LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC
Liv Noël Dakkak: Neurodivergent
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a queer AuDHD therapist passionate about working with neurodivergent folks who have grown up feeling misunderstood, and are seeking a place where they don’t have to mask.
We’d be a good fit if you or your child need support with issues related to overwhelm, severe anxiety, burnout, traumatic experiences, identity struggles, or having relationship issues with dynamics, communication and intimacy. There is no “supposed tos” in therapy with me, you can show as you are (stimming, fidgety, nerdy, shy, queer and all).
I’m a queer AuDHD therapist passionate about working with neurodivergent folks who have grown up feeling misunderstood, and are seeking a place where they don’t have to mask.
We’d be a good fit if you or your child need support with issues related to overwhelm, severe anxiety, burnout, traumatic experiences, identity struggles, or having relationship issues with dynamics, communication and intimacy. There is no “supposed tos” in therapy with me, you can show as you are (stimming, fidgety, nerdy, shy, queer and all).
Jodie Thompson
Registered Psychotherapist, SCC, PSW/TS, TCF, CMFT, MSc
4 Endorsed
Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC J7V
Are you struggling, with depression or anxiety and are looking for some answers? Understanding your conscious and unconscious patterns that can result in feelings of being stuck is one of my specialities. My professional interests have taken the form of interpersonal understanding, as well as identity and fertility issues. I have supported individuals/couples and families through challenges that include relational issues, depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders; as well as through crises triggered by traumatic events. We have expanded to a group practice working with youth, addults, couples and families.
Are you struggling, with depression or anxiety and are looking for some answers? Understanding your conscious and unconscious patterns that can result in feelings of being stuck is one of my specialities. My professional interests have taken the form of interpersonal understanding, as well as identity and fertility issues. I have supported individuals/couples and families through challenges that include relational issues, depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders; as well as through crises triggered by traumatic events. We have expanded to a group practice working with youth, addults, couples and families.
Do you feel challenged by depression or anxiety and seeking solutions? As a specialist, I can help you understand your conscious and unconscious patterns that might cause you to feel stuck. My professional focus includes gaining insight into interpersonal relationships, identity, and fertility issues. I have aided individuals, couples, and families in overcoming a variety of obstacles, such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma-induced crises.
Do you feel challenged by depression or anxiety and seeking solutions? As a specialist, I can help you understand your conscious and unconscious patterns that might cause you to feel stuck. My professional focus includes gaining insight into interpersonal relationships, identity, and fertility issues. I have aided individuals, couples, and families in overcoming a variety of obstacles, such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma-induced crises.
Mon client idéal traverse des défis émotionnels comme l'anxiété, la dépression ou des transitions de vie difficiles. Il peut aussi s'agir d'un couple ayant des problèmes de communication ou se sentant déconnecté. Ils cherchent un espace sûr pour exprimer leurs émotions et des outils concrets pour avancer. Leurs objectifs incluent retrouver un équilibre émotionnel, renforcer leur estime de soi ou améliorer leurs relations. Ils veulent ces changements pour retrouver un bien-être personnel et construire des relations harmonieuses.
Mon client idéal traverse des défis émotionnels comme l'anxiété, la dépression ou des transitions de vie difficiles. Il peut aussi s'agir d'un couple ayant des problèmes de communication ou se sentant déconnecté. Ils cherchent un espace sûr pour exprimer leurs émotions et des outils concrets pour avancer. Leurs objectifs incluent retrouver un équilibre émotionnel, renforcer leur estime de soi ou améliorer leurs relations. Ils veulent ces changements pour retrouver un bien-être personnel et construire des relations harmonieuses.
Hello. My name is Aimée Wallace and I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from McGill University and a Master's degree in Sexology from the Université du Québec à Montréal. I'm also a member of the Ordre des Sexologues du Québec (OPSQ).
In consultation, I use a humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, solution-oriented approach focused on your strengths, to help you identify your needs, better understand yourself through your difficulties and find solutions to overcome them. All in a caring, non-judgmental environment that respects your pace. My down-to-earth approach ensures that you feel comfortable discussing sensitive topics.
Hello. My name is Aimée Wallace and I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from McGill University and a Master's degree in Sexology from the Université du Québec à Montréal. I'm also a member of the Ordre des Sexologues du Québec (OPSQ).
In consultation, I use a humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, solution-oriented approach focused on your strengths, to help you identify your needs, better understand yourself through your difficulties and find solutions to overcome them. All in a caring, non-judgmental environment that respects your pace. My down-to-earth approach ensures that you feel comfortable discussing sensitive topics.
Are you the parent of a struggling child, teenager or young adult, wondering what you could do to help them feel better? Does your child want to take care of their emotions but most of the time, their emotions take control of them? Are they struggling with an unhealthy relationship or high anxiety? Do they make a lot of impulsive decisions that they later regret? Or, are you a teen or young adult yourself? Do you feel like no one understands what you are going through? Do you want to feel truly heard? Have you tried different types of therapies and nothing seems to work?
Are you the parent of a struggling child, teenager or young adult, wondering what you could do to help them feel better? Does your child want to take care of their emotions but most of the time, their emotions take control of them? Are they struggling with an unhealthy relationship or high anxiety? Do they make a lot of impulsive decisions that they later regret? Or, are you a teen or young adult yourself? Do you feel like no one understands what you are going through? Do you want to feel truly heard? Have you tried different types of therapies and nothing seems to work?
We all deserve a life of contentment, strong attachments and personal satisfaction. Therapy can help us achieve these goals. The heart of my approach is collaboration; I may be an expert in what I do, but you are the expert in you. Together, we discover what is and is not going well, figure out the reasons why, then find ways to make life as good as it can be.
We all deserve a life of contentment, strong attachments and personal satisfaction. Therapy can help us achieve these goals. The heart of my approach is collaboration; I may be an expert in what I do, but you are the expert in you. Together, we discover what is and is not going well, figure out the reasons why, then find ways to make life as good as it can be.
Struggling with stress? Feeling overwhelmed and finding it difficult to manage your day to day? Feeling ready to create some changes but not sure where to begin? As a registered psychotherapist, I can support you in navigating your next steps to building strong roots to live your life to its fullest. I am dedicated to working with all of my clients to learn more about who they are as individuals and in supporting them to uncover their full potential.
Struggling with stress? Feeling overwhelmed and finding it difficult to manage your day to day? Feeling ready to create some changes but not sure where to begin? As a registered psychotherapist, I can support you in navigating your next steps to building strong roots to live your life to its fullest. I am dedicated to working with all of my clients to learn more about who they are as individuals and in supporting them to uncover their full potential.
A type of therapy beyond speech ... Whether it is to express emotions, regain power over your life or find tools for personal growth, which differentiates drama therapy from other forms of "psycho-therapy which are generally focused on speech "is that in dramatherapy, in addition to using words, we also use expressive tools that can pass through the whole body: projective techniques, bodily movements, breathing and mindfulness exercises, creation of rituals, creation of stories, improvisations, theory and method of roles, etc. The exploration process become therapeutic in itself.
A type of therapy beyond speech ... Whether it is to express emotions, regain power over your life or find tools for personal growth, which differentiates drama therapy from other forms of "psycho-therapy which are generally focused on speech "is that in dramatherapy, in addition to using words, we also use expressive tools that can pass through the whole body: projective techniques, bodily movements, breathing and mindfulness exercises, creation of rituals, creation of stories, improvisations, theory and method of roles, etc. The exploration process become therapeutic in itself.
I work in Hudson, 30 minutes from the West Island and about 20 from Vaudreuil. My areas of specialization are in the treatment of anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, addiction, chronic health problems and couple therapy. Many of my clients tend to be people-pleasers and/or perfectionists, which can predispose one to develop relationship difficulties, anger or burnout. I use psychological techniques that have been shown to work by the fields of psychology and psychiatry to help my clients resolve their problems, change dysfunctional thoughts and behaviours, and accept situations over which they have no control.
I work in Hudson, 30 minutes from the West Island and about 20 from Vaudreuil. My areas of specialization are in the treatment of anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, addiction, chronic health problems and couple therapy. Many of my clients tend to be people-pleasers and/or perfectionists, which can predispose one to develop relationship difficulties, anger or burnout. I use psychological techniques that have been shown to work by the fields of psychology and psychiatry to help my clients resolve their problems, change dysfunctional thoughts and behaviours, and accept situations over which they have no control.
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I have experience working with queer and trans folks, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, substance users, those experiencing grief or feeling lost and people having trouble regulating mood, behaviour, and anxiety.
No theatrical experience is necessary to benefit from drama therapy. I use techniques and activities to help clients externalize their problems creatively using props, storytelling, drawing, collage, metaphor, role-play, and improvisation. The amount of verbal exchange varies depending on the needs, wants and comfort levels of the client.
I have experience working with queer and trans folks, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, substance users, those experiencing grief or feeling lost and people having trouble regulating mood, behaviour, and anxiety.
No theatrical experience is necessary to benefit from drama therapy. I use techniques and activities to help clients externalize their problems creatively using props, storytelling, drawing, collage, metaphor, role-play, and improvisation. The amount of verbal exchange varies depending on the needs, wants and comfort levels of the client.
Are you a gay man who is overwhelmed by the intensity of your feelings?
To start, we’ll create a customized plan for your counselling. Often, I’ll first teach you some skills for understanding and managing your emotions so that you feel more in control and grounded early on. We’ll also explore your history so that we can do more advanced therapeutic work that focuses on addressing your unique challenges and achieving your goals.
Are you a gay man who is overwhelmed by the intensity of your feelings?
To start, we’ll create a customized plan for your counselling. Often, I’ll first teach you some skills for understanding and managing your emotions so that you feel more in control and grounded early on. We’ll also explore your history so that we can do more advanced therapeutic work that focuses on addressing your unique challenges and achieving your goals.
My practice is also geared toward members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Welcome. Imagine blending mixed therapeutic modalities with the creativity of Drama Therapy – a unique and powerful approach that sparks personal growth and transformation. As your therapist, I guide you (or you and your partner) beyond traditional talk therapy, helping you unlock your creative potential to break free from old patterns and discover new ways of communicating. With compassionate, gentle support, we’ll explore and rehearse new responses to life’s challenges, creating a safe, healing space for self-expression and fresh solutions
My practice is also geared toward members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Welcome. Imagine blending mixed therapeutic modalities with the creativity of Drama Therapy – a unique and powerful approach that sparks personal growth and transformation. As your therapist, I guide you (or you and your partner) beyond traditional talk therapy, helping you unlock your creative potential to break free from old patterns and discover new ways of communicating. With compassionate, gentle support, we’ll explore and rehearse new responses to life’s challenges, creating a safe, healing space for self-expression and fresh solutions
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about where to go next in your life. You’ve been navigating challenges with relationships, emotional well-being, or self-confidence. Or maybe you want to improve your self-awareness and better understand the patterns that influence your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. You may be facing life transitions, seeking deeper connections, or simply looking for greater clarity and direction. Ultimately, you want to feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and balance.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about where to go next in your life. You’ve been navigating challenges with relationships, emotional well-being, or self-confidence. Or maybe you want to improve your self-awareness and better understand the patterns that influence your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. You may be facing life transitions, seeking deeper connections, or simply looking for greater clarity and direction. Ultimately, you want to feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and balance.
My name is Noor (she/they) & I identify as a South Asian, non-binary, queer & ADHDer therapist.
My approach is relational, collaborative, client-centered, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and 2SLGBTQ+ & neurodivergent-affirming. Within our work together, we will explore your internal and external world through a lens of curiosity and compassion.
My name is Noor (she/they) & I identify as a South Asian, non-binary, queer & ADHDer therapist.
My approach is relational, collaborative, client-centered, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and 2SLGBTQ+ & neurodivergent-affirming. Within our work together, we will explore your internal and external world through a lens of curiosity and compassion.
-Neurodivergence (autisme, TDAH)
-Trauma complexe, trauma d'enfance, d'attachment, & médical
-Maladies & douleurs chroniques, handicapes
-Identité comme personnes queer, trans & non-binaires
-Difficultés dans les relations de couple ou l'intimité
-Éco-anxiété, activisme & advocacy
-Neurodivergence (especially Autism, ADHD)
-Complex trauma, childhood, attachment & medical trauma
-Chronic illness, pain & disability
-Identity as queer, trans & non-binary folks
-Relationship & intimacy challenges
-Eco-anxiety, activism & advocacy
My practice is guided by anti-oppressive, feminist, and decolonial frameworks, and I approach each person with curiosity and value your expertise in your lived experiences./
Ma pratique est guidée par des perspectives anti-oppressives, féministes et décoloniales. Je rencontre chaque personne avec curiosité et je valorise votre expertise basée sur votre vécu.
-Neurodivergence (autisme, TDAH)
-Trauma complexe, trauma d'enfance, d'attachment, & médical
-Maladies & douleurs chroniques, handicapes
-Identité comme personnes queer, trans & non-binaires
-Difficultés dans les relations de couple ou l'intimité
-Éco-anxiété, activisme & advocacy
-Neurodivergence (especially Autism, ADHD)
-Complex trauma, childhood, attachment & medical trauma
-Chronic illness, pain & disability
-Identity as queer, trans & non-binary folks
-Relationship & intimacy challenges
-Eco-anxiety, activism & advocacy
My practice is guided by anti-oppressive, feminist, and decolonial frameworks, and I approach each person with curiosity and value your expertise in your lived experiences./
Ma pratique est guidée par des perspectives anti-oppressives, féministes et décoloniales. Je rencontre chaque personne avec curiosité et je valorise votre expertise basée sur votre vécu.
I’m a non-binary trans masc queer, white, polyam registered social worker and somatic trauma therapist.
Together, we will create a secure and empathetic relationship that centres safety and agency, and we may draw from somatic embodiment practices, emotional regulation strategies, internal family systems, EMDR, or expressive arts therapies. My practice is anti-racist, decolonizing, and committed to the work of collective liberation.
I’m a non-binary trans masc queer, white, polyam registered social worker and somatic trauma therapist.
Together, we will create a secure and empathetic relationship that centres safety and agency, and we may draw from somatic embodiment practices, emotional regulation strategies, internal family systems, EMDR, or expressive arts therapies. My practice is anti-racist, decolonizing, and committed to the work of collective liberation.
I am a queer and trans social worker offering individual counselling, as well as counselling for couples, friends, chosen family, and polycules.
I draw from body-oriented, trauma-focused, attachment theory, polyvagal theory, and emotion-focused approaches. I primarily work with people navigating complex and developmental trauma as well as relational challenges. I am deeply committed to non-carceral, community-centered approaches to care.
I am a queer and trans social worker offering individual counselling, as well as counselling for couples, friends, chosen family, and polycules.
I draw from body-oriented, trauma-focused, attachment theory, polyvagal theory, and emotion-focused approaches. I primarily work with people navigating complex and developmental trauma as well as relational challenges. I am deeply committed to non-carceral, community-centered approaches to care.
My practice is LGBTQ+ friendly, kink-informed, well versed in ethical non monogamy and non-traditional family configurations.
My three specialization are couples, individuals and families. I work to improve attachment and communication. We tackle those scripted cycles that can feel “stuck in a rut”. I use techniques and activities to deepen understanding and build intimacy. I work with a myriad of issues including trauma, addiction and burnout to name a few. I offer ways to help strengthen parenting skills in order to support children (Please note: I do not work alone with children). I work with adolescents with a focus on respect and strengthening skills for individuation. I hold a deep belief in supporting folks in finding resilience.
My practice is LGBTQ+ friendly, kink-informed, well versed in ethical non monogamy and non-traditional family configurations.
My three specialization are couples, individuals and families. I work to improve attachment and communication. We tackle those scripted cycles that can feel “stuck in a rut”. I use techniques and activities to deepen understanding and build intimacy. I work with a myriad of issues including trauma, addiction and burnout to name a few. I offer ways to help strengthen parenting skills in order to support children (Please note: I do not work alone with children). I work with adolescents with a focus on respect and strengthening skills for individuation. I hold a deep belief in supporting folks in finding resilience.
Jodie-Ann Muckler
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SCC, TS
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As a Black queer social worker, I am passionate about creating affirming healing spaces for BIPOC, queer folks and trans folks, though I work with many communities.
I use a liberation-oriented, and trauma-informed lens, with a deep commitment to anti-oppressive practice that addresses systemic issues. With warmth and curiosity, I weave in emotionally-focused, somatic and yoga methods when wanted, to offer a gentle and non-pathologizing space for you to explore and work towards your goals, whatever they may be.
As a Black queer social worker, I am passionate about creating affirming healing spaces for BIPOC, queer folks and trans folks, though I work with many communities.
I use a liberation-oriented, and trauma-informed lens, with a deep commitment to anti-oppressive practice that addresses systemic issues. With warmth and curiosity, I weave in emotionally-focused, somatic and yoga methods when wanted, to offer a gentle and non-pathologizing space for you to explore and work towards your goals, whatever they may be.
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LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.