About Joel

Hello and welcome,

Originally from Toronto, I completed my undergraduate studies at McGill University and my masters of clinical social work at New York University. After returning to Montreal, I completed a rigorous three-year psychotherapy training program at The Argyle Institute and have been practicing as a therapist for over ten years now.

I have an innate curiosity about people and take a genuine interest in the story of how they have overcome difficulties in their lives. It is my goal to set in motion the healing process and develop it through our relationship. At times we can be our own worst enemy, driven by unconscious needs, desires and negative thoughts. By bringing the unconscious into the light of awareness we can better understand ourselves and move forward without blame or guilt.

As a well-trained therapist, I have treated families, couples and individuals with diverse and varied issues. A lover of the arts, I have a keen interest in music and theatre and believe in the creative potential in all of us to change. Humans, like art, can be complex as there are many different ways to perceive the same situation. Within the microcosm of the therapeutic relationship, I help my patients derive insights into their emotional world.

This is your space to play, experiment and talk about difficult emotions. I am here to support and guide you on your journey to a better understanding of yourself and your patterns, in order to make meaning out of the experiences in your life. Nothing is off-topic…

Let’s talk.