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Life can feel heavy at times, whether you’re navigating anxiety, self-doubt, chronic pain, or uncertainty about your next steps. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. I believe that meaningful change happens when you feel truly seen and understood. In our sessions, we’ll work together to explore what’s underneath the stress or discomfort you’re experiencing, and to develop practical strategies that help you feel more grounded and confident in your daily life. My goal is to help you reconnect with your strengths, find clarity, and create a sense of peace within yourself and your relationships.

I integrate evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Humanistic, Person-Centered, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. I tailor each session to your unique needs and pace.

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, body image, relationship issues, or life transitions, I offer a safe and supportive space to explore, grow, and heal. You deserve to feel lighter, calmer, and more aligned with yourself, and I’m here to support you in that process. // La vie peut parfois sembler lourde, que ce soit en raison de l’anxiété, d’un manque d’estime de soi, de douleurs chroniques ou d’une période de transition difficile. Mon approche est à la fois chaleureuse, collaborative et ancrée dans la compassion. Je crois profondément que le changement durable émerge lorsque l’on se sent réellement vu, entendu et compris. Ensemble, nous explorerons ce qui se cache sous le stress ou l’inconfort que vous ressentez, tout en développant des stratégies concrètes pour vous aider à vous sentir plus enraciné, confiant et apaisé au quotidien.Mon objectif est de vous accompagner vers une meilleure compréhension de vous-même, afin de retrouver équilibre et clarté, dans votre vie personnelle comme relationnelle.

J’intègre différentes approches fondées sur des données probantes : la TCC, la TCD, la TCE, la TBOS, la TCP et autres. Chaque séance est adaptée à votre rythme et à vos besoins uniques.

Que vous viviez de l’anxiété, un manque d’estime de soi, des difficultés relationnelles ou une transition de vie importante, je vous offre un espace sécuritaire, bienveillant et respectueux pour explorer, grandir et guérir. Vous méritez de retrouver légèreté, calme et alignement intérieur, et je serai là pour vous accompagner dans ce cheminement.

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Have you or your child spent years feeling misunderstood or like you’ve had to “mask” to get by? Do you feel exhausted from trying to keep up, or wonder why things seem harder than they should? You or your child may be navigating burnout, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or differences in focus, communication, or identity without fully understanding why. Many of the individuals and families I work with are exploring autism, ADHD, or a neurodivergent profile, including later-in-life recognition. I offer a neuro-affirming space where your lived experience or your child’s is understood from your lens, at a pace that respects how you think and process. Together, we make sense of patterns and develop ways of moving forward that feel more aligned and sustainable. My approach integrates acceptance and compassion-focused therapies with practical strategies, including support for emotional regulation, masking, identity exploration, and burnout. I also provide structured guidance through diagnostic pathways for adults and children, including developmental history, standardized screening, and direction toward formal assessment where appropriate, along with recommendations for supports and accommodations. Therapy can help you or your child feel understood while building a more grounded and compassionate sense of self. Many clients begin to feel less overwhelmed, more confident in their needs, and better able to move forward in ways that truly fit. If this resonates, you are warmly invited to reach out to explore next steps.

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Do you struggle with anxiety or depression that affects your day-to-day life, your relationships, or your ability to work and do the activities you enjoy? Do you feel overwhelmed or exhausted trying to keep up while managing your emotions? Do you find yourself questioning your identity, your values, or what a meaningful, fulfilling life really looks like for you? You’re not alone. Many individuals feel stuck, burnt out, or disconnected, especially when navigating a world that doesn’t always feel supportive of neurodivergence or diverse lived experiences. When these challenges go unaddressed, they can lead to deeper overwhelm, disconnection, and a sense of being lost. It doesn’t have to stay this way.

At Desjardins Psychotherapy, I offer neurodivergent-affirming, culturally aware, and trauma-informed individual therapy for those navigating anxiety, depression, life stressors, and questions around identity and purpose. I take an individualized approach, beginning with understanding your unique story and what’s been weighing on you. Together, we explore patterns, build practical coping tools, and clarify your values to help you move toward a life that feels meaningful. My work draws from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, self-compassion, as well as IFS- and polyvagal-informed approaches to support emotional regulation and deeper self-understanding.

Helping people feel more connected to themselves and build a life that feels aligned and worth living is my goal. I bring both clinical training and lived experience into my work, offering a genuine, compassionate space where you can feel understood and supported. Book today for a free consultation and we’ll take the first step together.

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You might be coming to therapy because things feel heavier than they used to, or because certain patterns keep showing up in your relationships, emotions, or day-to-day life. Often it’s not just one issue, but a mix of stress, past experiences, and current demands that start to feel overwhelming or confusing. Therapy can be a place to slow things down and begin making sense of what’s happening, without pressure to have it all figured out.

This space is for children (10+), teens, and adults of all ages, as well as couples and families, who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, self-esteem concerns, relationship and attachment difficulties, and periods of transition. In couples and family work, this often looks like repeated conflict, communication breakdowns, emotional distance, or feeling stuck in the same cycles. Therapy here is adoption-competent, and experiences related to adoption, kinship care, caregiver stress, and family-of-origin dynamics can be explored with care and understanding.

The work is collaborative and paced. Rather than rushing to solutions, sessions focus on understanding what’s underneath the emotions, behaviours, and patterns you’re noticing. Individual therapy may draw on mindfulness, IFS, ACT, CBT, and DBT to support emotional regulation, insight, and practical change. Couples and family sessions use attachment-based approaches, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Gottman Method to support clearer communication, emotional connection, and more secure relationships.

I am currently completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and practice as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) under the supervision of Julie Desjardins. My background includes experience in medical settings, long-term care, community mental health, and vocational rehabilitation, which informs a thoughtful, systems-aware approach to care. The goal of this work is to support individuals, couples, and families navigating transitions, identity shifts, emotional overwhelm, and the desire for greater clarity and connection in their lives.

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There are times in life when challenges leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or hopeless, and in need of extra support. I work with clients navigating life transitions, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, and perinatal mental health challenges, using an integrative approach to psychotherapy. Grounded in humanistic and experiential traditions, my practice incorporates evidence-based interventions tailored to each individual. Together, we make sense of your experiences, build practical skills to help you reach your goals, and prioritize meaningful social connection throughout the process.

I strive to create a safe, warm, and welcoming space where you can freely explore painful experiences, hopes, dreams, and aspirations, while connecting with your authentic self and moving intentionally toward the life you desire.

Anne is a student in the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), practising under the supervision of Julie Desjardins. She brings extensive experience from the healthcare and non-profit sectors, along with personal experience settling in North America from France and starting a family. Anne aims to support individuals navigating major life transitions, including entry into post-secondary education, returning to academics, career changes, the transition to parenthood, shifts in family dynamics, stress, burnout, and relationship challenges. She also offers support to newcomers to Canada and those contemplating an international move.

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WAITLIST FOR NEW CLIENTS

Julie Desjardins specializes in therapy for individuals, parents, couples and families struggling with their relationships. We often see relationships deteriorate because of accentuated mental health issues, a lack of communication, a loss of emotional connection, and external stressors that impact everyone.

Clients who work with Julie can expect a supportive, safe and non-judgemental environment, a gentle approach to challenging oneself, receiving resources and homework, and exploring a new sense of self. She also supports clients in finding new coping skills, developing new communication skills, and strategies to improve their relationships. She places great importance on building a therapeutic relationship based on trust and understanding, as well as guiding her clients to explore new perspectives that are out of their comfort zone.

After 15 years of working in the mental health field, Julie enjoys witnessing her client’s healing process, and their progress with the use of tools and talk therapy. She draws from a variety of approaches, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive-Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (CBT-DBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), attachment-based therapy and Gottman method.

Julie would be more than happy to answer all your questions and get to know you better with a free 20-minute consultation.

*Please note that Julie has a reduced case load and is only accepting new clients for couples therapy.

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