Intervention Therapists in Pointe-Claire, QC
Effie Vardatsikos
Registered Social Worker, MSW, ts
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pointe-Claire, QC H9R
It is said that good times help you build confidence, and bad times help you build character. As an accredited Family Mediator and a Clinical Social Worker, my priority is to provide my clients with a non-judgmental and respectful environment in which they can feel comfortable when expressing themselves. I have a wealth of experience in the Quebec’s health and social service network, with a particular specialization in youth protection services, child sexual abuse, conjugal violence and crisis intervention. My experience working for youth protection and child services in multidisciplinary and multi agency support teams has allowed
It is said that good times help you build confidence, and bad times help you build character. As an accredited Family Mediator and a Clinical Social Worker, my priority is to provide my clients with a non-judgmental and respectful environment in which they can feel comfortable when expressing themselves. I have a wealth of experience in the Quebec’s health and social service network, with a particular specialization in youth protection services, child sexual abuse, conjugal violence and crisis intervention. My experience working for youth protection and child services in multidisciplinary and multi agency support teams has allowed
My personal passion is working with youth and young adults who want support in making changes in their lives. Additionally, working with adults who want to put ideas into action. From relationship obstacles to finding your voice, I aim to provide a supportive environment based on accountability and responsibility.
My personal passion is working with youth and young adults who want support in making changes in their lives. Additionally, working with adults who want to put ideas into action. From relationship obstacles to finding your voice, I aim to provide a supportive environment based on accountability and responsibility.
Montreal Center for Anxiety and Depression
Counsellor, MEd, PhD
Verified Verified
Pointe-Claire, QC H9R
We all need support, particularly when depressed, anxious or confused about our situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combined with an eclectic approach concentrates on what can be done about these problems TODAY. It is a directive treatment approach that teaches the skills necessary to cope. The Montreal Center for Anxiety and Depression's mission is to create a warm, supportive environment to explore your concerns and discover what blocks exist which limit your potential. We specialize in therapy for adults, children, couples, families, and are proud to maintain a 95 percent success rate. Watch our video to meet our team www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm9bgEt5VeA
We all need support, particularly when depressed, anxious or confused about our situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combined with an eclectic approach concentrates on what can be done about these problems TODAY. It is a directive treatment approach that teaches the skills necessary to cope. The Montreal Center for Anxiety and Depression's mission is to create a warm, supportive environment to explore your concerns and discover what blocks exist which limit your potential. We specialize in therapy for adults, children, couples, families, and are proud to maintain a 95 percent success rate. Watch our video to meet our team www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm9bgEt5VeA
Are you feeling isolated, exhausted, anxious, stressed, overwhelmed and alone in today’s high-tech world? Well you’re not alone! I founded TherapYOU to support you and your specific wellness goals. I am a bilingual licensed Therapist in an active modern private practice providing counselling support to individuals from diverse cultural populations including serving indigenous communities since 2012. Together, we will seek solutions to your life stressors.
Are you feeling isolated, exhausted, anxious, stressed, overwhelmed and alone in today’s high-tech world? Well you’re not alone! I founded TherapYOU to support you and your specific wellness goals. I am a bilingual licensed Therapist in an active modern private practice providing counselling support to individuals from diverse cultural populations including serving indigenous communities since 2012. Together, we will seek solutions to your life stressors.
Our team provides services utilizing best practices. We recently expanded our services to include adults as well as children and their families. In my 30 years working in mental health, I have held positions in a specialized school, a young offender facility, several psychiatric and medical facilities, as well as in several private practices. In my last position, I held the role of clinical director in a national multidisciplinary practice (Collage Pediatric Therapy). Currently, I am co-founder and director of a multidisciplinary practice providing speech-language, ABA, guidance, and psychology services to children and adults.
Our team provides services utilizing best practices. We recently expanded our services to include adults as well as children and their families. In my 30 years working in mental health, I have held positions in a specialized school, a young offender facility, several psychiatric and medical facilities, as well as in several private practices. In my last position, I held the role of clinical director in a national multidisciplinary practice (Collage Pediatric Therapy). Currently, I am co-founder and director of a multidisciplinary practice providing speech-language, ABA, guidance, and psychology services to children and adults.
Vanessa Vannicola
Registered Social Worker, MSW, AFM, BSW, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pointe-Claire, QC H9R
Hello! I have over 9 years of experience in psychiatry and mental health, and work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing an array of psychosocial stressors and mental health issues. I have a particular interest in working with trauma and its related impacts. My expertise also covers areas such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, attachment, parenting, and peri and post natal mental health. I am also an Accredited Family Mediator, participating in the government program (subsidized), and work with couples through the process of separation, family conflict and co-parenting planning.
Hello! I have over 9 years of experience in psychiatry and mental health, and work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing an array of psychosocial stressors and mental health issues. I have a particular interest in working with trauma and its related impacts. My expertise also covers areas such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, attachment, parenting, and peri and post natal mental health. I am also an Accredited Family Mediator, participating in the government program (subsidized), and work with couples through the process of separation, family conflict and co-parenting planning.
I am a licensed Counsellor, working towards obtaining my psychotherapy permit with the Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec. I have five years of experience working with clients, using various therapeutic approaches, and addressing a range of difficulties. I am passionate about helping others and believe in having a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients. My main area of expertise is Social Anxiety and I am dedicated in helping individuals overcome their social phobias so that they can continue to live meaningful lives with the relationships and friendships they wish to make and maintain.
I am a licensed Counsellor, working towards obtaining my psychotherapy permit with the Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec. I have five years of experience working with clients, using various therapeutic approaches, and addressing a range of difficulties. I am passionate about helping others and believe in having a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients. My main area of expertise is Social Anxiety and I am dedicated in helping individuals overcome their social phobias so that they can continue to live meaningful lives with the relationships and friendships they wish to make and maintain.
I am a registered social worker with over 15 years of experience working with individuals, children/teens and their families. Whether you have a child who is struggling, are dealing with difficult family relationships, require support in your role as a parent or if you yourself are struggling with emotions such as sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, anger, irritability or are going through a challenging transition period in your life, I can help.
I am a registered social worker with over 15 years of experience working with individuals, children/teens and their families. Whether you have a child who is struggling, are dealing with difficult family relationships, require support in your role as a parent or if you yourself are struggling with emotions such as sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, anger, irritability or are going through a challenging transition period in your life, I can help.
Veronique Belanger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pointe-Claire, QC H9S
Are you the parent of a spirited toddler and are struggling with frequent or intense tantrums? Are you worried that your child might hurt themselves when they are upset or that they might be struggling with anxiety? Are you feeling exhausted because everything seems to be a battle from getting dressed in the morning to bedtime? Are you finding yourself resorting to bribes and threats to get anything accomplished? Do you sometimes end up yelling when nothing else seems to work and are left feeling guilty?
Are you the parent of a spirited toddler and are struggling with frequent or intense tantrums? Are you worried that your child might hurt themselves when they are upset or that they might be struggling with anxiety? Are you feeling exhausted because everything seems to be a battle from getting dressed in the morning to bedtime? Are you finding yourself resorting to bribes and threats to get anything accomplished? Do you sometimes end up yelling when nothing else seems to work and are left feeling guilty?
Lori Vinaric
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, TS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pointe-Claire, QC H9R
There is great strength in allowing the tears to fall and asking for help. Specializing in grief and loss, I believe in the importance of informing and educating people on coping with and understanding the impact it can have on all facets of daily living. Trained in the Beck method of CBT, I provide solutions focused counselling and support to people struggling with a variety of challenges such as burn out, life cycle changes, anxiety and depression.
There is great strength in allowing the tears to fall and asking for help. Specializing in grief and loss, I believe in the importance of informing and educating people on coping with and understanding the impact it can have on all facets of daily living. Trained in the Beck method of CBT, I provide solutions focused counselling and support to people struggling with a variety of challenges such as burn out, life cycle changes, anxiety and depression.
Perhaps you have experienced difficult life experiences,that you wish to overcome, or you want to make transformative changes about how you feel because of what has hapenned to you. At times, traumatic experiences that hapenned in childhood, or adulthood, have disrupted your wellbeing and have affected your mental health. Or perhaps you feel stuck, and don't know why. We can work together to uncover what is keeping you stuck and holding you back from leading the best life you hope for. Usually how we feel about ourself can affect many areas of our lives and our various connections to others. Working together is the goal to freedom.
Perhaps you have experienced difficult life experiences,that you wish to overcome, or you want to make transformative changes about how you feel because of what has hapenned to you. At times, traumatic experiences that hapenned in childhood, or adulthood, have disrupted your wellbeing and have affected your mental health. Or perhaps you feel stuck, and don't know why. We can work together to uncover what is keeping you stuck and holding you back from leading the best life you hope for. Usually how we feel about ourself can affect many areas of our lives and our various connections to others. Working together is the goal to freedom.
I am a professional social worker with 15 years experience working with children, teens, parents, adults and families. We all go through difficult times, I am here to help you navigate this period in your life. I am a culturally sensitive counsellor and will always keep in mind your family background, ethnicity and belief system. I will help you develop new skills and create more awareness of your thoughts, beliefs and actions that may be keeping you stuck and unhappy.
I am a professional social worker with 15 years experience working with children, teens, parents, adults and families. We all go through difficult times, I am here to help you navigate this period in your life. I am a culturally sensitive counsellor and will always keep in mind your family background, ethnicity and belief system. I will help you develop new skills and create more awareness of your thoughts, beliefs and actions that may be keeping you stuck and unhappy.
Life can be full of obstacles and difficulties happen whether we like it or not. Change is inevitable and often times we feel like we have no control. Sounds pretty grim I know, but in spite of all of this there is an opportunity for growth, happiness and fulfillment. The challenge is letting go of the idea of perfection and comparing ourselves to others. You are unique and so uniquely positioned to be able to overcome your own personal obstacles and live the life you want to live. I am here to support you through that process.
Life can be full of obstacles and difficulties happen whether we like it or not. Change is inevitable and often times we feel like we have no control. Sounds pretty grim I know, but in spite of all of this there is an opportunity for growth, happiness and fulfillment. The challenge is letting go of the idea of perfection and comparing ourselves to others. You are unique and so uniquely positioned to be able to overcome your own personal obstacles and live the life you want to live. I am here to support you through that process.
Mispa Nkuh Basa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pointe-Claire, QC H9R
As a clinical social worker with 12+ years of experience, I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with various life stressors. I specialized in Anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship issues, burn-out, bereavement and loss, racism, and immigration issues. I believe in empowering people through a person-centered and collaborative approach, creating a safe space that is filled with empathy, compassion, and love. I provide services in English and French.
As a clinical social worker with 12+ years of experience, I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with various life stressors. I specialized in Anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship issues, burn-out, bereavement and loss, racism, and immigration issues. I believe in empowering people through a person-centered and collaborative approach, creating a safe space that is filled with empathy, compassion, and love. I provide services in English and French.
As an educator and social worker for almost 10 years in the Health and Social Services Network and community sector, I have been working with children, adolescents and their families in an effort to create healthy relationships. In addition I also strive to help children, teens and parents through their personal and family issues, work to defuse family conflict. I aim to help each individual who walks through my door to help them develop their personal growth. I create a judgment free and empathetic space so that you feel respected and heard. I take pride in my in knowing that each person that I meet achieves their goals.
As an educator and social worker for almost 10 years in the Health and Social Services Network and community sector, I have been working with children, adolescents and their families in an effort to create healthy relationships. In addition I also strive to help children, teens and parents through their personal and family issues, work to defuse family conflict. I aim to help each individual who walks through my door to help them develop their personal growth. I create a judgment free and empathetic space so that you feel respected and heard. I take pride in my in knowing that each person that I meet achieves their goals.
Stephanie Torchin
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, PSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pointe-Claire, QC H9R
Anxiety can make us feel stuck, but there is hope. YOU REALLY CAN HAVE A LIFE OF PEACE, LOVE, JOY AND HAPPINESS: I can support you in your journey of making changes that will allow you to understand the reasons why you are having difficulty in moving forward. I will challenge your thought process in making the changes that will have a great impact on your life. I use a client-centered, strength-based approach where we explore these challenges and uncover your coping skills that support you in making the necessary changes. I am solution focussed and will provide you with tools and strategies to use when facing challenges .
Anxiety can make us feel stuck, but there is hope. YOU REALLY CAN HAVE A LIFE OF PEACE, LOVE, JOY AND HAPPINESS: I can support you in your journey of making changes that will allow you to understand the reasons why you are having difficulty in moving forward. I will challenge your thought process in making the changes that will have a great impact on your life. I use a client-centered, strength-based approach where we explore these challenges and uncover your coping skills that support you in making the necessary changes. I am solution focussed and will provide you with tools and strategies to use when facing challenges .
Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotional or relationship challenges? Struggling to stay present in your roles as a parent, employee, business owner, or partner? Maybe you’ve noticed a drop in your motivation for school or work, leaving you feeling low and stuck and uncertain about your future? Struggling to find joy or balance in your day to day life?Feeling disconnected from your partner? Feeling that your relationship has changed and you don't know why? If any of these resonates with you, counselling might be the support you need. Remember, the hardest part is making that initial contact; everything else becomes easier from there.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotional or relationship challenges? Struggling to stay present in your roles as a parent, employee, business owner, or partner? Maybe you’ve noticed a drop in your motivation for school or work, leaving you feeling low and stuck and uncertain about your future? Struggling to find joy or balance in your day to day life?Feeling disconnected from your partner? Feeling that your relationship has changed and you don't know why? If any of these resonates with you, counselling might be the support you need. Remember, the hardest part is making that initial contact; everything else becomes easier from there.
Is something not quite right and no matter how hard you try you just can’t seem to shake it? You feel stuck. Life hasn’t quite turned out how you imagined it. You’re looking for fulfillment but don’t know where to start. Your kids just won’t listen. You and your partner can’t seem to agree on how to raise them. There is too much conflict in your home. No matter what you do things aren’t getting better. You’re ready to make a change but don’t know where to start. Many of these feelings and difficulties are common experiences that come and go throughout a lifetime.
Is something not quite right and no matter how hard you try you just can’t seem to shake it? You feel stuck. Life hasn’t quite turned out how you imagined it. You’re looking for fulfillment but don’t know where to start. Your kids just won’t listen. You and your partner can’t seem to agree on how to raise them. There is too much conflict in your home. No matter what you do things aren’t getting better. You’re ready to make a change but don’t know where to start. Many of these feelings and difficulties are common experiences that come and go throughout a lifetime.
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Are you fed up with spinning, & trying & failing; feeling hopeless that your life will always be the same? I help people to untwist their thinking and have the tools and stragegies that they need. Imagine your life free from co-dependency, substance abuse, anxiety, anger, gambling, sex, and family issues. What if you were finally in control? If you're thinking 'hell yes' I'm ready, then I'm honored and happy to help. And no, I'm not going to push you towards AA or rehab :) - it's not the best option for everyone. Instead, let's start with a free 15-minute conversation to figure out exactly what you need from there.
Are you fed up with spinning, & trying & failing; feeling hopeless that your life will always be the same? I help people to untwist their thinking and have the tools and stragegies that they need. Imagine your life free from co-dependency, substance abuse, anxiety, anger, gambling, sex, and family issues. What if you were finally in control? If you're thinking 'hell yes' I'm ready, then I'm honored and happy to help. And no, I'm not going to push you towards AA or rehab :) - it's not the best option for everyone. Instead, let's start with a free 15-minute conversation to figure out exactly what you need from there.
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How does an intervention work?
An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behaviour and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behaviour has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.
How effective are interventions?
There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.
What are the limitations of interventions?
While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.
Are there alternatives to interventions?
Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.