My Approach & Values

My therapeutic approach is genuine, non-judging, collaborative, compassionate, as well as evidence-based. I use an integrated approach with my clients, combining the key concepts of humanistic therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy, as well as elements of mindfulness and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy). Working with my clients, I use psychological interventions backed by the scientific literature to help people better understand the roots of their concerns, make meaningful changes to their lives, ease their suffering, and enhance their quality of life. I hold the position of a mindful therapist, meaning that I am sensitive to my personal well-being (as well as my clients) as it is essential to the efficacy of the psychotherapeutic work with clients. 

My licenses: I practice under Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela’s supervision (CPO # 6862).

My languages: English and French

My availability: I provide virtual and in-person services.

My Training

• Throughout my doctoral studies, I trained in various clinical settings including a university clinic, public community clinics, private clinics, and a hospital unit.
• Throughout my involvement in the Center for the Study of Sleep Disorders (CETS) at Université Laval, I have gained much experience in offering cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) individually or in-group formats.
• My predoctoral internship is being completed at the Douglas Hospital’s Anxiety Disorders Clinic. 
• I have received training in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), schema therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), as well as humanistic and existential approaches.