Online Counselling for Montréal

I am a marriage and family therapist, a licensed psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience. My areas of expertise include treatments for trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional distress, grief, stress management, bereavement, perinatal bereavement, couple and family difficulties. I believe everyone has inner resources, so I honor my clients’ unique perspectives, values and strengths.

Located on Lachine Canal by Atwater Market, I work with clients in person and online. I treat trauma with EMDR to free you from your emotional pain, disturbing images, negative beliefs, triggers, memories, and sensations. Many of my clients can't get traction in "talk therapy", or are looking for a very focused approach to their trauma experience because they still feel "stuck". Please click on the "Schedule a Consultation" button at my website or, go to: https:/ /montrealemdr.janeapp.com/ to book a free 20-minute consultation.

Mélanie Lemay holds a master’s degree in art therapy from the Université du Québec en Abitibi- Témiscamingue, where her research focused on the intersection between trauma, resilience and the power of transformation through artistic expression. She is a certified art therapist with the Association des art-thérapeutes du Québec (AATQ), and actively participates in the advancement of the profession through her involvement on the Board of Directors. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including mindfulness-based art therapy, trauma-informed practices and expressive arts-guided interventions.

As a Psychotherapist & Clinical sexologist she works with clients struggle with emotional problems, affectional dependency, jealousy, fear of intimacy and loneliness; and various problems such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, body image. She works with couples struggle with separation, conflict, anger, jealousy, intimacy and conversation problems. Relationship begins with hope and love leads to suffering and frustration. Despite the strong urge for intimacy and closeness, couples have no choice but to leave the relationship. Gain insight into repetitive destructive patterns is the first step towards self knowing and improvement.

I am queer, neurodivergent, trans and a parent. I am a trauma specialist. I have 13 years of clinical experience in psychiatric, addictions and community social work. My first language is English. I work to help people integrate their thoughts, emotions, somatic experiences and stories of empowerment so they can make sense of the world during these difficult times. I have worked with issues such as depression, stress management, CPTSD, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, gender dysphoria, eating disorders, addictions, BPD and PTSD. I believe people are more than their diagnosis. Psychiatry must be deconstructed for us to find our true potential.

Are you struggling with an issue and you need some therapy to help you get back on track, I offer phone sessions in the comfort of your own home. As an arts based trauma informed empowerment therapist, I am experienced in a variety of issues: Anxiety and Depression, Agoraphobia, Addiction, feeling lost and confused, self esteem, suicidal Ideation, relationships, trauma, and PTSD, You don’t need to be diagnosed with a mental illness to get help, all you need is to want to heal. I provide a safe relationship which my clients may use for personal growth.

I believe in the human being and his or her capacity to re-build. I find that there is nothing more important than a willingness to develop compassion for oneself and one's situation. For me, the therapy is a place to reconnect with emotions, and begin a very important journey within the supportive therapeutic relationship.

Navigating life can be challenging, considering suffering and uncertainty are central to the human experience. In efforts to feel happier, we tend to deny our pain, hoping it will eventually go away. It may be efficient for a while, but ultimately this prevents us from showing up authentically in our relationships and experiencing the very thing we want most: inner peace, confidence, connection and belonging. The good news is these challenges make us human, they are not uncommon, and you have what it takes to create the life you crave. It simply requires following your intuition and getting the support you need.

Over the past 19 years I have had the honor of supporting my clients' journeys of healing and growth. I provide deep listening, respect, and a safe space for clients to reflect and expand self-awareness. We work together to identify and achieve your individualized therapeutic goals. As a result of therapy, my clients have been able to: Improve decision-making, manage difficult emotions with integrity, have loving relationships with family, and let go of old fears and hurt, to enjoy life in the present.

As a psychotherapist, couple and family therapist, ecotherapist and creative arts therapist, my clients include individuals, couples and families at all stages of life. My work is systemic in that I see individuals as impacted by, and interconnected within, larger networks of relationships and social systems. The values underlying my practice are rooted in a long-term dedication to social justice, my belief in creativity as a healing force, and my love and respect for the natural world. Seeking help takes courage, and no one approach works for everyone. I work collaboratively, and tailor my approach to each unique person.

Over the last 11+ years, I have worked with children, individuals, couples, and families in Youth Protection, Teaching/Education, and Community settings. My expertise covers areas such as conjugal violence, emotional dysregulation, Anger Management, men's issues, trauma, racial trauma, anxiety, identity, race and culture, self-esteem, attachment, parenting, co-parenting, and fostering.

Welcome! I am a psychologist devoted to helping people improve their lives by taking better care of themselves and their relationships.

The lives of our minds are rich and varied. We cycle through waking to dreaming, engage in meditation practices and engage our imagination in a multitude of ways. Sometimes, however, solid sleep is out of reach, nightmares, sleep paralysis and recurrent dreams interfere with out well-being and feel overwhelming and distressing. Despite this, it is possible to learn to gain agency and learn good sleep sleep habits, to gain mastery over our dreaming lives, and to transform negative nightmares or sleep paralysis into neutral and even positive experiences.