Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Westmount, QC

Seeking help takes courage. Looking for a caring therapist that will listen to you without judgment is the first step towards change. With your willingness to change we can work together and explore what is impeding your growth and help you make the changes necessary for you to live the life to which you aspire. My goal would be to help you feel better - whether that is with yourself, with your partner, at work or with your family.

I work collaboratively with teenagers and adults to identify and address challenges that may be negatively impacting important life areas, such as mental health, relationships, and work/career. I aim to foster a safe, caring, and nonjudgmental space for my clients to explore the challenges in their lives. Together, we will process your experience and identify creative solutions that are in line with your goals and values.

Your wellness is my priority. Every one of us is filled with infinite potential, resilience, and inner strength. I have had the privilege of accompanying hundreds of people along their unique path toward healing, and together we can identify ways to move you through and beyond your struggles. Whether these be in your relationships or career, feeling anxious or afraid, down and lost, or disconnected from your feelings - we can work together to get you grounded, understand your feelings, and make changes to live a more meaningful life.

People enter psychotherapy for a variety of reasons, whether it is for anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, grief, illnesses, relational issues, life transitions, or dissatisfaction with their life. No matter the challenge, psychotherapy is an excellent opportunity for us to better understand how we function and reconsider the choices we make in life that contribute to distress and emotional suffering. Within a supportive and nurturing space, my goal is to help you gain new perspectives on your emotion, thought, and behavioural patterns, reconnect with your strengths, and explore concrete new ways of being.

These difficult times take their toll on all of us. It is very important to be able to talk to a professional to prevent losing control of your emotions and being overwhelmed by anxieties. I am available for remote video or phone sessions. Do you want to feel good about your choices? Do you want your relationships to be fulfilling? Do you want to be a happy, calm, and confident person who thrives and succeeds? Allow yourself to follow that dream. Helping my clients succeed in their personal and professional relationships is my passion and life’s calling.

As a Psychologist, I embrance values including respect, autonomy, collaboration, and compassion. My priority is to guide clients to sustain healthy relationships, overcome difficulties, manage symptoms, and attain personal goals. Working with me usually involves identifying current patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving/relating/interacting, identifying personal values, learning new skills (e.g., communication/assertiveness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal/social skills, time management/organizational skills, confidence/self-esteem), and working towards goals that are aligned with your values.

Are you feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? I believe it is important for you to feel comfortable with a therapist who can listen well to you in a caring, nonjudgmental way. My style is respectful, empathic and collaborative in order to help you better understand yourself. I am a licenced clinical psychologist with more than 17 years of experience. I work with individuals and adolescents who have problems such as depression, anxiety, loss and mourning, addiction, self-esteem and relationship problems. I can help you feel better about yourself, experience more intimacy in your relationships and leave the past behind.

My approach is simple, I will meet you wherever you are in your challenges and will accompany you gently towards re-assuming your best self in recovery. Through authentic connection, honesty, caring, and collaboration, we will identify and embark on the tailored treatments that will result in your re- integration into fulfilling and meaningful living.

The philosophy and unique approach at Montreal Women's Psychology is to empower women to achieve their potential and lead fulfilling lives. I obtained an MBA and worked for many years in the business world while raising a family prior to returning to my passion of Psychology and helping others reach their goals. I gained first hand insights regarding the challenges faced by women today. I tailor therapy plans and life coaching to each woman, taking into consideration family dynamics, work environment, social, romantic, cultural, stage of life, and reproductive-related events.

**Please note that the best way to reach me is via email either directly from this site or at deborah.schwartzman@mail.mcgill.ca** We all feel sad and anxious at times, but some of us worry excessively about things that are unlikely to happen, feel tense all day long, or feel so unhappy that it becomes impossible to do the things we used to enjoy. My work with individuals is to get to the bottom of the problem and find solutions. I draw on principles of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) to explore how your thoughts, feelings and behaviors interact and affect your ability to cope with challenging situations.

It takes tremendous courage to look inside yourself and make changes to improve your life. We're glad you're here and look forward to accompanying you on your journey. Whether you are struggling with despair or anxiety, with your relationships, or with your career, peace and fulfillment is most definitely possible. We can help you find a therapist that is a good fit for you and your needs, and we are committed to adapting our knowledge and expertise for your unique needs. Your wellness is our priority

I provide a woman- centered approach to mental health, as a licensed psychologist and life coach, that is personalized to fit the needs and personality of each individual woman. Women's mental health may be affected by reproductive- related events (e.g., the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause). As such, the possible impact of biological factors need to be understood and incorporated in a holistic approach, that includes psychological, social, and cultural factors, for each woman to receive optimal treatment. Within this context I provide diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, and consultation for a wide variety of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment concerns.

Loving and being attracted to each other unfortunately doesn't mean you reliably arouse one another. Many healthy, wonderful relationships in fact yearn for greater erotic connection and sexual fulfillment. By meeting with me, there is absolutely no need to be concerned about immediate commitment to ongoing treatment. For some concerns, even one meeting can be an important step. I respect your financial investment in this process and seek timely effectiveness. Trained at Columbia University, my work is non-judgmental and confidential. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.