Therapists in Montréal, QC

I have experience working with individuals 16 years and older with a variety of presenting concerns, including stress and anxiety, interpersonal relationships, and self-esteem. Whether you have clear goals in mind or just know you want to feel better and don't know where to start, we can work together to make those changes happen.

From time-to-time all of us have to deal with personal problems. Often we are able to resolve them on our own but occasionally we need to seek the help of a qualified professional. As a licensed Psychologist, I have extensive experience in psychotherapy and counselling. I can help people to overcome adversity in their lives and change things that stand in their way. I make special efforts to tailor my approach to the individual in the room, in order to maximize the potential that clients will be engaged and active participants in their therapy.

Over the years as a helping professional I realized that people care less about clever language and elaborate techniques and more about receiving sincere love and compassion, living hope and courage, honest feedback, and new perspectives. What proved to help is having the mutual trust to explore and work on intimate, sometimes painful topics, step-by-step. Together, we invite your strengths and natural wisdom to take the steering wheel of your life, letting go of the grasp of your fears and limiting self-beliefs. Together, we also help you chose and create new habits towards a better ways of being.

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.

I am driven to help you to understand yourself, find your inner resources and make important changes in your life. Confidentiality, empathy, empowerment, emotional support and unconditional positive regard are very important for my clients. I will tailor my approach to match your unique situation to maximize the effectiveness of each session.

We can all be negatively affected by life's challenges, overwhelming experiences, and hurtful events. For many, we reach a point where we cannot navigate alone, or in the same old ways. Needing help from others is in our nature as humans. Supportive counselling provides a confidential therapeutic space that is just yours. Together, we can move through the things that are blocked, painful, or frustrating - in ways that offer healing, grace and dignity.

Do you suffer from substance abuse problems, binge eating, trauma, low self-esteem, borderline personality, high anxiety or depression? I have had a lot of success helping people with these issues.

If you are feeling anxious, stressed out, or overwhelmed by sadness or anger, getting support often helps! Improve your relationships and reduce your suffering. I offer empathetic and supportive listening, practical techniques to help regulate your emotions, improve conflicts with the people in your life, and will accompany you in making sense of what you're going through.

I specialize in long-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy for adults and teens with depression and anxiety issues, as well as borderline, antisocial, and narcissistic personality disorders that other therapists may be unwilling to treat. People with psychosis are also invited to reach out. This therapy is for people who are stuck in patterns of stagnation or self-destruction that they feel they cannot control, as well as for people looking to get to know themselves in a new way.

As a registered drama therapist I combine creative interventions and verbal processing to help individuals process their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, develop coping skills and rehearse for life. Using a client-centred approach, I meet the person where they are, discover their strengths, and facilitate their growth and development. I also help clients foster creativity in their daily lives to encourage wellness. I have experience working with queer and trans folks, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, substance users, those experiencing grief or feeling lost and people having trouble regulating mood, behaviour, and anxiety.

When you are feeling overwhelmed from daily stressors it can be difficult to figure out exactly when that started in your life or what caused that change to occur. Hi there. Welcome to my solo Drama Therapy practice located in downtown Montreal. There's a difference between coping with stressors and in feeling grounded in your own strength and able to handle the stressors. Nobody likes to feel out of control or feel like they are struggling to connect with their peers or significant others. Take back your power, vitality and creativity by discovering the strength buried within your own stories.

Since 2013, I have been working to help people struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, handicap, health issues, grief, separation, loneliness, isolation, PSTD. I have been offering online therapy since 2021.

I help my clients by working with them to develop a genuine and meaningful relationship that can unfold, modify and heal the unconscious imprints left by old, negative patterns of relating. Our work together will explore your experiences, feelings, and imagination, reflecting both a narrative process and also an intuitive one which deepens as we develop understanding through authenticity, sharing, and trust.

I am a licensed psychologist working with adult clients in individual therapy. I have worked with a wide range of clients in my practice and use a collaborative and strength based approach that includes CBT, humanistic, and solution focused modalities. I help clients deal with issues such as stress management, depression, anxiety, burn out and trauma. I also specialize in the area of multicultural counseling, teaching, and training. I actively contribute to the discipline and study of psychology through graduate level teaching and scholarly publications that have focused on issues of acculturation, cultural identity and cross-cultural transitions.

Licensed Couple & Family Therapist, Creative Arts Therapist. Cindy specializes in trauma-focused therapy with individuals, couples, and families. She works from an anti-oppression perspective that recognizes the systemic issues that impact mental and emotional health. Cindy is a strong believer in helping her clients tell their stories through empathic and creative engagement. She incorporates verbal and body-based creative methods to guide her clients through whatever obstacles are keeping them from being more peaceful and integrated selves. Sessions are always client-centered, inclusive and sensitive to your individual needs.

*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* I work primarily with couples, and individuals wishing to address relationship issues. I enjoy working with couples to establish new ways of communicating with one another so that they can have closer, more fulfilling relationships. I also work with people going through transitional moments in life , when everything is possible. From difficult break ups to career changes, these moments can provide tough challenges, but also opportunities for people to redefine themselves and their goals.

The teen and young adult years can be tumultuous and fraught with challenges. Many young people experience difficulties during this time which can result in emotional, behavioral, social, academic and/or family issues. Therapy provides an opportunity to stop, reflect, and talk about issues confidentially and openly. I work individually with teens aged 14 and older, as well as adults, in an environment of compassion, non-judgement and respect. Clients and I work collaboratively to explore concerns, examine different perspectives, and work through challenges and obstacles to change, in order to make healthy choices.

If you are here to better understand yourself or find your voice through the noise of pressure and expectation - I can help. I specialize in life transitions, anxiety, addiction, trauma, ADHD, grief & loss and I support people in moving forward with insight and clarity. My approach is collaborative, client-centred, and trauma-informed. The techniques are tailored to your specific needs. Much of our work together will consist of understanding current patterns and belief systems and working towards a life that is more aligned with who you are.

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 understand that reaching out for help can feel daunting, and I commend you for considering this brave step towards healing. As a compassionate therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, and life's formidable challenges, my primary goal is to offer you a safe and nurturing space where healing begins and grows. In our sessions, we'll work together using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you navigate obstacles, alleviate stress, and foster personal growth.

My personal and professional values include respect, autonomy, collaboration, and compassion. My priority is to guide clients to sustain healthy relationships, overcome difficulties, manage symptoms, and attain personal goals. Working with me usually involves identifying current patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving/relating/interacting, identifying personal values, exploring life changes and barriers to making decisions, and learning new skills (e.g., communication/assertiveness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal/social skills, time management/organizational skills, confidence/self-esteem).

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.

As a licensed psychologist, I will be delighted to help you (individuals, couples, or families) with issues such as: anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, sadness, difficulties in your couple or family relationships, hard memories or history of trauma. I have specialized training in couple and family therapy (systemic theories) with sensitivities around sex, gender, race, culture, religion, spirituality, immigration, and emotions. Sessions can be weekly or bi-weekly, online or in-person. I usually prioritize couples and families, although all are encouraged to contact.

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.