COUPLE & FAMILY THERAPY
ALL ABOUT CO-THERAPY
Psychotherapy is an intervention, which aims to decrease the levels of distress and conflict experienced by individuals, couples, and families. Within this context, the client is the couple or the family, and the focus is on the relationship. When working with individuals, couples, and families, we use an integrative approach to meet the needs of each client.
There are multiple advantages to having two therapists present, including the ability to model healthy relational dynamics; to integrate our diverse resources and clinical backgrounds; to provide you with a more holistic approach; and to work with various different life-cycle stages creatively.
CO-THERAPY
Allows for the merging of expertise and therapeutic approaches.
Can increase therapeutic effectiveness in less time
Provides a dynamic that allows for increased possibility of creativity in therapeutic techniques.
Facilitate discussion and allow for focused or divided attention
Permits the sharing of different strengths and can provide an effective therapeutic context
Provides an opportunity to address challenges collaboratively
Permits active discussion related to assessment and intervention​
ABOUT US
ANITA MEHTA
I am a Registered Nurse and licensed Couples and Family Therapist and Psychotherapist in the province of Quebec. I have a PhD in Nursing and received a Master of Science (Applied) in Couples and Family Therapy at McGill University. I currently co-direct the Psychosocial Oncology Program at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and work with patients and families dealing with illness, life transitions, family trauma, loss and grief, role changes, distress, anxiety, and depression.
I have worked previously at the Jewish General Hospital in Quebec, providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families and currently work as a consultant for the Ometz counselling department working with children, adolescents, couples, and families.
SARAH BURLEY
I am a licensed Couples and Family Therapist and Psychotherapist in the province of Quebec. I received my Bachelors Degree in Sexuality, Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Waterloo in 2014 and my Master of Science (Applied) in Couples and Family Therapy at McGill University in 2017. I have had experience with relationships, grief and loss, expected and unexpected life transitions, sexual assault, addictions, trauma, depression and anxiety, and in working with individuals in the LGBTQ community. I have worked at Familienservice in Germany; Langs Community & Health Centre in Ontario; Ometz Agency, and the Jewish General Hospital in Quebec, providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families. I currently have a private practice in Montreal, and work as a consultant at Ometz and Kahnawake Shakotiia'takehnhas Community Services, where I continue to work with children, youth, and adults in individual, couple, and family therapy.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Using a systemic and humanistic approach as the foundation to our work with couples and families, we offer the additional support of integrating a co-therapy methodology to work through challenges particular to unhealthy relational dynamics. Working as a team, we are able to adapt our techniques to one that best suits your needs and goals.
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Combining our diverse experiences in working with couples and families, we specialize in improving communication and conflict resolution. In addition, we have experience working with ADHD, behavioural challenges, sexuality, chronic illness, cultural sensitivity, and the use of play to adapt to your needs and to improve your quality of life.
Having two therapists present can facilitate discussion during a session and allow for the focus of attention to be shared or divided as needed. It permits the sharing of different strengths during family therapy and can provide an effective therapeutic context. Challenges can be addressed and solutions modelled collaboratively.
TREATMENT APPROACH
TYPES
OF
THERAPY
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioural
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Expressive Arts
Family / Couples
Family Systems
Humanistic
Integrative
Interpersonal
Multicultural
Narrative
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Psychodynamic
Relational
Solution Focused Brief
Strength-Based
Structural Family Therapy
Trauma Focused
MODALITIES
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Couples
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Family
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Play Therapy
AREAS
OF
EXPERTISE
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ADHD
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Anxiety
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Behavioural Issues
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Child or Adolescent
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Chronic Pain
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Depression
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Divorce
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Grief
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Life Transitions
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Marital and Premarital
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Medication Management
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Oppositional Defiance
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Racial Identity
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Self Esteem
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Sex Therapy
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Sexual Abuse
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Stress
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Transgender
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Trauma and PTSD
FAQ
WHAT IS YOUR AVAILABILITY AND HOW CAN I BOOK AN APPOINTMENT?
Current availabilities are for our Friday clinics. Appointments can be booked by email, phone or text. If you have questions about whether therapy could be right for you, we offer a free 15-minute phone consultation.
HOW MUCH DOES A SESSION COST?
The fee for counselling is $150.00 per 50-minute session. Accepted payment methods include cash or cheque at the time of the session, or money transfer prior to the session. We will provide a receipt for all fees paid.
DOES MY INSURANCE COVER THE SESSION COSTS?
We are both accredited couple and family therapists belonging to the Ordre des Travailleurs Sociales et Therapeutes Conjugales et Familiales du Quebec (OTSTCFQ). We are also accredited psychotherapists with psychotherapy permits from the Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec (OPQ)
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WHAT AREÂ YOUR FEES &Â AVAILABILITIESÂ FOR WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS?
For all inquiries regarding workshops, presentations and conferences, kindly call us directly.
CONFERENCES &
WORKSHOPS
We offer workshops and presentations customized to suit your setting. We can address specific themes related to relational dynamics, emotional competency, conflict resolution, developmental transitions and sexuality. Integrating directive- and non-directive-play techniques, we ensure that learning is fun and informative.
CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS
We offer workshops and presentations customized to suit your setting. We can address specific themes related to relational dynamics, emotional competency, conflict resolution, developmental transitions, and sexuality. Integrating directive- and non-directive-play techniques, we ensure that learning is fun and informative.
BLENDING FAMILY THERAPY MODALITIES: CREATING STRUCTURE THROUGH PLAY
Jewish General Hospital Psychotherapy Rounds
CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND EMOTIONAL COMPETENCY
Académie Marie-Claire - Educational session with teachers
CO-THERAPY: CREATIVITY THROUGH COLLABORATION
International Family Therapy Association Conference
BLENDING FAMILY THERAPY MODALITIES: CREATING STRUCTURE THROUGH PLAY
International Family Therapy Association Conference
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT SEX
Langs Community Health Centre
ALICE’S ADVENTURES BEYOND WONDERLAND: IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT IN OLDER ADULTHOOD
Sexuality, Marriage & Family Studies 4th Annual Symposium
TOUCHING: EMPOWERING CHILDREN TO SAY ‘NO’
​Langs Community Health Centre
GOOD TOUCH VS. BAD TOUCH
Langs Community Health Centre
BODY TALK: UNDERSTANDING THE WORDS WE USE TO DESCRIBE OUR BODIES
Langs Community Health Centre