Interpersonal Therapists in H3W
Naomi Ashkenazy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSW, PSW, CFT
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H3W
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Psychotherapist, Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor and licensed Couple and Family Therapist with over 30 years experience. I understand that acknowledging a need for therapy may not be easy. The thought of confronting painful situations and relationships, past or present, may cause discomfort and anxiety. My hope is that in working together, I will be able to ease you through a difficult and challenging process; one which will help you to create healthier pathways to more functional and satisfying relationships, along with an enhanced sense of meaning in your life.
I am a Psychotherapist, Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor and licensed Couple and Family Therapist with over 30 years experience. I understand that acknowledging a need for therapy may not be easy. The thought of confronting painful situations and relationships, past or present, may cause discomfort and anxiety. My hope is that in working together, I will be able to ease you through a difficult and challenging process; one which will help you to create healthier pathways to more functional and satisfying relationships, along with an enhanced sense of meaning in your life.
Disconnection, frustration, feeling stuck, and losing hope can all lead to seeking support for relief. Through careful exploration and connective discussion, we can resolve the issues getting in the way with compassion, commitment, and expansion. Learn how to understand and put words to needs, painful events, and traumatic experiences. Make helpful sense of your situation through the emotions, behaviours, thoughts, and beliefs that accompany it, and learn how to respond in meaningful and fulfilling ways to overcome whatever barriers.
Disconnection, frustration, feeling stuck, and losing hope can all lead to seeking support for relief. Through careful exploration and connective discussion, we can resolve the issues getting in the way with compassion, commitment, and expansion. Learn how to understand and put words to needs, painful events, and traumatic experiences. Make helpful sense of your situation through the emotions, behaviours, thoughts, and beliefs that accompany it, and learn how to respond in meaningful and fulfilling ways to overcome whatever barriers.
My goals are to provide a safe, comfortable space to help individuals navigate difficult and vulnerable periods of their lives. Today's world can seem overwhelming, increasing our feelings of stress, anxiety and depression. I help clients better understand their symptoms and psychological wellbeing, to help move forward and manage future difficulties. Presently working as a high school counsellor, supporting students in their socio-emotional needs and helping families work through these processes together.
My goals are to provide a safe, comfortable space to help individuals navigate difficult and vulnerable periods of their lives. Today's world can seem overwhelming, increasing our feelings of stress, anxiety and depression. I help clients better understand their symptoms and psychological wellbeing, to help move forward and manage future difficulties. Presently working as a high school counsellor, supporting students in their socio-emotional needs and helping families work through these processes together.
Stephanie Paquette
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H3W
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Steph (pronouns : she/her). I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working on the Kanien’kehá:ka Territory (Island of Montreal, Quebec). Unexpected events and life transitions can have a destabilizing impact on your daily functioning. This may lead you to experience various emotions that are uncomfortable and contribute to anxiety, depressive symptoms, or generalized unwellness. My individualized, empathic, and trauma-aware approach offers a compassionate sounding board to untangle your challenges. I deeply respect and honour your therapeutic trajectory, and draw from various modalities that are catered to your experience.
Hi, I’m Steph (pronouns : she/her). I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working on the Kanien’kehá:ka Territory (Island of Montreal, Quebec). Unexpected events and life transitions can have a destabilizing impact on your daily functioning. This may lead you to experience various emotions that are uncomfortable and contribute to anxiety, depressive symptoms, or generalized unwellness. My individualized, empathic, and trauma-aware approach offers a compassionate sounding board to untangle your challenges. I deeply respect and honour your therapeutic trajectory, and draw from various modalities that are catered to your experience.
Yasmine Suzanne Sikender
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H3W (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious or struggling with feelings of sadness and/or irritation? Are you faced with the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, an aging parent or workplace stress? Stress can help motivate us to reach our goals. However, prolonged stress can increase the chances of developing anxiety, depression and many physical illnesses.
Are you feeling anxious or struggling with feelings of sadness and/or irritation? Are you faced with the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, an aging parent or workplace stress? Stress can help motivate us to reach our goals. However, prolonged stress can increase the chances of developing anxiety, depression and many physical illnesses.
I am a licensed Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience in counselling, coaching, career management, educational consulting and psychotherapy. Together, we will work towards a solution-focused approach aimed at empowering & motivating you to take charge of your life and assist you in developing the required skills to cope with life’s challenges and overcome your current difficulties. You will benefit from a warm, non-judgemental and safe space that allows you to uncover your positive path to mental health and wellness.
I am a licensed Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience in counselling, coaching, career management, educational consulting and psychotherapy. Together, we will work towards a solution-focused approach aimed at empowering & motivating you to take charge of your life and assist you in developing the required skills to cope with life’s challenges and overcome your current difficulties. You will benefit from a warm, non-judgemental and safe space that allows you to uncover your positive path to mental health and wellness.
Multicultural and bilingual, I have lived and worked in different countries and cultures including France, USA, Tunisia, Switzerland and Quebec. This has taught me that the search for meaning and wholeness and human connection is universal. However, in today's fast paced wired world, both inner and outer pressures make it easy to lose track of these values, to disconnect from our own needs , our inner voice and from authentic relationships with others. Depressions, anxiety, even certain health issues are just some of the inevitable symptoms that may emerge to make us stop and question our trajectory.
Multicultural and bilingual, I have lived and worked in different countries and cultures including France, USA, Tunisia, Switzerland and Quebec. This has taught me that the search for meaning and wholeness and human connection is universal. However, in today's fast paced wired world, both inner and outer pressures make it easy to lose track of these values, to disconnect from our own needs , our inner voice and from authentic relationships with others. Depressions, anxiety, even certain health issues are just some of the inevitable symptoms that may emerge to make us stop and question our trajectory.
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Interpersonal Counsellors
Is interpersonal therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found interpersonal therapy to be effective for life transitions including retirement, divorce, and job loss. Also, some studies have found it to be just as useful as medication and other therapy approaches. The benefits of interpersonal therapy can last long after treatment has been completed; the individual can use the tenets of this therapy throughout their life.
How long does interpersonal therapy take?
Interpersonal psychotherapy is normally time-limited and focuses on specific problems in the client’s everyday relationships. Treatment can be either one-on-one or take place in a group setting; it tends to last 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual client’s needs. If a new interpersonal problem arises in the future, the client may require additional therapy to address it specifically. The timeline and session schedule may vary depending on the client’s challenges as well as their progress. Treatment may conclude with wrap-up sessions to review the client’s accomplishments.
Is interpersonal therapy effective?
Research shows that interpersonal therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of conditions such as depression or anxiety. The approach may also offer a range of benefits that are hard to measure but valuable—including healthier relationships and improved feelings of self-worth. The therapist will give the client practical solutions that can be put into practice. The brief duration of this therapy also means that clients can see changes in their relationships fairly quickly.
What are the limitations of interpersonal therapy?
Interpersonal therapy may not effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as psychosis, chronic illness, or alcohol relapse. Because it is short-term in nature, it may not be the best approach for conditions that need to be tracked, though maintenance sessions are a viable approach under these circumstances.
Can interpersonal psychotherapy be done online?
Yes, interpersonal psychotherapy can be conducted effectively either in-person or online. A therapist with expertise in IPT will be able to adjust their techniques, such as role-playing, to better suit the online environment. Offering online IPT can make it more accessible for clients who have transportation difficulties; it also provides the ideal opportunity to explore challenges unique to digital relationships.