Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Montréal, QC

Offering a safe, respectful and caring environment to take on life's challenges: including anxiety, depression, life crisis, developmental and transitional crisis, grief, conflicts in personal or work relationships; parenting, pregnancy and post-natal concerns. With a firm belief in a person's inner wisdom, I work with clients to clearly identify their values and strengths towards reducing anguish and increasing hope. Using an eclectic approach suitable to client personality and individual circumstances, counselling is done in a collaborative, holistic context.

Over the years, I have helped clients with issues of self-esteem, identity, anxiety/depression, emotional self-regulation, trauma, and illness. I also received specialized training in sex and couple therapy over the span of 2 years. I therefore have extensive training in issues related to sexual desire/arousal, sexual pain, premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction. I am also specialized in couple issues, including communication, emotional and sexual intimacy, commitment (e.g. divorce, infidelity, negotiating open relationship), and navigating major life transitions (e.g. childbirth , illness, changes in employment).

Greetings, bonjour, bienvenidos, I am an Ontario and Quebec-licensed psychologist, researcher and professor at Université de Montréal. I work with patients struggling with a variety of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, overwhelming emotions, survivors of war, postpartum depression and perinatal work. Part of my practice is also dedicated to refugees and asylum seekers. My clinical approach is eclectic (psychodynamic, systemic, cultural and psychoanalytic). I take an interest in dreams and dream analysis, as they are a window into the unconscious and help unravel deeper intrapsychic issues.

I work with clients who are motivated to explore their life's challenges and together, we build a strong alliance in order to try different approaches and strategies in our sessions.

Sometimes "expecting" is not what you expect! If you are thinking about having a baby, struggling to conceive, are pregnant or are within your first year postpartum and are concerned about your experience, I can help. Sometimes too and tragically, pregnancies don't always end with a happy outcome. Whichever situation you are facing, I can offer you both individualized support or in a group setting so that you don't feel alone and isolated in your current struggle. I work collaboratively with my clients and my style is very conversational. I want you to feel comfortable and at ease in coming to therapy.

If you are struggling, feeling stuck, or going through a disorienting loss or life change, I offer counselling and Art Therapy in a comfortable studio space. Together we can explore your experience and find a personalized creative process that resonates with you in the moment. Art Therapy can provide a curious process of self expression, catharsis, discovery, and personal growth. No previous skills in art making is necessary, this healing process is accessible and unique to each individual. I am also available to provide this same service in online sessions.

Therapy can help people better understand themselves and find greater meaning in their lives. People enter therapy for a wide range of reasons, often involving difficulty solving a problem in their lives on their own. Some people, for example, are having difficulty in a romantic relationship and wonder how to improve the relationship, or end it. Other people experience conflict or anxiety in a wide range of interpersonal relationships and enter therapy as a means of improving their communication skills and the quality of their relationships. I help people in both monogamous and polyamorous relationships.

There are periods in life where you might feel stuck and unable to move forward. Hardships are a part of the human experience, as life can lead us in unexpected directions. But you do not have to struggle alone. I offer a space to heal, grow, and learn more about yourself and your needs. I'm here to guide you to reflect on where you are and where you'd like to be. I will challenge you and encourage you to challenge yourself. My aim is to create a safe, warm, and accepting environment to help validate and work through your apprehensions, support the changes you would like to make, and develop the strength to accept and move forward.

Over the years I have specialized in working with adults to help them thrive in relationships and social situations. My goal is to help individuals and couples achieve, and most importantly, sustain healthy relationships. Specializing in social anxiety and assertiveness, dating and relationships, as well as family planning and parenting. My number one objective is to provide you with the proper strategies to have successful interactions with the important people in your life. My practice includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Approaches, Young Schema Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

I am a Psychotherapist, Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor (both in my private practice, as well as for McGill post-graduate students) and licensed Couple and Family Therapist with 30 years experience. I understand that acknowledging a need for therapy may not be easy. The thought of confronting painful situations and relationships, past or present, may cause discomfort and anxiety. My hope is that in working together, I will be able to ease you through a difficult and challenging process; one which will help you to create healthier pathways to more functional and satisfying relationships, along with an enhanced sense of meaning in your life.

I am licensed psychotherapist, social worker and couple and family therapist who has been working in the mental health, with adults, couples, families, and teens for over ten years. I approach psychotherapy from a perspective of curiosity and compassion. I believe that, with support, all people are capable of strength, growth and resilience, even in the face of profound challenges.

Asking for help is a sign of strength. I offer a safe and caring space to help you through the challenges you are facing, such as anxiety, depression, burnout, low self-esteem, and chronic pain. Take the first step and call today for an appointment.

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.

Sometimes when we are distressed, we can lose sight of the things that are most important to us. When we are feeling unwell our energy often becomes focused on managing negative feelings and living a satisfying life can become difficult. Do you often feel anxious, sad, hopeless, or overwhelmed? Perhaps you are feeling stuck or just unsatisfied with your life right now. I can help you understand the processes that have contributed to and maintain your suffering, and support you in reconnecting with your values to live a more satisfying life.

It's difficult to take the first step of reaching out when you're in need of support. I get it, I've been there. As a survivor of past trauma, I have had to make the long journey toward healing. No matter what you are trying to heal from or manage, just know that although it can be hard, it's possible, and it's worth it. Whether you're struggling to manage anxiety, grief, depression, past trauma, or anything else, you don't have to do it alone. I'd be honoured to help you find your path. "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" - Lao-Tzu

I have experience working with mood related difficulties such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, obsessive and compulsive thoughts and behaviours, impulsivity, and self-esteem. In addition, I have also worked on treating identity issues including sexual orientation and gender; family related difficulties; cultural and religion related concerns; romantic and intimate relationship dynamics including infidelity and attachment; and finally difficulties related to experiences of trauma (sexual abuse and war).

I believe in the human being and his or her capacity to re-build. I find that there is nothing more important than a willingness to develop compassion for oneself and one's situation. For me, the therapy is a place to reconnect with emotions, and begin a very important journey within the supportive therapeutic relationship.

The psychotherapy I am offering aims to understand the nature of your current difficulties and their underlying conflicts. The psychothetapetical treatment focuses on unresolved issues or repressed trauma, bringing the latent conflicts to consciousness. Gradually, you are becoming aware of the unconscious aspects of your distress, which eventually allows you to overcome it. I am giving importance to the development of trust and will encourages you to freely express your emotions, thoughts, memories and dreams.

My aim is to listen to my patients and provide proactive care that will help them reach balance and inner peace. Through a CBT based approach , I try and identify the root causes of problems and provide my patients the tools needed to help themselves achieve long term wellness. My specialties are anxiety, depression, ocd, stress and anger management, couples therapy, addiction, chronic pain, emotional disturbance, self esteem, family conflicts and anxiety . As a fully licensed Psychologist (permit granted by the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec) I can issue receipts to those with insurance for full or partial reimbursement.

The familiar saying based on an ancient Chinese proverb "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step" is one which, to my mind invites us to reflect on our past and on our future. Perhaps your particular life's journey is not yet taking you in a fulfilling or rewarding direction. A painful family past, issues of loss, relationship conflicts, struggles with your teen, are just some types of setbacks which may leave you feeling anxious, sad, exhausted, hopeless or helpless. Today is a new day. The one in which you take that first important step toward transforming your life journey into one of meaningful growth and change.