Non-Insured Health | First Nations Therapists in Montréal, QC
Shari Loke / Individual & Couples Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I'm Shari, and I'm so glad you're here. Reaching out for support takes courage, and you've already taken an important first step. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or trying to understand how past experiences or childhood trauma continue to impact your life, you don't have to navigate it alone. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. Together, we'll explore the patterns, thoughts, emotions, and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck and helping you build greater self-awareness.
Hi, I'm Shari, and I'm so glad you're here. Reaching out for support takes courage, and you've already taken an important first step. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or trying to understand how past experiences or childhood trauma continue to impact your life, you don't have to navigate it alone. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. Together, we'll explore the patterns, thoughts, emotions, and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck and helping you build greater self-awareness.
I am a registered NIHB provider and offer direct billing for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients.
You may find yourself feeling stretched thin, caught in your head, or disconnected from who you are, the life you’re living, or the relationship you’re in. Stress, anxiety, low mood, or major life changes can slowly take a toll, leaving you feeling unsettled or unsure of your next step. In relationships, this might look like constant tension, feeling misunderstood, or growing apart despite your efforts. Individually, it can show up as overthinking, emotional exhaustion, or a lingering sense that something is off. Whatever brings you here, you know things can’t keep going this way.
I am a registered NIHB provider and offer direct billing for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients.
You may find yourself feeling stretched thin, caught in your head, or disconnected from who you are, the life you’re living, or the relationship you’re in. Stress, anxiety, low mood, or major life changes can slowly take a toll, leaving you feeling unsettled or unsure of your next step. In relationships, this might look like constant tension, feeling misunderstood, or growing apart despite your efforts. Individually, it can show up as overthinking, emotional exhaustion, or a lingering sense that something is off. Whatever brings you here, you know things can’t keep going this way.
Jaclyn Sims- Individual & Couples
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel weighed down by anxiety, self-doubt, or the strain of a difficult relationship? You may be carrying quiet grief, moving through a major life transition, or questioning where, and with whom, you truly belong. Holding everything together can feel exhausting, leaving you longing for more peace, clarity, and a stronger sense of self. You’re not alone. Many people, especially those exploring identity, spirituality, or caregiving roles, are searching for a space that feels safe, affirming, and authentic. I offer spiritually integrated therapy in a sex-positive, LGBTQ+ affirming space where every part of you is welcome.
Do you feel weighed down by anxiety, self-doubt, or the strain of a difficult relationship? You may be carrying quiet grief, moving through a major life transition, or questioning where, and with whom, you truly belong. Holding everything together can feel exhausting, leaving you longing for more peace, clarity, and a stronger sense of self. You’re not alone. Many people, especially those exploring identity, spirituality, or caregiving roles, are searching for a space that feels safe, affirming, and authentic. I offer spiritually integrated therapy in a sex-positive, LGBTQ+ affirming space where every part of you is welcome.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in painful relationship patterns, weighed down by past experiences, or unsure how to move forward? Perhaps you are coping with trauma, depression, perfectionism, burnout, low self-esteem, the emotional impact of immigration and displacement, or a major life transition. You do not have to navigate these challenges alone.
I provide virtual therapy to adults across Ontario and Quebec in English, Ukrainian, and Russian. I have a special interest in working with complex trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, and cultural adjustment.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in painful relationship patterns, weighed down by past experiences, or unsure how to move forward? Perhaps you are coping with trauma, depression, perfectionism, burnout, low self-esteem, the emotional impact of immigration and displacement, or a major life transition. You do not have to navigate these challenges alone.
I provide virtual therapy to adults across Ontario and Quebec in English, Ukrainian, and Russian. I have a special interest in working with complex trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, and cultural adjustment.
Hi, I’m Steph (pronouns: she/her).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member in good standing with the OTSTCFQ, working on Tiohtià:ke, the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka (Island of Montreal, Quebec). My individualized, empathic, and trauma-aware approach offers a compassionate sounding board to help you untangle life’s challenges. I deeply respect and honour your therapeutic journey, drawing from various modalities that are tailored to your unique experience.
Hi, I’m Steph (pronouns: she/her).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member in good standing with the OTSTCFQ, working on Tiohtià:ke, the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka (Island of Montreal, Quebec). My individualized, empathic, and trauma-aware approach offers a compassionate sounding board to help you untangle life’s challenges. I deeply respect and honour your therapeutic journey, drawing from various modalities that are tailored to your unique experience.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual mental health clinic offering Psychodynamic psychotherapy and comprehensive psychological assessments for ADHD, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma, and complex mental health concerns. Psychological assessments are available in English and French. Our psychodynamic approach explores underlying emotions, unconscious patterns, and formative experiences to better understand the root causes of symptoms, relieve distress, and support meaningful, lasting change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual mental health clinic offering Psychodynamic psychotherapy and comprehensive psychological assessments for ADHD, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma, and complex mental health concerns. Psychological assessments are available in English and French. Our psychodynamic approach explores underlying emotions, unconscious patterns, and formative experiences to better understand the root causes of symptoms, relieve distress, and support meaningful, lasting change.
I am a registered NIHB provider and offer direct billing for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients.
Therapy should help you feel better in the present while also making sense of what keeps pulling you back into familiar struggles. Our work will address both. We’ll look beneath the surface to understand the emotions, past experiences, and relationship dynamics influencing how you respond to yourself and the people around you. At the same time, we’ll build practical tools you can use in your everyday life to navigate difficult moments, express yourself more clearly, and feel less overwhelmed by what you’re facing.
I am a registered NIHB provider and offer direct billing for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients.
Therapy should help you feel better in the present while also making sense of what keeps pulling you back into familiar struggles. Our work will address both. We’ll look beneath the surface to understand the emotions, past experiences, and relationship dynamics influencing how you respond to yourself and the people around you. At the same time, we’ll build practical tools you can use in your everyday life to navigate difficult moments, express yourself more clearly, and feel less overwhelmed by what you’re facing.
Mario Migliara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, BSW, BPsy, PsyTh, (c)
2 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H3H
We can all be negatively affected by life's challenges, overwhelming experiences, and hurtful events. For many, we reach a point where we cannot navigate alone, or in the same old ways. Needing help from others is in our nature as humans. Supportive counselling provides a confidential therapeutic space that is just yours. Together, we can move through the things that are blocked, painful, or frustrating - in ways that offer healing, grace and dignity.
We can all be negatively affected by life's challenges, overwhelming experiences, and hurtful events. For many, we reach a point where we cannot navigate alone, or in the same old ways. Needing help from others is in our nature as humans. Supportive counselling provides a confidential therapeutic space that is just yours. Together, we can move through the things that are blocked, painful, or frustrating - in ways that offer healing, grace and dignity.
Disordered Eating Therapy - Hannah De Boer
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
If you are struggling with eating concerns, body image distress, or anxiety, you are not alone. I support teens and adults who feel stuck in patterns of disordered eating, self-criticism, or emotional overwhelm and are seeking a more compassionate and balanced relationship with themselves.
If you are struggling with eating concerns, body image distress, or anxiety, you are not alone. I support teens and adults who feel stuck in patterns of disordered eating, self-criticism, or emotional overwhelm and are seeking a more compassionate and balanced relationship with themselves.
Janelle Rushton / Individual & Couples Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP, BSc
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Something isn’t working the way it used to. You might feel it in your relationship, more distance, more conflict, less ease. Or internally, where your mind won’t slow down, your reactions feel stronger than they should, or you keep falling into the same patterns. Whether on your own or with a partner, these patterns are often rooted in past experiences that haven’t been fully processed. During stress or life transitions, they tend to surface more strongly, leaving you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected.
Something isn’t working the way it used to. You might feel it in your relationship, more distance, more conflict, less ease. Or internally, where your mind won’t slow down, your reactions feel stronger than they should, or you keep falling into the same patterns. Whether on your own or with a partner, these patterns are often rooted in past experiences that haven’t been fully processed. During stress or life transitions, they tend to surface more strongly, leaving you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected.
Janelle Rushton / Relationship & Couples Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BSc, RP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You’re having the same conversation over and over, and getting nowhere. One of you shuts down, the other pushes harder. Small things turn into bigger conflicts, or you’ve stopped talking about what really matters altogether. You might still care deeply about each other, but it doesn’t feel the way it used to. Most couples don’t come in because they’ve “fallen out of love”, they come in because they’re stuck in patterns they don’t know how to change. Over time, those patterns create distance, resentment, and disconnection. At some point, it starts to feel like you’re no longer on the same team.
You’re having the same conversation over and over, and getting nowhere. One of you shuts down, the other pushes harder. Small things turn into bigger conflicts, or you’ve stopped talking about what really matters altogether. You might still care deeply about each other, but it doesn’t feel the way it used to. Most couples don’t come in because they’ve “fallen out of love”, they come in because they’re stuck in patterns they don’t know how to change. Over time, those patterns create distance, resentment, and disconnection. At some point, it starts to feel like you’re no longer on the same team.
I believe that with the right support, everyone has the potential to thrive. As a registered clinical social worker in Quebec and Ontario, I’ve had the honor of working with diverse groups, including immigrants, Indigenous families, asylum seekers, refugees, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities. I understand that reaching out for help can be daunting, but together, we can explore solutions that work for you. With a focus on cultural humility, I utilize a client-centered and ecosystemic approach to offer compassionate, personalized support that fosters healing and empowers individuals and their relationships.
I believe that with the right support, everyone has the potential to thrive. As a registered clinical social worker in Quebec and Ontario, I’ve had the honor of working with diverse groups, including immigrants, Indigenous families, asylum seekers, refugees, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities. I understand that reaching out for help can be daunting, but together, we can explore solutions that work for you. With a focus on cultural humility, I utilize a client-centered and ecosystemic approach to offer compassionate, personalized support that fosters healing and empowers individuals and their relationships.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, like you’re carrying too much, balancing endless responsibilities, and unsure where to turn. You may feel disconnected from the people around you, or even from yourself. Together, we’ll create a warm, non-judgmental space where you can slow down, gain clarity, and feel heard. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, or relationship challenges, we’ll gently explore what’s beneath the surface and work toward helping you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself again.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, like you’re carrying too much, balancing endless responsibilities, and unsure where to turn. You may feel disconnected from the people around you, or even from yourself. Together, we’ll create a warm, non-judgmental space where you can slow down, gain clarity, and feel heard. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, or relationship challenges, we’ll gently explore what’s beneath the surface and work toward helping you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself again.
Individual & Couples Therapist / Jenn
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc, BA, CCPA, RP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
The world can feel like a lot right now. You might be holding everything together on the outside while feeling burned out, stuck, or disconnected underneath. Stress, relationship challenges, demanding work, or major life transitions can quietly take their toll. I work with individuals and couples who are navigating these pressures while trying to stay strong for the people around them. As a Registered Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I support clients facing relationship difficulties, burnout, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, depression, PTSD and major life transitions.
The world can feel like a lot right now. You might be holding everything together on the outside while feeling burned out, stuck, or disconnected underneath. Stress, relationship challenges, demanding work, or major life transitions can quietly take their toll. I work with individuals and couples who are navigating these pressures while trying to stay strong for the people around them. As a Registered Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I support clients facing relationship difficulties, burnout, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, depression, PTSD and major life transitions.
EMDR, Trauma, LGBTQ, ADHD, Autism, Relationships
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MACP
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H3N
Hi! I'm Jackson, and I offer virtual/online sessions in English for individual adults and late adolescents who would like to explore or work together on a variety of issues that include trauma of various kinds, emotional regulation, 2S.LGBTQIA+ and gender issues, neurodiversity (including ADHD and Autism Spectrum), relationships and sexual issues (including non-monogamy and kink), self-esteem and self-exploration, men's issues, and sport/performance issues, amongst others. I work best with people who are motivated to heal, grow, change, and learn, and who want to understand themselves and to be understood.
Hi! I'm Jackson, and I offer virtual/online sessions in English for individual adults and late adolescents who would like to explore or work together on a variety of issues that include trauma of various kinds, emotional regulation, 2S.LGBTQIA+ and gender issues, neurodiversity (including ADHD and Autism Spectrum), relationships and sexual issues (including non-monogamy and kink), self-esteem and self-exploration, men's issues, and sport/performance issues, amongst others. I work best with people who are motivated to heal, grow, change, and learn, and who want to understand themselves and to be understood.
You may be feeling exhausted from burnout, stuck in patterns of perfectionism, weighed down by trauma, or navigating overwhelming stress in your relationships or professional life. Perhaps you are a healthcare provider, first responder, veteran, or a fellow mental health professional balancing immense responsibilities. Or maybe you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, exploring kink, ENM/polyamory, or healing as a survivor of trauma or violence. You want a safe space to be fully seen and understood, and you long for clarity, balance, and healthier ways of connecting with yourself and others. Montreal and virtual in QC + ON.
You may be feeling exhausted from burnout, stuck in patterns of perfectionism, weighed down by trauma, or navigating overwhelming stress in your relationships or professional life. Perhaps you are a healthcare provider, first responder, veteran, or a fellow mental health professional balancing immense responsibilities. Or maybe you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, exploring kink, ENM/polyamory, or healing as a survivor of trauma or violence. You want a safe space to be fully seen and understood, and you long for clarity, balance, and healthier ways of connecting with yourself and others. Montreal and virtual in QC + ON.
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.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re navigating a transition, struggling in your relationships, or feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. You might be dealing with anxiety, low mood, ADHD-related challenges like focus or overwhelm, or tension with your partner that keeps repeating. I’m Kelly, a Registered Psychotherapist, and I support individuals and couples who are ready for things to feel different. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface so you can feel more grounded, clear, and connected.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re navigating a transition, struggling in your relationships, or feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. You might be dealing with anxiety, low mood, ADHD-related challenges like focus or overwhelm, or tension with your partner that keeps repeating. I’m Kelly, a Registered Psychotherapist, and I support individuals and couples who are ready for things to feel different. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface so you can feel more grounded, clear, and connected.
Janice Daciuk: People-Pleasing, Self-Worth/Esteem
Registered Psychotherapist, BASc, MS, MA, RP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
From the outside, your life may seem fine, but internally, things don’t feel right. You might notice a quiet sense of unease, repeating dynamics that no longer serve you, or a growing distance from parts of yourself you once felt connected to. You don’t necessarily feel overwhelmed or at a breaking point, but you know you’re ready for something to shift. I support adults who are exploring questions around identity, relationships, boundaries, and self-confidence, especially those who have learned to minimize their own needs over time. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical, offering a space that feels authentic.
From the outside, your life may seem fine, but internally, things don’t feel right. You might notice a quiet sense of unease, repeating dynamics that no longer serve you, or a growing distance from parts of yourself you once felt connected to. You don’t necessarily feel overwhelmed or at a breaking point, but you know you’re ready for something to shift. I support adults who are exploring questions around identity, relationships, boundaries, and self-confidence, especially those who have learned to minimize their own needs over time. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical, offering a space that feels authentic.
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.
