Services psychologiques Medipsy Psychological Services

08/04/2026

**Meet Roxane Cantin-Laroche 🌟**

Roxane is a registered guidance counselor (OCCOQ) and psychotherapy intern who is passionate about helping people navigate life's ups and downs. She supports individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship challenges, career concerns, and major life transitions.

With a Master's in Career Counseling from Université Laval and several years of experience in mental health, Roxane has worked closely with individuals in organizational settings and employee assistance programs, helping them better understand themselves and move through challenges with confidence.

Drawing from evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, schema therapy, and solution-focused therapy, Roxane tailors her approach to each person's unique needs. She strives to create a warm, supportive, and collaborative space where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences, gaining practical tools, and creating meaningful, lasting change.

Read more of her bio here: https://www.medipsy.ca/our-team

07/28/2026

Meet Adam Wolfe 🌟

Adam is a Registered Social Worker (OTSTCFQ) and Psychotherapy Intern who loves helping adolescents, young adults, and families feel more supported through life's challenges. He works with youth (ages 12–24) experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, stress, emotional regulation difficulties, mood and personality disorders, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. He also offers family therapy and parent coaching.

Using DBT, mindfulness, and other evidence-based approaches, Adam believes therapy should be a space where people feel safe, understood, and accepted. His goal is to help clients build practical skills, navigate difficult emotions, and create meaningful, lasting change one step at a time.
Read more of his bio here: https://www.medipsy.ca/our-team
Book a session here: https://www.medipsy.ca/

07/19/2026

☀️ When Summer Doesn’t Feel Sunny
Summer is often seen as a season of happiness and relaxation—but that isn’t everyone’s experience.
Did you know that some people experience depression during the spring and summer months? While winter depression is more widely recognized, depression can also follow a summer seasonal pattern.
Have you ever noticed a change in your mood during the summer months? Do you find that summer gives you energy—or does it sometimes feel more stressful than expected? Share your experience in the comments. Conversations about mental health help us better understand that there is no single “right” way to experience a season.
You don’t have to “just push through” feeling low, anxious, or disconnected. Understanding what’s happening is the first step toward getting support.

Read our latest article to learn more about summer-pattern depression, common signs, and suggestions for getting through it: https://www.medipsy.ca/post/when-summer-isn-t-your-happy-season
Connect with a Medipsy therapist: https://www.medipsy.ca/

07/15/2026

Embracing Authenticity: The Liberation in Accepting Not Everyone Will Approve 🌟

It's a fundamental human need to belong, a drive so deeply ingrained that rejection can feel like a physical threat. This powerful piece from Psychology Today, "The Freedom of Accepting That Not Everyone Accepts You," delves into why this is the case and explores a profound shift in perspective that can lead to true liberation.

The article highlights that the intense desire for approval often stems not just from the individual, but from what their acceptance represents to us—a validation we might have sought in earlier life experiences. Constantly "auditioning" for acceptance can lead to a painful cycle of self-abandonment.

What are your thoughts on navigating the need for belonging while staying true to yourself? Share your reflections below! 👇
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/burnout-rebellion/202604/the-freedom-of-accepting-that-not-everyone-accepts-you

You’re not weak for wanting to be chosen; you’re biologically wired for it. But a powerful shift happens when you stop auditioning for approval.

07/14/2026

Meet Marie-Michelle Boulanger 🌟

Every child has unique strengths, and sometimes they just need the right support to help them thrive.

Marie-Michelle works with children, adolescents, and young adults, providing psychological assessments and support for ADHD, learning difficulties, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation challenges, and other mental health concerns.

She completed her doctorate in School and Applied Child Psychology at McGill University and has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including the Montreal Children's Hospital Trauma Program.

Marie-Michelle takes a warm, holistic, and evidence-based approach to care. Her goal is to help young people and their families better understand their strengths and challenges while providing practical recommendations that support their wellbeing, confidence, and success.
Read more of her bio here: https://www.medipsy.ca/our-team

07/09/2026

Meet Lorenia Valdivia 🌟

Lorenia is passionate about helping older teens and adults navigate life's challenges with compassion, understanding, and practical support. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, stress, relationship concerns, or simply feeling overwhelmed, she creates a safe space where healing can happen at your own pace.

A Certified EMDR Therapist with a Master's in Child and Adolescent Psychology, Lorenia is currently completing her licensing process with the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ). She draws from EMDR, CBT, brief therapy and hypnosis to help clients process difficult experiences, build resilience, and feel more confident moving forward.

Services available in English and Spanish.
Read more of her bio here: https://www.medipsy.ca/our-team

07/07/2026

Meet Mariana Neibert 🌟

Whether you're struggling with relationships, navigating a major life transition, or feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or low self-esteem, you don't have to face it alone.

Mariana is a registered guidance counselor (OCCOQ) and licensed psychotherapist (OPQ) who supports adults and young adults through life's most challenging moments. She has a special interest in helping individuals experiencing relationship difficulties, relational abuse, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns.

After completing her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Concordia University and her Master's in Counseling Psychology at McGill University, Mariana gained valuable clinical experience in leading Montreal healthcare settings, including the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and CIUSSS. She now provides psychotherapy at Medipsy.

Mariana believes that meaningful change begins with feeling truly heard. Her warm, client-centered approach, grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), creates a compassionate space where clients can build resilience, gain new perspectives, and move toward the life they want.

Services available in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Read more of her bio here: https://www.medipsy.ca/our-team

06/30/2026

How do you know if therapy is working?
It’s a question many people wonder about—especially when they are putting time, energy, and vulnerability into the process.
Sometimes progress is easy to notice. Maybe anxiety feels more manageable. Maybe your mood has improved. Maybe you’re getting through challenges that once felt impossible.
But therapy is often about more than reducing symptoms.
For many people, the changes that matter most are things like understanding yourself better, having healthier relationships, setting boundaries, feeling more confident, or becoming more connected to the life you want to build.
At Medipsy, we believe that progress looks different for everyone. Your goals, your experiences, and what matters most to you are an important part of defining what successful therapy means.
We wrote more about this in our latest article: “Who Gets to Decide If Therapy Is Working?”
You can read it here: https://www.medipsy.ca/post/who-gets-to-decide-if-therapy-is-working

06/25/2026

Many caring, thoughtful people quietly carry a heavy pattern: saying yes when they’re overwhelmed, smoothing things over to avoid conflict, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions. Social media calls it peoplepleasing, but underneath that label are real experiences of burnout, resentment, and a slow fading of your own needs.
If this feels familiar, you’re not alone. These patterns often begin early, in relationships where being agreeable felt safer than being honest. And while caring for others is a beautiful strength, it can become exhausting when it’s driven by fear rather than choice.
Therapy can help you understand where these patterns came from, reconnect with your own preferences, and learn to set boundaries that feel both firm and kind. You don’t have to choose between caring for others and caring for yourself. Both can coexist.
If you’d like to explore this more, there is a new article on our website about why peoplepleasing develops, the real costs and benefits, and how therapy can help you build healthier, more balanced relationships.
https://ow.ly/OrlG50Zg2L4

06/18/2026

💙 Grande nouvelle !

Nous sommes très heureux d'annoncer que notre cofondateur, Martin Drapeau, participera à la nouvelle émission « Les psys », aux côtés de Ariane Hébert.

L'émission ouvrira les portes de véritables séances de psychothérapie afin de faire découvrir au public des histoires uniques, des réflexions profondes et des enjeux humains abordés avec authenticité et bienveillance.

Une occasion exceptionnelle de mieux comprendre la psychothérapie, de démystifier les défis liés à la santé mentale et de mettre en lumière l'importance de demander de l'aide lorsqu'on en ressent le besoin.

🎥 À voir cet automne !
https://ow.ly/aSjq50ZeiQO

N'hésitez pas à partager cette publication pour aider à sensibiliser davantage de personnes à l'importance de la santé psychologique.

« Les psys » vous ouvrent les portes de vraies séances de psychothérapie avec Martin Drapeau et Ariane Hébert.

Des rencontres authentiques, des histoires uniques et des enjeux profondément humains, abordés avec sensibilité. 💙

🔗 À voir cet automne!