Integrative Therapists in Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot, QC

I work with an integrative approach which combines the psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive behavioural approaches. Further, I am increasingly inspired by the most recent discoveries in developmental neuroscience. My method consists of working interactively with clients so as to encourage a dialogue with them which allows for a meeting of their cognitive and emotional experience as well as their unique behaviour and values, while ensuring that this dialogue makes sense for them.

I offer integrative psychotherapy to adults, children-teens, couples and athletes. I have 26 years of experience as a clinical psychologist. I take the time to really get to know you well, via our comprehensive assessment process. Already after your first visit, you will understand the issues that you need to heal and you will be given specific proven tools that will help you feel better quickly. I work with a team of mental health professionals at our clinic. It would be a pleasure to speak to you and support you on your healing process. Call today for a risk-free, no-charge phone or in person consultation!

I work with individuals, couples, and families, navigating different and complex life challenges. I listen with empathy in developing a working relationship and want everyone to feel respected and understood. I take pride in helping people make the most of their lives and relationships, and I value honesty, curiosity, and self-reflection to help them achieve that.

José is a registered Clinical Psychologist and a member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec. He has over nineteen years of clinical experience in the mental health industry. Through his studies and work experience José has obtained solid training in clinical counseling and psychotherapy using both long-term and short-term models. He is skilled in providing support to those who require it for personal, career/work related, couples issues, family issues, as well as immediate clinical interventions for clients who present an element of risk.

Many of our clients are struggling with multiple issues - depression, anxiety, relationship problems, overeating - and often feel like everything is wrong and don't know why. Some have tried therapy before, but either didn't feel understood, or the work didn't lead to lasting change. If you see yourself in any of the following, we can help: have trouble forming or keeping relationships; stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns; feel burned out, running on empty, and can never quite seem to catch up; feel as though everyone else comes first; worry constantly about the stresses of life; can't seem to slow down and relax; constant feelings of panic or anxiety; self-sabotaging or self-destructive behaviour; feel disconnected from yourself or others; feelings of being numb; struggle with emotional eating and poor body image; low self-esteem or lack of confidence; victim of abuse or neglect, in childhood or adulthood. Our clients may struggle with any of these issues, among others, but all have one thing in common: they are ready to do the real work of healing the source of their suffering.

Are you the parent of a struggling child, teenager or young adult, wondering what you could do to help them feel better? Does your child want to take care of their emotions but most of the time, their emotions take control of them? Are they struggling with an unhealthy relationship or high anxiety? Do they make a lot of impulsive decisions that they later regret? Or, are you a teen or young adult yourself? Do you feel like no one understands what you are going through? Do you want to feel truly heard? Have you tried different types of therapies and nothing seems to work?

Whether it's a new baby, the loss of a loved one, a betrayal, tension in relationships, or a recent relocation... sometimes we lose our footing. You may find that your usual coping tools are no longer bringing you the same relief. Unlike blogs and books that offer one-size-fits-all advice, or unlike your friends and family who mean well, but are too emotionally-invested to give you clear guidance, I offer you effective tools, unique to your needs and situation, in a non-judgmental and safe space. I’m a bilingual (English & French) somatic psychotherapist and Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Quebec, Colorado and California.

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?

Please visit my website at FirstChoicePsychology.com. 25+ years of Experience in the US and Canada. My Specialities: Overcoming Adverse and Traumatic experiences, Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Problems in Living, Addictions and Sexual problems. I also focus on helping people recover from the effects of Growing up in Difficult Families as well as Bad/Toxic Relationships. I will help you to build a strong and authentic self-identity so that you can live a life of greater Meaning and Purpose. I utilize the most recent and Highly Effective Intervention Approaches. See the "Specializations" section of my website: FirstChoicePsychology.com

My approach to therapy is evidence-based, interactive, relational, & motivational. As I believe that the relationship between the therapist and client is what is most healing & helpful in therapy, I strive to create a comfortable & supportive atmosphere where difficult issues can be addressed. When people feel supported & understood; they are often more able to face challenges. I also help clients become more aware of the obstacles which prevent them from leading more satisfying lives & improving their relationships. Sometimes that may involve exploring past experiences and/or it may involve learning new concrete coping skills

I offer evidence-based interventions, with an emphasis on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, for a variety of mental health concerns. I work collaboratively with clients to design individualized interventions for a well-being that lasts, and resilience to weather the storms.

Are you struggling, with depression or anxiety and are looking for some answers? Understanding your conscious and unconscious patterns that can result in feelings of being stuck is one of my specialities. My professional interests have taken the form of interpersonal understanding, as well as identity and fertility issues. I have supported individuals/couples and families through challenges that include relational issues, depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders; as well as through crises triggered by traumatic events. We have expanded to a group practice working with youth, addults, couples and families.

Over the years as a helping professional I realized that people care less about clever language and elaborate techniques and more about receiving sincere love and compassion, living hope and courage, honest feedback, and new perspectives. What proved to help is having the mutual trust to explore and work on intimate, sometimes painful topics, step-by-step. Together, we invite your strengths and natural wisdom to take the steering wheel of your life, letting go of the grasp of your fears and limiting self-beliefs. Together, we also help you chose and create new habits towards a better ways of being.

After many years as an educator and a professional musician, I returned to university and completed an MA in Counselling Psychology. My experience in neurofeedback, which began in 2007, led me to want to pursue studies in counselling in order to offer a more complete therapeutic experience for my clients. I currently work in a dual diagnosis mental health and rehab centre, but my private clients consult primarily for anxiety, ADHD, sleep and trauma related motivational problems. The combination of counselling with neurofeedback, hypnosis, and EMDR-based bilateral stimulation therapies is very helpful.

We all deserve a life of contentment, strong attachments and personal satisfaction. Therapy can help us achieve these goals. The heart of my approach is collaboration; I may be an expert in what I do, but you are the expert in you. Together, we discover what is and is not going well, figure out the reasons why, then find ways to make life as good as it can be.

I want to help you live a more meaningful life where you can feel comfortable being yourself. Healthy, fulfilling and authentic relationships with ourselves & others are the key to wellbeing. Change is possible when we are willing and feel safe enough to explore ourselves, our relationships & the patterns that arise in those interactions. Using a warm, collaborative, strength-based, culturally sensitive & trauma sensitive approach, I aim to help you develop an increased understanding of yourself & deepen a sense of connection in your most meaningful relationships.

Struggling with stress? Feeling overwhelmed and finding it difficult to manage your day to day? Feeling ready to create some changes but not sure where to begin? As a registered psychotherapist, I can support you in navigating your next steps to building strong roots to live your life to its fullest. I am dedicated to working with all of my clients to learn more about who they are as individuals and in supporting them to uncover their full potential.

You may not know what is causing you distress, and need someone to help you sort it all out. As a long-time psychologist, I have practiced in many settings: hospitals, school boards, an OSI clinic and EAPs. I also have extensive experience with couple and family counselling. Are you looking for a comprehensive approach based in neuroscience? Services can include neurofeedback, bilateral stimulation, hypnosis and reconsolidation therapy. These modalities are effective for those with hypersensitivities who are not open to talk therapies. The combination, a somatic treatment and a psychological one, is extremely potent and effective.