Trauma Focused Therapists in Montréal, QC
Licensed Couple & Family Therapist, Creative Arts Therapist. Cindy specializes in trauma-focused therapy with individuals, couples, and families. She works from an anti-oppression perspective that recognizes the systemic issues that impact mental and emotional health. Cindy is a strong believer in helping her clients tell their stories through empathic and creative engagement. She incorporates verbal and body-based creative methods to guide her clients through whatever obstacles are keeping them from being more peaceful and integrated selves. Sessions are always client-centered, inclusive and sensitive to your individual needs.
Licensed Couple & Family Therapist, Creative Arts Therapist. Cindy specializes in trauma-focused therapy with individuals, couples, and families. She works from an anti-oppression perspective that recognizes the systemic issues that impact mental and emotional health. Cindy is a strong believer in helping her clients tell their stories through empathic and creative engagement. She incorporates verbal and body-based creative methods to guide her clients through whatever obstacles are keeping them from being more peaceful and integrated selves. Sessions are always client-centered, inclusive and sensitive to your individual needs.
Ian Zikman, Psychologist
Psychologist, MEd, MA, QUE, ONTARIO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H3G
Sometimes we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, afraid, desperate, or alone. Maybe your relationships are spiraling or you never feel good enough. Perhaps you are unfulfilled at work or procrastination is sabotaging you. Your distress from anxiety, depression, or grief may have reached a new level and you can’t cope. I’m a therapist, but I’m human too, I’ve been there. Everybody needs a helping hand sometimes. I’m ready to be that person for you! I’ll help you get back on track. With 17 years of experience and expertise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), I’m dedicated to helping clients lead healthier, more productive lives.
Sometimes we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, afraid, desperate, or alone. Maybe your relationships are spiraling or you never feel good enough. Perhaps you are unfulfilled at work or procrastination is sabotaging you. Your distress from anxiety, depression, or grief may have reached a new level and you can’t cope. I’m a therapist, but I’m human too, I’ve been there. Everybody needs a helping hand sometimes. I’m ready to be that person for you! I’ll help you get back on track. With 17 years of experience and expertise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), I’m dedicated to helping clients lead healthier, more productive lives.
Irina Poliakov Veronneau
Registered Social Worker, MA, BSW, CATA, OTSTCFQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H2G
Hello, radiant soul! I am a Social Worker and Art Therapist specializing in trauma. I work with children, adults, and families, guiding them to uncover and embrace their resilience and inner resources. I aim to create a safe, nurturing space for self-discovery and transformation through the creative arts. Each individual is the artist of their own life, using a unique palette to define their identity and experiences. As a guest on their inner journey, I help navigate the emotions, memories, and stories that shape their sense of self. Together, we explore creative pathways to heal, grow, and develop stronger coping skills.
Hello, radiant soul! I am a Social Worker and Art Therapist specializing in trauma. I work with children, adults, and families, guiding them to uncover and embrace their resilience and inner resources. I aim to create a safe, nurturing space for self-discovery and transformation through the creative arts. Each individual is the artist of their own life, using a unique palette to define their identity and experiences. As a guest on their inner journey, I help navigate the emotions, memories, and stories that shape their sense of self. Together, we explore creative pathways to heal, grow, and develop stronger coping skills.
Are stress, anxiety, or emotional challenges making it hard to find balance in your life? You don’t have to navigate this alone. Whether you’re struggling with overwhelming emotions, past trauma, or relationship difficulties, I offer a compassionate space to help you heal, grow, and regain control.
I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages, providing tailored strategies to address emotional, mental, and behavioral challenges. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed techniques, I help you develop the tools needed to create lasting change.
Are stress, anxiety, or emotional challenges making it hard to find balance in your life? You don’t have to navigate this alone. Whether you’re struggling with overwhelming emotions, past trauma, or relationship difficulties, I offer a compassionate space to help you heal, grow, and regain control.
I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages, providing tailored strategies to address emotional, mental, and behavioral challenges. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed techniques, I help you develop the tools needed to create lasting change.
Jennifer Wiley-Vallerand Art Therapy
Art Therapist, MA, ATPQ
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H3Z
Trauma focused art therapy can be particularly effective for the client who feels stuck or who cannot talk about their difficulties.
Jennifer has a particular interested in working with neurodiverse clients, children and adolescents and LGBTQ+ clients and community. I am attentive to the individual needs of the client and support each client to explore their strengths and areas of growth.
Trauma focused art therapy can be particularly effective for the client who feels stuck or who cannot talk about their difficulties.
Jennifer has a particular interested in working with neurodiverse clients, children and adolescents and LGBTQ+ clients and community. I am attentive to the individual needs of the client and support each client to explore their strengths and areas of growth.
I believe in the transformative power of rewriting your story, and that healing begins with recognizing and understanding the impact of your past experiences. My role is to empower you to reshape your personal narrative, fostering healing and growth through evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as attachment therapy and schema therapy.
I believe in the transformative power of rewriting your story, and that healing begins with recognizing and understanding the impact of your past experiences. My role is to empower you to reshape your personal narrative, fostering healing and growth through evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as attachment therapy and schema therapy.
Accepting new clients - are you facing depression, trauma recovery, life transitions, stress, ADHD, relationship issues, anxiety, or grief? Whether you're dealing with a mental health struggle, looking for couples therapy, or simply seeking personal growth, I’m here to provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space to explore your concerns. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, where we work together to understand the root causes of your struggles and develop a tailored plan to help you reach your unique goals.
Accepting new clients - are you facing depression, trauma recovery, life transitions, stress, ADHD, relationship issues, anxiety, or grief? Whether you're dealing with a mental health struggle, looking for couples therapy, or simply seeking personal growth, I’m here to provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space to explore your concerns. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, where we work together to understand the root causes of your struggles and develop a tailored plan to help you reach your unique goals.
My goal is to empower individuals to take an active role in their healing journey, as we work to identify and address the underlying causes of their challenges. Through this partnership, we focus on building skills and strategies that promote long-term emotional growth and enhance overall well-being
My goal is to empower individuals to take an active role in their healing journey, as we work to identify and address the underlying causes of their challenges. Through this partnership, we focus on building skills and strategies that promote long-term emotional growth and enhance overall well-being
Theresa Groten
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with those struggling with anxiety, depression, domestic violence, trauma, grief, anger & self esteem . Here you'll find solution-focused answers that result in lasting, positive change and growth. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for everyone, but using a combination of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and other therapies, I will tailor a plan just for you to achieve your goals and gain the tools to face whatever life brings you. Learn to live a peaceful, symptom-free life with your needs and goals in mind. I've been where you are - it takes a lot of courage to ask for help, and I will be here for you every step of the way.
I work with those struggling with anxiety, depression, domestic violence, trauma, grief, anger & self esteem . Here you'll find solution-focused answers that result in lasting, positive change and growth. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for everyone, but using a combination of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and other therapies, I will tailor a plan just for you to achieve your goals and gain the tools to face whatever life brings you. Learn to live a peaceful, symptom-free life with your needs and goals in mind. I've been where you are - it takes a lot of courage to ask for help, and I will be here for you every step of the way.
I specialize in helping, adolescents, adults, individuals, and couples, who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity concerns, or simply feeling stuck. My goal is to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to explore the challenges you're facing and find solutions that are tailored to you. I believe that the best therapeutic work happens through collaboration, where your insights and my guidance come together to support your growth.
I specialize in helping, adolescents, adults, individuals, and couples, who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity concerns, or simply feeling stuck. My goal is to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to explore the challenges you're facing and find solutions that are tailored to you. I believe that the best therapeutic work happens through collaboration, where your insights and my guidance come together to support your growth.
Arielle Gottesman, BSW, MSW, T.S. graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work from McGill University and went on to complete her Masters of Social Work at the University of Toronto. Arielle has provided both short term and long-term supportive counselling to individuals in community, hospital, and clinic settings. After over ten years as a professional social worker, Arielle is motivated and humbled to work alongside her clients. Arielle creates a safe space where you feel comfortable sharing any challenge that you are facing. Her warm, empathetic and human approach ensures a judgment free zone.
Arielle Gottesman, BSW, MSW, T.S. graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work from McGill University and went on to complete her Masters of Social Work at the University of Toronto. Arielle has provided both short term and long-term supportive counselling to individuals in community, hospital, and clinic settings. After over ten years as a professional social worker, Arielle is motivated and humbled to work alongside her clients. Arielle creates a safe space where you feel comfortable sharing any challenge that you are facing. Her warm, empathetic and human approach ensures a judgment free zone.
Meet Our Trauma Focused Counsellors
You're doing your best to hold it all together — but it’s a lot. Maybe you're a young person feeling stuck, a parent navigating complex family needs, or someone facing trauma, or life transitions. You want to feel heard, supported, and equipped to handle what life’s throwing at you. I offer practical, nonjudgmental support to help you understand your experiences, feel more grounded, and take manageable steps toward change.
You're doing your best to hold it all together — but it’s a lot. Maybe you're a young person feeling stuck, a parent navigating complex family needs, or someone facing trauma, or life transitions. You want to feel heard, supported, and equipped to handle what life’s throwing at you. I offer practical, nonjudgmental support to help you understand your experiences, feel more grounded, and take manageable steps toward change.
Welcome all who struggle to feel good enough. Do you feel disconnected from your authentic self, and like you need to please others? Do you feel stuck in certain patterns of thinking or being? In an overwhelming and performance-driven world, our human needs for connection, authenticity and rest are too often sacrificed. I invite you to engage in a therapeutic process that will center your humanity, and that will reconnect you to your emotions, to your story, and to your inherent wisdom. By listening to all the ways your body speaks to you, you can begin to find the answers you seek. Every part of you is welcome and honoured here.
Welcome all who struggle to feel good enough. Do you feel disconnected from your authentic self, and like you need to please others? Do you feel stuck in certain patterns of thinking or being? In an overwhelming and performance-driven world, our human needs for connection, authenticity and rest are too often sacrificed. I invite you to engage in a therapeutic process that will center your humanity, and that will reconnect you to your emotions, to your story, and to your inherent wisdom. By listening to all the ways your body speaks to you, you can begin to find the answers you seek. Every part of you is welcome and honoured here.
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.
To your heart, body, and soul. I invite you to explore the inner life that is waiting for you with creativity and imagination, strengthening your inner resources, as well as connecting with yourself and your community. Art therapy involves creation and exploration through artistic media with an art therapist. It enables the creative expression of emotions, awareness, and self-discovery in a safe and welcoming space. It can help you explore and connect with your true self. When emotions are overwhelming, art becomes a space where you can settle down, unravel, and reweave the meaning of your experience. No talent needed to benefit.
To your heart, body, and soul. I invite you to explore the inner life that is waiting for you with creativity and imagination, strengthening your inner resources, as well as connecting with yourself and your community. Art therapy involves creation and exploration through artistic media with an art therapist. It enables the creative expression of emotions, awareness, and self-discovery in a safe and welcoming space. It can help you explore and connect with your true self. When emotions are overwhelming, art becomes a space where you can settle down, unravel, and reweave the meaning of your experience. No talent needed to benefit.
Life’s challenges—whether anxiety, low self-esteem, self-doubt, depression, trauma, or addiction—can leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. Stress impacts both our mind and body, making it hard to find balance. But with the right support, healing is possible.
I work with adults navigating life’s transitions and challenges, offering a safe, compassionate space for growth. With years of experience, I understand how deeply life events shape our mental health. Using evidence-based approaches, I help clients build resilience, regain control, and move toward peace. You don’t have to go through this alone—I’m here to support you.
Life’s challenges—whether anxiety, low self-esteem, self-doubt, depression, trauma, or addiction—can leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. Stress impacts both our mind and body, making it hard to find balance. But with the right support, healing is possible.
I work with adults navigating life’s transitions and challenges, offering a safe, compassionate space for growth. With years of experience, I understand how deeply life events shape our mental health. Using evidence-based approaches, I help clients build resilience, regain control, and move toward peace. You don’t have to go through this alone—I’m here to support you.
Welcome! I am excited to join you on your journey toward becoming your best self. I am committed to provide a compassionate and collaborative space where you feel seen and heard. My work focuses on helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, trauma, parenting and relationship challenges by breaking free from unhelpful patterns and gaining self-awareness. Through our work together you can enhance emotional regulation, develop resilience, and build meaningful connections. I am dedicated to supporting your self-compassion and growth, helping you cultivate a deeper sense of purpose and a more fulfilling life.
Welcome! I am excited to join you on your journey toward becoming your best self. I am committed to provide a compassionate and collaborative space where you feel seen and heard. My work focuses on helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, trauma, parenting and relationship challenges by breaking free from unhelpful patterns and gaining self-awareness. Through our work together you can enhance emotional regulation, develop resilience, and build meaningful connections. I am dedicated to supporting your self-compassion and growth, helping you cultivate a deeper sense of purpose and a more fulfilling life.
No matter what problem you are facing, you do not have to do it alone. Life is wrought with ups and downs and my ultimate goal as a therapist is to help clients work through problems. I strive to help people find the tools they need to achieve the best possible outcomes allowing them to live their best lives. I understand that sometimes it can be difficult to put into words the exact nature of what is troubling you but I am confident that with dedication we will find a solution.
No matter what problem you are facing, you do not have to do it alone. Life is wrought with ups and downs and my ultimate goal as a therapist is to help clients work through problems. I strive to help people find the tools they need to achieve the best possible outcomes allowing them to live their best lives. I understand that sometimes it can be difficult to put into words the exact nature of what is troubling you but I am confident that with dedication we will find a solution.
I am a trained creative arts therapist, somatic practitioner, a member of the North American Drama Therapy Association & a member of the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Associtation. My approach to therapy is essentially somatic, trauma-informed, person-centered and anchored in the assumptions of liberation psychology, anti-oppression & response-based practice. Together, we can work towards your goals and support you in remembering and reconnecting to your own inherent resiliency or sacred resources for navigating life’s many challenges. I can support you by being a compassionate companion on your journey.
I am a trained creative arts therapist, somatic practitioner, a member of the North American Drama Therapy Association & a member of the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Associtation. My approach to therapy is essentially somatic, trauma-informed, person-centered and anchored in the assumptions of liberation psychology, anti-oppression & response-based practice. Together, we can work towards your goals and support you in remembering and reconnecting to your own inherent resiliency or sacred resources for navigating life’s many challenges. I can support you by being a compassionate companion on your journey.
Are you navigating challenges that feel overwhelming? Whether you’re a young person grappling with self-identity, an individual seeking emotional clarity, or a family member striving for better communication, I’m here to help. You may feel stuck, confused, or unsure of how to move forward, yet you are motivated to find balance and understanding. Your goal is to better understand yourself, overcome the obstacles you're facing, and build a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Are you navigating challenges that feel overwhelming? Whether you’re a young person grappling with self-identity, an individual seeking emotional clarity, or a family member striving for better communication, I’m here to help. You may feel stuck, confused, or unsure of how to move forward, yet you are motivated to find balance and understanding. Your goal is to better understand yourself, overcome the obstacles you're facing, and build a meaningful and fulfilling life.
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