exceed our threshold of suffering and our normal coping mechanisms are no longer sufficient. This is when our discomfort begins to feel like pain, anxiety, and depressive thoughts and is no longer beneficial to our growth. I like to think of my role as the collaborator and support system for times like these.
I am a registered Psychotherapist and Social Worker in QC. I subscribe to the idea that suffering is a natural part of the human experience; we suffer and experience discomfort so we can cope and grow. It is possible however that we can exceed our threshold of suffering and our normal coping mechanisms are no longer sufficient. This is when our discomfort begins to feel like pain, anxiety, and depressive thoughts and is no longer beneficial to our growth. I like to think of my role as the collaborator and support system for times like these.
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I believe that counselling is a collaboration, and that the stories we all create as we go through life can be explored, challenged and enriched in the therapeutic space. As we uncover the elements of your story together, we’ll get curious about what’s been hindering as well as supporting you—all while finding a path forward that keeps your core values at the center of our practice.
I believe that counselling is a collaboration, and that the stories we all create as we go through life can be explored, challenged and enriched in the therapeutic space. As we uncover the elements of your story together, we’ll get curious about what’s been hindering as well as supporting you—all while finding a path forward that keeps your core values at the center of our practice.
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Lily Jiménez Dabdoub Neurolotus Art Therapy
Art Therapist, CCC, ATPQ, ND, MACAT, BSPsy, BScPsy
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H2X
Waitlist for new clients
Maya Angelou once said, “there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you”. I am here to support you in expressing your untold stories. I will witness and listen to your untold stories and help you express and process them through the tools that expressive arts therapies provide, particularly art. Art therapy is a less challenging medium to explore your emotional needs. Through our art therapy sessions I will help you catch those overwhelming emotions and entangled thoughts. Together we will be able to find the best strategies for you to make the changes you need to feel better and heal.
Maya Angelou once said, “there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you”. I am here to support you in expressing your untold stories. I will witness and listen to your untold stories and help you express and process them through the tools that expressive arts therapies provide, particularly art. Art therapy is a less challenging medium to explore your emotional needs. Through our art therapy sessions I will help you catch those overwhelming emotions and entangled thoughts. Together we will be able to find the best strategies for you to make the changes you need to feel better and heal.
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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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Dr. Che Cherrilyn Birchwood
Psychologist, PhD, BA Hons
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H4A (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Dr Birchwood, aka TheDivergenceDoctor, has worked in mental health and social services for the past 17 years; creating practices and spaces to serve communities in a variety of ways. This provides you with a multitude of talents and experiences to help you live the life you want, in the way you want. They meld history, sociology, and psychology; giving weight to social determinants of health such as race, gender, ability, and trauma. Dr Birchwood believes knowledge is power and knowing yourself is the path to freedom. Who are you? Where have you been? How do you want to live?
Dr Birchwood, aka TheDivergenceDoctor, has worked in mental health and social services for the past 17 years; creating practices and spaces to serve communities in a variety of ways. This provides you with a multitude of talents and experiences to help you live the life you want, in the way you want. They meld history, sociology, and psychology; giving weight to social determinants of health such as race, gender, ability, and trauma. Dr Birchwood believes knowledge is power and knowing yourself is the path to freedom. Who are you? Where have you been? How do you want to live?
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Clinique de thérapie conjugale et familiale
Registered Psychotherapist, CD, INF, TCF, MAP
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H2H (Online Only)
Do you struggle to overcome depression or anxiety? Do you have trouble managing your stress and relationships? Sometimes it is necessary to turn to a professional to get the help you need. I am a nurse clinician, a marriage and family therapist, and a psychotherapist graduated from McGill. I am here to support you, in French or in English, in the process of understanding and respecting oneself. Since 1994, I have been accompanying people living with a mental health issue.
Do you struggle to overcome depression or anxiety? Do you have trouble managing your stress and relationships? Sometimes it is necessary to turn to a professional to get the help you need. I am a nurse clinician, a marriage and family therapist, and a psychotherapist graduated from McGill. I am here to support you, in French or in English, in the process of understanding and respecting oneself. Since 1994, I have been accompanying people living with a mental health issue.
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Stephanie Underwood
Registered Social Worker, TSP, RSW
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H1B (Online Only)
I believe in the transformative power of rewriting your story, and that healing begins with recognizing and understanding the impact of your past experiences. My role is to empower you to reshape your personal narrative, fostering healing and growth through evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as attachment therapy and schema therapy.
I believe in the transformative power of rewriting your story, and that healing begins with recognizing and understanding the impact of your past experiences. My role is to empower you to reshape your personal narrative, fostering healing and growth through evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as attachment therapy and schema therapy.
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As a clinical nurse for over six years, I have extensive experience working with a diverse adult psychiatric population, including individuals with anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, borderline personality disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Throughout my practice, my goal is to empower clients to reach their full potential by helping them uncover their strengths and navigate their challenges. I work collaboratively with each individual, offering support and guidance as they explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in a safe, non-judgmental space.
As a clinical nurse for over six years, I have extensive experience working with a diverse adult psychiatric population, including individuals with anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, borderline personality disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Throughout my practice, my goal is to empower clients to reach their full potential by helping them uncover their strengths and navigate their challenges. I work collaboratively with each individual, offering support and guidance as they explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in a safe, non-judgmental space.
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Medication Management Counsellors
What are the most effective ways to manage medications?
One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organiser can be useful for memory and organisation. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.
What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?
A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganisation is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.
Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?
While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.