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Montréal, QC H3Z
Accepting New Clients (Sep 2026): You feel things deeply, say yes when you want to say no, and carry everyone else’s needs before your own. You’ve read the self-help books, listened to the podcasts, tried meditation, journaling, exercise, clean eating, and saved therapy reels, maybe you’ve even tried therapy, but left feeling like you talked in circles. You don’t need someone to listen and nod. You need someone who will help you understand the patterns keeping you stuck, PROCESS what is really going on, and hold you accountable as you make real changes, even if that means (gently) calling you out.
It’s time to focus on yourself: create healthier boundaries, manage emotions, settle your nervous system, and move beyond people-pleasing. Healing means processing the experiences that shaped you while taking steps toward the future you truly want. Together, we can identify what is holding you back and build the confidence to live as your authentic self.
I’m Amy, and I'm not here to just nod while you go over the same things again. We’ll help you understand what’s going on, work through the hard stuff, and make real changes. Reach out for a complimentary consultation and let's see if it's a good fit!
Call or Individual & Couples Therapist / Amy Desautels now for a free 15 minute consultation - (438) 601-5304

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Montréal, QC H3Z

(438) 601-5304

Montréal, QC H3A

Website
Accepting New Clients! Limited $56 sessions available. Fully virtual across Montreal! Send us an email for a personalized recommendation!
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) 
$56 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (438) 601-5304
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Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Montréal, QC H3Z

(438) 601-5304

Montréal, QC H3A

Website
Accepting New Clients! Limited $56 sessions available. Fully virtual across Montreal! Send us an email for a personalized recommendation!
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) 
$56 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $56
  • Couple Sessions $65

Payment Methods

Cash, Cheque, e-Transfer, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Alliance
  • Any/Out-of-network Insurance
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Desjardins
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Johnson
  • Johnston Group
  • LifeWise
  • Manulife
  • Maximum Benefit
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • Meridian
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
  • The Co-operators
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First Session Free! Registered Psychotherapy is often covered by extended health insurance plans. A receipt is issued following each session for you to submit directly to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
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Individual & Couples Therapist / Amy Desautels
Pre-Licensed Professional, BScN, MACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (438) 601-5304
"
First Session Free! Registered Psychotherapy is often covered by extended health insurance plans. A receipt is issued following each session for you to submit directly to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
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Individual & Couples Therapist / Amy Desautels
Pre-Licensed Professional, BScN, MACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (438) 601-5304

Qualifications

    Pre-Licensed Professional: Amy Desautels

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Jennifer Neeb (Ontario / 9929) Amy Desautels
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from BScN
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Reaching out can be the hardest part - especially after years of explaining yourself to people who didn't quite get it, or never even talking about it to anyone. You don't have to know what's wrong. You don't even need the words yet. Just start with a simple email - we will guide you from there :)
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Individual & Couples Therapist / Amy Desautels
Pre-Licensed Professional, BScN, MACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (438) 601-5304
"
Reaching out can be the hardest part - especially after years of explaining yourself to people who didn't quite get it, or never even talking about it to anyone. You don't have to know what's wrong. You don't even need the words yet. Just start with a simple email - we will guide you from there :)
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Individual & Couples Therapist / Amy Desautels
Pre-Licensed Professional, BScN, MACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (438) 601-5304

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Expertise

  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • People Pleasing
  • Self Esteem
  • Women's Issues
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I support individuals and couples with OCD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, trauma, grief, burnout, confidence, and major life changes. Our couples therapists also help with communication, intimacy, conflict, infidelity, and rebuilding connection. We welcome LGBTQ clients and newcomers to Canada. Email us, and we'll help match you with the right therapist.
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Individual & Couples Therapist / Amy Desautels
Pre-Licensed Professional, BScN, MACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (438) 601-5304
"
I support individuals and couples with OCD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, trauma, grief, burnout, confidence, and major life changes. Our couples therapists also help with communication, intimacy, conflict, infidelity, and rebuilding connection. We welcome LGBTQ clients and newcomers to Canada. Email us, and we'll help match you with the right therapist.
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Individual & Couples Therapist / Amy Desautels
Pre-Licensed Professional, BScN, MACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (438) 601-5304

Endorsement

Jennifer Morley - Individual & Couples Therapist
Jennifer Morley - Individual & Couples Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc, CSIP, CCPA, RP
Amy brings a unique perspective to psychotherapy through her nursing and psychiatric care experience. Her warmth, empathy, and clinical understanding allow her to create a supportive space where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and respected.

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach is practical, trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, and respectful of your culture and experiences. We'll explore the past when it helps explain what's happening now, while keeping sight of where you want to go. The goal is to help you break old patterns, feel more confident in who you are, and build a life that feels genuinely fulfilling, not just manageable.
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Individual & Couples Therapist / Amy Desautels
Pre-Licensed Professional, BScN, MACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (438) 601-5304
"
My approach is practical, trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, and respectful of your culture and experiences. We'll explore the past when it helps explain what's happening now, while keeping sight of where you want to go. The goal is to help you break old patterns, feel more confident in who you are, and build a life that feels genuinely fulfilling, not just manageable.
Photo of Amy Desautels - Individual & Couples Therapist / Amy Desautels, Pre-Licensed Professional, BScN, MACP
Individual & Couples Therapist / Amy Desautels
Pre-Licensed Professional, BScN, MACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (438) 601-5304

Location

Primary Location

Montréal, QC H3Z

(438) 601-5304

Additional Location

Montréal, QC H3A

(438) 601-5304
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Accepting New Clients! Limited $56 sessions available. Fully virtual across Montreal! Send us an email for a personalized recommendation!
Photo of Amy Desautels - Individual & Couples Therapist / Amy Desautels, Pre-Licensed Professional, BScN, MACP
Individual & Couples Therapist / Amy Desautels
Pre-Licensed Professional, BScN, MACP
Call for a free consultation now - (438) 601-5304
"
Accepting New Clients! Limited $56 sessions available. Fully virtual across Montreal! Send us an email for a personalized recommendation!
Photo of Amy Desautels - Individual & Couples Therapist / Amy Desautels, Pre-Licensed Professional, BScN, MACP
Individual & Couples Therapist / Amy Desautels
Pre-Licensed Professional, BScN, MACP
Call for a free consultation now - (438) 601-5304