Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Montréal, QC
I work mainly with clients who have experienced complex trauma, often rooted in early relationships with attachment figures. These experiences can shape coping patterns that once helped you survive but may make present-day life more challenging. I specialize in dissociation, the experience of feeling disconnected from yourself, your emotions, or the world around you. I also work with clients who identify as neurodivergent (people with different kinds of brains or minds) and/or 2SLGBTQ+, bringing both professional expertise and lived understanding to this work.
I work mainly with clients who have experienced complex trauma, often rooted in early relationships with attachment figures. These experiences can shape coping patterns that once helped you survive but may make present-day life more challenging. I specialize in dissociation, the experience of feeling disconnected from yourself, your emotions, or the world around you. I also work with clients who identify as neurodivergent (people with different kinds of brains or minds) and/or 2SLGBTQ+, bringing both professional expertise and lived understanding to this work.
I help my clients by working with them to develop a genuine and meaningful relationship that can unfold, modify and heal the unconscious imprints left by old, negative patterns of relating. Our work together will explore your experiences, feelings, and imagination, reflecting both a narrative process and also an intuitive one which deepens as we develop understanding through authenticity, sharing, and trust.
I help my clients by working with them to develop a genuine and meaningful relationship that can unfold, modify and heal the unconscious imprints left by old, negative patterns of relating. Our work together will explore your experiences, feelings, and imagination, reflecting both a narrative process and also an intuitive one which deepens as we develop understanding through authenticity, sharing, and trust.
If you are seeking support and assistance as you work through your issues. If you understand that having someone who understands much of the inner workings of your head and heart and who can offer an objective perspective can be a valuable and comforting ally in your growth and recovery then I can help.
If you are seeking support and assistance as you work through your issues. If you understand that having someone who understands much of the inner workings of your head and heart and who can offer an objective perspective can be a valuable and comforting ally in your growth and recovery then I can help.
I am a fully bilingual clinical psychologist/psychotherapist with 28 years of rich and varied clinical experience within medical settings and mental health services in the UK and France. I provide a wide range of psychological interventions always tailored to a patient's needs. I help patients get their life back on track as I care deeply about their psychological and physical wellbeing. Having a highly sensitive temperament myself, I offer help to those who have identified themselves as highly sensitive and as a result, face issues that are difficult to deal with. My approach, while primarily psychodynamic, includes EMDR, cognitive strategies, schema therapy, mindfulness.
I am a fully bilingual clinical psychologist/psychotherapist with 28 years of rich and varied clinical experience within medical settings and mental health services in the UK and France. I provide a wide range of psychological interventions always tailored to a patient's needs. I help patients get their life back on track as I care deeply about their psychological and physical wellbeing. Having a highly sensitive temperament myself, I offer help to those who have identified themselves as highly sensitive and as a result, face issues that are difficult to deal with. My approach, while primarily psychodynamic, includes EMDR, cognitive strategies, schema therapy, mindfulness.
I provide clients with a space in which they feel supported, valued, comfortable, and heard. As someone with lived experience, I am all too familiar with the challenges of addiction and the destructive behaviours that accompany them. I want to validate your experiences: You are not alone. Let's take the first step, together.
I provide clients with a space in which they feel supported, valued, comfortable, and heard. As someone with lived experience, I am all too familiar with the challenges of addiction and the destructive behaviours that accompany them. I want to validate your experiences: You are not alone. Let's take the first step, together.
Reaching out for support isn’t always easy — especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to begin. I’m here to meet you where you are. I offer a warm, collaborative space where your story is valued — a space that welcomes both words and images, and where your lived experience is met with care, curiosity, and cultural sensitivity. Whatever you’re experiencing, you don’t have to face it alone.
I have experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through a wide range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, migration, and questions of identity.
Reaching out for support isn’t always easy — especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to begin. I’m here to meet you where you are. I offer a warm, collaborative space where your story is valued — a space that welcomes both words and images, and where your lived experience is met with care, curiosity, and cultural sensitivity. Whatever you’re experiencing, you don’t have to face it alone.
I have experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through a wide range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, migration, and questions of identity.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and depression? Are you struggling to manage your emotions and symptoms? Perhaps your challenges are affecting your relationships, leaving you feeling hopeless and disconnected from your goals.
You are not alone in your suffering. If you allow me, I will be here to support you. My goal is to help you navigate difficult life experiences, overcome symptoms of depression and anxiety, and regain a sense of ease, peace, and emotional balance.
I work with individuals in-clinic and online, using a compassionate, non-judgmental approach grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and depression? Are you struggling to manage your emotions and symptoms? Perhaps your challenges are affecting your relationships, leaving you feeling hopeless and disconnected from your goals.
You are not alone in your suffering. If you allow me, I will be here to support you. My goal is to help you navigate difficult life experiences, overcome symptoms of depression and anxiety, and regain a sense of ease, peace, and emotional balance.
I work with individuals in-clinic and online, using a compassionate, non-judgmental approach grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
I subscribe to the idea that suffering is a natural part of the human experience; we suffer and experience discomfort so that we can adapt, build resilience, and grow. But it is possible to exceed our threshold of suffering when our coping strategies are no longer sufficient. This is when discomfort begins to feel like pain, anxiety, or depression, and is no longer helpful for growth. I like to think of my role as the collaborator and support system for times like these — helping you move through pain, reconnect with your strengths, and find space for clarity and integration.
I subscribe to the idea that suffering is a natural part of the human experience; we suffer and experience discomfort so that we can adapt, build resilience, and grow. But it is possible to exceed our threshold of suffering when our coping strategies are no longer sufficient. This is when discomfort begins to feel like pain, anxiety, or depression, and is no longer helpful for growth. I like to think of my role as the collaborator and support system for times like these — helping you move through pain, reconnect with your strengths, and find space for clarity and integration.
With over three years of experience in mental health, I support individuals navigating dissociation, neurodivergence, and eating disorders. My work is grounded in a non-pathologizing, whole-person perspective that honors the ways people adapt and survive.
With over three years of experience in mental health, I support individuals navigating dissociation, neurodivergence, and eating disorders. My work is grounded in a non-pathologizing, whole-person perspective that honors the ways people adapt and survive.
My approach is based on listening, understanding and activation. Listen to understand and propel you into change. I use three basic approaches: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Mindfulness. I integrate other modalities when necessary. CBT: to discover the thoughts and beliefs that affect your emotions and behaviors. EFT: to help you stop avoiding emotions and use them as carriers of information essential to your mental health. Mindfulness to bring a different way of being in the world, deal with stress and develop a dynamic relationship with your environment.
My approach is based on listening, understanding and activation. Listen to understand and propel you into change. I use three basic approaches: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Mindfulness. I integrate other modalities when necessary. CBT: to discover the thoughts and beliefs that affect your emotions and behaviors. EFT: to help you stop avoiding emotions and use them as carriers of information essential to your mental health. Mindfulness to bring a different way of being in the world, deal with stress and develop a dynamic relationship with your environment.
With over 2 and a half decades of counselling expertise, I can help! I trained in cognitive-behavior therapy at the MGHospital. I treat: panic attacks, fear of flying, depression, OCD, phobias, self-esteem, GAD, procrastination, assertiveness, generalized anxiety, relationship isssues, sexual abuse and incest, insomnia, infertility, and 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 together. I offer warmth and empathy in a supportive environment. Contact me so that you can begin your awesome journey to happiness!
With over 2 and a half decades of counselling expertise, I can help! I trained in cognitive-behavior therapy at the MGHospital. I treat: panic attacks, fear of flying, depression, OCD, phobias, self-esteem, GAD, procrastination, assertiveness, generalized anxiety, relationship isssues, sexual abuse and incest, insomnia, infertility, and 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 together. I offer warmth and empathy in a supportive environment. Contact me so that you can begin your awesome journey to happiness!
I believe that seeking support from another human being is a very natural thing to do. As a therapist, I believe that my humanity is an asset in supporting clients as they work through challenges, developing a deeper understanding of their lives. As a counsellor and art therapist, I focus on creating a therapeutic relationship based on trust, where I bring a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach paired with my training to help clients work through whatever challenges they are facing. I have a special passion for working with immigrants and refugees: as a newcomer to Canada, I understand the struggles that are often presented.
I believe that seeking support from another human being is a very natural thing to do. As a therapist, I believe that my humanity is an asset in supporting clients as they work through challenges, developing a deeper understanding of their lives. As a counsellor and art therapist, I focus on creating a therapeutic relationship based on trust, where I bring a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach paired with my training to help clients work through whatever challenges they are facing. I have a special passion for working with immigrants and refugees: as a newcomer to Canada, I understand the struggles that are often presented.
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.
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.
Our team of licensed professionals is accepting new clients. Are you ready to heal, grow, and move forward? It is not easy to navigate life right now, whether you are an individual or couple struggling to find inner peace, happiness, and balance in life, we are here to help. The struggles are real and you don't have to do this alone anymore. Let us help, find tools, and walk with you on the journey of healing!
Our team of licensed professionals is accepting new clients. Are you ready to heal, grow, and move forward? It is not easy to navigate life right now, whether you are an individual or couple struggling to find inner peace, happiness, and balance in life, we are here to help. The struggles are real and you don't have to do this alone anymore. Let us help, find tools, and walk with you on the journey of healing!
Are you feeling alone in your difficulties with nowhere else to turn? Are you a Canadian veteran or first responder looking for help in dealing with something difficult that happened while on duty? Maybe you are looking for support in better understanding yourself or your relationship struggles. I can help. I provide therapy that is aimed at addressing these issues while helping you slowly transform your life and learn how to thrive and not just survive. I can also help you get a diagnosis or fill assessment paperwork related to disability claims or Veterans Affairs Canada.
Are you feeling alone in your difficulties with nowhere else to turn? Are you a Canadian veteran or first responder looking for help in dealing with something difficult that happened while on duty? Maybe you are looking for support in better understanding yourself or your relationship struggles. I can help. I provide therapy that is aimed at addressing these issues while helping you slowly transform your life and learn how to thrive and not just survive. I can also help you get a diagnosis or fill assessment paperwork related to disability claims or Veterans Affairs Canada.
Nancy Poirier has been dedicated to personal growth for herself and others for the past 25 years. As a Psychotherapist who values excellence, expertise and exceptional service, she has developed a high level of presence and skills which guide her clients to evolve beyond limiting beliefs and dysfunctional patterns. Within Canada and the US, Nancy has helped clients transform issues in relationships; anxiety; depression; addictions; gambling; OCD; eating disorders; PTSD from traumatic incidents such as accidents; war; domestic violence; sexual, physical and emotional abuse.
Nancy Poirier has been dedicated to personal growth for herself and others for the past 25 years. As a Psychotherapist who values excellence, expertise and exceptional service, she has developed a high level of presence and skills which guide her clients to evolve beyond limiting beliefs and dysfunctional patterns. Within Canada and the US, Nancy has helped clients transform issues in relationships; anxiety; depression; addictions; gambling; OCD; eating disorders; PTSD from traumatic incidents such as accidents; war; domestic violence; sexual, physical and emotional abuse.
I follow with my client the main steps and events of his life story ( including if it, s the case immigration story), the mournings in waiting or which are difficult to do, the psychotraumatic sequellae which deteriorate his life day by day. With my client I notice his main reactions and how he is managing his personal and social life. I suggest to my client to identify the changes he wants to bring in his life and I try to show him how he could succeed in and how I can help him to succeed.
I follow with my client the main steps and events of his life story ( including if it, s the case immigration story), the mournings in waiting or which are difficult to do, the psychotraumatic sequellae which deteriorate his life day by day. With my client I notice his main reactions and how he is managing his personal and social life. I suggest to my client to identify the changes he wants to bring in his life and I try to show him how he could succeed in and how I can help him to succeed.
From time-to-time all of us have to deal with personal problems. Often we are able to resolve them on our own but occasionally we need to seek the help of a qualified professional. As a licensed Psychologist, I have extensive experience in psychotherapy and counselling. I can help people to overcome adversity in their lives and change things that stand in their way. I make special efforts to tailor my approach to the individual in the room, in order to maximize the potential that clients will be engaged and active participants in their therapy.
From time-to-time all of us have to deal with personal problems. Often we are able to resolve them on our own but occasionally we need to seek the help of a qualified professional. As a licensed Psychologist, I have extensive experience in psychotherapy and counselling. I can help people to overcome adversity in their lives and change things that stand in their way. I make special efforts to tailor my approach to the individual in the room, in order to maximize the potential that clients will be engaged and active participants in their therapy.
I practice a specialized form of therapy culled from the best of available dynamic modalities with the clear objective of getting to the core of a person's problem. It is applicable to a wide range of mental health disturbances such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, chronic pain, unexplained medical symptoms, unachieved objectives and/or problems with loss, relationships, assertion or less than successful results with other forms of therapy.
I practice a specialized form of therapy culled from the best of available dynamic modalities with the clear objective of getting to the core of a person's problem. It is applicable to a wide range of mental health disturbances such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, chronic pain, unexplained medical symptoms, unachieved objectives and/or problems with loss, relationships, assertion or less than successful results with other forms of therapy.
Often at times words fail us, when we try to express difficult feelings or experiences. Art and play therapy provides alternative forms of communicating that offers rich insight into ourselves. Through these creative forms of expression we will bolster your strengths and explore your challenges. My belief is that play and creativity is within all of us, and has the ability to help us grow and heal!
Often at times words fail us, when we try to express difficult feelings or experiences. Art and play therapy provides alternative forms of communicating that offers rich insight into ourselves. Through these creative forms of expression we will bolster your strengths and explore your challenges. My belief is that play and creativity is within all of us, and has the ability to help us grow and heal!
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How does therapy for dissociative disorders work?
Dissociation may be triggered by stress or other upsetting circumstances, and therapy can address the traumatic events at the core of an individual’s dissociation. Understanding why a person may dissociate can help the therapist and the individual come up with alternative methods of coping. A person with a dissociative disorder may get stuck on negative thinking, for example, and treatment like cognitive behavioral therapy is a gold standard for breaking such thinking. And dialectical behavior therapy, for example, can help a person manage their anguish through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for dissociative disorders?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, schema therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful memories and past traumas. These therapies work to integrate an individual's different identities into one person.
Are there specific medications for dissociation?
There are no specific medications prescribed for dissociative disorders. However, psychosis, depression, anxiety, and/or panic often co-occur in dissociative disorders. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for any accompanying symptom—which may include antipsychotics like aripiprazole, antidepressants like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or anti-anxiety drugs like benzodiazepines.
How often and how long are therapy sessions?
Like any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. There are still other patients, especially those who have co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, who may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months.