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Meet our mental health specialists

We take great care in hiring mental health specialists who share our values for patient-centric, human care. Our registered specialists are available for appointments on the TELUS Health Virtual Care app, and all bring a different background and skill set so our patients can get help from someone that best fits their needs.

At this time, our mental health specialists do not offer neurodevelopment disorder assessments (learning disability, ADHD, autism spectrum) through TELUS Health Virtual Care.

Speak with your TELUS Health Virtual Care Care Manager to confirm who would be a good fit for you based on your needs and their availability.
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Solomon Agaje, PSYC

Alberta, Québec English and Amharic Clientele: 15+
Solomon is a Registered Psychologist in good standing and a fellow College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) member.
Solomon has completed a Master of Philosophy Degree in Applied Psychology at the University of Oslo, Norway in 2008. He has also taken postgraduate courses at the Master of Counselling Department at the University of Calgary. He is a certified Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) practitioner. He has also certifications in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) and other modalities.

Solomon has more than 10 years of regulated clinical psychological practice. He practices psychotherapy in outpatient public mental health clinics and private clinical settings. Solomon’s approach is integrative and tailored to each person that he meets. He draws upon several evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Cognitive and Behavioural approaches. He treated patients with trauma-related disorders, personality disorders, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, ADHD, Autistic
Spectrum Conditions, and other psychological and psychosocial malfunctions.
Solomon provides therapy in both English and Amharic (the official language in Ethiopia).

Solomon is complemented by his clients as warm, accepting, non-judgemental and insightful. He. believes that, with support, knowledge and the right tools, change is always possible. He brings strength-based qualities to clients and builds on their inner resourcefulness and capacity to thrive.

Lucie Bégin, RP

Québec French Clientele: Ages 16+
With a keen interest in helping relationships and psychology, I obtained my bachelor's degree from Laval University in 2008, following a series of certificates all oriented in social science. I also hold a psychotherapist's permit issued by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ). 
If you are going through a difficult period with emotional or affective difficulties that are affecting your well-being, professional help adapted to your needs could make a difference. 
Stress, anxiety, depressive episodes, adjustment difficulties, burnout, separation, difficulties in managing emotions, feelings of vulnerability/low self-esteem, difficulty letting go of aspects of your life that no longer suit you, etc., can represent obstacles to your well-being. My therapeutic approach is generally cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), based mainly on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) whose effectiveness is recognized by the scientific community. 
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Hélène Belzil, PSYC

Québec French Clientele: Ages 16+
A health and education professional for over two decades, I am trained in both the Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) approach and the Existential/Humanistic approach, which enables an integrative approach to psychotherapy, whereby the main tool is the therapeutic relationship centered on the person and the solution. I am a clinical psychologist, a member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec since 2008, and I pursued a specialization in Occupational Psychology in Paris, France. I am known for my empathy, patience, and listening skills, as well as my sense of responsibility and judgment. As a complement to my work, I am also a School Psychologist specializing in autism spectrum disorders and intellectual development disorders. For several years, I was in charge of an educational service for intercultural psychologists in Montreal.

My interventions are based on the individual's needs and personality. The methods used are pragmatic and effective for short-term resolution. I have acquired experience in assessment and intervention for the following wide range of issues: anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, work-related difficulties, bereavement, PTSD symptoms, relationship difficulties, difficulties managing emotions, etc.

I can help people improve their self-awareness, assertiveness, sleep hygiene, insomnia, lifestyle habits, self-esteem, stress management, emotion regulation, anger management, interpersonal relationships, as well as acceptance of their differences. My services are adapted to help people experiencing transient adjustment disorders, including depression, burnout, anxiety and separation, etc. The diversity of issues that I have encountered can help many people living with these conditions and situations.

Maude Bouchard, SW

Québec French Clientele: Ages 8+
Maude Bouchard has been a member of the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec (OTSTCFQ) [Quebec Order of Social Workers and Conjugal and Family Therapists]since 2011, and has been practicing as a social worker for over 10 years.
Ms. Bouchard has the ability to quickly put people at ease during counseling sessions. She works mainly with adult clients facing temporary and transitory challenges (crisis situations, relationship conflicts, bereavement, self-esteem/self-confidence problems, adaptation to a new reality creating psychological stress). She has worked for nearly six years in the public system, where she has mainly intervened with people experiencing a major mental health problem (depression, anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder) and whose symptoms could affect their daily functioning. She also worked in general services for short-term intervention, which enabled her to develop her analytical skills, and to effectively target and prioritize the needs and issues expressed by the people she met in her practice.
Mme Bouchard is also trained as a family coach, which has enabled her to develop skills and competencies in the field of family intervention (for parents, adolescents and children aged 8 and over).
She favors a collaborative approach centered on the individual and/or the family, adapted to each person's needs, and is available for individual or family sessions. She uses intervention tools based on various psychosocial intervention approaches, such as the systemic approach and brief, solution-oriented intervention.
Finally, Ms. Bouchard strives to take a holistic view of her clients' situation, identifying personalized strategies tailored to their pace and desired changes.

Manuel Cabelguen, PSYC

Québec French Clientele: Ages 18+
I am a clinical psychologist and have been a member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec since 2009. In 2006, I graduated from Université de Rennes (France), with a Ph.D. in Psychology Research, specialized in legal psychology. Throughout my years of clinical practice, I have integrated various psychotherapeutic approaches, including those inspired by psychodynamic models and more specifically cognitive-behavioural models.
My professional experience has been primarily focused on working with adult clients in correctional settings. As a clinical psychologist, I have acquired expertise in recidivism risk assessment, screening, and diagnosis and treatment of a variety of psychopathological disorders such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, stress management problems, criminogenic issues, substance use disorders and sexual disorders.
As a passionate professional, I attach great importance to keeping my knowledge up to date in fields related to my practice such as behavioural neuroscience, psychophysiology, cognitive psychology, and neuropsychology. My practice is driven by my desire to create a safe and confidential space for my clients, where they can feel comfortable expressing their concerns and emotions.

Caroline Champagne, SW

Québec French Clientele: All ages
Caroline Champagne is a Registered Social Worker and a member of the OTSTCFQ. While in university, she had the chance to work at the CISSS-CA for several years, taking on different mandates and working with various clienteles. Her experiences have allowed her to develop expertise in mental health issues that range from mood disorders to psychotic disorders and personality disorders.
Transient adjustment disorders such as depression, burnout, anxiety and separation are some of the subjects that Caroline masters in her interventions. Added to her expertise are family issues and relationship challenges, such as separation conflicts, parent-child / adolescent relationships, behavioral issues and development of children under 5 years old. Her approach focuses on needs, strengths, and empowerment.

Dominique Chénard, Occupational Therapist, RP

Québec French Clientele: Ages 18+
I graduated from the University of Montreal in 1988, where I obtained a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, and I am a member of the Order of Occupational Therapists of Quebec. I obtained my psychotherapist license from the Order of Psychologists of Quebec in 2016. I have worked almost my entire career in mental health with different client populations and in various settings. I provide individual and group psychotherapy to an adult clientele. I work part-time in a program for people with borderline personality traits or disorder. The approaches I primarily use are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including the 3rd wave with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I can help people improve self-awareness, self-assertiveness, self-esteem, stress management, emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, and acceptance of one's own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, as well as those of others. Additionally, I am interested in preventing burnout, compassion fatigue, and difficulties related to work, during sick leave and return to work. I can provide services to individuals experiencing anxiety, depressive symptoms, impulsivity, substance use, and borderline personality traits or disorder. I am trained to work with individuals who have experienced trauma, as well as those with insomnia (using Insomnia CBT). Lastly, I am increasingly integrating mindfulness into my practice and personal life, which allows for living life more consciously, non-judgmentally, and effectively.
I believe in teamwork between the therapist and the client, the importance of validation in one's experiences, and the virtues of kindness and humor.

Marjory Clermont-Mathieu, PSYC

Québec French, Creole Clientele: Ages 15+
Marjory is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with a PhD in clinical psychology research/intervention from Université de Montréal. She has been working for over 20 years with families, adults, children, and adolescents with mental health difficulties and problems. Marjory has multifaceted experience in the field of intervention. In Haiti, her country of origin, she worked with survivors of the January 2010 earthquake. She has developed expertise in precarious, stressful, and insecure situations. Marjory has also worked in child and adolescent resilience.
She works in the educational sector where she intervenes with immigrant children and families.
Marjory is also trained in multicultural intervention, which allows her to consider the culture, history, and experiences of individuals while taking into account their migration process. She is particularly sensitive to cultural differences and advocates that they be taken into account in therapeutic accompaniment.
Marjory has an integrative approach, applying the most appropriate and helpful techniques and practices given the problems encountered and the client’s personality.
Marjory specializes in mood disorders, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, behavioural problems, work-related stress/burnout, self-esteem, relationship, and attachment problems.

Line Croteau, PSYC

Québec French Clientele: Ages 18+
Line Croteau is a clinical psychologist and an organizational psychologist. She has more than 20 years of practice as a clinical psychologist with adults in health and community settings, and with clients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. In addition, she worked for nearly 15 years as a manager in the health and education and research network. Holder of an MBA in organizational analysis, she is also specialized in organizational intervention with both managers and workers. She specializes in various challenges related to the labor market (burnout, career transition, professional assessment, organizational development, professional support and coaching, etc.).
She has developed an approach to managing emotions and managing anxiety (5 A process). In addition, she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the trauma treatment approach (Gaston, 1997 & Brillon, 2017), the humanistic approach, and the strengths-based and solution-focused approach.

Francois-Pierre Decoste, SW

Québec English and French Clientele: Ages 14+
Not accepting new patients.
Dynamic and easy to approach, François-Pierre Decoste is a social worker who will help you take control of your life. He specializes in issues that affect mood (anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, posttrauma) and the quality of your relationships (communication, couple and family issues). His approach promotes better self-esteem, techniques to develop assertiveness, and healthy management of emotions.

Julie Demarble, PSYC

Québec English and French Clientele: Ages 18+
Dr. Julie Demarble is a clinical psychologist who works with adults. She holds a doctorate (Ph.D.) In psychology (clinical psychology) from the University of Montreal since 2017 and has been registered in Quebec, as a member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec. She did her thesis on gender differences in the dissociation and distress among crime victims, and their risk to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
In addition to her work on PTSD, she has experience with the treatment of a variety of psychological concerns including anxiety, depression and anger or emotion management difficulties. She has worked as a clinical psychologist in penitentiaries, first in the greater Montreal area and then in British Columbia, which has allowed her to acquire experience with a varied clientele presenting a wide array of personality issues and psychiatric problems. Her expertise also covers relational difficulties and childhood traumas.
Julie is trained both in the cognitive-behavioural approach and humanistic approach, allowing for an integrative approach in psychotherapy which focuses primarily on the therapeutic relationship with the client, as her main tool. Her interventions are then based on the clients needs, presentation and personality. She uses emotion focused-therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, trauma-informed care and schema therapy.
Finally, Julie is pleased to offer services in French and English and has an advanced level in Spanish allowing for Hispanics to express themselves in their native language, although therapy would be conducted in French or English, according to their preference.

Julie Desmarais, PSYC

Québec French Clientele: Ages 18+
I have a doctoral degree in psychology and have been a member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (Quebec Order of Psychologists) since 1996. My expertise is with adults and while my training focused on a psychodynamic approach, I have, via additional training in cognitive- behavioural and experiential therapy, perfected my skills in order to build on an integrated approach to psychotherapy. My professional background has allowed me to consolidate extensive experience in the area of mental health, primarily through work with individuals facing concurrent challenges (various mental illnesses, personality disorders, dangerousness, and substance abuse). Part of my practice is also devoted to the support of individuals wanting to develop a better understanding of their interpersonal and professional relationships, in order to make realignments in their private lives, seek conflicts’ resolution, and feel more in sync with their value systems. Based on my experience, I fervently believe in the decisive influence of the quality of the therapeutic relationship, the importance of validation, and the ability to safely express one’s needs in order to build the motivation necessary for change.

Anne-Sophie Guay, Doctorate in Psychology

Québec French Clientele: Ages 18+
Under the supervision of Dr. Anouk Latour-Desjardins.
I completed my bachelor’s degree, and I am currently finishing my doctoral studies in psychology at Université du Québec à Montréal. During my studies, I worked with individuals with suicidal thoughts. I then began my clinical practice as a PhD student in psychology at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute in the Psychotic Disorders Program. In addition to this clinic, I am currently practicing in a private clinic in St- Lambert. My therapeutic approach integrates elements of cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and schema therapy based on the client’s needs, problems, and personality. I provide psychological services in French to clients aged 18 and over living in Quebec who consult for a variety of problems (anxiety, depression, stress management issues, emotional management problems, relationship problems, grief, coping with a difficult situation, life transitions, psychotic symptoms). My practice is based on collaborative meetings in a safe, caring, authentic, and empathetic space.

Martina Koisova, PSYC

Québec English Clientele: Ages 10+
Current clinical practice: School psychologist: counselling, interventions, and preventions; assessments for Learning Difficulties, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, anxiety, and depression; often providing screenings for autism spectrum disorder and other mental health disorders.
Private practice: psychotherapy applying problem or client-oriented focused therapy, mostly using Cognitive-Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. My main approach is using the Polyvagal theory which focuses on understanding of the neural regulation of the autonomic nervous system that emphasizes the bi-directional communication between brain and visceral organs.
Additional information: I offer courses in meditation, mindfulness, breathing, relaxation, and energy techniques applied in my psychotherapy approach as well. These techniques are close to my heart, and I practice them myself as a part of my lifestyle.

Chantal Lacombe, PSYC

Québec English and French Clientele: Ages 18+
I have a master’s degree in psychology and have been a psychologist in good standing with the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec (OPQ) since 1991. I offer services in English and French. I work mainly with adult clients, based on cognitive-behavioural approaches. As each person is different, it is important to carefully consider which tools and guidance will be helpful for the process. Over the years, complex dynamics have been central to my practice, including addiction issues, violence in multiple contexts — and risk assessment of this violence — mental health issues (including but not limited to depression, suicide/self-harm, and anxiety), and post-traumatic stress. I have also accompanied clients facing major changes in their lives (jobs, family, couple, or bereavement, for example), difficulties with self-esteem, and relationship issues of all kinds. I am equally able to provide mentoring in a professional and managerial context. I firmly believe in a goal-oriented approach within a patient-centred context of trust and empathy. Helping people with their challenges, no matter what they are, is a great privilege for me.

Louise Lambert, PSYC

Quebec French Clientele: Ages 18+
I have been a psychologist since 1986 and in private practice since 1990. I have been practicing since then at my office in Quebec City at the Jardins Mérici in downtown Quebec City and in a medical clinic in Levis, including 22 years at the Clinique médicale St-David and since 2014 at the Clinique médicale Lévis-Métro. 
I offer services to an adult clientele. I work mainly with the systemic approach, solution-oriented brief therapy. Cognitive-behavioral and humanistic approaches are also part of my tools depending on the needs and issues of the clients. 
I have worked in the past for various employee assistance programs and offered rehabilitation services (return to work assistance for clients on disability) for 20 years with the firm Solareh in Montreal. I still work for the employee assistance programs of various provincial ministries, as well as for the assistance program of the Ordre des médecins du Québec. 
My expertise covers mood and anxiety disorders, workplace difficulties (questions and burnout, conflict situations at work, as well as support for the return to work following a period of disability), couple difficulties (one-on-one only), relationship problems, life transition periods, and bereavement and support for caregivers.
Please note that I do not offer couple therapy, nor do I treat addiction problems.

Kathleen Larion, PSYC

New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario English Clientele: all ages
Kathleen is a Psychologist working with children, adolescents, and adults to help address their needs and improve on their strengths. Kathleen has extensive experience working in community mental health services as well as elementary, secondary and post-secondary schools. She provides both counselling and assessments to identify and treat mental health problems and improve psychological well-being.
She can support clients with a variety of concerns including anxiety, mood, stress, learning and executive functioning, relationships, social skills, and regulating behaviour and emotions. Kathleen can also meet with parents to help them support their child’s treatment goals. Parental involvement is often necessary when providing treatment to young children.
Kathleen’s approach to counselling involves fostering self-esteem, building confidence, improving personal wellness and setting goals for future success. Some of the psychotherapeutic techniques she utilizes include cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness meditation, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behaviour therapy.
She has a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Western University and is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

Dominique Lapierre, PSYC

Québec English and French Clientele: Ages 18+
I am a psychologist and member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec since 1996 after completing my doctorate degree in psychology. I provide therapeutic services to adults struggling with various difficulties, such as (but not limited to) emotional dysregulation, interpersonal issues, depression, anxiety, work-related issues, grief, violence as well as vulnerability to suicide and self-harm. I use different intervention strategies based on the needs of the individual, derived mainly from the cognitive-behavioural approach, DBT skills training, acceptance and commitment therapy as well as mindfulness. I believe in an authentic and non-judgmental approach that balances validation for my clients’ struggles while supporting them in making concrete changes in how they deal with these struggles in order to reach their personal goals.

Vanessa Morneau, SW

Québec, New Brunswick French Clientele: Ages 18+
I am a social worker and a member of the OTSTCFQ, I have a bachelor's degree in social work and a graduate of the University of Quebec at Rimouski. I have a little over 7 years of experience in different areas of intervention which have allowed me to develop a good capacity for analysis and assessment of situations. I have various intervention skills that allow me to adjust according to the person in front of me.
My practice is mostly virtual: I work with adults and young people from the age of 18. I help and support people in various issues related to life changes, situations of imbalance and stress, interactions with others and many others. I generally work with a solution-centric approach and an ecological approach. Nonviolent communication, mindfulness, and psychological education are some of the tools I use the most.

Anne-Marie McGurrin, PSYC

Quebec French Clientele: Ages 18+
I have been a psychologist for 25 years. I have experience in various workplace settings. In healthcare, I worked at two rehabilitation centers and internally with the employees at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont. I have provided coaching on workplace issues, thanks to my prior experience in telecommunications. My approach is cognitive and humanistic; however, I adjust depending on the issues clients bring up. Often, clients consult me for anxiety, depression, couple problems, and issues in relationship communication. Finally, what makes me stand out is my ability to make people feel comfortable talking about their problems.

Hawa Nimaga, SW

Québec French Clientele: Ages 7+
Hawa Nimaga holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and has been a member of the Quebec’s Order of Social Workers, Family and Marriage Therapists (OTSTCFQ) since 2018. She works with people with mental and/or physical health issues. She also offers psychosocial assessment and follow-up services for children, adolescents, adults and families with relationship problems or dealing with complex situations such as conflicts at work or at home, bereavement, separation, a newly diagnosed disease, the arrival of a child, anxiety, depression, trauma and emotion management.
She uses a cognitive behavioural approach based on the individual’s own strengths and she is solutions-oriented.
She is known for being accessible and a good listener, as well as for her ability to develop a good alliance with the people she works with.

Nathalie Normand, SW

Québec French Clientele: Ages 8+ for individuals, 4+ in a family context
My name is Nathalie Normand, I am a social worker, member of the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec (OTSTCFQ). I provide services in French in Quebec to children, adolescents, and adults.
I began my academic career in special education. I then decided to study developmental psychology, followed by a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in mental health, which I am currently in the process of completing. Given my thirst for learning, I am continually taking various training courses related to my different areas of interest (childhood, adoption, attachment, anxiety, child and adult mental health, etc.).
I have also had the privilege of working with different clientele, both in the public network and my private practice. As an adoptive and biological mother of seven children, I am passionate about families, which has led me to work in the field of adoption, development clinics, anxiety, etc.

Johanne Oanda, RP

Québec French Clientele: Ages 18+
A clinical psychologist in France since 2008, I am currently based in Montreal and a member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec.
I work mainly with adult and francophone clients, and my approach to my clients is very integrative, in order to offer a service that is as close as possible to my clients' needs.
With a psychodynamic background, I am also trained in cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT and DBT), and I work with motivational interviewing techniques, a specific therapeutic tool scientifically recognized for its effectiveness in various pathologies. I have also been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
In the course of my various experiences, I have acquired a sense and taste for contact, specific attention and listening skills for each individual, and great flexibility in my treatment. Dynamic and at ease in relationships, I'm available to help you with the challenges you face.

Christine Pagé, PSYC

Québec French Clientele: All ages
I have been a member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec for 17 years and have been in private practice for 20 years. 
I have completed a bachelor's degree and a doctorate in psychology at the Université du Québec à Montréal. I can see clients from all over Quebec, in French. 
I use an integrative approach according to the needs and personality of my clients. I have worked in child psychiatry, youth mental health and school settings for the past 16 years and have expertise in child and adolescent psychological assessment and play therapy. 
In recent years, I have been trained in positive psychology psychotherapy and ACT acceptance and commitment therapy. 

Charles Paradis, Couples and Family Therapist

Québec French Clientele: Ages 16+
Charles Paradis is a couple and family therapist and a member of the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec (OTSTCFQ). He has a master’s degree in counselling and spirituality from Saint Paul University in Ottawa. He practices in Quebec with an adolescent and adult clientele in individual, couples, and family therapy. He provides services in both French and English and has clinical experience in a variety of issues such as assertiveness, career change, mood change, self-awareness, depression, anxiety, grief, communication difficulties, relationship issues, breakups (separation), self-esteem, existential questioning, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorder and forgiveness. In individual therapy, he adopts an existential-humanistic approach. In couples and family therapy, Charles uses Family System theory as well as Emotionally Focused Couple and Family Therapy. For several years now, he has been interested in the dynamics of forgiveness as a path to personal growth.

Anne-Marie Racine, PSYC

Québec English and French Clientele: Ages 14+
I am a registered psychologist with the Ordre des psychologues du Québec, offering bilingual (English and French) individual psychological sessions to adults and adolescents (14 years old and above).
My current psychotherapeutic approach consists of brief intervention through coaching and counseling sessions to increase well-being and fulfilment, essentially based on Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles. The emphasis is on mindfulness (being in the present moment), self-compassion and actions guided by one’s core values and purpose.
I have been working as a psychologist for twenty years, in the private sector and for the Government of Canada. I have also led workshops and therapeutic group programs focused on emotion management, social reintegration, violence prevention, cognitive skills and psychological flexibility. I completed a Masters in Counselling Psychology and a post-graduate Diploma in Human Relations and Family Life Education. I also completed several doctoral courses and professional training, and over the last 8 years I specialised in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Mélanie Renaud, PSYC

Québec English and French Clientele: Ages 18+
Dr. Mélanie Renaud works with adult and senior clients. A member of the Ordre des psychologues since 2005, she holds a doctorate (Ph.D.) in psychology (neuropsychology). She did her thesis on the effects of physical activity on the cognition of seniors and worked in a research group on the modulating factors of cognitive changes observed in the elderly (lifestyle, cognitively stimulating activities, physical health and nutrition). Over the years, she has worked as a clinical neuropsychologist in various hospitals in the greater Montreal area (Jewish General Hospital, CHUM and Cité de la Santé de Laval), which has allowed her to acquire experience with a varied clientele presenting different neurological and psychiatric problems. She is also trained in the cognitive-behavioural approach and 3rd wave therapies and she works with clients who are facing various problems such as anxiety, depression and relational difficulties. 

Justine Rousseau, SW

Québec French Clientele: Ages 5+
My name is Justine Rousseau, and I am originally from Quebec, where I now practice my profession in French. I currently hold a bachelor’s degree in social work, a certificate in youth intervention, and I have been a member of the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux du Québec since 2015. Being also a yoga teacher, I use various tools associated with this discipline and mindfulness to assist people of all ages to find well-being and balance in the various areas of their lives. I specialize in marital difficulties of all kinds, anxiety, depression, and psychological distress. In addition, I help women who have experienced domestic violence to regain control of their lives. Pain management in relation to intestinal and other diseases is also one of my areas of expertise. My professional background helping families in difficulty has provided me abilities to work with parents of teenagers or young children. My diverse professional background enables me to help a variety of people no matter what their problems are.

Sylvie L. Roy, PSYC

Quebec French Clientele: Ages 18+
I studied at Université Laval in Québec City (QC). First, I earned a license in specialized education and a Bachelor's degree in education (orthopedagogy), and then completed a Master in clinical psychology.
I am a generalist humanistic psychologist who works in a collaborative way with the patient and uses an integrative approach. This approach is the culmination of my experience in teaching, psychology, and specific training in areas including Solution Focused Based Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT), bereavement and trauma therapies, and mindfulness.
I have worked in different regions and settings, including the public health and social services (réseau de la santé et des services sociaux) of Quebec. In parallel, I have built a private practice clientele in addition to holding mandates with the SAAQ, CNESST, and IVAC, and partnerships with several EAPs.
Although the list is non-exhaustive, these fields of practice led me to develop expertise in stress management strategies, anxiety and/or depression disorders, issues relating to professional burnout, adjustment disorder, self-esteem/confidence, physical illness, pain management, post-trauma, loss and bereavement, and life transition.
I am known for my kindness, creativity with adapted strategies, and sense of humour. I believe that it is essential to develop the ability to take care of ourselves daily and during difficult times.

Johanna Salvanos, SW, RP

Québec English and French Clientele: Ages 18+
Johanna Salvanos is a licensed social worker of over 24 years with the OTSTCFQ. She also holds a permit as a psychotherapist with the OPQ. Johanna has years of experience working with adults, elderly and families as a social worker and clinical coordinator in hospital and community health care centers. Johanna currently works in private practice offering individual, couple and family therapy in areas related to couple or family relationships difficulties, family of origin issues, anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, aging, coping with illness, caregiver burn out, and career and life transitions.
Depending on the client’s needs, Johanna uses an integrative approach with her clients, drawing different evidenced based interventions approaches. It is Johanna’s philosophy that everyone’s challenges are unique and she therefore values a client-centered, collaborative approach, rather than a one-size-fits-all.

Cécile Sauvageau, PSYC

Québec French Clientele: Ages 10+
I am a professional member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec. I have worked with various clienteles for more than 40 years. My interest in language development disorders, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, intellectual delays, and behavioural problems are longstanding. For 30 years, I essentially worked with children, teens and their families in school and rehabilitation settings. I offered support, training, work team coordination, assessments, and therapy. For the past 10 years, my professional involvement in private practice has become more diversified and includes adults in general.
My approach is inspired by cognitive behavioural and existential humanistic theories. In addition to the problems already listed above, I guide people who are suffering from depression, adjustment and mood disorders, social communication disorder, stress- anxiety, life stages, etc.