Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Verdun, QC
Life throws many challenges at us such as finding the right therapist. You could be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, down, irritable, struggling to navigate relationships, dealing with a devastating loss, recovering from a difficult experience, in a complex life transition, or maybe searching to gain clarity. Whatever the situation is, my goal stays the same, it is to listen, support, and empower you to have the courage to take the next step by establishing personalized objectives in session. I have experience in treating depression, anxiety, as well as improving self-esteem, and relationship issues.
Life throws many challenges at us such as finding the right therapist. You could be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, down, irritable, struggling to navigate relationships, dealing with a devastating loss, recovering from a difficult experience, in a complex life transition, or maybe searching to gain clarity. Whatever the situation is, my goal stays the same, it is to listen, support, and empower you to have the courage to take the next step by establishing personalized objectives in session. I have experience in treating depression, anxiety, as well as improving self-esteem, and relationship issues.
Alexandra Maduro
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, MA, co
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I work with adults of all ages who are navigating challenging experiences, including life transitions and life-altering events, academic or work-related stress and burnout, interpersonal difficulties, anxiety, personality and mood disorders, and enduring effects of trauma. I aim to create a therapeutic space attuned to your unique context, needs, and goals. Throughout our work together, we’ll approach your experiences with curiosity and compassion, at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive.
Welcome! I work with adults of all ages who are navigating challenging experiences, including life transitions and life-altering events, academic or work-related stress and burnout, interpersonal difficulties, anxiety, personality and mood disorders, and enduring effects of trauma. I aim to create a therapeutic space attuned to your unique context, needs, and goals. Throughout our work together, we’ll approach your experiences with curiosity and compassion, at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive.
As a certified Sexologist (OPSQ), I believe that deepening our understanding of ourselves is the first step to connecting meaningfully with others. My practice is collaborative and built on the belief that your background, identity, and life experiences shape your relationship landscape. I offer an anti-oppressive and diversity-affirming space by warmly welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. I provide guidance for intimacy, communication, sexual health, and mental health in general.
As a certified Sexologist (OPSQ), I believe that deepening our understanding of ourselves is the first step to connecting meaningfully with others. My practice is collaborative and built on the belief that your background, identity, and life experiences shape your relationship landscape. I offer an anti-oppressive and diversity-affirming space by warmly welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. I provide guidance for intimacy, communication, sexual health, and mental health in general.
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.
Feeling that something is missing? Wishing for better relationships and having peace & harmony with yourself and those you love? You can have fulfilling relationships and be able to grow in positive ways!! I can help you create new paths towards a reality of positive changes in your life. Together, we can achieve well-being. You can discover your own strengths and forgotten inner potentials. Change starts with being Real to yourself. I am a licensed psychologist for the OPQ, in Private Practice for 20 years. I completed my doctorate as a Psy.D. for California Southern University.
Feeling that something is missing? Wishing for better relationships and having peace & harmony with yourself and those you love? You can have fulfilling relationships and be able to grow in positive ways!! I can help you create new paths towards a reality of positive changes in your life. Together, we can achieve well-being. You can discover your own strengths and forgotten inner potentials. Change starts with being Real to yourself. I am a licensed psychologist for the OPQ, in Private Practice for 20 years. I completed my doctorate as a Psy.D. for California Southern University.
Chloé St. Onge-Shank, M.A., c.o.
Registered Psychotherapist
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have you been finding it difficult to manage your emotions effectively and take steps toward meaningful change?
I've worked with individuals of all age groups struggling with feelings of anxiety and depression. I welcome clients facing challenges related to self-esteem, attachment or family issues, emotion regulation, addictive or impulsive behaviours, communication, parenting, pre/postpartum issues, as well as career burnout and transitions.
I am bilingual (EN/FR) and licensed to practice psychotherapy both in Ontario and Quebec.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have you been finding it difficult to manage your emotions effectively and take steps toward meaningful change?
I've worked with individuals of all age groups struggling with feelings of anxiety and depression. I welcome clients facing challenges related to self-esteem, attachment or family issues, emotion regulation, addictive or impulsive behaviours, communication, parenting, pre/postpartum issues, as well as career burnout and transitions.
I am bilingual (EN/FR) and licensed to practice psychotherapy both in Ontario and Quebec.
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I am especially passionate about working with individuals who have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, whether it’s a new diagnosis or working through rough patches.
We can draw from modalities such as ACT and DBT, where the goal is learning to accept and adapt to be able to function fully as yourself. Whether you’re seeking clarity, stability, emotional balance, or stronger boundaries, I can help you explore patterns, build insight, and develop tools that support lasting change.
I am especially passionate about working with individuals who have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, whether it’s a new diagnosis or working through rough patches.
We can draw from modalities such as ACT and DBT, where the goal is learning to accept and adapt to be able to function fully as yourself. Whether you’re seeking clarity, stability, emotional balance, or stronger boundaries, I can help you explore patterns, build insight, and develop tools that support lasting change.
Are you anxious, depressed, or struggling to really feel connected to yourself? Do your emotions feel too intense? Are old patterns or past experiences holding you back or negatively influencing how you deal with situations in the present? In therapy, you can have a space to express yourself and to gain clarity on your thoughts and emotions. Together we can explore aspects of your reality that are harder to define and that go beyond what you already know and can explain about yourself. This can lead you to that exciting place where new insights and self-awareness emerge, and change can happen in your life.
Are you anxious, depressed, or struggling to really feel connected to yourself? Do your emotions feel too intense? Are old patterns or past experiences holding you back or negatively influencing how you deal with situations in the present? In therapy, you can have a space to express yourself and to gain clarity on your thoughts and emotions. Together we can explore aspects of your reality that are harder to define and that go beyond what you already know and can explain about yourself. This can lead you to that exciting place where new insights and self-awareness emerge, and change can happen in your life.
Breona Bowles: BPD, ADHD, Infidelity
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello! I'm Breona! Have you been struggling with issues like BPD, infidelity, ADHD, anxiety, or depression? Life can be a lot to hold, even for those who seem to have it all together. When stress or anxiety starts to build, it’s easy to feel stuck or unsure of your next step. Here’s something important to remember: you don’t have to face it alone. Imagine a space where you can breathe deeply, where your experiences are met with care and curiosity, and where your challenges are seen as opportunities for healing and growth. You've taken the most important step by being here. A better tomorrow starts today.
Hello! I'm Breona! Have you been struggling with issues like BPD, infidelity, ADHD, anxiety, or depression? Life can be a lot to hold, even for those who seem to have it all together. When stress or anxiety starts to build, it’s easy to feel stuck or unsure of your next step. Here’s something important to remember: you don’t have to face it alone. Imagine a space where you can breathe deeply, where your experiences are met with care and curiosity, and where your challenges are seen as opportunities for healing and growth. You've taken the most important step by being here. A better tomorrow starts today.
I offer online therapy to clients across Ontario and Quebec. I am a Guidance Counsellor (OCCOQ) in Quebec and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) CRPO in Ontario.
Sometimes things don’t feel right, even when you can’t point to one clear reason. You might notice mood swings, tension in relationships, or a sense of being disconnected from yourself. Many people in this place are used to handling things on their own but keep running into the same issues. They’re looking for space to understand what’s going on, regain balance, and make choices that feel more grounded and true to them.
I offer online therapy to clients across Ontario and Quebec. I am a Guidance Counsellor (OCCOQ) in Quebec and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) CRPO in Ontario.
Sometimes things don’t feel right, even when you can’t point to one clear reason. You might notice mood swings, tension in relationships, or a sense of being disconnected from yourself. Many people in this place are used to handling things on their own but keep running into the same issues. They’re looking for space to understand what’s going on, regain balance, and make choices that feel more grounded and true to them.
My approach to therapy is evidence-based, interactive, relational, & motivational.
My belief is that the relationship between the therapist & client is what is most healing & helpful in therapy.
I strive to create a comfortable & supportive atmosphere where difficult issues can be addressed.
When people feel supported & understood, they are often more able to face challenges.
I help clients become more aware of the obstacles which prevent them from leading more satisfying lives & improving their relationships. Sometimes that may involve exploring past experiences and/or it may involve learning new concrete coping skills.
My approach to therapy is evidence-based, interactive, relational, & motivational.
My belief is that the relationship between the therapist & client is what is most healing & helpful in therapy.
I strive to create a comfortable & supportive atmosphere where difficult issues can be addressed.
When people feel supported & understood, they are often more able to face challenges.
I help clients become more aware of the obstacles which prevent them from leading more satisfying lives & improving their relationships. Sometimes that may involve exploring past experiences and/or it may involve learning new concrete coping skills.
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.
Depending my clients' needs and characteristics, I choose between: Strength based & humanistic approaches, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), solution focused narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy, & dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT).
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.
Depending my clients' needs and characteristics, I choose between: Strength based & humanistic approaches, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), solution focused narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy, & dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT).
On the surface, things may look fine, yet internally you may feel disconnected from yourself, from others, or from what you truly need. You may be functioning and showing up, while anxiety, past experiences, or recurring relationship patterns quietly shape how you feel and relate. This can leave you emotionally tired, uncertain, or sensing that something needs to shift. Therapy offers a supportive, non judgmental space to make sense of these experiences and move toward feeling more grounded, present, and aligned with yourself again.
On the surface, things may look fine, yet internally you may feel disconnected from yourself, from others, or from what you truly need. You may be functioning and showing up, while anxiety, past experiences, or recurring relationship patterns quietly shape how you feel and relate. This can leave you emotionally tired, uncertain, or sensing that something needs to shift. Therapy offers a supportive, non judgmental space to make sense of these experiences and move toward feeling more grounded, present, and aligned with yourself again.
Hi, I am a bilingual Mental Health Occupational Therapist with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. My approach focuses on empowering clients and facilitating their engagement in the activities and occupations that are meaningful to them, but that may be impacted by difficulties with their mental health. These activities can range from productive activities such as school performance, work performance, or performance in daily duties and domestic tasks, to difficulties in self-care or leisure activities.
Hi, I am a bilingual Mental Health Occupational Therapist with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. My approach focuses on empowering clients and facilitating their engagement in the activities and occupations that are meaningful to them, but that may be impacted by difficulties with their mental health. These activities can range from productive activities such as school performance, work performance, or performance in daily duties and domestic tasks, to difficulties in self-care or leisure activities.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and depression? Are you struggling to manage your emotions and symptoms? Perhaps your challenges are affecting your relationships, leaving you feeling hopeless and disconnected from your goals.
You are not alone in your suffering. If you allow me, I will be here to support you. My goal is to help you navigate difficult life experiences, overcome symptoms of depression and anxiety, and regain a sense of ease, peace, and emotional balance.
I work with individuals in-clinic and online, using a compassionate, non-judgmental approach grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and depression? Are you struggling to manage your emotions and symptoms? Perhaps your challenges are affecting your relationships, leaving you feeling hopeless and disconnected from your goals.
You are not alone in your suffering. If you allow me, I will be here to support you. My goal is to help you navigate difficult life experiences, overcome symptoms of depression and anxiety, and regain a sense of ease, peace, and emotional balance.
I work with individuals in-clinic and online, using a compassionate, non-judgmental approach grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
I guide my client on the path to psychological liberation, enabling them to finally find and be their true self. I also help parents cultivate the type of relationship that nurtures children's intrinsic drive and autonomy.
As an internationally renowned psychologist, supervisor, trainer, and author, I have been at the forefront of innovative evidence-based approaches for nearly 20 years.
I stand against genocide and colonization in Palestine and West Asia.
I guide my client on the path to psychological liberation, enabling them to finally find and be their true self. I also help parents cultivate the type of relationship that nurtures children's intrinsic drive and autonomy.
As an internationally renowned psychologist, supervisor, trainer, and author, I have been at the forefront of innovative evidence-based approaches for nearly 20 years.
I stand against genocide and colonization in Palestine and West Asia.
Accepting new clients for Winter 2025/2026. Are you struggling to connect with those around you? Perhaps feeling overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted? In our work together, I will provide a supportive and empathetic space where we can explore the underlying factors contributing to your difficulty finding joy, connecting with others, and managing emotional overwhelm. Together, we'll work on developing coping strategies, identifying and addressing underlying issues, and fostering a deeper understanding of yourself. My style can be described as relaxed, intuitive and compassionate.
Accepting new clients for Winter 2025/2026. Are you struggling to connect with those around you? Perhaps feeling overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted? In our work together, I will provide a supportive and empathetic space where we can explore the underlying factors contributing to your difficulty finding joy, connecting with others, and managing emotional overwhelm. Together, we'll work on developing coping strategies, identifying and addressing underlying issues, and fostering a deeper understanding of yourself. My style can be described as relaxed, intuitive and compassionate.
Welcome—I’m Allison Cordner, a registered clinical counsellor with a focus on trauma healing and emotional reconnection. Many of the clients I work with are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck after difficult life experiences. Using Somatic Experiencing and AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), I support individuals in safely accessing their emotions, reconnecting with their bodies, and building the tools they need to feel regulated, grounded, and empowered.
My approach is gentle, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that healing happens through connection—both with ourselves and with others.
Welcome—I’m Allison Cordner, a registered clinical counsellor with a focus on trauma healing and emotional reconnection. Many of the clients I work with are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck after difficult life experiences. Using Somatic Experiencing and AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), I support individuals in safely accessing their emotions, reconnecting with their bodies, and building the tools they need to feel regulated, grounded, and empowered.
My approach is gentle, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that healing happens through connection—both with ourselves and with others.
People often seek therapy when they would like to work on issues such as stress management, personal loss or life cycle changes. In individual therapy, I support clients by providing specific strategies for changing unwanted behaviours or thoughts. A couple in distress may feel there is no way out of their troubled relationship. By observing the interactions between the partners I help couples change dysfunctional behaviours, strengthen friendship, increase intimacy, resolve problematic patterns of communication, improve emotional attachment, build resilience and enjoyment that each partner derives from the relationship.
People often seek therapy when they would like to work on issues such as stress management, personal loss or life cycle changes. In individual therapy, I support clients by providing specific strategies for changing unwanted behaviours or thoughts. A couple in distress may feel there is no way out of their troubled relationship. By observing the interactions between the partners I help couples change dysfunctional behaviours, strengthen friendship, increase intimacy, resolve problematic patterns of communication, improve emotional attachment, build resilience and enjoyment that each partner derives from the relationship.
You’re successful on the outside but struggling on the inside. You may feel burned out, undervalued, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Perhaps you give too much in relationships, fear rejection, or find yourself drawn to emotionally unavailable people. At Resilience Psychotherapy, we take care of you from assessment to treatment to thriving. We help high-achieving professionals, children of mentally ill or narcissistic parents, and those healing from attachment wounds break free from old patterns and create the life they truly want.
You’re successful on the outside but struggling on the inside. You may feel burned out, undervalued, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Perhaps you give too much in relationships, fear rejection, or find yourself drawn to emotionally unavailable people. At Resilience Psychotherapy, we take care of you from assessment to treatment to thriving. We help high-achieving professionals, children of mentally ill or narcissistic parents, and those healing from attachment wounds break free from old patterns and create the life they truly want.
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- Westmount
Bipolar Disorder Counsellors
What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.
What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?
Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.
What kinds of problems does therapy help with?
Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.
What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?
Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.