Parenting Therapists in Montréal, QC

My three specialization are couples, individuals and families. I work to improve attachment and communication. We tackle those scripted cycles that can feel “stuck in a rut”. I use techniques and activities to deepen understanding and build intimacy. I work with a myriad of issues including trauma, addiction and burnout to name a few. I offer ways to help strengthen parenting skills in order to support children (Please note: I do not work alone with children). I work with adolescents with a focus on respect and strengthening skills for individuation. I hold a deep belief in supporting folks in finding resilience.

People come to me to resolve challenges that get in the way of living well. A trusting relationship is the essence of effective treatment. You need to feel understood and connected in order to share your inner world. My training and extensive years of experience enable me to earn trust and cooperation to help people identify and achieve their goals. My approach to treatment is interactive and collaborative and my style is warm and engaging. Respectfulness, clarity and directness tempered by humour characterize my work.

Do you know anyone who is Sad? Anxious? Stressed? Angry? Struggling at School or Work? Feeling unconnected with a partner? Every now and then we all need an opportunity to reflect, recharge and rethink our next move. Sometimes it helps to talk to someone you can trust. As a Psychotherapist, Educational Consultant, and Director, for over a decade I've had the privilege of helping people in times of difficulty - within the home, school, work, and hospital settings, individually and in groups. Services include: Individual Therapy (Adults, Children, Adolescents), Social Skills Groups, Couple Therapy, EFT, Parenting Programs, ADHD Coaching, and Family Therapy.

Taking the first step towards change is often the hardest step. I am here to support you in identifying and developing the skills needed to achieve your therapeutic goals. As a clinical social worker with 20 years of experience, my private practise focuses on individual therapy, family therapy and parenting. I work with children, adolescents and adults with issues such as, but not limited to, anxiety, low self esteem, social skills, transitions and relational issues. I also work extensively with parents experiencing challenges to establish a positive parenting approach that works for them and their child(ren).

Are you feeling down, overwhelmed or anxious? I know how hard and challenging it can be to reach out for help. I am passionate about creating a warm and non-judgmental environment where you can express yourself freely. I strive to accommodate my client’s needs while remaining solution focused.I help my clients identify their challenges and utilize their strengths to make positive changes in their lives, improve self-confidence and create empowerment.

Do you find yourself grappling with the complexities of life, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling in your relationships? Do you struggle with the challenges of parenting, losing patience with your kids and then feeling overwhelming guilt? Are you a new mom or dad having difficulty adjusting to your new identity? Do you have an exuberant toddler and aren't sure how to intervene? Yes life can be challenging but I'm here to help you navigate it and seeking support is a courageous first step. My goal is to guide you towards positive outcomes and empower you to thrive in all aspects of your life.

"Take the step, the bridge will be there" (Grace Cirocco). Although starting therapy is sometimes frightening and requires a good dose of courage, finding a warm, empathic and compassionate therapist can make the process easier and positively life-altering. I am an experienced psychologist and I can help you deal with many of life's challenges and hardships, while making sure you feel safe and understood. I practice cognitive behavior therapy and schema therapy, and I also adjust my therapeutic orientation to the unique needs of each of my clients. I ensure warm, compassionate, professional, and confidential therapeutic services.

With over 13 years of professional experience, I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults of all ages, as well as couples and families, to navigate issues such as anxiety, self-esteem, work-life balance, parenting, postpartum struggles, and couple difficulties.

If you are struggling in your life, and want a safe, supportive environment in which to gain insight and coping skills, I would like to help you achieve that. My clients tell me they feel heard and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives, whether it be in their behaviour (addictions, impulsivity, activation), thinking and emotional patterns (anxiety, depression, stress) or relationships (couple difficulties, parenting, family of origin).

Reaching out for support is not always easy, I understand taking this first step can be an overwhelming and scary process. I want to provide you with a safe and supportive environment to work through life’s challenges and better understand what is standing in the way of building your best life. Together, we'll collaborate to explore your experiences, gain deeper insights, and develop practical tools and coping strategies tailored to your unique needs.

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.

Becoming a parent, and being flexible and resilient in how you parent your developing child, is one of life's greatest challenges. We are often unprepared, overwhelmed, and not well supported. Working with families with children of all ages, I specialize in helping strengthen the parent-child relationship. I provide tools to foster resilience and wellbeing, whether it be during periods of transition (e.g., prenatal/postpartum periods, transition to school, separation/divorce), or during regular day-to-day parenting. By helping you work through your struggles that arise with your children, you can raise happy, confident children.

Sometimes "expecting" is not what you expect! If you are thinking about having a baby, struggling to conceive, are pregnant or are within your first year postpartum and are concerned about your experience, I can help. Sometimes too and tragically, pregnancies don't always end with a happy outcome. Whichever situation you are facing, I can offer you both individualized support or in a group setting so that you don't feel alone and isolated in your current struggle. I work collaboratively with my clients and my style is very conversational. I want you to feel comfortable and at ease in coming to therapy.

Caitlin supports adults throughout their parenting journey, through grief and burnout. Whether you’re a new or seasoned parent, this role can feel overwhelming and Caitlin is especially passionate about helping you manage and understand these feelings. She can also help you navigate prenatal and postnatal challenges, and the everyday transitions you experience in parenthood. Caitlin is here to help you build the confidence and skills you need to become a mentally and emotionally strong parent.

ON-LINE/Virtual Sessions. I've been a psychotherapist and Trauma Specialist for at least 30 years and have worked for various companies & organizations. In my private practise, I enjoy working with clients who are open and willing to make positive changes in their lives. Whether you feel anxious, stuck, depressed or unhappy in some area of your life, my initial goal is to help you gain a feeling of safety. I encourage clients to tell me their story to help them see things from a fresh perspective, improve self-awareness and provide practical solutions & treatments i.e EMDR, IFS(Internal Family Systems) and more...

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or unmotivated? Struggling to get control of these emotions and taking the active steps towards change? I have experience working with children, teenagers and adults struggling with feelings of anxiety and depression. I welcome clients experiencing challenges with self-esteem, ADHD, parenting, pre/postpartum, relationship issues, career burnout or questioning, life transitions and people-pleasing tendencies.I work to provide a safe, non judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and experiences, while empowering them to connect with their inner resilience in order to make significant changes.

My goal in counseling sessions is empowering you to find words for your pain, to acknowledge and undrestand your feelings and suffering, and to put them into words. Effective conversation as a key tool helps you release your tension. Note that we should not try to banish unhappiness from our lives, because it is through problems that we can progress, change and grow. All of our emotions are valid and are part of our balance. I will help you acknowledge your emotions as well as manage them, and finally improve your problem-solving skills.

Welcome! I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental, and collaborative therapeutic environment to both couples and individuals. I'll work with you to more effectively respond to challenges and difficulties in your life and relationships, and to more consciously build the kind of life that is meaningful to you. If you're struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings, if you feel overwhelmed, unsure, disconnected, or lost, if you seek self-understanding or more meaningful participation in your relationship(s) or life in general, please reach out.

Offering a safe, respectful and caring environment to take on life's challenges: including anxiety, depression, life crisis, developmental and transitional crisis, grief, conflicts in personal or work relationships; parenting, pregnancy and post-natal concerns. With a firm belief in a person's inner wisdom, I work with clients to clearly identify their values and strengths towards reducing anguish and increasing hope. Using an eclectic approach suitable to client personality and individual circumstances, counselling is done in a collaborative, holistic context.