Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Montréal, QC
Lily Jiménez Dabdoub Neurolotus Art Therapy
Counsellor, CCC, ATPQ, ND, MACAT, BScPsy, BSPsy
4 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H3A
Maya Angelou once said, “there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you”. I am here to support you in expressing your untold stories. I will witness and listen to your untold stories and help you express and process them through the tools that expressive arts therapies provide, particularly art. Art therapy is a less challenging medium to explore your emotional needs. Through our art therapy sessions I will help you catch those overwhelming emotions and entangled thoughts. Together we will be able to find the best strategies for you to make the changes you need to feel better and heal.
Maya Angelou once said, “there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you”. I am here to support you in expressing your untold stories. I will witness and listen to your untold stories and help you express and process them through the tools that expressive arts therapies provide, particularly art. Art therapy is a less challenging medium to explore your emotional needs. Through our art therapy sessions I will help you catch those overwhelming emotions and entangled thoughts. Together we will be able to find the best strategies for you to make the changes you need to feel better and heal.
Are you or your child looking for therapy that works with your brain, not against it? I offer neuro-affirming therapy for Autistic, ADHD, kids and young adults. Whether you’re navigating school, friendships, or independence, therapy can help you build confidence, manage emotions, and feel more at ease being yourself. Newly diagnosed (or self-diagnosed) or have known for a while but haven’t found helpful support. If you’re struggling with shutdowns, communication, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can help you build confidence, manage energy, and feel calmer in the present moment.
Are you or your child looking for therapy that works with your brain, not against it? I offer neuro-affirming therapy for Autistic, ADHD, kids and young adults. Whether you’re navigating school, friendships, or independence, therapy can help you build confidence, manage emotions, and feel more at ease being yourself. Newly diagnosed (or self-diagnosed) or have known for a while but haven’t found helpful support. If you’re struggling with shutdowns, communication, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can help you build confidence, manage energy, and feel calmer in the present moment.
Welcome! Kindly note that I do NOT offer therapy/counselling services in my practice, as I focus exclusively on comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for anglophone children and teens attending either English or French schools.
Welcome! Kindly note that I do NOT offer therapy/counselling services in my practice, as I focus exclusively on comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for anglophone children and teens attending either English or French schools.
I am the co-founder of the West Island Therapy and Wellness Centre. I have been working with children, teens, and their families for the past 25 years. I provide therapy and conduct assessments (psychological, psychoeducational, autism, developmental, etc). My particular area of interest is assessing and working with children and adults with learning disabilities, attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, anxiety/depression, as well as behavioural and social problems. I earned a doctorate degree in Psychology from the Université du Québec à Montréal. I am a member in good standing with the Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec.
I am the co-founder of the West Island Therapy and Wellness Centre. I have been working with children, teens, and their families for the past 25 years. I provide therapy and conduct assessments (psychological, psychoeducational, autism, developmental, etc). My particular area of interest is assessing and working with children and adults with learning disabilities, attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, anxiety/depression, as well as behavioural and social problems. I earned a doctorate degree in Psychology from the Université du Québec à Montréal. I am a member in good standing with the Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec.
I have extensive experience in relationship dynamics, workplace stress, career transitions, and special needs, and I am dedicated to supporting children, teens, and adults through various life challenges in both school and clinical settings while using a holistic and solution-focused approach. As an immigrant myself, I have a particular passion for working with immigrant and international student populations and helping them navigate the complexities of their experiences while fostering resilience and growth.
I have extensive experience in relationship dynamics, workplace stress, career transitions, and special needs, and I am dedicated to supporting children, teens, and adults through various life challenges in both school and clinical settings while using a holistic and solution-focused approach. As an immigrant myself, I have a particular passion for working with immigrant and international student populations and helping them navigate the complexities of their experiences while fostering resilience and growth.
Now Accepting New Clients for Psychological Assessments
We currently have openings for comprehensive psychological assessments for children and teens (ages 4 to 18), and adults (18+). These assessments include (but are not limited to): Learning Disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and English eligibility, and School Derogation (Dérogation Scolaire).
We are experts in differential diagnosis and academic accommodations.
Now Accepting New Clients for Psychological Assessments
We currently have openings for comprehensive psychological assessments for children and teens (ages 4 to 18), and adults (18+). These assessments include (but are not limited to): Learning Disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and English eligibility, and School Derogation (Dérogation Scolaire).
We are experts in differential diagnosis and academic accommodations.
Hello! My name is Katrina. Thank you for your interest. I love doing what I do! I enjoy accompanying my clients on their journey, figuring out what makes them “tick,” watching as they bloom and discover new pathways they might not have seen for themselves before.
Therapy can be like stirring up a muddy puddle, and waiting for it to settle. Once the debris moves around and quietly settles into its new home, then you can see clearly again.
I will be there to consistently provide you with a safe space where you can explore yourself, your needs, and your wishes. Together we will figure out how we can get you where you want to be.
Hello! My name is Katrina. Thank you for your interest. I love doing what I do! I enjoy accompanying my clients on their journey, figuring out what makes them “tick,” watching as they bloom and discover new pathways they might not have seen for themselves before.
Therapy can be like stirring up a muddy puddle, and waiting for it to settle. Once the debris moves around and quietly settles into its new home, then you can see clearly again.
I will be there to consistently provide you with a safe space where you can explore yourself, your needs, and your wishes. Together we will figure out how we can get you where you want to be.
Expressing feelings can be challenging, and that’s where music comes in. As a music therapist, I help individuals of all ages enhance their emotional, cognitive, and social well-being through music. Whether through listening, improvising, or creating songs together, we’ll work in a supportive space to build coping skills and reconnect with yourself. Each session is personalized to meet your needs, and I’m here to actively listen and support you through both music and conversation.
P.S. No musical experience is necessary.
Expressing feelings can be challenging, and that’s where music comes in. As a music therapist, I help individuals of all ages enhance their emotional, cognitive, and social well-being through music. Whether through listening, improvising, or creating songs together, we’ll work in a supportive space to build coping skills and reconnect with yourself. Each session is personalized to meet your needs, and I’m here to actively listen and support you through both music and conversation.
P.S. No musical experience is necessary.
I’m a Montreal Psychologist specializing in adult ADHD and autism assessments. At Bloom Assessments you are guided every step of the way to get an official diagnosis and create a plan for future success.
Living with ADHD or autism is challenging. For many high-functioning young adults getting to the root of their problems takes time. Feeling “different”, as if life is just harder for you somehow. Able to spend hours focused on the thing that interests you, but procrastinating with the important stuff. Having many brilliant ideas, but finding yourself unable to reach your full potential.
I’m a Montreal Psychologist specializing in adult ADHD and autism assessments. At Bloom Assessments you are guided every step of the way to get an official diagnosis and create a plan for future success.
Living with ADHD or autism is challenging. For many high-functioning young adults getting to the root of their problems takes time. Feeling “different”, as if life is just harder for you somehow. Able to spend hours focused on the thing that interests you, but procrastinating with the important stuff. Having many brilliant ideas, but finding yourself unable to reach your full potential.
Life is challenging, and sometimes, we need help holding space for tough situations, transitions, and new ways to learn more about ourselves so we can live authentically. You do not need to be an artist to benefit from art therapy! Anyone who wants to explore their feelings through art creation can benefit.
Life is challenging, and sometimes, we need help holding space for tough situations, transitions, and new ways to learn more about ourselves so we can live authentically. You do not need to be an artist to benefit from art therapy! Anyone who wants to explore their feelings through art creation can benefit.
I provide collaborative, empowering, and non-pathologising drama therapy for adults and children. Using movement, story, art, and metaphor, I help clients reconnect mind and body, access the intelligence the body holds, and integrate these practices into their daily lives. My work is embodied and relational, guiding clients towards self-compassion and a thoughtful connection between their physical and mental experience.
I provide collaborative, empowering, and non-pathologising drama therapy for adults and children. Using movement, story, art, and metaphor, I help clients reconnect mind and body, access the intelligence the body holds, and integrate these practices into their daily lives. My work is embodied and relational, guiding clients towards self-compassion and a thoughtful connection between their physical and mental experience.
I am a doctoral student, certified in Grief/Bereavement education by ADEC and by CCPA with a CCC. I work from a strength based, person-centered approach and believe that each individual is the expert of their own life. Having experienced first-hand the physical, emotional and mental stress and anxiety brought on by illness and disease such as cancer, and related losses, my devotion/passion lies in walking with you through what is a turbulent journey, one that does not need to be faced alone. I have completed my Master of Counselling and field practicum under the supervision of Dr. Bassam Khoury (www.drkhoury-montrealtherapist.com).
I am a doctoral student, certified in Grief/Bereavement education by ADEC and by CCPA with a CCC. I work from a strength based, person-centered approach and believe that each individual is the expert of their own life. Having experienced first-hand the physical, emotional and mental stress and anxiety brought on by illness and disease such as cancer, and related losses, my devotion/passion lies in walking with you through what is a turbulent journey, one that does not need to be faced alone. I have completed my Master of Counselling and field practicum under the supervision of Dr. Bassam Khoury (www.drkhoury-montrealtherapist.com).
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Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with life’s challenges?
Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship difficulties, or past traumas, I offer a compassionate and creative space to explore your emotions and find new ways to cope.
With a background in Creative Arts Therapies and currently working as a single-session counselor at Telus Health Care, I blend talk therapy with creative interventions tailored to you. My approach is solution-focused, client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive.
I am native in French and Korean and fluent English, I welcome diverse backgrounds.
Hello! Bonjour! 안녕하세요!
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with life’s challenges?
Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship difficulties, or past traumas, I offer a compassionate and creative space to explore your emotions and find new ways to cope.
With a background in Creative Arts Therapies and currently working as a single-session counselor at Telus Health Care, I blend talk therapy with creative interventions tailored to you. My approach is solution-focused, client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive.
I am native in French and Korean and fluent English, I welcome diverse backgrounds.
Hi, I'm Coach Maddy, the Montreal ADHD Coach who has ADHD. I have been working with teens, students, adults, couples, groups, parents and their families for over two decades. I know what it's like growing up with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as well as being an ADHD Adult. I have very specific ADHD Coach training from the ADD Coach Academy in New York. My approach is action oriented and based on your strengths and acquiring needed skills for you to achieve.
Hi, I'm Coach Maddy, the Montreal ADHD Coach who has ADHD. I have been working with teens, students, adults, couples, groups, parents and their families for over two decades. I know what it's like growing up with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as well as being an ADHD Adult. I have very specific ADHD Coach training from the ADD Coach Academy in New York. My approach is action oriented and based on your strengths and acquiring needed skills for you to achieve.
I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients to identify their motivation for change, sense of self, and resiliency. It is always my goal to give care to your knowledge, desires, character strengths and connections. We will honour what guides you while building capacity for curiosity and self-compassion in the places that feel most difficult. We can work on anxiety and depression, trauma, life transitions, relationships, coping skills, and identity exploration.
I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients to identify their motivation for change, sense of self, and resiliency. It is always my goal to give care to your knowledge, desires, character strengths and connections. We will honour what guides you while building capacity for curiosity and self-compassion in the places that feel most difficult. We can work on anxiety and depression, trauma, life transitions, relationships, coping skills, and identity exploration.
I work with children, teens and young adults. I specialize in ADHD and autism assessments (teens and young adults). I also offer psycho-educational assessments to children (ADHD, dyslexia and other Learning Disabilities) to ensure that they reach their full academic potential. I provide therapy to children and teens who struggle with behavior problems, anxiety and issues related to parental separation. I also have extensive experience helping young adults feel good about themselves and deal with a variety of problems, including ADHD, anxiety, relationship issues and stress.
I work with children, teens and young adults. I specialize in ADHD and autism assessments (teens and young adults). I also offer psycho-educational assessments to children (ADHD, dyslexia and other Learning Disabilities) to ensure that they reach their full academic potential. I provide therapy to children and teens who struggle with behavior problems, anxiety and issues related to parental separation. I also have extensive experience helping young adults feel good about themselves and deal with a variety of problems, including ADHD, anxiety, relationship issues and stress.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, life changes, or regulating big emotions? I help children express themselves and develop emotional regulation skills through therapeutic play. In sessions, your child can safely explore their feelings and experiences through play, imagination and creativity!
I also meet with parents to offer tools and support to nurture their child's development and enhance self-confidence.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, life changes, or regulating big emotions? I help children express themselves and develop emotional regulation skills through therapeutic play. In sessions, your child can safely explore their feelings and experiences through play, imagination and creativity!
I also meet with parents to offer tools and support to nurture their child's development and enhance self-confidence.
Anxiety, worry, or self-doubt can make even the simplest parts of life feel overwhelming. Maybe you’ve noticed yourself stuck in cycles of intrusive thoughts, panic, or patterns that hold you back from feeling grounded. I work with adults who are navigating these challenges, along with life transitions and the weight of persistent stress. In our sessions, you’ll find a space where you can feel supported, heard, and understood—without judgment. Together we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, while building practical tools and strategies rooted in evidence-based care.
Anxiety, worry, or self-doubt can make even the simplest parts of life feel overwhelming. Maybe you’ve noticed yourself stuck in cycles of intrusive thoughts, panic, or patterns that hold you back from feeling grounded. I work with adults who are navigating these challenges, along with life transitions and the weight of persistent stress. In our sessions, you’ll find a space where you can feel supported, heard, and understood—without judgment. Together we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, while building practical tools and strategies rooted in evidence-based care.
How do the stories you tell about your life shape your identity or influence how you interact with the world? Whether you are an adult or child, the stories we have been told about ourselves or the beliefs we hold shape our inner narrative. The significance we give to that narrative influences how we receive, perceive, and do or do not achieve. Through creative exploration of your stories and unearthing those untold, your skills, talents and hard-won knowledge are waiting to engage with whatever problem brings you to therapy.
How do the stories you tell about your life shape your identity or influence how you interact with the world? Whether you are an adult or child, the stories we have been told about ourselves or the beliefs we hold shape our inner narrative. The significance we give to that narrative influences how we receive, perceive, and do or do not achieve. Through creative exploration of your stories and unearthing those untold, your skills, talents and hard-won knowledge are waiting to engage with whatever problem brings you to therapy.
My approach can be described as strength-based and client-centered. I believe that the client must feel empowered, supported and dignified at all times. Clients who have had complicated lives, will often have trouble envisioning positive outcomes to their life story. This can impede and prevent growth and self- fulfillment. My job is to help clients to identify obstacles, work through impeding emotions, and arm them with new strategies. The effort should be collaborative. With my guidance, clients can shed their "negative narrative" and thus feel a sense of renewed hope. The future should seem one of possibility.
My approach can be described as strength-based and client-centered. I believe that the client must feel empowered, supported and dignified at all times. Clients who have had complicated lives, will often have trouble envisioning positive outcomes to their life story. This can impede and prevent growth and self- fulfillment. My job is to help clients to identify obstacles, work through impeding emotions, and arm them with new strategies. The effort should be collaborative. With my guidance, clients can shed their "negative narrative" and thus feel a sense of renewed hope. The future should seem one of possibility.
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Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors
How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.