Hello! I’m Joanne, a Couple and Family Therapist passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families on their journey toward healing, growth, and meaningful connection. My professional path began in nursing, where I developed a foundation in compassion and human care, which naturally led me to explore mental health and relational dynamics. Teaching as a clinical professor at La Cité Collégiale gave me insight into the human condition from both medical and psychosocial perspectives, helping me create safe and supportive spaces for clients.
I hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology with a specialization in Couple and Family Therapy from Saint Paul University. I use a systemic and integrative approach, drawing from humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and narrative therapies, and I incorporate spirituality for clients who value a mind-body-spirit connection. This allows me to guide clients through life transitions, conflict, emotional distress, and identity questions with empathy and sensitivity.
As an immigrant woman, I bring cultural awareness and lived experience to my work, supporting clients navigating immigration challenges, intergenerational conflict, career transitions, or disconnection from cultural roots. Fluent in English, French, and Haitian Creole, I ensure therapy can happen in the language that feels most authentic.
I prioritize active listening, emotional validation, and empowerment, creating a space where clients feel seen, respected, and supported. Guided by faith and the belief in restoration, my work is inspired by 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” Therapy is not just my profession—it is my mission to help people heal, grow, and rediscover hope.
