Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Montréal, QC
I strongly believe in your innate potential for growth and healing. I aim to create a caring, authentic and collaborative atmosphere to facilitate that process. I meet you where you are in your journey and offer a deep sense of engagement and in-depth listening. I work predominantly within a psychodynamic framework to address the unconscious factors which contribute to suffering and symptoms. By engaging with unconscious material, you will expand self-understanding and self-awareness. In my work, I typically incorporate elements from mindfulness, breathwork, emotion-focused therapy and compassion-focused therapy.
I strongly believe in your innate potential for growth and healing. I aim to create a caring, authentic and collaborative atmosphere to facilitate that process. I meet you where you are in your journey and offer a deep sense of engagement and in-depth listening. I work predominantly within a psychodynamic framework to address the unconscious factors which contribute to suffering and symptoms. By engaging with unconscious material, you will expand self-understanding and self-awareness. In my work, I typically incorporate elements from mindfulness, breathwork, emotion-focused therapy and compassion-focused therapy.
The approach I use is mainly oriented towards cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and I also incorporate acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as well as mindfulness interventions.
Navigating life’s challenges becomes easier when we feel supported. I hope to provide you the help you need on your journey towards healing and self-actualization. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties and that will improve your quality of life. As a counsellor, I seek to understand my clients’ internal experience through a collaborative and supportive approach. It is important to me that you feel completely at ease through this journey by providing a warm, empathic, and safe space.
The approach I use is mainly oriented towards cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and I also incorporate acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as well as mindfulness interventions.
Navigating life’s challenges becomes easier when we feel supported. I hope to provide you the help you need on your journey towards healing and self-actualization. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties and that will improve your quality of life. As a counsellor, I seek to understand my clients’ internal experience through a collaborative and supportive approach. It is important to me that you feel completely at ease through this journey by providing a warm, empathic, and safe space.
Arielle Gottesman
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, TS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4A (Online Only)
Arielle uses evidence based therapeutic techniques such as active listening, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused therapy to help her clients achieve their goals.
Arielle Gottesman, BSW, MSW, T.S. graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work from McGill University and went on to complete her Masters of Social Work at the University of Toronto. Arielle has provided both short term and long-term supportive counselling to individuals in community, hospital, and clinic settings. After over ten years as a professional social worker, Arielle is motivated and humbled to work alongside her clients. Arielle creates a safe space where you feel comfortable sharing any challenge that you are facing. Her warm, empathetic and human approach ensures a judgment free zone.
Arielle uses evidence based therapeutic techniques such as active listening, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused therapy to help her clients achieve their goals.
Arielle Gottesman, BSW, MSW, T.S. graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work from McGill University and went on to complete her Masters of Social Work at the University of Toronto. Arielle has provided both short term and long-term supportive counselling to individuals in community, hospital, and clinic settings. After over ten years as a professional social worker, Arielle is motivated and humbled to work alongside her clients. Arielle creates a safe space where you feel comfortable sharing any challenge that you are facing. Her warm, empathetic and human approach ensures a judgment free zone.
Joining adult individuals and couples with humour, warmth, and acceptance, I work from a mindfulness-based framework that acknowledges all internal parts of us as having our best interests in mind, even when it doesn’t seem that way.
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.
Joining adult individuals and couples with humour, warmth, and acceptance, I work from a mindfulness-based framework that acknowledges all internal parts of us as having our best interests in mind, even when it doesn’t seem that way.
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.
Tricia Amundson
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, PgDip
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H2T (Online Only)
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 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.
My study of meditation, mindfulness based practices and Buddhist philosophy brings a gentle and practical dimension to my work with clients.
If you are seeking support and assistance as you work through your issues. If you understand that having someone who understands much of the inner workings of your head and heart and who can offer an objective perspective can be a valuable and comforting ally in your growth and recovery then I can help.
My study of meditation, mindfulness based practices and Buddhist philosophy brings a gentle and practical dimension to my work with clients.
If you are seeking support and assistance as you work through your issues. If you understand that having someone who understands much of the inner workings of your head and heart and who can offer an objective perspective can be a valuable and comforting ally in your growth and recovery then I can help.
I specialize in working with interpersonal relationships, emotion regulation, anxiety, depression, and grief. Together we can work on strengthening self-awareness and insight by uncovering the underlying causes of the current stressors and challenges that you may be experiencing. My practice is primarily focused on CBT, mindfulness-based and psychodynamic approaches, in addition to drama therapy. I aim to integrate playfulness and creativity when appropriate as I believe it creates a safe space in which we could explore difficult subjects beyond mere rationalization and mentalization.
I specialize in working with interpersonal relationships, emotion regulation, anxiety, depression, and grief. Together we can work on strengthening self-awareness and insight by uncovering the underlying causes of the current stressors and challenges that you may be experiencing. My practice is primarily focused on CBT, mindfulness-based and psychodynamic approaches, in addition to drama therapy. I aim to integrate playfulness and creativity when appropriate as I believe it creates a safe space in which we could explore difficult subjects beyond mere rationalization and mentalization.
Bassam Khoury
Psychologist, PhD, OPQ, Postdoc, Harvard, Prof
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H3X
I have a longstanding personal, clinical, and research expertise in mindfulness based approaches (including MBSR, MBCT, DBT, and ACT).
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety and depression? Are you struggling to manage your emotions and symptoms? Maybe your struggle is impacting your relationships, and taking away your hope and objectives. You may know that you are not alone in your suffering. If you allow me, I will be here to help you. My goal is to help you transcend difficult life experiences, symptoms of depression and anxiety, and regain a sense of ease, peace, emotional balance. I work with individuals and groups in-clinic and on-line (via Skype) with a cognitive-behavioral, mindful, accepting, non-judgmental, and compassionate approach.
I have a longstanding personal, clinical, and research expertise in mindfulness based approaches (including MBSR, MBCT, DBT, and ACT).
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety and depression? Are you struggling to manage your emotions and symptoms? Maybe your struggle is impacting your relationships, and taking away your hope and objectives. You may know that you are not alone in your suffering. If you allow me, I will be here to help you. My goal is to help you transcend difficult life experiences, symptoms of depression and anxiety, and regain a sense of ease, peace, emotional balance. I work with individuals and groups in-clinic and on-line (via Skype) with a cognitive-behavioral, mindful, accepting, non-judgmental, and compassionate approach.
Richard D Rapoport
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW, PSW
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H3X (Online Only)
); interpersonal conflict ("L'enfer, c'est les autres" or "Hell is other people" - Sartre, 1944); emotional "de-triggering", performance + resilience enhancement, and Mindfulness.
The heart of great therapy starts with creating a sense of safety and comfort - and being offered the opportunity to express, understand and gain mastery over one's thoughts, feelings and behavior. There is genuine respect for the person's or couple's inherent strengths and capacities to engage in a process of change and growth. A mutual, clear understanding of the difficulties and challenges as well as the motivations, goals and expectations of the client guides the development and achievement of realistic, coherent and obtainable treatment goals - as well as greater functionality, well-being, performance and emotional stamina.
); interpersonal conflict ("L'enfer, c'est les autres" or "Hell is other people" - Sartre, 1944); emotional "de-triggering", performance + resilience enhancement, and Mindfulness.
The heart of great therapy starts with creating a sense of safety and comfort - and being offered the opportunity to express, understand and gain mastery over one's thoughts, feelings and behavior. There is genuine respect for the person's or couple's inherent strengths and capacities to engage in a process of change and growth. A mutual, clear understanding of the difficulties and challenges as well as the motivations, goals and expectations of the client guides the development and achievement of realistic, coherent and obtainable treatment goals - as well as greater functionality, well-being, performance and emotional stamina.
I utilize the latest treatment methods in parenting and counseling for children and adolescents, such as Processed based therapy, MBT, attachment therapy, mindfulness.
I am committed to helping you build a stronger and more positive relationship with your child, whether they are a young child or an adolescent. As an immigrant I worked with different group with different culture. My approach begins with a thorough consultation with parents to understand the unique challenges you’re facing. I then utilize effective and evidence-based methods to collaboratively address and resolve these issues, ensuring that we work together towards meaningful solutions.
I utilize the latest treatment methods in parenting and counseling for children and adolescents, such as Processed based therapy, MBT, attachment therapy, mindfulness.
I am committed to helping you build a stronger and more positive relationship with your child, whether they are a young child or an adolescent. As an immigrant I worked with different group with different culture. My approach begins with a thorough consultation with parents to understand the unique challenges you’re facing. I then utilize effective and evidence-based methods to collaboratively address and resolve these issues, ensuring that we work together towards meaningful solutions.
Irene Beeman
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H2G (Online Only)
Using an active approach and evidence-based techniques grounded in mindfulness and attachment science, I'll support you in your journey of healing and growth.
Welcome! I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental, and collaborative therapeutic environment to both couples and individuals. I'll work with you to more effectively respond to challenges and difficulties in your life and relationships, and to more consciously build the kind of life that is meaningful to you. If you're struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings, if you feel overwhelmed, unsure, disconnected, or lost, if you seek self-understanding or more meaningful participation in your relationship(s) or life in general, please reach out.
Using an active approach and evidence-based techniques grounded in mindfulness and attachment science, I'll support you in your journey of healing and growth.
Welcome! I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental, and collaborative therapeutic environment to both couples and individuals. I'll work with you to more effectively respond to challenges and difficulties in your life and relationships, and to more consciously build the kind of life that is meaningful to you. If you're struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings, if you feel overwhelmed, unsure, disconnected, or lost, if you seek self-understanding or more meaningful participation in your relationship(s) or life in general, please reach out.
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Psychologist, PhD, OPQ, CPO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4C (Online Only)
I primarily rely on CBT in treatment and tailor my interventions to my clients’ needs by incorporating elements from cognitive processing therapy (CPT), dialectical-behaviour therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
I obtained my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Concordia University. I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University and a Psychologist in the Centre for CBT Research, Training, and Intervention of the McGill University Health Centre. I help adults who are struggling with anxiety disorders (e.g., panic attacks, social anxiety, worry, phobias, health anxiety), obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, perfectionism, insomnia, hoarding, repetitive behaviours (e.g., tics, hair-pulling, skin-picking), stress, and relationship/self-esteem issues.
I primarily rely on CBT in treatment and tailor my interventions to my clients’ needs by incorporating elements from cognitive processing therapy (CPT), dialectical-behaviour therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
I obtained my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Concordia University. I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University and a Psychologist in the Centre for CBT Research, Training, and Intervention of the McGill University Health Centre. I help adults who are struggling with anxiety disorders (e.g., panic attacks, social anxiety, worry, phobias, health anxiety), obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, perfectionism, insomnia, hoarding, repetitive behaviours (e.g., tics, hair-pulling, skin-picking), stress, and relationship/self-esteem issues.
Lily Jiménez Dabdoub Neurolotus Art Therapy
Art Therapist, CCC, ATPQ, ND, MACAT, BScPsy, BSPsy
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H2X
Waitlist for new clients
As an art therapist, I use humanistic, mindfulness and systemic approaches.
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.
As an art therapist, I use humanistic, mindfulness and systemic approaches.
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.
I use an eclectic approach including cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, and solution/action-focused tools to facilitate a healthy lifestyle.
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 use an eclectic approach including cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, and solution/action-focused tools to facilitate a healthy lifestyle.
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.
Benjamin F Armstrong
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H2Y (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My specialty is a blend of mindfulness, self-compassion, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Change starts with the relationship that we form in the therapy and then continues by building useful skills in and outside of our sessions. In practice this means that I fit best with clients who are interested in (1) understanding more about their thoughts and emotions while also (2) taking clear steps to improve their mental and physical well-being. My job as the therapist is to provide a warm and caring environment to support the client in this process.
My specialty is a blend of mindfulness, self-compassion, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
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Leila Sarhadi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CCC, CCPA, TCF, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4A
My practice is designed to meet your specific requirements for an individual or couple. I have an integrative approach based on emotion-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness, Trauma, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapy. I also use Neurofeedback (ILF). I work with you to enhance your couple connection by identifying how your emotions, mind, and stress all work together to trigger inappropriate ideas, feelings, and behaviors, creating a dynamic in your relationship that may be undesirable. I help you have greater access to your own healing power, so you can help yourself and/or balance your relationship.
My practice is designed to meet your specific requirements for an individual or couple. I have an integrative approach based on emotion-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness, Trauma, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapy. I also use Neurofeedback (ILF). I work with you to enhance your couple connection by identifying how your emotions, mind, and stress all work together to trigger inappropriate ideas, feelings, and behaviors, creating a dynamic in your relationship that may be undesirable. I help you have greater access to your own healing power, so you can help yourself and/or balance your relationship.
I treat individuals using an eclectic approach that includes cognitive-behavioural, mindfulness, schema and solution focused therapies.
My clinical work spans 30+ years as a private practitioner in the Greater Montreal Region. For 29 years I served as a Psychologist and Department Head at Summit School for the Developmentally Disabled. Additionally, I have worked as a research consultant and lead therapist at The Montreal Children's Hospital Department of Psychiatry (MCH). My work on the team at MCH predominantly focused on identifying effective multimodal treatments for children and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Presently, I work adults of all ages in my private practice at the Applied Learning Center in Montreal.
I treat individuals using an eclectic approach that includes cognitive-behavioural, mindfulness, schema and solution focused therapies.
My clinical work spans 30+ years as a private practitioner in the Greater Montreal Region. For 29 years I served as a Psychologist and Department Head at Summit School for the Developmentally Disabled. Additionally, I have worked as a research consultant and lead therapist at The Montreal Children's Hospital Department of Psychiatry (MCH). My work on the team at MCH predominantly focused on identifying effective multimodal treatments for children and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Presently, I work adults of all ages in my private practice at the Applied Learning Center in Montreal.
My approach emphasizes the practice of mindfulness in helping you understand the source of your problems and how to heal towards greater happiness.
Are you looking to feel less alone in your difficulties? Perhaps you are looking for support in reducing your symptoms of anxiety, depression, or trauma. Or you are looking to adjust the way you feel about yourself and improve your quality of life. I may be able to help you. My name is Huma and I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a doctoral degree from McGill University. I have vast experience working with clients with diverse issues, including mood and anxiety disorders, psychosis, relationship issues, suicidality, and trauma.
My approach emphasizes the practice of mindfulness in helping you understand the source of your problems and how to heal towards greater happiness.
Are you looking to feel less alone in your difficulties? Perhaps you are looking for support in reducing your symptoms of anxiety, depression, or trauma. Or you are looking to adjust the way you feel about yourself and improve your quality of life. I may be able to help you. My name is Huma and I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a doctoral degree from McGill University. I have vast experience working with clients with diverse issues, including mood and anxiety disorders, psychosis, relationship issues, suicidality, and trauma.
Utilizo tres enfoques básicos: terapia cognitiva conductual (TCC), terapia centrada en la emoción (EFT) y atención plena ( Mindfulness).
My approach is based on listening, understanding and activation. Listen to understand and propel you into change. I use three basic approaches: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Mindfulness. I integrate other modalities when necessary. CBT: to discover the thoughts and beliefs that affect your emotions and behaviors. EFT: to help you stop avoiding emotions and use them as carriers of information essential to your mental health. Mindfulness to bring a different way of being in the world, deal with stress and develop a dynamic relationship with your environment.
Utilizo tres enfoques básicos: terapia cognitiva conductual (TCC), terapia centrada en la emoción (EFT) y atención plena ( Mindfulness).
My approach is based on listening, understanding and activation. Listen to understand and propel you into change. I use three basic approaches: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Mindfulness. I integrate other modalities when necessary. CBT: to discover the thoughts and beliefs that affect your emotions and behaviors. EFT: to help you stop avoiding emotions and use them as carriers of information essential to your mental health. Mindfulness to bring a different way of being in the world, deal with stress and develop a dynamic relationship with your environment.
Cynthia Saini
Registered Psychotherapist, BSW, OPQ, TS
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H4A (Online Only)
I also have clinical experience in a variety of cognitive evidence-based techniques, including trauma-informed Mindfulness (MBCT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
I believe that warmth, positive regard, and acceptance are important to find the insights and tools for an important change in our lives. It is important for me to build a therapeutic relationship with genuineness and work together to enhance self-awareness and self-compassion. I prioritize allowing each person the agency to adapt techniques to their individual experiences or needs. I have a strong interest in individuals and the impact of society, culture on the development of personality. My passion for mental health, advocacy, and counselling has guided my practice and work through trauma to find strength and resilience.
I also have clinical experience in a variety of cognitive evidence-based techniques, including trauma-informed Mindfulness (MBCT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
I believe that warmth, positive regard, and acceptance are important to find the insights and tools for an important change in our lives. It is important for me to build a therapeutic relationship with genuineness and work together to enhance self-awareness and self-compassion. I prioritize allowing each person the agency to adapt techniques to their individual experiences or needs. I have a strong interest in individuals and the impact of society, culture on the development of personality. My passion for mental health, advocacy, and counselling has guided my practice and work through trauma to find strength and resilience.
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How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.