Family Systems Therapists in Pointe-Claire, QC

Looking for a deeper exploration of what keeps you stuck or in a repeated pattern? Developmental trauma / trauma affecting your ability to engage in life and with others? Anxiety & depression make it hard to regulate? Struggling in your relationship or family relationships? Would you and your partner like to feel closer and better connected? Do you find yourselves having the same fight repeatedly? Would you would like to improve communication and intimacy? My goal is to go beyond tools to free yourself from the negative cycles of conflict and despair; where you will find a new way to experience yourself and your relationships.

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.

Are you struggling with emotional and relational issues? Do you have difficulty being present at any given role (parent, employee, business owner, partner)? Do you have difficulty maintaining your motivation level for school or work? And have you, as a result of these issues, experienced a lower mood lately? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, you may want to try counselling. Remember that the hardest step is always to make the initial contact... everything after that seems to be easier. Contact us for a free 15 minutes consultation to see if therapy could help you.

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.

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.

We believe that every client has the potential to make lasting change, one step at a time. At Phoenix Counselling and Mediation, we offer counselling, family mediation, and assessment services for clients of all ages. We start with identifying your strengths and goals and then help you by putting a plan in place to support you on your journey towards achieving your full potential. We offer a beautiful space that is inclusive and client-centred so you can feel safe and supported throughout your journey.

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?

Feeling overwhelmed, and struggling to be present in your own life? I'm here to support you in managing these challenges and cultivate a compassionate, mindful, and self-caring way of living. With a background in psychology and social work, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating the complexities of relationships, difficult experiences, life transitions, and self-discovery while creating a compassionate and understanding space for self-care and self-reflection.

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.

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.

Do you struggle with feeling like you are constantly in survival mode? Do you feel like you somehow manage to get through your day to day but are constantly feeling exhausted, anxious, or depressed? Do you sometimes feel that you do not know who you are outside of your daily responsibilities? Do you feel like you are unable to cope or use unhealthy coping skills to get by? Do you wish that you can go from surviving to actually living? If you have answered yes to one or more of these questions, you are one of the many people whom, in today’s society, struggle to find healthy balance.

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.

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.

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.

Do you know anyone who is Sad? Anxious? Stressed? Angry? Struggling at School or Work? Feeling unconnected with a partner? Every now and then we all need an opportunity to reflect, recharge and rethink our next move. Sometimes it helps to talk to someone you can trust. As a Psychotherapist, Educational Consultant, and Director, for over a decade I've had the privilege of helping people in times of difficulty - within the home, school, work, and hospital settings, individually and in groups. Services include: Individual Therapy (Adults, Children, Adolescents), Social Skills Groups, Couple Therapy, EFT, Parenting Programs, ADHD Coaching, and Family Therapy.

Are you feeling stressed, anxious, even overwhelmed? Are you having conflicts in your personal relationships, with family, or in the workplace? Therapy can help sort through the issues, and help make sense of some of the symptoms you may be having, and the patterns which keep repeating. I use a psycho dynamic approach, through a lens of systemic training, and attachment theory. I have extensive experience working with clients suffering from anxiety and depression, and who struggle with communication/relational issues.

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

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.

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.