Autism Therapists in Verdun, QC
With autistic children requiring very substantial support, and young children showing early signs, work at Aria Music Therapy typically begins with free exploration in an interactive musical space that promotes engagement and communication.
I'm a music therapist. Anyone who needs different space to explore - whether to process what they are experiencing, or to develop a creative project - can benefit from my general practice. In my specialty, I often work with young children who are manifesting developmental differences or symptoms like anxiety, and with older children who are encountering obstacles related to a diagnosis or to trauma. I also offer support for young adults, including adapted piano and composition lessons at all levels. My approach is neuroaffirming and participant-led.
With autistic children requiring very substantial support, and young children showing early signs, work at Aria Music Therapy typically begins with free exploration in an interactive musical space that promotes engagement and communication.
I'm a music therapist. Anyone who needs different space to explore - whether to process what they are experiencing, or to develop a creative project - can benefit from my general practice. In my specialty, I often work with young children who are manifesting developmental differences or symptoms like anxiety, and with older children who are encountering obstacles related to a diagnosis or to trauma. I also offer support for young adults, including adapted piano and composition lessons at all levels. My approach is neuroaffirming and participant-led.
I help neurodivergent adults, new parents, and couples move off the all-or-nothing roller coaster and into a more steady & sustainable life.
Do you feel like you’re always JUST keeping your head out of water? Or like no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to show up as your best self for your family, relationships, work, or even yourself? Are you feeling hopeless & paralyzed by anxiety and shame?
You don’t have to live like this. Imagine this instead: You're finally out of survival mode so you can actually be productive and feel less overwhelmed! Daily life feels manageable - no more paralysis leaving you feeling lazy and ashamed. You are finally present with your loved ones instead of trapped in racing thoughts!
I help neurodivergent adults, new parents, and couples move off the all-or-nothing roller coaster and into a more steady & sustainable life.
Do you feel like you’re always JUST keeping your head out of water? Or like no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to show up as your best self for your family, relationships, work, or even yourself? Are you feeling hopeless & paralyzed by anxiety and shame?
You don’t have to live like this. Imagine this instead: You're finally out of survival mode so you can actually be productive and feel less overwhelmed! Daily life feels manageable - no more paralysis leaving you feeling lazy and ashamed. You are finally present with your loved ones instead of trapped in racing thoughts!
I often work with queer, transgender, neurodivergent, and deep-feeling folks.
You're in some kind of change. A career you're rethinking, a business you're building, a relationship that's shifting, or a quieter sense that the way you've been living doesn't quite fit anymore. The old way has loosened. The new one hasn't shown up yet. We slow down enough to hear what the middle is actually telling you, and figure out what you want to do with it. You leave with more clarity, more self-trust, and a real sense of your next move.
I often work with queer, transgender, neurodivergent, and deep-feeling folks.
You're in some kind of change. A career you're rethinking, a business you're building, a relationship that's shifting, or a quieter sense that the way you've been living doesn't quite fit anymore. The old way has loosened. The new one hasn't shown up yet. We slow down enough to hear what the middle is actually telling you, and figure out what you want to do with it. You leave with more clarity, more self-trust, and a real sense of your next move.
My services cover a wide range of issues, including LGBTQIA2S+, polyamory, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, eating disorders, exploration of and guidance in the process of affirming one's gender, as well as support in managing stress, anxiety and many other psychosocial and mental health issues.
My services cover a wide range of issues, including LGBTQIA2S+, polyamory, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, eating disorders, exploration of and guidance in the process of affirming one's gender, as well as support in managing stress, anxiety and many other psychosocial and mental health issues.
The Wellness Collective Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, OPQ, CRPO, OTSTCFQ, EMDR, NIHB
Serves Area
Your wellness is our mission. At The Wellness Collective Centre (TWCC), we offer individual, couples, and family therapy for all ages. Our team provides in-person and online therapy with weekday, evening, and some weekend availability. We use evidence-based approaches like CBT, IFS, and EMDR to support clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and more. Fees range by therapist: $145–$185 for individual sessions and $175–$195 for couples or families. We believe you’re the expert of your own journey, and we’re here to support your growth in a safe, collaborative space.
Your wellness is our mission. At The Wellness Collective Centre (TWCC), we offer individual, couples, and family therapy for all ages. Our team provides in-person and online therapy with weekday, evening, and some weekend availability. We use evidence-based approaches like CBT, IFS, and EMDR to support clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and more. Fees range by therapist: $145–$185 for individual sessions and $175–$195 for couples or families. We believe you’re the expert of your own journey, and we’re here to support your growth in a safe, collaborative space.
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Welcome! I support individuals presenting with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and challenges with self-worth, trauma and complex PTSD, life transitions, family conflicts, challenges related to neurodivergence, victims of abuse, navigating parenthood and challenges related to pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, or postpartum. I am here to walk alongside you as you navigate life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and care.
Welcome! I support individuals presenting with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and challenges with self-worth, trauma and complex PTSD, life transitions, family conflicts, challenges related to neurodivergence, victims of abuse, navigating parenthood and challenges related to pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, or postpartum. I am here to walk alongside you as you navigate life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and care.
At Elevate, we offer comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments to help you understand your mental health and cognitive functioning. Using evidence-based testing, we evaluate attention, memory, processing speed, and executive skills, as well as emotional and personality factors that shape daily life. Whether you’re exploring ADHD, anxiety, depression, or learning concerns, our clear, personalized feedback highlights your strengths and challenges so you can make informed decisions for growth and well-being.
At Elevate, we offer comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments to help you understand your mental health and cognitive functioning. Using evidence-based testing, we evaluate attention, memory, processing speed, and executive skills, as well as emotional and personality factors that shape daily life. Whether you’re exploring ADHD, anxiety, depression, or learning concerns, our clear, personalized feedback highlights your strengths and challenges so you can make informed decisions for growth and well-being.
As a queer first-generation immigrant, I felt lost trying to reconcile my identities and find belonging. In finding a therapist that understood my experiences, shift started to happen. This motivated me to start my own practice centering neurodiverse, queer, and racialized voices with anti-oppression, de-colonization, and cultural awareness at the forefront. I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families find a different way of being together.
As a queer first-generation immigrant, I felt lost trying to reconcile my identities and find belonging. In finding a therapist that understood my experiences, shift started to happen. This motivated me to start my own practice centering neurodiverse, queer, and racialized voices with anti-oppression, de-colonization, and cultural awareness at the forefront. I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families find a different way of being together.
As a queer, neurodivergent trauma survivor, I get how hard it is to prioritize your healing.
I specialize in supporting queer, trans, and neurodivergent folks navigating trauma, identity, anxiety & disconnection. Clients come to me for affirming, non judgemental, and compassionate care. Therapy with me is validating, transformative, and grounded in lived experience.
As a queer, neurodivergent trauma survivor, I get how hard it is to prioritize your healing.
I specialize in supporting queer, trans, and neurodivergent folks navigating trauma, identity, anxiety & disconnection. Clients come to me for affirming, non judgemental, and compassionate care. Therapy with me is validating, transformative, and grounded in lived experience.
I use an anti-oppressive lens and work with clients of all identities, with particular focus on Autism, ADHD, disability and chronic illness, as well as trans identity & gender variance.
I have a comfortable, down-to-earth style, empowering you in-session and in your everyday life. I'm non-judgmental, direct, and honest with you to help you better understand the issues you're facing, what you want to change, and how to get there. I’ll help you make changes that are in line with your values, in a way that's achievable and accessible for you. My style is to dive deep, tackling both personal and structural issues, and then develop concrete strategies with you to turn those insights into action that will improve your life long-term.
I use an anti-oppressive lens and work with clients of all identities, with particular focus on Autism, ADHD, disability and chronic illness, as well as trans identity & gender variance.
I have a comfortable, down-to-earth style, empowering you in-session and in your everyday life. I'm non-judgmental, direct, and honest with you to help you better understand the issues you're facing, what you want to change, and how to get there. I’ll help you make changes that are in line with your values, in a way that's achievable and accessible for you. My style is to dive deep, tackling both personal and structural issues, and then develop concrete strategies with you to turn those insights into action that will improve your life long-term.
I provide comprehensive psycho-educational and diagnostic assessments, consultation and therapy to clients who wish to better understand their strengths and weaknesses and improve impairment, including: ADHD, ASD, giftedness, intellectual and developmental disabilities.
I have a doctorate in School/Applied Child Psychology from McGill University, and a master's in Teaching from the University of Louisville, KY. In Montreal, I worked several years at Summit School, the Montreal Oral School for the Deaf, and in private practice where I have cherished contributing to client’s overall psychological development.
I provide comprehensive psycho-educational and diagnostic assessments, consultation and therapy to clients who wish to better understand their strengths and weaknesses and improve impairment, including: ADHD, ASD, giftedness, intellectual and developmental disabilities.
I have a doctorate in School/Applied Child Psychology from McGill University, and a master's in Teaching from the University of Louisville, KY. In Montreal, I worked several years at Summit School, the Montreal Oral School for the Deaf, and in private practice where I have cherished contributing to client’s overall psychological development.
I work with children, teens, and young adults with ADHD, learning disabilities and Autism.
Are you or your child looking for therapy that actually works with your brain instead of against it? Are you trapped in your head and overwhelmed by big emotions, Drama therapy could be a good fit for you. Navigating school, friendships, or independence, therapy can help you build confidence, manage emotions, and feel more at ease being yourself. Currently, struggling with shutdowns, communication, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can help you build confidence, manage energy, and feel calmer in the present moment. I work well with those who often feel misunderstood or judged.
I work with children, teens, and young adults with ADHD, learning disabilities and Autism.
Are you or your child looking for therapy that actually works with your brain instead of against it? Are you trapped in your head and overwhelmed by big emotions, Drama therapy could be a good fit for you. Navigating school, friendships, or independence, therapy can help you build confidence, manage emotions, and feel more at ease being yourself. Currently, struggling with shutdowns, communication, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can help you build confidence, manage energy, and feel calmer in the present moment. I work well with those who often feel misunderstood or judged.
I have specialized training in the assessment of ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, dementia, epilepsy).
My clinical work is informed by a strong research background, with a particular interest in dementia and cognitive aging. My doctoral research focused on how cognitive, sensory, and motor changes interact in aging. I also hold a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Science where I conducted concussion research with varsity athletes.
I have specialized training in the assessment of ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, dementia, epilepsy).
My clinical work is informed by a strong research background, with a particular interest in dementia and cognitive aging. My doctoral research focused on how cognitive, sensory, and motor changes interact in aging. I also hold a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Science where I conducted concussion research with varsity athletes.
Many of my clients wonder whether they might have ADHD, autism (or both—AuDHD), be gifted, or twice-exceptional (2e).
I offer neuropsychological evaluations to clarify ADHD, autism, giftedness, and learning differences. Even without a formal psychology diagnosis, the process can bring clarity and direction. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and attuned to how neurodivergence shows up in adulthood.
Many of my clients wonder whether they might have ADHD, autism (or both—AuDHD), be gifted, or twice-exceptional (2e).
I offer neuropsychological evaluations to clarify ADHD, autism, giftedness, and learning differences. Even without a formal psychology diagnosis, the process can bring clarity and direction. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and attuned to how neurodivergence shows up in adulthood.
Working in the field of autism support for the past 13 years and primarily supporting my sibling with autism, I know that feeling too well.
I have a collaborative approach to therapy, so we work together to figure out how to best support you and the changes you want to make. I believe you are the expert in your life, as your counsellor I am your guide. We can also work on issues related to life transitions, anxiety, depression, work-life balance, social skills and interpersonal effectiveness.
Working in the field of autism support for the past 13 years and primarily supporting my sibling with autism, I know that feeling too well.
I have a collaborative approach to therapy, so we work together to figure out how to best support you and the changes you want to make. I believe you are the expert in your life, as your counsellor I am your guide. We can also work on issues related to life transitions, anxiety, depression, work-life balance, social skills and interpersonal effectiveness.
I am a specialist in Autism, & ADHD as well as Anxiety & Depression.
Anxiety can make life feel overwhelming and leave us feeling stuck, but there is hope. You deserve a life filled with calm, connection, joy, and meaning. I support you in understanding what may be holding you back and help you move forward at your own pace, with clarity and confidence. I have a neurodiversity-affirming approach that honors each person’s unique way of thinking, feeling, and experiencing the world. Together, we explore challenges, build on existing strengths, and develop practical strategies that support emotional regulation, executive functioning, relationships, and daily life.
I am a specialist in Autism, & ADHD as well as Anxiety & Depression.
Anxiety can make life feel overwhelming and leave us feeling stuck, but there is hope. You deserve a life filled with calm, connection, joy, and meaning. I support you in understanding what may be holding you back and help you move forward at your own pace, with clarity and confidence. I have a neurodiversity-affirming approach that honors each person’s unique way of thinking, feeling, and experiencing the world. Together, we explore challenges, build on existing strengths, and develop practical strategies that support emotional regulation, executive functioning, relationships, and daily life.
I also have a ND-affirming approach working and assessing individuals with autism, ADHD and giftedness (I dont assess the later).
I am a clinical psychologist, member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec. Despite a marked preference for the approach of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), I use an integrative approach borrowing techniques of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and humanism. I can see both couples and individuals. I have a very active, interactive and ND-affirming approach. I do NOT work with sex or porn addiction, OCD, health anxiety or GAD.
I also have a ND-affirming approach working and assessing individuals with autism, ADHD and giftedness (I dont assess the later).
I am a clinical psychologist, member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec. Despite a marked preference for the approach of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), I use an integrative approach borrowing techniques of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and humanism. I can see both couples and individuals. I have a very active, interactive and ND-affirming approach. I do NOT work with sex or porn addiction, OCD, health anxiety or GAD.
We assist children and adults to address a variety of challenges including: anxiety, depression, behavioural issues, school difficulties, developmental disabilities including the early identification of autism spectrum disorders.
Our team provides services utilizing best practices. We recently expanded our services to include adults as well as children and their families. In my 30 years working in mental health, I have held positions in a specialized school, a young offender facility, several psychiatric and medical facilities, as well as in several private practices. In my last position, I held the role of clinical director in a national multidisciplinary practice (Collage Pediatric Therapy). Currently, I am co-founder and director of a multidisciplinary practice providing speech-language, ABA, guidance, and psychology services to children and adults.
We assist children and adults to address a variety of challenges including: anxiety, depression, behavioural issues, school difficulties, developmental disabilities including the early identification of autism spectrum disorders.
Our team provides services utilizing best practices. We recently expanded our services to include adults as well as children and their families. In my 30 years working in mental health, I have held positions in a specialized school, a young offender facility, several psychiatric and medical facilities, as well as in several private practices. In my last position, I held the role of clinical director in a national multidisciplinary practice (Collage Pediatric Therapy). Currently, I am co-founder and director of a multidisciplinary practice providing speech-language, ABA, guidance, and psychology services to children and adults.
Many people I work with experiences challenges related to anxiety, depression, and autism, that get in the way of living life the way they want.
I specialize in supporting people with issues related to depression, anxiety, and autism. I have a special interest in providing LGBTQ2S+ affirming care and want to provide a safe and non-judgemental space to show up however you need to in that moment. We can incorporate things like music, mindfulness, ACT and DBT, depending on what works best for you.
Many people I work with experiences challenges related to anxiety, depression, and autism, that get in the way of living life the way they want.
I specialize in supporting people with issues related to depression, anxiety, and autism. I have a special interest in providing LGBTQ2S+ affirming care and want to provide a safe and non-judgemental space to show up however you need to in that moment. We can incorporate things like music, mindfulness, ACT and DBT, depending on what works best for you.
Accepting new clients - Do you identify as neurodivergent, have ADHD and/or autism, or feel that your brain works differently?
I offer individual therapy in a warm, neurodiversity-affirming space, integrating ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, emotion-focused, attachment-based, and solution-focused therapy. This flexible, trauma-informed approach allows us to tailor therapy to your needs while building practical tools that support clarity, balance, and self-confidence.
Accepting new clients - Do you identify as neurodivergent, have ADHD and/or autism, or feel that your brain works differently?
I offer individual therapy in a warm, neurodiversity-affirming space, integrating ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, emotion-focused, attachment-based, and solution-focused therapy. This flexible, trauma-informed approach allows us to tailor therapy to your needs while building practical tools that support clarity, balance, and self-confidence.
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Autism Counsellors
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.