Founder, Description, Philosophy Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a newer form of cognitive behavioural therapy that focuses on contextual… Read More...
Antisocial Personality Disorder
What is Antisocial Personality Disorder? Antisocial personality disorder describes a person who exhibits a pattern of disregard for others or… Read More...
Art Therapist
Art Therapists complete graduate training in art therapy which focuses on the use of visual imagery in a therapeutic framework.… Read More...
Bipolar Disorder
What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder (sometimes called manic depression) is a condition that results in severe mood swings and… Read More...
Borderline Personality Disorder
What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline personality disorder (BDP) describes a person who exhibits a pattern of unstable interpersonal relationships,… Read More...
Clinical Social Worker
A social worker is a professional who helps people with difficult life situations. They are frequently involved in helping people… Read More...
Coach
A life coach is a professional who counsels people and encourages clients with matters related to careers or personal challenges.… Read More...
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Founder, Description, Philosophy Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an approach with over 60 years of research and development. The approach… Read More...
Counselor/Guidance Counselor
Various needs and difficulties can lead you to use a guidance counselor (c.o.), regardless of your age, your level of… Read More...
Couple & Family Therapist (CFT)/Marital & Family Therapist (MFT)
Couple and family therapy (CFT) is a fairly new title special to Québec. It was previously known as marital and… Read More...
Depression
What is Depression? Depression or major depressive disorder is a condition in which a person will experience a marked decrease… Read More...
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Founder, Description, Philosophy Dialectical behaviour therapy was originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD) however it has now been… Read More...
Drama Therapist
Drama Therapists complete graduate training in drama therapy which uses techniques from theatre, role play and psychodrama within a therapeutic… Read More...
Eye Movement Desensitization Response (EMDR)
Founder, Description, Philosophy Eye movement desensitization response (EMDR) is a treatment modality that was designed by psychologist, Dr. Francine Shapiro… Read More...
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? People with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) experience excessive anxiety and worry about many different events… Read More...
Gestalt Therapy
Founder, Description, Philosophy Gestalt therapy was developed by Fritz and Laura Perls. The term, Gestalt itself refers to the “whole”… Read More...
Humanistic Therapy
Founder, Description, Philosophy The humanistic approach is a form of positive psychology which emphasizes a person’s innate drive towards realizing… Read More...
Hypnotherapy
Founder, Description, Philosophy Hypnotherapy is the use of guided hypnosis in a therapeutic setting. Hypnosis is a state of relaxed… Read More...
Integrative Therapy
Founder, Description, Philosophy Integrative therapy draws on multiple types of therapeutic approaches to tailor the therapy to best meet the… Read More...
Mental Health Series 101
Welcome to the Montreal Therapy Centre's Mental Health Series 101 area. This is a space to help you begin to… Read More...
Mindfulness Based Therapy
Founder, Description, Philosophy Mindfulness originated with eastern practices in various religions and secular traditions. People have been practicing mindfulness for… Read More...
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder? Narcissistic personality disorder describes a person with a pervasive pattern of grandiose behaviour or fantasies.… Read More...
Narrative Therapy
Founder, Description, Philosophy Narrative therapy is an approach that focuses on the client’s stories (narratives) the client’s tell about themselves… Read More...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by two elements. The first is recurrent and persistent… Read More...
Panic Disorder
What is Panic Disorder? Panic disorder involves recurring experiences of panic, i.e., surges of intense fear and anxiety that can… Read More...
Paranoid Personality Disorder
What is Paranoid Personality Disorder? Paranoid personality disorder describes someone with a pervasive distrust and suspicion of others. People with… Read More...
Personality Disorders
What are Personality Disorders? Personality disorders are characterized by very rigid and unhealthy patterns of thinking, of functioning, or of… Read More...
Phobia
What is a Phobia? A phobia is an intense, excessive, fear of a specific object or situation (e.g., snakes, driving,… Read More...
Postpartum Depression
What is Postpartum Depression? Postpartum depression is a mood disorder which presents in mothers close to or after the birth… Read More...
Psychiatrist
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor, meaning they have a medical degree. They are medically trained and licensed to make… Read More...
Psychodynamic Therapy
Founder, Description, Philosophy Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a form of therapy that explores the past of the client to reveal unconscious… Read More...
Psychoeducator
Psychoeducators work with people who have behavioural problems that manifest in different environments in their daily life. Psychoeducators will integrate… Read More...
Psychologist
A psychologist is a professional specialized in human behaviour, emotions, and mental health. They work with people who experience distress,… Read More...
Psychosis
What is Psychosis? Psychosis or psychotic disorders include disorders in which people experience hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking or speaking, disorganized… Read More...
Psychotherapist
Professionals from a variety of mental health backgrounds can complete specialized training to be licensed to practice psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is… Read More...
Schizophrenia
What is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that is persistent for at least 6-months. It is a disorder in… Read More...
Sexologist
The title of sexologist is unique to Quebec and requires specialized training from the department of sexology at l’Université de… Read More...
Social Anxiety
What is Social Anxiety (Social Phobia)? Social anxiety is a disorder that causes people to have an intense fear of… Read More...
Solution-Focused Therapy
Founder, Description, Philosophy Solution focused therapy is a brief form of therapy that was developed by Steve de Shazer and… Read More...
Systemic Therapy
Founder, Description, Philosophy The systemic approach (also known as family systems therapy) is based on the premise that the whole… Read More...