Photo of Amanda Hankins - Clinique Altera, Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Clinique Altera
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Email Us
or
Email Us

Clinique Altera

Registered Psychotherapist, MSW

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Call Us
Let's Connect (438) 839-7774
Photo of Amanda Hankins - Clinique Altera, Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Available both in-person and online
2520 Rue Beaubien Est Suite 300 Montréal, QC H1Y
You may be feeling exhausted from burnout, stuck in patterns of perfectionism, weighed down by trauma, or navigating overwhelming stress in your relationships or professional life. Perhaps you are a healthcare provider, first responder, veteran, or a fellow mental health professional balancing immense responsibilities. Or maybe you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, exploring kink, ENM/polyamory, or healing as a survivor of trauma or violence. You want a safe space to be fully seen and understood, and you long for clarity, balance, and healthier ways of connecting with yourself and others. Montreal and virtual in QC + ON.
At Clinic Altera, our team of multidisciplinary, trauma-informed professionals offers therapy that is integrative and inclusive. We draw from psychodynamic, relational, somatic and solution-focused approaches, supporting individuals, couples, and families through burnout, trauma, anxiety, grief, and life transitions.
Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you have spent a long time carrying pain or managing alone. You deserve care that is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and tailored to your unique story. At Clinic Altera, we are committed to creating a safe, affirming space where you can explore, heal, and grow at your own pace.
Call or Clinique Altera now for a free 15 minute consultation - (438) 839-7774

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

2520 Rue Beaubien Est

Suite 300

Montréal, QC H1Y map

(438) 839-7774

Clinique Altera

Hamilton, ON L8N

Website
We offer in-person sessions in Montreal and virtually (QC, ON) through a secure, user-friendly telehealth platform.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Relationship Issues 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Welcome to Clinic Altera!
Clinique Altera
Let's Connect (438) 839-7774
Photo of Amanda Hankins - Clinique Altera, Registered Psychotherapist, MSW

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

2520 Rue Beaubien Est

Suite 300

Montréal, QC H1Y map

(438) 839-7774

Clinique Altera

Hamilton, ON L8N

Website
We offer in-person sessions in Montreal and virtually (QC, ON) through a secure, user-friendly telehealth platform.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Relationship Issues 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Welcome to Clinic Altera!
Clinique Altera

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165
  • Couple Sessions $165
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, e-Transfer, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Alliance
  • Any/Out-of-network Insurance
  • Arete
  • Beneva | SSQ
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Chambers Plan
  • CINUP
  • ComPsych
  • CVAP | Crime Victim
  • Desjardins
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • First Canadian Health
  • First Choice Health | FCH
  • First Nations Health Authority
  • Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Guardian
  • Health Net
  • Homewood Health
  • Humana
  • iA Financial Group
  • Johnson
  • Johnston Group
  • LifeWise
  • Manulife
  • Maximum Benefit
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • Meridian
  • Military OneSource
  • MultiPlan
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • Sentara Health Plans
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
  • The Co-operators
  • UHC UnitedHealthcare UBH United Behavioral Health
  • Veterans Affairs Canada
  • WSIB
"
Sessions are billed per 50 minutes, and receipts are provided for insurance reimbursement when coverage includes psychotherapy, Social Work, Counselling, and psychology. Sliding scale and flexible payment options may be available upon request starting at $100 a session. We take CNESST and IVAC!
Photo of Amanda Hankins - Clinique Altera, Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Clinique Altera
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (438) 839-7774
"
Sessions are billed per 50 minutes, and receipts are provided for insurance reimbursement when coverage includes psychotherapy, Social Work, Counselling, and psychology. Sliding scale and flexible payment options may be available upon request starting at $100 a session. We take CNESST and IVAC!
Photo of Amanda Hankins - Clinique Altera, Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Clinique Altera
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (438) 839-7774

Qualifications

    Registered Psychotherapist: Amanda Hankins

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Quebec / 61862-19 Amanda Hankins
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 16 years
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: OCSWSSW 862461 / 2025
"
Clinic Altera is led by Amanda L. Hankins, MSW, T.S., a licensed social worker and psychotherapist with over 13 years of experience. With a background in Ivy League universities and medical schools, she brings expertise in trauma-informed care, leadership, and supervision.
Photo of Amanda Hankins - Clinique Altera, Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Clinique Altera
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (438) 839-7774
"
Clinic Altera is led by Amanda L. Hankins, MSW, T.S., a licensed social worker and psychotherapist with over 13 years of experience. With a background in Ivy League universities and medical schools, she brings expertise in trauma-informed care, leadership, and supervision.
Photo of Amanda Hankins - Clinique Altera, Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Clinique Altera
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (438) 839-7774

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Infertility
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Veterans
"
At Clinic Altera, we support clients facing anxiety, trauma, burnout, grief, and relationship stress. Together, we'll create a personalized plan that may include insight, coping tools, and somatic or mindfulness practices. Clients often leave feeling more grounded, resilient, connected, and balanced in their personal and professional lives.
Photo of Amanda Hankins - Clinique Altera, Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Clinique Altera
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (438) 839-7774
"
At Clinic Altera, we support clients facing anxiety, trauma, burnout, grief, and relationship stress. Together, we'll create a personalized plan that may include insight, coping tools, and somatic or mindfulness practices. Clients often leave feeling more grounded, resilient, connected, and balanced in their personal and professional lives.
Photo of Amanda Hankins - Clinique Altera, Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Clinique Altera
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (438) 839-7774


Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples

I also speak

French , 
Hebrew , 
Ukrainian

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples

I also speak

French , 
Hebrew , 
Ukrainian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Brainspotting
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Safe and Sound Protocol (ssp)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
"
We offer integrative psychotherapy tailored to your needs, combining psychodynamic, relational, somatic, and solution-focused approaches. All treatment is grounded in trauma-informed care, creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for growth and healing.
Photo of Amanda Hankins - Clinique Altera, Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Clinique Altera
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (438) 839-7774
"
We offer integrative psychotherapy tailored to your needs, combining psychodynamic, relational, somatic, and solution-focused approaches. All treatment is grounded in trauma-informed care, creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for growth and healing.
Photo of Amanda Hankins - Clinique Altera, Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Clinique Altera
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (438) 839-7774

Location

Primary Location

2520 Rue Beaubien Est

Suite 300

Montréal, QC H1Y

(438) 839-7774

Additional Location

Clinique Altera

Hamilton, ON L8N

(438) 839-7774

Group Practice

Clinique Altera

Nearby Areas

"
We offer in-person sessions in Montreal and virtually (QC, ON) through a secure, user-friendly telehealth platform.
Photo of Amanda Hankins - Clinique Altera, Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Clinique Altera
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Call for a free consultation now - (438) 839-7774
"
We offer in-person sessions in Montreal and virtually (QC, ON) through a secure, user-friendly telehealth platform.
Photo of Amanda Hankins - Clinique Altera, Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Clinique Altera
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Call for a free consultation now - (438) 839-7774