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A brief guide to therapy approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Founder, Description, Philosophy Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a newer form of cognitive behavioural therapy that focuses on contextual…

Antisocial Personality Disorder

What is Antisocial Personality Disorder? Antisocial personality disorder describes a person who exhibits a pattern of disregard for others or…

Art Therapist

Art Therapists complete graduate training in art therapy which focuses on the use of visual imagery in a therapeutic framework.…

Bipolar Disorder

What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder (sometimes called manic depression) is a condition that results in severe mood swings and…

Borderline Personality Disorder

What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline personality disorder (BDP) describes a person who exhibits a pattern of unstable interpersonal relationships,…

Clinical Social Worker

A social worker is a professional who helps people with difficult life situations. They are frequently involved in helping people…

Coach

A life coach is a professional who counsels people and encourages clients with matters related to careers or personal challenges.…

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Founder, Description, Philosophy Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an approach with over 60 years of research and development. The approach…

Counselor/Guidance Counselor

Various needs and difficulties can lead you to use a guidance counselor (c.o.), regardless of your age, your level of…

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…

Depression

What is Depression? Depression or major depressive disorder is a condition in which a person will experience a marked decrease…

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Founder, Description, Philosophy Dialectical behaviour therapy was originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD) however it has now been…

Drama Therapist

Drama Therapists complete graduate training in drama therapy which uses techniques from theatre, role play and psychodrama within a therapeutic…

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…

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? People with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) experience excessive anxiety and worry about many different events…

Gestalt Therapy

Founder, Description, Philosophy Gestalt therapy was developed by Fritz and Laura Perls. The term, Gestalt itself refers to the “whole”…

Humanistic Therapy

Founder, Description, Philosophy The humanistic approach is a form of positive psychology which emphasizes a person’s innate drive towards realizing…

Hypnotherapy

Founder, Description, Philosophy Hypnotherapy is the use of guided hypnosis in a therapeutic setting. Hypnosis is a state of relaxed…

Integrative Therapy

Founder, Description, Philosophy Integrative therapy draws on multiple types of therapeutic approaches to tailor the therapy to best meet the…

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…

Mindfulness Based Therapy

Founder, Description, Philosophy Mindfulness originated with eastern practices in various religions and secular traditions. People have been practicing mindfulness for…

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder? Narcissistic personality disorder describes a person with a pervasive pattern of grandiose behaviour or fantasies.…

Narrative Therapy

Founder, Description, Philosophy Narrative therapy is an approach that focuses on the client’s stories (narratives) the client’s tell about themselves…

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by two elements. The first is recurrent and persistent…

Panic Disorder

What is Panic Disorder? Panic disorder involves recurring experiences of panic, i.e., surges of intense fear and anxiety that can…

Paranoid Personality Disorder

What is Paranoid Personality Disorder? Paranoid personality disorder describes someone with a pervasive distrust and suspicion of others. People with…

Personality Disorders

What are Personality Disorders? Personality disorders are characterized by very rigid and unhealthy patterns of thinking, of functioning, or of…

Phobia

What is a Phobia? A phobia is an intense, excessive, fear of a specific object or situation (e.g., snakes, driving,…

Postpartum Depression

What is Postpartum Depression? Postpartum depression is a mood disorder which presents in mothers close to or after the birth…

Psychiatrist

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor, meaning they have a medical degree. They are medically trained and licensed to make…

Psychodynamic Therapy

Founder, Description, Philosophy Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a form of therapy that explores the past of the client to reveal unconscious…

Psychoeducator

Psychoeducators work with people who have behavioural problems that manifest in different environments in their daily life. Psychoeducators will integrate…

Psychologist

A psychologist is a professional specialized in human behaviour, emotions, and mental health. They work with people who experience distress,…

Psychosis

What is Psychosis? Psychosis or psychotic disorders include disorders in which people experience hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking or speaking, disorganized…

Psychotherapist

Professionals from a variety of mental health backgrounds can complete specialized training to be licensed to practice psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is…

Schizophrenia

What is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that is persistent for at least 6-months. It is a disorder in…

Sexologist

The title of sexologist is unique to Quebec and requires specialized training from the department of sexology at l’Université de…

Social Anxiety

What is Social Anxiety (Social Phobia)? Social anxiety is a disorder that causes people to have an intense fear of…

Solution-Focused Therapy

Founder, Description, Philosophy Solution focused therapy is a brief form of therapy that was developed by Steve de Shazer and…

Systemic Therapy

Founder, Description, Philosophy The systemic approach (also known as family systems therapy) is based on the premise that the whole…