Self Esteem Therapists in Montréal, QC

I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with an MA in Creative Arts Therapies. My approach is person-centred and collaborative, meaning we’ll work together to figure out what you need and what will be most helpful, from the beginning and throughout the counselling process. I aim to create a space where you can openly share your experiences, thoughts, and emotions, and find a sense of comfort and security as you face life’s challenges. In session, you can expect my full presence, openness, and genuineness.

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).

I have been working with youth for over 10 years and have a comprehensive knowledge of difficulties that can affect children and teens. I also have expertise supporting adults in their parenting, relationships, life transitions and mental health issues. My work with individuals aim to support and improve self-expression and empowerment. With a client-centered practice, I apply techniques from different approaches such as gestalt-therapy, psychodynamic approach, cognitive-behavioral-therapy and systematic therapy. I offer art therapy sessions in English or in French.

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.

I'm a licensed psychotherapist and clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience. I provide a supportive, respectful, and non-judgmental space where you can express whatever thoughts and feelings you're experiencing. Some of the issues I can help you deal with include anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, past trauma, and relationship difficulties. These can be related to current situations, or to past ones that continue to cause pain and get in the way of your happiness.

Are you seeking to gain a deeper understanding of your needs and experience greater ease in your life? Would you like to feel more secure in your attachments, both with others and with yourself?

So you’re ready to understand yourself better and figure out how to move forward in your life. That takes courage. If any of the following resonate with you, I think I can help: • You look like you have it all together on the outside, but feel like a mess on the inside. • You’re a people-pleaser and are ready to make more space for you. • You feel like you’re on an emotional roller coaster and are ready to get off this ride and take control of your life. • You have a pattern of feeling stuck in unfulfilling relationships and want that to change. • You’re sick of perfectionism ruling your life.

I am a licensed psychologist working for over 25 years with adults in individual therapy. I have helped clients address difficulties that have prevented them from living happy and healthy lives. My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, effective communication and relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem and grief, among others. Through a safe and trusting relationship I will support you in managing challenging situations in your life and help you to develop effective coping strategies.

If you feel that you are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and/or are struggling to maintain healthy relationships, I am here to support you in identifying your needs, as well as developing insight and implementing strategies that promote overall well-being.