Personality Disorders Therapists in Montréal, QC

avenuepsy.com / Email only please! - Suffering, feeling low, lost, anxious or overwhelmed? Breathe, we've got this. Hi, my name is Celestine. I am a bilingual, registered psychologist and I split my time between my private practice and my work in a federal penitentiary. My practice focuses on building a strong, trusting relationship with the client and exploring all issues that arise. More specifically, I enjoy treating PTSD and complex-PTSD with a tailored approach for each client.

The poem, The Imaginary Career (by Rainer Maria Rilke), illustrates exquisitely our human condition. To quote: "At first a childhood, limitless and free" only to become "Defiance- The child bent becomes the bender". To live in that ".. vast, cold empty space, alone" is a very painful place to find oneself. I am here to join with that person in the "empty space" so that they can understand themselves and heal.

I assist individuals who are struggling in different ways, although my specialty is in treating anxiety disorders and personality disorders . I usually take on the referrals that other therapists shy away from or consider too difficult to treat. My work with anxiety disorders is guided by best practice guidelines and draws mostly on cognitive behavioral techniques, including prolonged exposure using longer sessions. When working with individuals presenting with a personality disorder, my approach is eclectic, drawing mostly on psychodynamic, schema, and cognitive behavioral models.

I have spent my professional life working with individuals suffering from mental health issues. I am interested in helping to cultivate conditions that promote recovery. The ideal client would want to understand their role in this process and be willing to work collaboratively on a therapeutic plan.

Using an integrative approach, I specialize in short and long-term weekly counselling for adults and teens with depression and anxiety issues, as well as personality disorders such as BPD. Essentially, my job is to create a safe space where you can feel free to be you so that we can together understand, appreciate and work through any self-destructive behaviours or experiences that you feel are holding you back.

I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders , and A.D.H.D. I use a caring, non-judgmental approach to help my clients feel and understand the meaning of their emotions and behavior. I offer clients an opportunity to explore their inner world, understand their difficulties clearly, deepen self-awareness and to make sense of their experiences. I work together with my clients to remove barriers to growth and help them achieve their potential and have deeper more meaningful connections with others as well as with themselves.

As a Police Officer and Licensed Social Worker I have over 19 years of experience in the following fields: legal/law cases, child protection (D.Y.P.), personality disorders , conjugal violence, interpersonal relationship counseling, PTSD, anxiety/depression, Intervention and trauma. Please Note: I also work with NIHB Express Scripts for first Nations

I am a license clinical psychologist who works with an experienced psychiatrist. We both specialize in treating those who have experienced trauma. workplace bullying/harassment, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, as well as its attendant symptoms in work and relationships. In addition, we perform testing and counselling for those who believe they may have issues related to attentional deficit, hyperactivity, and autism spectrum disorder. After many years of discouragement, many people here find new hope. There is then also hope for you. Please visit our new website at www.singersultanconsultantsplus.com and register today.

Throughout our sessions, I strive to create an environment of compassion, acceptance, and present moment awareness. I don't see myself as fundamentally different from the client, but rather as someone who can bring a fresh perspective to their situation. I believe that the client and I are both climbing our own mountains, and I can use my vantage point to identify obstacles on their mountain that they may not be aware of. In therapy, every struggle is important, and no one's pain is greater or less than another's. Together, we can then find new ways to navigate these obstacles and chart a new course towards a more fulfilling life.

People seek help for specific reasons such as eating disorders, psycho-somatic conditions, obsessional behaviour, or phobic anxieties. At other times help is sought because of more general underlying feelings of depression or anxiety, difficulties in concentrating, dissatisfaction in work or inability to form satisfactory relationships. We believe in a mind-body connection so that improvements in psychological well-being translate into physical vitality. The benefits of our psychotherapy and counselling work include self-insight, inner fulfillment, raised self-esteem, a positive outlook and improved relationships.

There are increasing psychological problems which do not meet traditional psychiatric disorders but concern developmental 'family-of-origin' attachment dynamics, impacting adult functioning-regarding work, intimacy and creativity. Although external factors are often rather 'real' and painful- self justification, rationalization and avoidance/denial often defeat heartfelt goals, dreams, desires and unique potential regarding school/work, intimacy, creativity and future possibilities.

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. Until 2022 I was 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 individuals recovering from substance dependence.

I believe that warmth, positive regard, and acceptance are important to find the insights and tools for an important change in our lives. It is important for me to build a therapeutic relationship with genuineness and work together to enhance self-awareness and self-compassion. I prioritize allowing each person the agency to adapt techniques to their individual experiences or needs. I have a strong interest in individuals and the impact of society, culture on the development of personality. My passion for mental health, advocacy, and counselling has guided my practice and work through trauma to find strength and resilience.

Are you ready to re-engage with yourself and others? I will work with you to bring clarity to your past and present feelings, thoughts and behaviours. By helping you become aware of your fears and patterns that make you struggle, i will guide you towards the change you desire. Together we will tailor the work we do to suit your goals. You will surprise yourself looking inwards taking care of the little child, discovering your inner potentials and building your self-esteem at your own pace. You will find your quality of life and relationships improve.