Learn more about cognitive therapy

How do I know if cognitive behavioural therapy or another related approach is right for me?

When a customer calls the Clinique d’anxiété de Laval, a telephone pre-assessment is carried out to check whether the problem presented corresponds to what the team is able to treat. If this is not the case, the person will be redirected to an appropriate resource.

What are the first encounters with a psychologist or doctoral student in clinical psychology like?

First, the psychologist or doctoral student carries out a psychological assessment to gain a clear understanding of the client’s problem, needs and expectations. The therapy objectives and treatment plan are then presented to the client. The latter is free to give or withhold his consent.

What makes psychotherapy successful?

Although the effectiveness of the cognitive-behavioral approach has been demonstrated in numerous clinical studies, particularly in the treatment of anxiety disorders, no guarantee of success can be given. Customer motivation plays a major role in the results obtained. The relationship of trust between the psychologist or doctoral student in psychology and his or her client is also a key factor in the success of psychotherapy.

  • 3131 de la Concorde Blvd. East, Suite 309, Laval, Qc H7E 4WT
Sabrina Tabet - Psychologue

Sabrina Tabet

Psychologist
permit no : 14701-22

She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Université de Montréal with a specialization in neuropsychology and has been a member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec since September 2022.

She joined the Laval Anxiety Clinic in 2025 to offer psychotherapy services, and she also works as a neuropsychologist at the Penser Grandir Clinic since 2023. She has expertise in neurodevelopmental (e.g., attention deficit disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities) and cognitive disorders.

Throughout her professional journey, she completed internships and worked in the public healthcare system in psychiatric services, which allowed her to become familiar with a wide range of psychological issues, including anxiety disorders.

Sabrina will begin seeing adult clients as of the end of April 2025.

  • Clientele: 18 and over
  • Service: individual psychotherapy
Megan Turgeon - Psychologie Anxiété Laval

Megan Turgeon

Ph.D. candidate in Psychology

She is currently a doctoral candidate in psychology at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and is on her way to completing her academic journey.

She has completed internships in various environments which have allowed her to work with children, teenagers, and adults. In her career, she works with individuals with a variety of issues, such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, and personal and relational difficulties.

Through her thesis subject, she is also developing expertise related to issues of infertility, assisted reproduction, and the transition to parenthood. In her practice, she is committed to providing a safe, client-centered space to welcome their difficulties and suffering.

She uses the cognitive-behavioral approach as well as therapeutic techniques from different psychological approaches that allow her to adapt to the specific needs of each person she meets.

  • Clientele: Ages 14 and up
  • Service: individual psychotherapy
Joelle - Clinique Anxiété Laval

Joëlle Khalil

JOËLLE KHALIL, B.Sc., is a doctoral candidate in the professional psychology program (Psy.D.) at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM). She is registered on the list of doctoral candidates in psychology with the Ordre des psychologues du Québec and is supervised by psychologist and clinic co-director, Myra Gravel Crevier.

She completed a practicum at UQÀM’s Psychological Services Center, where she assessed and treated individuals dealing with various issues such as anxiety and depressive symptoms, adjustment difficulties, and relational or emotional problems. Elle a complété son premier internat à la clinique des troubles anxieux et de l’humeur du programme des services spécifiques de l’Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal (CIUSS de l’Est-IUSMM). Her first internship was at the Anxiety and Mood Disorders Clinic within the Specialized Services Program at the Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal (CIUSSS de l’Est-IUSMM). Most of her second internship took place at the Outpatient General Psychiatry Clinic at the René-Laennec Mental Health Outpatient Services Center (affiliated with Cité-de-la-Santé Hospital, CISSS Laval). She is currently completing the final hours of this internship at the Laval Anxiety Clinic under the supervision of Myra Gravel Crevier.

Throughout her internships, she gained experience in the assessment and treatment of clients with moderate to severe symptoms, often presenting with personality-related challenges. She also co-led psychotherapy groups in behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and ACT for depression. Additionally, she followed patients in multidisciplinary care settings

and took part in various clinical trainings and consultations. Joëlle is finalizing her doctoral thesis on the psychological adjustment of mothers of young children with autism spectrum disorder, in collaboration with the Developmental Centre at CHU Sainte-Justine.

She has taken part in numerous scientific conferences during her university career. Joëlle was a part of the Laval Anxiety Clinic team from June 2017 to May 2021 and will return at the end of April 2025, after two parental leaves.

  • Clientele: 18 and over
  • Service: individual psychotherapy
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If you are interested in a psychotherapy consultation, please provide us with the following information and our team will contact you by e-mail within approximately 48 hours, working days.