Therapists in Montréal, QC
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.
I provide short- and long-term individual psychoanalytically informed psychotherapy to persons of all ages, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds in a space of inclusion, acceptance and non-judgement.
For over 17 years I have worked with people presenting with a variety of symptoms such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and bereavement, interpersonal conflicts, life/work balance, as well as psychiatric diagnosis.
I provide short- and long-term individual psychoanalytically informed psychotherapy to persons of all ages, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds in a space of inclusion, acceptance and non-judgement.
For over 17 years I have worked with people presenting with a variety of symptoms such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and bereavement, interpersonal conflicts, life/work balance, as well as psychiatric diagnosis.
Naomi Ashkenazy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSW, PSW, CFT
Montréal, QC H3W
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Psychotherapist, Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor and licensed Couple and Family Therapist with over 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 a Psychotherapist, Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor and licensed Couple and Family Therapist with over 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.
Please Note: I offer online sessions only....I provide a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. My demeanor is warm and calm, and you can expect to be fully heard. I consider our sessions as collaborations, both of us working together to understand what may be maintaining your distress, and developing strategies to provide relief and enhance your well-being. I tailor my approach, respecting the lived experience of each client. I draw upon several evidence-based treatment methods, allowing for flexibility and a matching of method to client.
Please Note: I offer online sessions only....I provide a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. My demeanor is warm and calm, and you can expect to be fully heard. I consider our sessions as collaborations, both of us working together to understand what may be maintaining your distress, and developing strategies to provide relief and enhance your well-being. I tailor my approach, respecting the lived experience of each client. I draw upon several evidence-based treatment methods, allowing for flexibility and a matching of method to client.
I specialize in: Mood related conditions (anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, impulsivity, and personality traits); identity related issues including gender and sex transitioning related dynamics; and sexual orientation.
As I did my master’s in family and couple therapy, I am also trained to work with systems: families, couples, monogamous or not. In my therapy interventions, I consider my client(s)’ cultural, religious/spiritual, and system(s)’ dynamics/needs/contexts including trauma.
I specialize in: Mood related conditions (anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, impulsivity, and personality traits); identity related issues including gender and sex transitioning related dynamics; and sexual orientation.
As I did my master’s in family and couple therapy, I am also trained to work with systems: families, couples, monogamous or not. In my therapy interventions, I consider my client(s)’ cultural, religious/spiritual, and system(s)’ dynamics/needs/contexts including trauma.
Are you a gay man who is overwhelmed by the intensity of your feelings? Do certain situations feel triggering or remind you of a past trauma? It can feel unbearable when you’re just trying to keep it together, and hoping nobody notices when you start breathing rapidly, sweating, or shaking. Even between intense moments, there can be a low-level anxiety that feels like it’s always lurking, ready to take over at any time. Not to mention the shame about not feeling in control of your responses. The good news is that there are specific skills that can be learned to listen to your emotions and think about your past in a whole new way.
Are you a gay man who is overwhelmed by the intensity of your feelings? Do certain situations feel triggering or remind you of a past trauma? It can feel unbearable when you’re just trying to keep it together, and hoping nobody notices when you start breathing rapidly, sweating, or shaking. Even between intense moments, there can be a low-level anxiety that feels like it’s always lurking, ready to take over at any time. Not to mention the shame about not feeling in control of your responses. The good news is that there are specific skills that can be learned to listen to your emotions and think about your past in a whole new way.
I focus on helping my clients make a difference in their lives. I work with people seeking individual, couples or family counselling. I focus on improving an individual's well-being and mental health, to resolve or mitigate troublesome behaviour, beliefs, compulsions, thoughts, or emotions, and to improve relationships and social skills. I use cognitive behavioural, as well as humanist, person-centred, and existential approaches in psychotherapy. My approaches aim at developing the client's insight, or self-understanding focusing on issues such as choice, meaning, and responsibility.
I focus on helping my clients make a difference in their lives. I work with people seeking individual, couples or family counselling. I focus on improving an individual's well-being and mental health, to resolve or mitigate troublesome behaviour, beliefs, compulsions, thoughts, or emotions, and to improve relationships and social skills. I use cognitive behavioural, as well as humanist, person-centred, and existential approaches in psychotherapy. My approaches aim at developing the client's insight, or self-understanding focusing on issues such as choice, meaning, and responsibility.
Are you a creative soul navigating anxiety, grief, or major life transitions? Maybe you're processing a new diagnosis, feeling disconnected from your path, or integrating past trauma. You may already use art to explore your emotions, or feel drawn to connect more deeply with your inner world. Whether you’re in a season of loss or seeking clarity and confidence, you want a companion on the journey, someone who sees your strengths and honors your unique story. You value authenticity, self-discovery, and staying connected to yourself as you move forward.
Are you a creative soul navigating anxiety, grief, or major life transitions? Maybe you're processing a new diagnosis, feeling disconnected from your path, or integrating past trauma. You may already use art to explore your emotions, or feel drawn to connect more deeply with your inner world. Whether you’re in a season of loss or seeking clarity and confidence, you want a companion on the journey, someone who sees your strengths and honors your unique story. You value authenticity, self-discovery, and staying connected to yourself as you move forward.
Ever notice how your body "knows" something's wrong before your mind catches up? That chest tightness when conflict arises, or the stomach knot before difficult conversations? Maybe you've spent years achieving and performing, only to hit a wall of burnout. Are you struggling with boundaries, self-trust, and overwhelm, especially if high expectations (your own or others') have left you depleted? Using somatic therapy, parts work, and talk therapy, we explore how your lived experiences still show up in your body and current relationships. Instead of only talking about patterns, we tune into your body's wisdom.
Ever notice how your body "knows" something's wrong before your mind catches up? That chest tightness when conflict arises, or the stomach knot before difficult conversations? Maybe you've spent years achieving and performing, only to hit a wall of burnout. Are you struggling with boundaries, self-trust, and overwhelm, especially if high expectations (your own or others') have left you depleted? Using somatic therapy, parts work, and talk therapy, we explore how your lived experiences still show up in your body and current relationships. Instead of only talking about patterns, we tune into your body's wisdom.
I'm a queer, bilingual social worker with over 9 years of clinical experience in psychiatry, alcohol and drug addiction, and trauma. I also specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients around identity exploration, gender transition, and access to gender-affirming care. My approach is collaborative and grounded in harm reduction, compassion, and evidence-based practice. I strive to create a space where clients feel respected, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change.
I'm a queer, bilingual social worker with over 9 years of clinical experience in psychiatry, alcohol and drug addiction, and trauma. I also specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients around identity exploration, gender transition, and access to gender-affirming care. My approach is collaborative and grounded in harm reduction, compassion, and evidence-based practice. I strive to create a space where clients feel respected, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change.
Are you a person of colour with depression, anxiety and/or ADHD?
Are you fight/flight/freezing at work and in your close relationships?
If you said yes to either question, I am uniquely equipped to help you cope. Using a body-based, trauma-informed approach including mindfulness, DBT, and expressive arts you can effectively explore stressors, and set goals and boundaries.
Systemic factors play a big role in trauma recovery, so cultural perspectives need to be considered. I offer tools to help you navigate work pressure, creative blocks, financial anxiety, and executive dysfunction while safely processing trauma and microaggressions.
Are you a person of colour with depression, anxiety and/or ADHD?
Are you fight/flight/freezing at work and in your close relationships?
If you said yes to either question, I am uniquely equipped to help you cope. Using a body-based, trauma-informed approach including mindfulness, DBT, and expressive arts you can effectively explore stressors, and set goals and boundaries.
Systemic factors play a big role in trauma recovery, so cultural perspectives need to be considered. I offer tools to help you navigate work pressure, creative blocks, financial anxiety, and executive dysfunction while safely processing trauma and microaggressions.
You may be seeking answers for your child’s learning difficulties, emotional struggles, or behavioural challenges. Perhaps school feels overwhelming, relationships are strained, or you’ve noticed that something just isn’t quite right and you want to understand why. You are looking for clarity, direction, and a plan to help your child or yourself move forward with greater confidence and success. I offer psychological assessments and therapy for children, adolescents, and families facing challenges such as ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, anxiety, and emotional regulation.
You may be seeking answers for your child’s learning difficulties, emotional struggles, or behavioural challenges. Perhaps school feels overwhelming, relationships are strained, or you’ve noticed that something just isn’t quite right and you want to understand why. You are looking for clarity, direction, and a plan to help your child or yourself move forward with greater confidence and success. I offer psychological assessments and therapy for children, adolescents, and families facing challenges such as ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, anxiety, and emotional regulation.
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.
I create collaborative work with clients facing diverse challenges. My clinical focus is working with individuals going through challenging life transition, relationship or family conflict, anxiety, depression, and grief. No Matter what has brought you therapy, your experience is valid. I believe that even life challenges and unique parts of you have a wisdom to be understood, and strength to be discovered.
I create collaborative work with clients facing diverse challenges. My clinical focus is working with individuals going through challenging life transition, relationship or family conflict, anxiety, depression, and grief. No Matter what has brought you therapy, your experience is valid. I believe that even life challenges and unique parts of you have a wisdom to be understood, and strength to be discovered.
As a Professional Art Psychotherapist, I care for my clients’ mental wellness through art, providing a path for healing, nourishing and cultivation.
As a Professional Art Psychotherapist, I care for my clients’ mental wellness through art, providing a path for healing, nourishing and cultivation.
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.
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.
Caitlin supports adults throughout their parenting journey, through grief and burnout. Whether you’re a new or seasoned parent, this role can feel overwhelming and Caitlin is especially passionate about helping you manage and understand these feelings. She can also help you navigate prenatal and postnatal challenges, and the everyday transitions you experience in parenthood. Caitlin is here to help you build the confidence and skills you need to become a mentally and emotionally strong parent.
Caitlin supports adults throughout their parenting journey, through grief and burnout. Whether you’re a new or seasoned parent, this role can feel overwhelming and Caitlin is especially passionate about helping you manage and understand these feelings. She can also help you navigate prenatal and postnatal challenges, and the everyday transitions you experience in parenthood. Caitlin is here to help you build the confidence and skills you need to become a mentally and emotionally strong parent.
You’re constantly thinking, doing, planning — but something feels off. You’re overwhelmed, exhausted, stuck in survival mode. You crave space to breathe, to feel more present and in control. My clients often struggle with stress, anxiety, ADHD, or burnout, and are looking for tools to help them regain balance, energy, and direction — in both their personal and professional lives.
You’re constantly thinking, doing, planning — but something feels off. You’re overwhelmed, exhausted, stuck in survival mode. You crave space to breathe, to feel more present and in control. My clients often struggle with stress, anxiety, ADHD, or burnout, and are looking for tools to help them regain balance, energy, and direction — in both their personal and professional lives.
As a therapist in private practice for over 20 years, I offer a genuinely respectful, safe and non-judgmental space for you to gain a deeper sense of self and strengthen your relationships. Couple issues, such as poor communication, come in many shapes and sizes. As an experienced couple therapist I work hard to help you identify negative patterns that can hijack your relationship. My goal is to help you learn skills to manage, solve, and move on from the distress, ultimately regaining a loving respectful bond.
As a therapist in private practice for over 20 years, I offer a genuinely respectful, safe and non-judgmental space for you to gain a deeper sense of self and strengthen your relationships. Couple issues, such as poor communication, come in many shapes and sizes. As an experienced couple therapist I work hard to help you identify negative patterns that can hijack your relationship. My goal is to help you learn skills to manage, solve, and move on from the distress, ultimately regaining a loving respectful bond.
Psychotherapy is a good place to ease suffering, to arrive at more satisfying decisions, and to gain vitality. Are you worried about certain symptoms, or feeling unable to cope with emotions? Maybe you are discouraged, confused, or unsatisfied with "stuck" patterns in your relationships. Therapy offers a re-looking at what is close to us already. Sometimes, we recognize what we know, but in a different way. What frees us from lonely paralysis or the repetition of unsatisfying behaviour or thinking is the presence of another. This blind circle of reflection only opens up when there is someone to talk to.
Psychotherapy is a good place to ease suffering, to arrive at more satisfying decisions, and to gain vitality. Are you worried about certain symptoms, or feeling unable to cope with emotions? Maybe you are discouraged, confused, or unsatisfied with "stuck" patterns in your relationships. Therapy offers a re-looking at what is close to us already. Sometimes, we recognize what we know, but in a different way. What frees us from lonely paralysis or the repetition of unsatisfying behaviour or thinking is the presence of another. This blind circle of reflection only opens up when there is someone to talk to.
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Number of Counsellors in Montréal, QC
800+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in Montréal, QC who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Relationship Issues |
| 84% | Self Esteem |
| 82% | Depression |
| 77% | Stress |
| 65% | Life Transitions |
| 64% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 70% | SunLife |
| 60% | Manulife |
| 57% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
How Counsellors in Montréal, QC see their clients
| 60% | In Person and Online | |
| 40% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |