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Dr. Amber Labow
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H4A  (Online Only)
Hello! I am a licensed bilingual psychologist with experience in helping individuals address various mental health challenges including eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. My priority is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences. In session, I focus on building self-awareness and identifying or adjusting unhelpful patterns in order to help foster long term change.
Hello! I am a licensed bilingual psychologist with experience in helping individuals address various mental health challenges including eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. My priority is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences. In session, I focus on building self-awareness and identifying or adjusting unhelpful patterns in order to help foster long term change.
(438) 795-1547 View (438) 795-1547
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Dr. Zhen (Jen) Xu
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H3Z  (Online Only)
Are you or your child/teen feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or burned out? Would you like to change unhealthy habits, improve your relationships, self-esteem, and communication skills? Are you having difficulty adapting to a new environment/life transition? Today's fast-paced society can be difficult to survive and thrive in, especially if you are juggling multiple roles or experiencing life transitions, such as changing careers or starting life in a new city/country. It can be scary to reach out to a therapist because you want to make sure that you find someone who can speak your language and really connect with you.
Are you or your child/teen feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or burned out? Would you like to change unhealthy habits, improve your relationships, self-esteem, and communication skills? Are you having difficulty adapting to a new environment/life transition? Today's fast-paced society can be difficult to survive and thrive in, especially if you are juggling multiple roles or experiencing life transitions, such as changing careers or starting life in a new city/country. It can be scary to reach out to a therapist because you want to make sure that you find someone who can speak your language and really connect with you.
(438) 796-4366 View (438) 796-4366
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Dr. Kimberly Carrière
Psychologist, PhD, OPQ
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H4E  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec (OPQ). My areas of expertise include treatments for trauma, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES), anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship difficulties, gastrointestinal diseases (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). My work is collaborative in nature. It is my goal to help you better understand who you are, who you want to be and how to overcome the challenges that are getting in your way.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec (OPQ). My areas of expertise include treatments for trauma, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES), anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship difficulties, gastrointestinal diseases (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). My work is collaborative in nature. It is my goal to help you better understand who you are, who you want to be and how to overcome the challenges that are getting in your way.
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Viviana Mauas
Psychologist, PhD, MBA, OPQ
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H3R
I provide a woman- centered approach to mental health, as a licensed psychologist and life coach, that is personalized to fit the needs and personality of each individual woman. Women's mental health may be affected by reproductive- related events (e.g., the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause). As such, the possible impact of biological factors need to be understood and incorporated in a holistic approach, that includes psychological, social, and cultural factors, for each woman to receive optimal treatment. Within this context I provide diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, and consultation for a wide variety of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment concerns.
I provide a woman- centered approach to mental health, as a licensed psychologist and life coach, that is personalized to fit the needs and personality of each individual woman. Women's mental health may be affected by reproductive- related events (e.g., the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause). As such, the possible impact of biological factors need to be understood and incorporated in a holistic approach, that includes psychological, social, and cultural factors, for each woman to receive optimal treatment. Within this context I provide diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, and consultation for a wide variety of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment concerns.
(514) 612-8290 View (514) 612-8290
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Kevin Ufoegbune
Registered Social Worker, MT, RSW
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H1A  (Online Only)
It's not easy navigating through life - as your guide, I am here to support you. I promote mental health and wellness through therapy sessions. I have an interest and expertise in counseling vulnerable populations. I am proud to guide and support clients of all backgrounds. You will be motivated and supported in using your voice and overcoming the adversities and trauma you are facing. You can ask me about my pro bono rate.
It's not easy navigating through life - as your guide, I am here to support you. I promote mental health and wellness through therapy sessions. I have an interest and expertise in counseling vulnerable populations. I am proud to guide and support clients of all backgrounds. You will be motivated and supported in using your voice and overcoming the adversities and trauma you are facing. You can ask me about my pro bono rate.
(437) 500-6379 View (437) 500-6379
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Eric Morris
Psychologist, PhD, OPQ
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4A
Not accepting new clients
Do you suffer from substance abuse problems, binge eating, trauma, low self-esteem, borderline personality, high anxiety or depression? I have had a lot of success helping people with these issues.
Do you suffer from substance abuse problems, binge eating, trauma, low self-esteem, borderline personality, high anxiety or depression? I have had a lot of success helping people with these issues.
(866) 885-6461 View (866) 885-6461

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David Bernstein
CCH
Verified Verified
Westmount, QC H3Z
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.
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.
(438) 795-2576 View (438) 795-2576
Photo of Nilmini De Silva, Psychologist in Montréal, QC
Nilmini De Silva
Psychologist, MA, PhD, OPQ
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Longueuil, QC J4K
Not accepting new clients
Dr. De Silva holds a Master's and PhD in Counselling Psychology at McGill University. She has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Couple and Family Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. Since the beginning of her career in 2003, Dr. De Silva has gained extensive experience providing individual therapy, couple and family therapy, evaluating and treating anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, and a variety of other disorders. Dr. De Silva has trained novice psychologists in doctoral programs at McGill University, led therapy and support groups, and led workshops on time management and productivity enhancement.
Dr. De Silva holds a Master's and PhD in Counselling Psychology at McGill University. She has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Couple and Family Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. Since the beginning of her career in 2003, Dr. De Silva has gained extensive experience providing individual therapy, couple and family therapy, evaluating and treating anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, and a variety of other disorders. Dr. De Silva has trained novice psychologists in doctoral programs at McGill University, led therapy and support groups, and led workshops on time management and productivity enhancement.
(514) 969-0277 View (514) 969-0277

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Motivational Interviewing Counsellors

How does motivational interviewing work?

Motivational interviewing aims to uncover a person’s internal motivation to change their life. Toward this end, the therapist listens, empathises, and collaborates with the client based on their perspective; the therapist doesn’t adhere to a predetermined plan for change or impose their viewpoint on the client. Discovering an individual’s most important reasons for change, and guiding them to achieve those changes, can empower people to shift from ambivalence to action.

Is motivational interviewing evidence-based?

Yes, research shows that motivational interviewing can help treat alcohol and substance use — and in different ways such as reducing drinking, reducing resistance, and increasing the likelihood of staying in treatment. Motivational interviewing has also been shown to help people lose weight, adhere to medication regimens, improve diet for those with Type II diabetes, and improve healthy behaviours in children.

How long does motivational interviewing last?

Motivational interviewing is a short-term therapy that can last just one or two sessions. In some cases, motivational interviewing may be used in conjunction with longer-term therapies, but for most people, motivational interviewing is a brief intervention that aims to help patients understand their personal, specific, and internal reasons for changing their life.

What differentiates motivational interviewing from person-centered therapy?

In person-centered therapy, the individual is in the driver’s seat of the treatment process, creating space for them to trust their instincts and arrive at their own solutions. The two approaches are similar because motivational interviewing is also client-centered; however, person-centered therapy is more open-ended while motivational interviewing is somewhat more structured; the goal is to change, and the therapist helps the client specifically discover their internal motivations to modify their behaviour.