Therapists in Quebec
Sarah Kennedy Certified Music Therapist
BHScPT, MA, MTA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H2M
Do you struggle with emotional pain and grief that you would like to process through music? I work with adults experiencing grief and loss, bereavement, life transitions, emotional pain, anxiety, depression, and stress. I use music therapy to help my clients increase self-awareness, ease pain, develop self-soothing techniques, and restore well-being. We will harness your natural love of music to create personal transformation. Music Therapy is a certified profession. I completed a masters degree with a focus on music therapy for psychological health, and my approach is trauma-informed.
Do you struggle with emotional pain and grief that you would like to process through music? I work with adults experiencing grief and loss, bereavement, life transitions, emotional pain, anxiety, depression, and stress. I use music therapy to help my clients increase self-awareness, ease pain, develop self-soothing techniques, and restore well-being. We will harness your natural love of music to create personal transformation. Music Therapy is a certified profession. I completed a masters degree with a focus on music therapy for psychological health, and my approach is trauma-informed.
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.
Your relationships can be an incredible source of pleasure and connection, AND they can be the biggest source of tension and exhaustion. You might feel rigid and uncreative, or be falling into people-pleasing habits. You may feel overwhelming physical sensations of constriction, pain or numbness. You play a vast range of roles in your friendships, romantic & intimate dynamics, and at work. This can be a lot to handle, and you may be masking your authentic self. Creative arts therapy can offer new ways to find playfulness so you can relax into intimacy in your relationships, your body, and fully own the stories that shape you.
Your relationships can be an incredible source of pleasure and connection, AND they can be the biggest source of tension and exhaustion. You might feel rigid and uncreative, or be falling into people-pleasing habits. You may feel overwhelming physical sensations of constriction, pain or numbness. You play a vast range of roles in your friendships, romantic & intimate dynamics, and at work. This can be a lot to handle, and you may be masking your authentic self. Creative arts therapy can offer new ways to find playfulness so you can relax into intimacy in your relationships, your body, and fully own the stories that shape you.
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.
Katherine Milette - Psychologia Clinic
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H3T
Over the years, I have helped clients with issues of self-esteem, identity, anxiety/depression, emotional self-regulation, trauma, and illness. I also received specialized training in sex and couple therapy over the span of multiple years. I therefore have extensive training in issues related to sexual desire/arousal, sexual pain, premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction. I am also specialized in couple issues, including communication, emotional and sexual intimacy, commitment (e.g. divorce, infidelity, negotiating open relationship), and navigating major life transitions (e.g. childbirth, illness, changes in employment).
Over the years, I have helped clients with issues of self-esteem, identity, anxiety/depression, emotional self-regulation, trauma, and illness. I also received specialized training in sex and couple therapy over the span of multiple years. I therefore have extensive training in issues related to sexual desire/arousal, sexual pain, premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction. I am also specialized in couple issues, including communication, emotional and sexual intimacy, commitment (e.g. divorce, infidelity, negotiating open relationship), and navigating major life transitions (e.g. childbirth, illness, changes in employment).
I myself have been cured of issues of chronic pain and fear of elevators, swimming and flying, when no other method or treatment worked.
David Bernstein offers effective hypnotherapy and life coaching for anxiety, stress, weight, smoking, phobias, academic and sports performance, memory, insomnia, concentration, pain and any bad habit. Women and men alike attend David's weight and smoking clinics with equal effectiveness. As a certified Hockey Canada coach, David's experience with helping athletes get in and stay in the zone applies equally well to entire teams at all levels. As well, soothing relaxation sessions are just a phone call away. I do not offer psychotherapy services.
I myself have been cured of issues of chronic pain and fear of elevators, swimming and flying, when no other method or treatment worked.
David Bernstein offers effective hypnotherapy and life coaching for anxiety, stress, weight, smoking, phobias, academic and sports performance, memory, insomnia, concentration, pain and any bad habit. Women and men alike attend David's weight and smoking clinics with equal effectiveness. As a certified Hockey Canada coach, David's experience with helping athletes get in and stay in the zone applies equally well to entire teams at all levels. As well, soothing relaxation sessions are just a phone call away. I do not offer psychotherapy services.
I have a different approach to things and these sessions can be light and fun, for you don't need to relive the emotional pain to heal from it.
I am a Drama Therapist, which is part of the Creative Arts Therapies. I use theatre techniques and games in a therapeutic framework. These tools help to access the subconscious mind, bringing issues to consciousness to be worked out in a safe and comfortable way. Also, I help you improve/acquire many skills and a great variety of things to achieve a state of mental and spiritual well-being. I'm also a vibrational therapist, restoring your mental health by working at the issue's source. These 2 approaches qualify me as a holistic therapist, assessing and working the situation as a system, a whole, bigger than the sum of its parts.
I have a different approach to things and these sessions can be light and fun, for you don't need to relive the emotional pain to heal from it.
I am a Drama Therapist, which is part of the Creative Arts Therapies. I use theatre techniques and games in a therapeutic framework. These tools help to access the subconscious mind, bringing issues to consciousness to be worked out in a safe and comfortable way. Also, I help you improve/acquire many skills and a great variety of things to achieve a state of mental and spiritual well-being. I'm also a vibrational therapist, restoring your mental health by working at the issue's source. These 2 approaches qualify me as a holistic therapist, assessing and working the situation as a system, a whole, bigger than the sum of its parts.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. Are you looking for a therapeutic approach that includes and goes beyond traditional talk therapy by incorporating mind and an deeper connection with yourself and your body? Perhaps you are seeking a deeper sense of self awareness and acceptance or to heal from cycles of pain or past traumas that make you feel stuck. Sometimes this shows up as chronic stress, anxiety, emotional numbness or disconnection from our bodies and feelings, negative self talk or a feeling that life is hard to navigate. Perhaps you wish to cultivate a sense of inner peace and resilience and spiritual growth.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. Are you looking for a therapeutic approach that includes and goes beyond traditional talk therapy by incorporating mind and an deeper connection with yourself and your body? Perhaps you are seeking a deeper sense of self awareness and acceptance or to heal from cycles of pain or past traumas that make you feel stuck. Sometimes this shows up as chronic stress, anxiety, emotional numbness or disconnection from our bodies and feelings, negative self talk or a feeling that life is hard to navigate. Perhaps you wish to cultivate a sense of inner peace and resilience and spiritual growth.
Hi, I'm happy you landed here. If I can be of help to you and/or your family in your quest for greater mental ease and overall wellness, I will. I offer virtual and nature-based sessions in Ottawa. I have over 20 years experience in the mental health field. I integrate mind-body approaches, including yoga therapy, mindfulness practices, and somatic experiencing into my work with clients. For nature-based sessions, I rely on nature as my co-therapist. I support people experiencing a variety of symptoms related to stress, unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction patterns, chronic pain, and grief.
Hi, I'm happy you landed here. If I can be of help to you and/or your family in your quest for greater mental ease and overall wellness, I will. I offer virtual and nature-based sessions in Ottawa. I have over 20 years experience in the mental health field. I integrate mind-body approaches, including yoga therapy, mindfulness practices, and somatic experiencing into my work with clients. For nature-based sessions, I rely on nature as my co-therapist. I support people experiencing a variety of symptoms related to stress, unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction patterns, chronic pain, and grief.
It is natural to need professional support when struggling with mental health. Here are examples of some issues that our therapists can help you with: anger management, anxiety/stress and depression management, addiction, burnout, relationship counseling, or couples counseling, marital & pre-marital therapy, family conflicts, modern parenting, blended families, children and divorce, teen issues, relationship problems, instability, conflict or communication issues, dating issues, infidelity peer relationships Illness or disease diagnoses bereavement, grief and loss counselling, career and corporate coaching, etc.
It is natural to need professional support when struggling with mental health. Here are examples of some issues that our therapists can help you with: anger management, anxiety/stress and depression management, addiction, burnout, relationship counseling, or couples counseling, marital & pre-marital therapy, family conflicts, modern parenting, blended families, children and divorce, teen issues, relationship problems, instability, conflict or communication issues, dating issues, infidelity peer relationships Illness or disease diagnoses bereavement, grief and loss counselling, career and corporate coaching, etc.
Olfat Sakr
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H3T (Online Only)
” I believe that our faith and/or spirituality play an important role in helping us find meaning and purpose while navigating loss, pain, and the struggles we face in life.
My third culture kid (TCK) upbringing nurtured in me an interest in cross-cultural dialogue and interfaith work, and I eventually became passionate about peacebuilding. I facilitated cross-cultural dialogue among university students from different countries and worked with unaccompanied refugee youth from various African countries. This has equipped me with the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Inner peace is essential for peaceful relationships with others, and I learned this after witnessing the trauma of the revolution and its aftermath.
” I believe that our faith and/or spirituality play an important role in helping us find meaning and purpose while navigating loss, pain, and the struggles we face in life.
My third culture kid (TCK) upbringing nurtured in me an interest in cross-cultural dialogue and interfaith work, and I eventually became passionate about peacebuilding. I facilitated cross-cultural dialogue among university students from different countries and worked with unaccompanied refugee youth from various African countries. This has equipped me with the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Inner peace is essential for peaceful relationships with others, and I learned this after witnessing the trauma of the revolution and its aftermath.
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My intention is to nurture a space in which the roots and cycles of pain, trauma and grief are able to heal.
If you are considering therapy, you have already started down your path to healing and self discovery. You will find a safe and non-judgmental space with me that fosters validation, empowerment, compassion, and collective wellbeing. I strive to build a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship with you. You are the expert in your own life and I am here to understand your experiences and support you in making meaningful and lasting changes. You will also find plenty of humor with me as I believe it is good to laugh even when we are struggling.
My intention is to nurture a space in which the roots and cycles of pain, trauma and grief are able to heal.
If you are considering therapy, you have already started down your path to healing and self discovery. You will find a safe and non-judgmental space with me that fosters validation, empowerment, compassion, and collective wellbeing. I strive to build a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship with you. You are the expert in your own life and I am here to understand your experiences and support you in making meaningful and lasting changes. You will also find plenty of humor with me as I believe it is good to laugh even when we are struggling.
I am a fully bilingual clinical psychologist/psychotherapist with 28 years of rich and varied clinical experience within medical settings and mental health services in the UK and France. I provide a wide range of psychological interventions always tailored to a patient's needs. I help patients get their life back on track as I care deeply about their psychological and physical wellbeing. Having a highly sensitive temperament myself, I offer help to those who have identified themselves as highly sensitive and as a result, face issues that are difficult to deal with. My approach, while primarily psychodynamic, includes EMDR, cognitive strategies, schema therapy, mindfulness.
I am a fully bilingual clinical psychologist/psychotherapist with 28 years of rich and varied clinical experience within medical settings and mental health services in the UK and France. I provide a wide range of psychological interventions always tailored to a patient's needs. I help patients get their life back on track as I care deeply about their psychological and physical wellbeing. Having a highly sensitive temperament myself, I offer help to those who have identified themselves as highly sensitive and as a result, face issues that are difficult to deal with. My approach, while primarily psychodynamic, includes EMDR, cognitive strategies, schema therapy, mindfulness.
Are you navigating a major life transition and seeking guidance, support, and empowerment? Welcome to a transformative journey tailored just for you! I welcome you to a safe and transformative space where creativity becomes the doorway to healing. Whether you're transitioning into self-betterment, navigating the complexities of relationships, embarking on a new career path, or exploring your sexual identity, my goal is to empower you with the tools, confidence, and clarity you need to thrive.
Are you navigating a major life transition and seeking guidance, support, and empowerment? Welcome to a transformative journey tailored just for you! I welcome you to a safe and transformative space where creativity becomes the doorway to healing. Whether you're transitioning into self-betterment, navigating the complexities of relationships, embarking on a new career path, or exploring your sexual identity, my goal is to empower you with the tools, confidence, and clarity you need to thrive.
Kamelia Deleva / Smart Adapt Therapy
MA, ND, CCPA, ANNC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brossard, QC J4Z
Are you going through a life transition: loss of a loved one, pet loss, separation/divorce, job loss, relocation, questioning spirituality, retirement, empty nest, aging, medical diagnosis? Do you find yourself preoccupied with questions about the meaning of life? Do you feel overwhelmed with responsibilities or expectations? It is time to rediscover your inner peace.
Are you going through a life transition: loss of a loved one, pet loss, separation/divorce, job loss, relocation, questioning spirituality, retirement, empty nest, aging, medical diagnosis? Do you find yourself preoccupied with questions about the meaning of life? Do you feel overwhelmed with responsibilities or expectations? It is time to rediscover your inner peace.
Michelle Strazzeri Psychotherapy For You Quebec)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Québec, QC G1V (Online Only)
For 9 years I have worked with individuals, couples and families on a wide variety of issues including communication breakdown, trauma, abuse, accident, injury, addictions, depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns. I understand that change is difficult, and it is hard to take the first step in seeking out therapy support. I know it takes courage to start this process. I offer a safe, private, confidential environment to explore what you want your life to look like and to help you get there. Therapy is hard work, but the reward is a more satisfying you.
For 9 years I have worked with individuals, couples and families on a wide variety of issues including communication breakdown, trauma, abuse, accident, injury, addictions, depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns. I understand that change is difficult, and it is hard to take the first step in seeking out therapy support. I know it takes courage to start this process. I offer a safe, private, confidential environment to explore what you want your life to look like and to help you get there. Therapy is hard work, but the reward is a more satisfying you.
Je parle aussi français. Hi! I am a Registered Social Worker with 15 years of experience in counselling. I will gladly help, support and carefully listen to anyone who is willing to take this first step and start counselling. Whether you are going through difficult life situations, mental health challenges, or deep life existential questioning, as long as you are willing to explore these from an open mindset, we can work together.
Je parle aussi français. Hi! I am a Registered Social Worker with 15 years of experience in counselling. I will gladly help, support and carefully listen to anyone who is willing to take this first step and start counselling. Whether you are going through difficult life situations, mental health challenges, or deep life existential questioning, as long as you are willing to explore these from an open mindset, we can work together.
I am a licensed psychologist (OPQ member). I offer screening & assessment (childhood-adulthood) for ADHD (following CADDRA guidelines), psycho-educational assessments (childhood-adulthood) for specific learning disorders, for ADHD, or to obtain a learning profile. Screenings or assessments can be tailored to your needs (e.g., to merely obtain social-emotional functioning). I also provide therapy for adults (18+) and children (7-14) dealing with mood disorders (e.g., depression), anxiety disorders, stress, burnout, relationship problems, low self-esteem, ADHD, and/or other types of LDs. I can offer online sessions if preferred.
I am a licensed psychologist (OPQ member). I offer screening & assessment (childhood-adulthood) for ADHD (following CADDRA guidelines), psycho-educational assessments (childhood-adulthood) for specific learning disorders, for ADHD, or to obtain a learning profile. Screenings or assessments can be tailored to your needs (e.g., to merely obtain social-emotional functioning). I also provide therapy for adults (18+) and children (7-14) dealing with mood disorders (e.g., depression), anxiety disorders, stress, burnout, relationship problems, low self-esteem, ADHD, and/or other types of LDs. I can offer online sessions if preferred.
Psychotherapy is a good place to ease suffering, to arrive at more satisfying decisions, and to gain vitality. Are you worried about certain symptoms, or feeling unable to cope with emotions? Maybe you are discouraged, confused, or unsatisfied with "stuck" patterns in your relationships. Therapy offers a re-looking at what is close to us already. Sometimes, we recognize what we know, but in a different way. What frees us from lonely paralysis or the repetition of unsatisfying behaviour or thinking is the presence of another. This blind circle of reflection only opens up when there is someone to talk to.
Psychotherapy is a good place to ease suffering, to arrive at more satisfying decisions, and to gain vitality. Are you worried about certain symptoms, or feeling unable to cope with emotions? Maybe you are discouraged, confused, or unsatisfied with "stuck" patterns in your relationships. Therapy offers a re-looking at what is close to us already. Sometimes, we recognize what we know, but in a different way. What frees us from lonely paralysis or the repetition of unsatisfying behaviour or thinking is the presence of another. This blind circle of reflection only opens up when there is someone to talk to.
Au cours des 7 + dernières années et, j'ai travaillé avec des enfants, des individus, des couples et des familles au sein du système de santé et des milieux éducatifs. J'ai également une vaste expérience dans le domaine de la santé mentale. Mon expertise couvre des domaines tels que la dérégulation émotionnelle, la gestion de la colère, les problèmes de toxicomanie, les problèmes des femmes, l'anxiété, la dépression, la race et la culture, l'estime de soi, la violence conjugale, les problèmes relationnels, la séparation/divorce, l'épuisement professionnel, le deuil, la parentalité, et la co-parentalité.
Au cours des 7 + dernières années et, j'ai travaillé avec des enfants, des individus, des couples et des familles au sein du système de santé et des milieux éducatifs. J'ai également une vaste expérience dans le domaine de la santé mentale. Mon expertise couvre des domaines tels que la dérégulation émotionnelle, la gestion de la colère, les problèmes de toxicomanie, les problèmes des femmes, l'anxiété, la dépression, la race et la culture, l'estime de soi, la violence conjugale, les problèmes relationnels, la séparation/divorce, l'épuisement professionnel, le deuil, la parentalité, et la co-parentalité.
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Chronic Pain Counsellors
How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophising, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.