Transgender Therapists in Verdun, QC
I have worked at a Rehabilitation center for clients suffering from chronic pain; and I also do psychological evaluations (parental capacity, transgender process, etc.
Feeling that something is missing? Wishing for better relationships and having peace & harmony with yourself and those you love? You can have fulfilling relationships and be able to grow in positive ways!! I can help you create new paths towards a reality of positive changes in your life. Together, we can achieve well-being. You can discover your own strengths and forgotten inner potentials. Change starts with being Real to yourself. I am a licensed psychologist for the OPQ, in Private Practice for 20 years. I completed my doctorate as a Psy.D. for California Southern University.
I have worked at a Rehabilitation center for clients suffering from chronic pain; and I also do psychological evaluations (parental capacity, transgender process, etc.
Feeling that something is missing? Wishing for better relationships and having peace & harmony with yourself and those you love? You can have fulfilling relationships and be able to grow in positive ways!! I can help you create new paths towards a reality of positive changes in your life. Together, we can achieve well-being. You can discover your own strengths and forgotten inner potentials. Change starts with being Real to yourself. I am a licensed psychologist for the OPQ, in Private Practice for 20 years. I completed my doctorate as a Psy.D. for California Southern University.
I draw on the commonalities that exist between counselling approaches, and am aligned with anti-oppression perspectives. Through a combination of deeply introspective, pragmatic, and somatic practices, I help clients find greater self-compassion, security in their relationships, and grow towards deeper purpose and fulfillment in their lives. I'm a good fit for working through issues related to queerness, addiction, loss, shame, or physical health. If you have little or no coverage, I am confident that we can make something work.
I draw on the commonalities that exist between counselling approaches, and am aligned with anti-oppression perspectives. Through a combination of deeply introspective, pragmatic, and somatic practices, I help clients find greater self-compassion, security in their relationships, and grow towards deeper purpose and fulfillment in their lives. I'm a good fit for working through issues related to queerness, addiction, loss, shame, or physical health. If you have little or no coverage, I am confident that we can make something work.
Flow Gall - Dramathérapeute Drama Therapist
Counsellor, MA, CCC, DT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Verdun, QC H4H
Are you experiencing a sense of disconnection - from others or even from yourself? Are you struggling to experience joy and pleasure due to challenges that you have experienced or are currently experiencing? Do you have questions about yourself that need some exploration? Are you struggling to find the tools to express what you need to express? I would be happy to support you on your journey to feeling more connected to yourself, your body, your intuition, and the world around you.
Are you experiencing a sense of disconnection - from others or even from yourself? Are you struggling to experience joy and pleasure due to challenges that you have experienced or are currently experiencing? Do you have questions about yourself that need some exploration? Are you struggling to find the tools to express what you need to express? I would be happy to support you on your journey to feeling more connected to yourself, your body, your intuition, and the world around you.
Rowan Tree Therapy
Psychologist, MEd, APE
Verified Verified
Verdun, QC H4H (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have over 15 years experience in counselling, therapy and psychoeducation. I work with individuals. My space is LGBTQI+ allied and I am committed to creating a safe and healing space for you to be fully heard and supported to address important issues at a pace that feels right for you. I am a level Two Internal Family Systems therapist and I bring my somatic training to IFS to help you with get to the core of what is holding you back. I look forward to helping you express, connect and thrive!
I have over 15 years experience in counselling, therapy and psychoeducation. I work with individuals. My space is LGBTQI+ allied and I am committed to creating a safe and healing space for you to be fully heard and supported to address important issues at a pace that feels right for you. I am a level Two Internal Family Systems therapist and I bring my somatic training to IFS to help you with get to the core of what is holding you back. I look forward to helping you express, connect and thrive!
Natasha Williot - Dramathérapeute /Drama Therapist
Counsellor, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Verdun, QC H4H
Welcome to the ADHD, Autistic, Hypersensitive, and/or Gifted adults who are beginning on their self-discovery journey. Come find a space to put down the masks and feel accepted as you are, including all your diverse social locations and communities. Make peace with your inner child, and grieve the past so you can overflow with love, energy, and creativity. Maybe you feel your throat close when you try to speak and are looking for ways to use stories, characters, movement and art to communicate. Or your head feels like static and you seek clarity and outside perspective that takes into consideration the systems in which we live.
Welcome to the ADHD, Autistic, Hypersensitive, and/or Gifted adults who are beginning on their self-discovery journey. Come find a space to put down the masks and feel accepted as you are, including all your diverse social locations and communities. Make peace with your inner child, and grieve the past so you can overflow with love, energy, and creativity. Maybe you feel your throat close when you try to speak and are looking for ways to use stories, characters, movement and art to communicate. Or your head feels like static and you seek clarity and outside perspective that takes into consideration the systems in which we live.
Intimage Creative Arts Therapy Clinic. Are your relationships impacted by emotional health, lifestyle or sexuality? Define, embody and communicate emotions with the support of an experienced Art Therapist. Learn skills that foster communication, trust and love. Vos relations sont-elles influencées par votre santé émotionnelle, votre mode de vie ou votre sexualité ? Définissez, incarnez et communiquez vos émotions avec le soutien d’une Art-thérapeute expérimentée. Apprenez des techniques qui favorisent la communication, la confiance et l'amour.
Intimage Creative Arts Therapy Clinic. Are your relationships impacted by emotional health, lifestyle or sexuality? Define, embody and communicate emotions with the support of an experienced Art Therapist. Learn skills that foster communication, trust and love. Vos relations sont-elles influencées par votre santé émotionnelle, votre mode de vie ou votre sexualité ? Définissez, incarnez et communiquez vos émotions avec le soutien d’une Art-thérapeute expérimentée. Apprenez des techniques qui favorisent la communication, la confiance et l'amour.
Welcome to Causerie Sexo, a space where you can express yourself freely and without judgment, all in a friendly yet professional environment. My approach is straightforward and solution-focused, with a touch of humor to lighten the mood and make our conversations feel more comfortable, even when discussing sensitive topics.
Welcome to Causerie Sexo, a space where you can express yourself freely and without judgment, all in a friendly yet professional environment. My approach is straightforward and solution-focused, with a touch of humor to lighten the mood and make our conversations feel more comfortable, even when discussing sensitive topics.
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I am currently completing a thesis at McGill on the relationship between trauma and gender dysphoria and euphoria.
I am queer, neurodivergent and a parent. I have 14 years of clinical experience in psychiatric, addictions, relational and childhood trauma and community work. My first language is English. I work to help people integrate their thoughts, emotions, somatic experiences and stories of empowerment so they can make sense of the world during these difficult times. I have worked with issues such as Depression, Stress Management, CPTSD, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Gender Dysphoria, Eating Disorders, Addictions, BPD and PTSD. I believe people are more than their diagnosis. Psychiatry must be deconstructed for us to find our true potential.
I am currently completing a thesis at McGill on the relationship between trauma and gender dysphoria and euphoria.
I am queer, neurodivergent and a parent. I have 14 years of clinical experience in psychiatric, addictions, relational and childhood trauma and community work. My first language is English. I work to help people integrate their thoughts, emotions, somatic experiences and stories of empowerment so they can make sense of the world during these difficult times. I have worked with issues such as Depression, Stress Management, CPTSD, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Gender Dysphoria, Eating Disorders, Addictions, BPD and PTSD. I believe people are more than their diagnosis. Psychiatry must be deconstructed for us to find our true potential.
I offer reduced rates for people who identify as transgender or QTBIPOC, as well as for those who are receiving compensation for counselling through IVAC.
Over the course of 15 years working in the community sector I have had the pleasure of working with people from many diverse communities, be they BIPOC, on a fixed-income, LGBTQIA2S+, or diagnosed with a disability. I believe that everyone, regardless of their circumstance, deserves the opportunity to be heard. My hope is that by providing a supportive space you will have the opportunity to heal yourself and your relationships with your family and community.
I offer reduced rates for people who identify as transgender or QTBIPOC, as well as for those who are receiving compensation for counselling through IVAC.
Over the course of 15 years working in the community sector I have had the pleasure of working with people from many diverse communities, be they BIPOC, on a fixed-income, LGBTQIA2S+, or diagnosed with a disability. I believe that everyone, regardless of their circumstance, deserves the opportunity to be heard. My hope is that by providing a supportive space you will have the opportunity to heal yourself and your relationships with your family and community.
Nancy Rotman
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW, SW, CFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westmount, QC H3Z
Waitlist for new clients
I support people struggling with a wide range of needs including anxiety, depression, self-harm, gender dysphoria, life transitions, coping with mental illness, couples issues and more.
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.
I support people struggling with a wide range of needs including anxiety, depression, self-harm, gender dysphoria, life transitions, coping with mental illness, couples issues and more.
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.
Sherel Griffiths Therapy & Mediation Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW, LCSW, CFT, AFM, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4A (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Through CFT training, an internship at MUSIC, and being a member of the transgender research group, I have developed a growing competency and keen interest in working with 2SLGBTQIA+ racialized, immigrant clients and couples.
Maneuvering through the different stages of "Life Journey" can be fulfilling as well as filled with periods of high stress, and emotional imbalance. Through the guiding principles of dignity, diversity, and self-determination, individual therapy brings growth by focusing on your strengths and resilience. Couple therapy can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection in all stages of their relationship. Through the process of couple therapy, I vow to help you understand and become unstuck from the repetitive cycle of miscommunication, stepping on each other's toes, and triggering unhealed wounds.
Through CFT training, an internship at MUSIC, and being a member of the transgender research group, I have developed a growing competency and keen interest in working with 2SLGBTQIA+ racialized, immigrant clients and couples.
Maneuvering through the different stages of "Life Journey" can be fulfilling as well as filled with periods of high stress, and emotional imbalance. Through the guiding principles of dignity, diversity, and self-determination, individual therapy brings growth by focusing on your strengths and resilience. Couple therapy can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection in all stages of their relationship. Through the process of couple therapy, I vow to help you understand and become unstuck from the repetitive cycle of miscommunication, stepping on each other's toes, and triggering unhealed wounds.
Maja Witter
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4A (Online Only)
As much as we may want something or to be some way, we can find it difficult to arrive. Our work, then, is to examine ourselves in our beautiful complexity, to seek to truly understand and to fully experience ourselves, to become alive to our experience. In this way we come to allow ourselves to move forward and to discover new ways of being and relating. It is through learning to speak our truths, connecting with what we've always known but perhaps struggled to articulate, that we can find a new path forward.
As much as we may want something or to be some way, we can find it difficult to arrive. Our work, then, is to examine ourselves in our beautiful complexity, to seek to truly understand and to fully experience ourselves, to become alive to our experience. In this way we come to allow ourselves to move forward and to discover new ways of being and relating. It is through learning to speak our truths, connecting with what we've always known but perhaps struggled to articulate, that we can find a new path forward.
In my 18 years of working as a psychologist I have met with all types of people facing a myriad of challenges. What I have learned over the years is every one of us is doing our very best to get through life. Sometimes, we need help learning new ways to be our best selves. My goal in therapy is guiding people not just to survive, but to thrive. I will meet you where you are, and build from there. I like to teach skills that can be used long after therapy has ended. I focus not only on healing trauma and reducing symptoms, but I also help others find meaning and fulfillment in order to enjoy life again.
In my 18 years of working as a psychologist I have met with all types of people facing a myriad of challenges. What I have learned over the years is every one of us is doing our very best to get through life. Sometimes, we need help learning new ways to be our best selves. My goal in therapy is guiding people not just to survive, but to thrive. I will meet you where you are, and build from there. I like to teach skills that can be used long after therapy has ended. I focus not only on healing trauma and reducing symptoms, but I also help others find meaning and fulfillment in order to enjoy life again.
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?
Reaching out for help can be hard. It is understandable to want support when dealing with difficult experiences. Deepening our understanding of ourselves and what we have been through can help identify inner wounds and create opportunities for healing, growth and connection with self and others.
Reaching out for help can be hard. It is understandable to want support when dealing with difficult experiences. Deepening our understanding of ourselves and what we have been through can help identify inner wounds and create opportunities for healing, growth and connection with self and others.
Sasha Boyce
Registered Social Worker, BSW, NIHB, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westmount, QC H3Z
I work with clients who have mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, and other trauma-related issues. Whether you're dealing with new losses (let's not forget old losses that still feel fresh), life transitions, or you don't know how to take a step forward, we can do this together. My speciality is in mental health, PTSD, and trauma. I also have advanced training in EMDR and Complex Trauma: Enhancing EMDR with Structural Dissociation, Attachment Theory & Parts Work 2024
I work with clients who have mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, and other trauma-related issues. Whether you're dealing with new losses (let's not forget old losses that still feel fresh), life transitions, or you don't know how to take a step forward, we can do this together. My speciality is in mental health, PTSD, and trauma. I also have advanced training in EMDR and Complex Trauma: Enhancing EMDR with Structural Dissociation, Attachment Theory & Parts Work 2024
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.
Anne Celeste Eitzen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4A
Waitlist for new clients
My three specialization are couples, individuals and families. I work to improve attachment and communication. We tackle those scripted cycles that can feel “stuck in a rut”. I use techniques and activities to deepen understanding and build intimacy. I work with a myriad of issues including trauma, addiction and burnout to name a few. I offer ways to help strengthen parenting skills in order to support children (Please note: I do not work alone with children). I work with adolescents with a focus on respect and strengthening skills for individuation. I hold a deep belief in supporting folks in finding resilience.
My three specialization are couples, individuals and families. I work to improve attachment and communication. We tackle those scripted cycles that can feel “stuck in a rut”. I use techniques and activities to deepen understanding and build intimacy. I work with a myriad of issues including trauma, addiction and burnout to name a few. I offer ways to help strengthen parenting skills in order to support children (Please note: I do not work alone with children). I work with adolescents with a focus on respect and strengthening skills for individuation. I hold a deep belief in supporting folks in finding resilience.
I am a sexologist, member of the Ordre des sexologues du Québec (OPSQ). I offer counselling in English and in French to help you improve, maintain, or restore your sexual health. I can help you navigate sexual and relationship difficulties, questions about your sexual orientation or gender identity as well as reproductive health issues. Through my studies in psychology, I have also gained extensive knowledge of mental health disorders. Using an intersectional and trauma-informed approach, I aim to create a judgment-free space centered on your experience in order to support you towards a more fulfilling sexuality.
I am a sexologist, member of the Ordre des sexologues du Québec (OPSQ). I offer counselling in English and in French to help you improve, maintain, or restore your sexual health. I can help you navigate sexual and relationship difficulties, questions about your sexual orientation or gender identity as well as reproductive health issues. Through my studies in psychology, I have also gained extensive knowledge of mental health disorders. Using an intersectional and trauma-informed approach, I aim to create a judgment-free space centered on your experience in order to support you towards a more fulfilling sexuality.
Olivia Dumas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4A
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that when we are supported and cared for, we can truly thrive. My goal as a clinical social worker is to help people engage in healing and repair, with themselves and others, regardless of their experience or background. I work primarily with adults and couples, with a particular interest in challenges related to 2SLGBTQ+ identity and experiences with grief, communication, depression, and interpersonal conflict. I look forward to embarking on this journey with you with warmth, connection and curiosity!
I believe that when we are supported and cared for, we can truly thrive. My goal as a clinical social worker is to help people engage in healing and repair, with themselves and others, regardless of their experience or background. I work primarily with adults and couples, with a particular interest in challenges related to 2SLGBTQ+ identity and experiences with grief, communication, depression, and interpersonal conflict. I look forward to embarking on this journey with you with warmth, connection and curiosity!
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As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognise a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognise a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.