Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in Westmount, QC

There are periods in life where you might feel stuck and unable to move forward. Hardships are a part of the human experience, as life can lead us in unexpected directions. But you do not have to struggle alone. I offer a space to heal, grow, and learn more about yourself and your needs. I'm here to guide you to reflect on where you are and where you'd like to be. I will challenge you and encourage you to challenge yourself. My aim is to create a safe, warm, and accepting environment to help validate and work through your apprehensions, support the changes you would like to make, and develop the strength to accept and move forward.

As a psychologist, I value developing a deeper understanding of the people I work with, encouraging them to share their story and allowing me to see the world through their lens. I understand what it means to feel disappointed, disconnected, and to struggle to maintain changes. Therefore, I know how important it is to feel heard, and to be guided in a helpful way toward meaningful goals. I work with both individuals and couples to help them better cope with difficult life transitions, to better develop closer, more connected relationships, and to overcome specific difficulties like eating disorders and anxiety.

Counselling is one of the most powerful instruments of change whether its depression, grief, anxiety, relational issues or seeking help due to feeling overwhelmed, unhappy and dissatisfied with life. Our distress and overwhelming emotions are often a wakeup call to alter how we function and adjust the choices we make in life. Within a safe and supportive therapeutic space, speaking aloud and verbalizing emotions, thoughts and behaviours will allow you to view them from a new perspective. We will find new ways of thinking, feeling and behaving while collaboratively creating new tools to work through life’s particular challenges.

We ask for help when we can't do it alone anymore; when our relationships are not working; when we are tired of our own patterns. People who consult with me find that I am genuine and knowledgeable, with a unique, human approach. I work with adults and teens, couples and families, and respond to your needs effectively and compassionately. I provide help that addresses immediate concerns and provides lasting change. I am experienced in providing brief and long-term therapy for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and life's changes including career issues.

Not accepting new clients - Are you aware of your issues, but can't seem to make the changes you want. Has past therapy helped but only to a point? Just when you think you were past the distress, a current event triggered a range of emotions that leaves you overwhelmed, distraught and confused. I address issues cognitively and emotionally using EMDR and other therapies to gain a better understanding that helps you change in positive ways. Anxiety, depression, relationships are only a few areas that we can work on together in a compassionate and empowering manner.

I am a licensed psychologist working for over 25 years with adults in individual therapy. I have helped clients address difficulties that have prevented them from living happy and healthy lives. My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, effective communication and relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem and grief, among others. Through a safe and trusting relationship I will support you in managing challenging situations in your life and help you to develop effective coping strategies.