Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in Montréal, QC
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Carmen Oprea
Art Therapist, MA, MFA, ATR-BC, RCAT, ATPQ
Verified
Verified
I am an art therapist with post-graduate training in sandplay therapy and
cognitive
-behavioural therapy. My academic training includes a master in Art Therapy from Concordia University and a master in Fine Arts from Europe. Offering individual and group art therapy sessions for children and adults of all ages, I combine a person-centred orientation with extensive clinical skills in accompanying my clients when dealing with traumatic events, depression, anxiety, dysfunctional patterns, life transitions, work-related stress, and relationship difficulties.

Laura Gilbert
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA Psy, Coach
Verified
Verified
Formerly a California, US, Psychotherapist. Currently a Marriage and Family Therapist, an ADHD/Attention Coach, and Adjunct Professor, Psychology. Learn to effectively manage ADD/ADHD challenges with evidence based interventions and techniques. Develop
cognitive
, affective, and behavioral skills. Regain control over thoughts and emotions.

Kathryn Gill
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have 20+ years of experience working with individuals suffering from alcohol and drug dependence and psychological problems including gambling, borderline personality disorder, anxiety and mood disorders, and the management of chronic pain. I am also a staff member at the Addictions Unit of the McGill University Health Centre. I use a variety of motivational and psychological approaches including
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (
CBT
) for individuals, couples and groups. Mindfulness-Integrated
CBT
techniques are particularly useful for the treatment of chronic pain syndromes and/or individuals recovering from opiate dependence.
Not accepting new clients

Evelyn Andelfinger
Registered Psychotherapist, MScA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
EFT,
CBT
and narrative therapy) to my work.
I work with adults, individuals, couples, and families who experience difficulties in their relationships or suffer from depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem.
Not accepting new clients

Monica Justin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychologist working with adult clients in individual therapy. I have worked with a wide range of clients in my practice and use a collaborative and strength based approach that includes
CBT
, humanistic, and solution focused modalities. I help clients deal with issues such as stress management, depression, anxiety, burn out and trauma.
I also specialize in the area of multicultural counseling, teaching, and training. I actively contribute to the discipline and study of psychology through graduate level teaching and scholarly publications that have focused on issues of acculturation, cultural identity and cross-cultural transitions.

Laura A Schleifer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
While my primary theoretical orientation is
cognitive
-behavioral, I integrate complementary methodologies to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.
We, as human beings, all face difficult times during our lives. These phases can leave us feeling out of control and isolated. The simple act of choosing change in your life can help you to feel empowered and on a path to a greater sense of well-being. As an integrative therapist (using
cognitive
behavioral, supportive, interpersonal and existential techniques), I will first help you to define your goals and then support you as you work towards achieving them. Using those techniques that best suit your particular needs and styles, we will effectively create a New Therapy tailored specifically for you.

Dr. Lara Kalaf
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am trained to help adults, children, adolescents, men, women, families, and professionals better cope with a wide variety of emotional, relational and personal challenges. If you are feeling overwhelmed, out-of touch with yourself or generally unhappy and enjoy a genuine conversation with another person willing to reach out to help, than I believe we would be a good fit. I developed an eclectic and culturally sensitive approach to therapy, heavily influenced by humanistic/existential, positive psychology,
CBT
, and expressive art therapy.

Bassam Khoury
Psychologist, PhD, OPQ, Postdoc, Harvard
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety and depression? Are you struggling to manage your emotions and symptoms? Maybe your struggle is impacting your relationships, and taking away your hope and objectives. You may know that you are not alone in your suffering. If you allow me, I will be here to help you. My goal is to help you transcend difficult life experiences, symptoms of depression and anxiety, and regain a sense of ease, peace, emotional balance. I work with individuals and groups in-clinic and on-line (via Skype) with a
cognitive
-behavioral, mindful, accepting, non-judgmental, and compassionate approach.
Not accepting new clients

Dema Hussain
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am an integrative therapist that combines humanistic, mindfulness-based, and
cognitive
-behavioral approaches through a feminist and multicultural lens. This flexible approach is centered on understanding your needs and collaborating to help you succeed and reach your full potential. I am also a career counsellor and well-trained to address issues like career decision-making and transitions as well as workplace burnout.

Zeev Rosberger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My approach is practical, based primarily on
cognitive
behavioural principles, but I integrate interpersonal and related approaches in order to understand the person's real-world context and lived experience.
I have several decades of experience in assessing and treating individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues and/or coping with chronic diseases (e.g., cancer). My background as not only a clinician in private practice, but as a Chief Psychologist at a large university teaching hospital and researcher provides me with a wide-base of understanding what works for whom and what does not.

Paula Bennett
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychologist with the Order of Psychologists of Quebec in private practice. My main treatment approach is
cognitive
-behavioural therapy (
CBT
). I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adult clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues, eating disorders, and low self-esteem. I typically see children and adolescents who are overwhelmed by their emotions (temperamentally sensitive/perceptive), are anxious/depressed, struggling with school/peer problems, and transitional issues.

Melisa Suarez
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Verified
Depending on the client's therapeutic goals, I use an integrative approach guided by evidence-based practices from humanistic,
cognitive
behavioral, emotion-focused, and trauma-informed therapies.
I offer ONLINE psychotherapy sessions. I work in collaboration with my clients, fostering emotional exploration, self-understanding, and internal growth. Together we explore their strengths, facilitate change and develop tools to overcome anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, interpersonal difficulties, career or life transitions, etc.

Athena Scotes
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Verified
For 20 years I have worked with adults facing difficult life stressors including relationship difficulties, separation, divorce, trauma, substance abuse, grief issues. I work with clients in an empathic way which fosters self-awareness and positive change. I integrate resilience principles and insight oriented/interpersonal strategies with
cognitive
-behavioral therapy, to promote coping skills and build self esteem. My specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties and grief.
Waitlist for new clients

Emilie Hamel
Art Therapist, MA, ATPQ , CCPA , CATA
Verified
Verified
I have been working with youth for over 10 years and have a comprehensive knowledge of difficulties that can affect children and teens. I also have expertise supporting adults in their parenting, relationships, life transitions and mental health issues. My work with individuals aim to support and improve self-expression and empowerment. With a client-centered practice, I apply techniques from different approaches such as gestalt-therapy, psychodynamic approach,
cognitive
-behavioral-therapy and systematic therapy. I offer art therapy sessions in English or in French.
Waitlist for new clients

Caroline Kramer Zilkha
Psychologist, MA, CAMFT, CPA, APA, CRHSPP
Verified
Verified
I am a Psychologist/Registered Marriage Therpist in private practice. I work with individuals and couples dealing with life's challenges, losses and inevitable transitions. I help clients get clarity of their situation, identify and modify self-defeating patterns of behaviour. They begin to recognze the negative interaction cycles that keep them stuck. My goal is to build trust, emotional safety, empathy and forgiveness. For relationships too wounded to repair, I will help couples separate with dignity and respect. I use an integrative approach combining psychodynamic / EFT/famiy systems /
CBT
therapies. I also offer online sessions.

Sheryl L Blum
Psychologist, BA, MEd, OPQ
Verified
Verified
CBT
is the state of the art therapy.
I have over a decade of counselling expertise. I was specially trained in
cognitive
-behavior therapy under the late Dr. Micheal Spevack. I treat: panic attacks, fear of flying, depression, OCD, phobias, self-esteem, excessive worrying, procrastination, assertiveness, generalized anxiety, relationship isssues, sexual abuse and incest, insomnia, infertility, and general life stress. I also teach relaxation. I work with you, the client, together as a team on your special goals. We will achieve your goals in a successful, organized manner. I offer warmth and empathy in a supportive environment. Contact me so that you can begin your awesome journey to happiness!

Zikman and Associates - Psychology Clinic
Psychologist, MEd, MA, OPQ, ONTARIO
Verified
Verified
We work collaboratively with you to develop a personalized treatment plan, integrating
CBT
and other approaches to best address your specific needs.
Now offering services in Montreal AND Toronto- When faced with life's inevitable challenges, we all need tools that allow us to not only cope, but thrive. With over 15 years of experience and expertise in
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (
CBT
), we are dedicated to helping clients lead healthier, more inspired lives. We will work with you to alleviate distress caused by personal, social, or workplace issues. Within a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment, we will help you unleash your own inner strengths.
Not accepting new clients

Daria Ponomartchouk-Muir
Psychologist, PsyD, OPQ
Verified
Verified
I am trained in
Cognitive
-Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and IFS.
Please note: I am not currently accepting new clients. I practice individual psychotherapy with an adult population. I work with Mood Disorders (depression, burnout, adjustment difficulties) and Anxiety Disorders (Social or performance anxiety, generalized anxiety, phobias, perfectionism, etc.) and am particularly interested in treating complex trauma (difficult childhood, repeated traumatic events, abusive relationships). I frequently help people with self-esteem, stress management, assertiveness, difficult life situations, grief, burnout and post-partum difficulties.
Waitlist for new clients

Kim Wolfe
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, OPQ
Verified
Verified
My interventions are tailored specifically for you and incorporate clinically effective strategies such as
cognitive
behavioural therapy, positive psychology, talk-therapy, motivational interviewing, active listening, psycho-education, coaching, relaxation, visualization and mindfulness.
I am a licensed Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience in counselling, coaching, career management, educational consulting and psychotherapy. My solution-focused approach is to empower & motivate 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. I provide a warm, non-judgemental and safe space to allow you to uncover your positive path to mental health and wellness.
Not accepting new clients

Francesca Lungescu
Psychologist, PhD, MPs, OPQ
Verified
Verified
I will respect your pace using several approaches:
CBT
, ACT, Mindfulness, Schema Therapy, EFT, Positive and Work psychology.
Have you been anxious or depressed lately? Do you need help improving your work-life balance, your self-esteem or your relationships? Member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec with a Ph.D. in psychology, I can help you manage your anxiety, cope with depression or with an Adjustment Disorder. I can also help you identify your patterns and how to adapt in order to live a more satisfying life. I have also studied in Work Psychology and worked in Management Coaching and Career Coaching, so I can also help you improve your leadership OR to determine a path in accordance with your aspirations, personality and values.
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors
How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario (catastrophizing) or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.