Best Specialized Physicians Psychiatry Montreal Near Me

4worldlovers: Being a Psychologist in Montreal specialized in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) , people have come to consult me from all over the region of Montreal, as I also proudly serve Westmount, the West Island, Laval and the South Shore.

Since you are in the process of selecting the right Montreal Psychologist & Therapist to discuss personal issues and difficulties, I feel that it is important that you get to know me, as well as the core values and beliefs that are the foundation of my approach and that my previous clients have valued.

Here is how my beliefs and core values drive ‘why I do what I do' for people.

Everyone has the right, as well as the potential, to be happy and fulfilled in life;

And that when you become happier you really do help change the world one small step at a time.

Because past and present life events beyond our control can act as hurdles to our happiness and fulfillment, we sometimes need real solutions to get ‘unstuck’ and get our life back on track.

To help you do this, I provide Psychotherapy Services that are science-based:

So that they really work for my CLIENTS and that they in turn;

Being firmly supported by the science of CHANGE , HAPPINESS and WELL-BEING , these Psychological Services are preferred by:

PHYSICIANS, as they will recommend them to their patients to treat problems like anxiety and depression ;

SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES, as they are used to help motivate their students to excel and;

EMPLOYERS & ORGANIZATIONS for their employees so that they can accomplish great things.

In a safe , non-judgmental and collaborative environment I accomplish my goal of helping you by providing scientifically-proven therapy that has been shown to work according to the Canadian & American Psychological Associations.

I believe that the science of change and happiness should be ACCESSIBLE TO ALL !

With the goal of bringing change to as many people as possible, I provide free online Self-Help Toolkits and resources such as a Blog on the treatments for common problems related to anxiety , depression , stress and anger .

4worldlovers:
Blake Psychology Montreal, McGill Metro is located at 2001 Boulevard Robert-Bourassa (formerly University), H3A 2A6, on the 17th floor (above the McGill metro). To access the indoor parking, take Robert-Bourassa North and turn right on President Kennedy Avenue. The entrance of the parking lot will be on your right, between Robert-Bourassa and Union Avenue (closed on Sundays).

Take the green line to McGill Station. Follow the signs for the 2001 Robert-Bourassa underground access. Many bus lines stop at McGill, including lines 15 Sainte-Catherine, 24 Sherbrooke, 61 Wellington, 125 Ontario, 168 Cité-du-havre and the 420 Express from NDG.

Entry onto the 17th floor via the stairs is locked at all times. If you choose to take the stairs instead of using the elevators, please call me when you get to the 17th floor, to be let in. Please talk to the security in the lobby (the entrance of the building) to be given access to the elevators.

If your appointment is at 8 am, the glass doors giving access to the waiting room may still be locked. If this is the case, please wait by the doors and I will greet you at the time of your appointment.

When you arrive, please take the elevator to the 17th floor. As the receptionist leaves at 5 pm, if the doors into the waiting room are locked when you arrive, please feel free to enter as someone is leaving. If not, I will meet you in front of the elevators on the 17th floor.

If you arrive at 7 pm or later, please check in with the security guard on the main floor of the building, then take the elevator to the 17th floor. I will meet you at the elevators.

4worldlovers:
Montreal’s two AMS Clinic locations are leading healthcare centers for the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal ailments that result from injury, accident, or illness.


Our physiotherapy services in Montréal are offered in our two medical and rehabilitation centres located in Montréal in the boroughs of Côte-des-Neiges and Dorval in the West Island. Our physiotherapy clinics are dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal


AMS Clinics are staffed by a multidisciplinary team of medical & rehabilitation specialists include registered physicians, physiotherapists, massage therapists, occupational therapists, osteopaths, acupuncturists, psychologists, and health specialists from other complementary fields. Our “team” approach and dedicated staff deliver the best resources possible to our patients. We work with private patients and have arrangements with many insurance providers. Our clinic is also CNESST and SAAQ certified for work and vehicle accident recovery treatments.


Our physiotherapy and physical rehabilitation clinics in Montréal & Laval are certified by CNESST and SAAQ for the treatment of injuries at work or on the road.


Our two physiotherapy and physical rehabilitation centres, including physio services in Dorval on the West Island & physio services in Montréal in Côte des-Neiges are fully equipped and staffed with a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. We treat a wide variety of injuries, including upper and lower limb injuries, muscle strains and/or sprains, hand trauma, shoulder, back and neck pain, injuries to ankles, hips, knees, elbows and feet, overuse injuries and balancing deficits. We see patients with all types of injuries, including sports injuries, car accidents, work accidents, falls, illness, and others.


Our physical rehabilitation and physiotherapy centres offer telerehabilitation services to clients who are able to benefit from them. This approach is intended for people:


For whom remote interventions will be safe, considering their general health condition;


All of these prerequisites allow our physiotherapists to ensure that they will be able to offer you quality care, even though the meeting is not in person. Regardless of how the consultation is carried out, our primary objective is to be able to provide you with all the necessary help to guarantee that your rehabilitation is carried out in the best possible conditions.


If telerehabilitation is right for you, you will benefit in several ways. For example, it is particularly interesting for patients living in remote areas, who have limited access to transportation or who have the symptoms of a contagious disease and who must, in this case, remain isolated at home.


Telerehabilitation performed in our Dorval and Montréal (Côte-des-Neiges) clinics allows patients to perform strength and balance exercises, as well as respiratory, cardiovascular and functional exercises. Instruction can also be given to learn how to screen for and identify certain physiological problems.

Confidential and secure, these remote meetings, offered via a videoconferencing platform, also make it possible to monitor the evolution of wounds and advise patients on health and accident prevention.

To take advantage of such a service, it is preferable to discuss it beforehand with a physiotherapy professional. To do so, fill out our short form or request a free consultation in the clinic or by videoconference. We will then be able to determine whether you meet the criteria of the medical and rehabilitation centre of your choice.

Physiotherapists (also called Physical Therapists) help people recovering from illness or accident, overuse, work, or sports-related injuries, to heal and to improve strength, balance, and flexibility.

Occupational therapists help those recovering from injury, illness, or accident to be able to perform the day to day tasks they need to do — from physical retraining to providing emotional support and guidance.

Our Sports Medicine clinic has a complete multidisciplinary team including sports physicians, certified physiotherapists, massage therapists, and other rehabilitation services, for injury rehabilitation and performance improvement.

Acupuncture has a wide variety of medically accepted therapeutic uses from reducing back pain and tendonitis pain to helping with digestive problems and with smoking cessation.

Massage therapy has powerful therapeutic benefits both as a stand-alone treatment and as part of an injury recovery plan. Your AMS massage therapist will be happy to tailor your massage treatment to your needs.

AMS has registered Clinical Psychologists onsite who can work as part of team for injury, illness, or accident recovery, or as primary therapy providers for problems from depression and anxiety to family counselling.

The highest quality orthotic devices for feet, ankles, and other support needs, along with experienced physicians together ensure that your orthotic device fits well, is comfortable, and offers maximum support and stability.

Spinal Decompression Traction Therapy can relieve pressure on compressed nerves that causes back pain or other problems. For a majority of patients, spinal decompression therapy reduces pain and improves mobility.

4worldlovers: Our team is made up of highly trained and experienced registered health professionals that represent the medical, psychological, psychosocial, and educational professions working in partnership.

Dr. Garcin has over 20 years of professional experience working in research, public, non-profit and community sectors who dedicate services to people with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Richard Kerkhoven is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) with over 12 years of experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other special needs.

Dr. Carol Brebion has an MD from McGill University and has practised psychiatry for the past 20 years. Most recently, she has spent 8 years working on the trans-disciplinary team for severe and challenging behaviours among the intellectually disabled and ASD populations of Montreal.

Dr. Reisinger is a developmental psychologist who has over 20 years experience working with populations with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Over the years she has enjoyed working in the public and private sectors.

Hayley Vininsky has a PhD from the Educational Psychology (Human Development) program at McGill University. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from Concordia University, and a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from The Sage Colleges.

Brittany Mendes is a Speech and Language Pathologist. She obtained her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Ottawa which was preceded by a Bachelor of Child Studies with a minor in Linguistics from Concordia University.

Rebecca is a clinical psychologist who has been working in the field of ASD and neurodevelopmental disorders since 2008. She specializes in the assessment of preschool and school-age children suspected of having ASD and is involved in various research and teaching activities.

After navigating in different fields, Isabelle decided to go back to her first interest and return to the world of mental health. She worked for 5 years in Dr. Éric Fombonne’s team, in the ASD research department of the Montreal Children’s Hospital.

At Clinique Spectrum, we offer a variety of services tailored to fit the individual needs of adults, families and children.

The psychologists provide a series of services for children, teens, and adults with neurodevelopment disabilities (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities) – waitlist closed for psychotherapy

Our speech and language pathology services are also offered on an individual basis, or as part of our interdisciplinary team’s goals.

Psychiatric pharmacological consultations for children and adults with ASD, intellectual disability and/or co-morbid psychiatric disorders or severe behaviour problems – waitlist closed

Many individuals benefit from private sexuality and sex education instruction. I work with individuals, couples and families on issues of boundaries, prevention, dating, consent and healthy relationships for all individuals, including those with special needs.

We offer parent consultation and supervision of intervention for children aimed at complementing school-based learning, including homework support, tutoring, behavioural difficulties, and social skills.

We offer individualized intervention for adolescents and adults, with a focus on organizational skills, adaptive living (or everyday living) skills, and complex social skills.

4worldlovers:
Well, I’m really frustrated. I have done all this work in therapy and the other day, I woke up blue. It stuck with me all day and I couldn't shake it.

No, it only lasted a day - but still. It makes me feel like I’m failing at what I learned in therapy.

Oh. So there’s no room to have an off day? To be crabby or grumpy? Is feeling sad or lonely no longer part of the human condition?

Sometimes it seems, we lose sight of how things are “supposed to feel”. It is important to understand that some of how we feel on any given day is “normal”, and certain responses to events are “appropriate”. Many events in the course of ordinary life will elicit “feelings”. When applying for a new job or not getting chosen for one .. wouldn't some amount of “feelings” for either of these situations seem “appropriate”? Sometimes our brain fools us and has us believe our "feelings" (anxiety? rejection? simple adrenaline?) are a sign that we aren’t good enough, ready enough, suited enough to the task… when really all it is is an appropriate response to a pretty significant stressor. The “rejection” of not getting a job can sting to be sure, those are some strong feelings. But again, we shouldn’t interpret that as proof of something flawed about ourselves.

Anxiety is our body’s way of letting us know there is danger, something is amiss, we should prepare to flee or fight. Something as huge as a pandemic for example, will understandably set your nervous system off. Here is a great Podcast with Dr. Christina Runyan talking about the physiological impact of the pandemic on so many of us. Our feelings of sadness, numbness, anxiety - are appropriate responses to a huge, life changing event.

To the legions of young people (and also not young people) struggling with loneliness in this crazy time - that loneliness “feels” like something. And again, I believe our brain then creates messages that undermine our sense of our self, our confidence.. Because we “feel” this .. we must not be good enough, not worthy of love, destined to be alone. This is not true.

If we accept that certain things feel a certain way, maybe we won't be caught off guard by those feelings and then make the mistake of misinterpreting what they mean. If you feel lonely, it means you’ve been alone more than you can tolerate and still feel good. It does NOT mean you are not lovable.