Psychotherapy for Anxiety, Trauma, and Chronic Stress

Montreal-based psychologist offering virtual therapy across Quebec for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, and mind–body conditions.

You may look fine on the outside, but inside you feel exhausted, restless, or disconnected. Perhaps you have been carrying stress, loss, overthinking, or self-doubt for a long time and sense that something needs to shift.

Many of the people I work with are highly capable and used to holding things together for others, while privately feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

Therapy can offer a space to slow down, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and reconnect with yourself in a more grounded and sustainable way.

I am a psychologist licensed by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec, based in Montreal. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions (e.g. perinatal periods, university/work transitions). I also have specialization in working with individuals navigating chronic health conditions such as chronic pain, diabetes, and gastrointestinal disorders (including Crohn’s disease and IBS), where stress and the nervous system play a significant role.

My work is grounded in integrative, evidence-based approaches that consider both psychological patterns and nervous system processes. Together, we explore how stress, emotions, and the body interact, and how long-standing patterns may have developed over time to build lasting, meaningful change.

Dr. Melanie Brouillard, psychologist in Montreal offering online therapy across Quebec

Approach

My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in how the mind and body interact.

Together we explore the patterns that keep you feeling stuck — whether they show up as anxiety, rumination, emotional shutdown, or relationship difficulties. I aim to be transparent and thoughtful in our work, offering honest reflections rather than simple agreement so that our conversations genuinely support change.

Clients often describe our work as grounding and supportive, while gently challenging in ways that lead to meaningful insight and lasting growth.

What therapy can look like:

  • understanding patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviours

  • noticing how your nervous system responds to stress

  • working with rumination, avoidance, or emotional shutdown

  • developing more flexible, grounded ways of responding

From the comfort of your own home

Log in virtually from anywhere in Quebec.

Individual psychotherapy for adults

Available in English and French

 

Common reasons people reach out

  • persistent anxiety, overthinking, or difficulty switching off

  • feeling emotionally exhausted despite functioning well externally

  • stress related to demanding work or academic environments

  • relationship patterns that feel difficult to change

  • navigating chronic health conditions and their psychological impact

  • feeling disconnected from yourself or unsure how to move forward

Starting therapy can feel like a lot — especially when you’re already overwhelmed.

You’re welcome to reach out with any questions or to get started — I’ll guide you through the rest.

I typically respond within 1–2 business days with next steps.

I look forward to connecting,

— Dr. Melanie Brouillard

Rated 5.0 stars on Lumino Health