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Isabelle Bonsaint
M.Ps., C.Psych. Clinical Psychologist
I have been a clinical psychologist since 2000 and hold a Master's degree in Psychology from the University of Montreal. I am a member of the College of Psychologists and Behavior Analysts of Ontario . My interests and training are primarily related to depression, difficulties adapting to specific challenges, burnout, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and difficulties asserting oneself and managing certain emotions.
I initially worked for two years at the CLSC Arthur-Buies in Quebec with clients experiencing a loss of autonomy. This experience allowed me to deepen my knowledge of aging and chronic or degenerative diseases, as well as the consequences related to the loss of autonomy resulting from an accident or traumatic event.
I then moved to Toronto in 2002 to pursue my career at the Centre francophone de Toronto for eight years. I had the opportunity to meet Francophones from different countries, all trying in their own ways to create a better balance in their lives.
I then continued to develop my skills in post-traumatic stress disorder, particularly with immigrants seeking asylum in Canada. These enriching years, working with a very diverse clientele in CLSCs and at the Francophone Centre, allowed me to realize how much I enjoyed supporting clients through their challenges, helping them to mobilize their strengths and develop their full potential.
Self-knowledge and personal growth towards a more positive self-image are paramount objectives in my practice, which is fundamentally humanistic. I strive to create a collaborative space that fosters a relationship of trust and respect, based on acceptance, integrity, and open communication. I believe that through this relationship, individuals can better integrate their experiences, open up, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and achieve greater emotional balance.
Finally, having sought a better balance between my professional and family life, I decided to open my private practice in 2012. A particular focus on work-life balance is therefore also very important to me, being the mother of four children.
We also offer our telepsychology services in English to residents of Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.