Dr. Peter R. Giancola
Psychologist, PhD
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Even highly capable people can find themselves stuck in anxiety, emotional pain or patterns that no longer make sense. With over 30 years of clinical experience—and 17 years as a university professor of clinical psychology—I work with adults and couples to understand and resolve the deeper emotional and relational roots of distress. My focus is on creating meaningful, lasting change rather than short-term symptom management, helping clients move toward greater stability, clarity and emotional freedom.
I specialize in trauma-related difficulties, including anxiety and panic, depression, OCD, addictions, grief, sexual and intimacy concerns as well as relationship struggles. My work focuses on identifying the underlying emotional and nervous-system patterns that drive these issues, so change occurs at the source rather than through willpower alone.
My approach is primarily trauma-informed and emotion-focused, integrating EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in my work with individuals and couples. Clients often describe me as thoughtful, perceptive and grounded. I work collaboratively to understand both what you are experiencing and why certain patterns persist, especially when emotions run high.
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Psychologist, PhD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Quebec / 13251-18 Peter R. Giancola
- In Practice for 30 years
- Attended University of Georgia, Ph.D, Graduated 1996
Education and Years In Practice
Dr. Peter R. Giancola
Psychologist, PhD
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
Dr. Peter R. Giancola
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (438) 700-9138
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals
I also speak
French ,
Italian
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals
I also speak
French ,
Italian
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- ADD and ADHD Assessment
- Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counselling
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Dr. Peter R. Giancola
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (438) 700-9138
Location
Primary Location
Dr. Peter R. Giancola, Ph.D
1 Av Holiday
Pointe-Claire, QC H9R
(438) 700-9138Email Me
Additional Location
7475 Boulevard Newman
Lasalle, QC H8N
(438) 700-9138