Jérémie Richard, M.A., Ph.D

I am a licensed psychologist and member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ) and College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (OPBAO). I offer diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services to adult individuals and couples in both French and English. My specialty areas include treatments for anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, sexual and couple difficulties as well as concerns related to identity, career, and relationships. I have been providing psychotherapy services in the province of Quebec since 2017.

My approach to psychotherapy is personalized based on your needs and grounded in evidence-based frameworks. When applicable, I integrate progress monitoring tools and ongoing assessments over the course of therapy. My relational style is informed by existential and humanistic psychology, with an emphasis on open and honest communication and collaboration. 

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Beyond my clinical practice, I am an Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa where I am actively involved in teaching, research and clinical supervision. Presently, I have ongoing research programs investigating the biological, psychological and sociocultural factors relevant to the manifestation of mental health difficulties across the lifespan with the aim of developing personalized treatment approaches at the intersection of psychotherapy and pharmacology. 

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Training

• Completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and Behavioural Sciences at McGill University, followed by a Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselling Psychology at McGill University. Specialization in mental health and addictive behaviors.

• Completed doctoral clinical training at the Sex and Couple Therapy Unit at the Allan Memorial Institute, developing expertise in emotion-focused and mind-body practices.

• Completed doctoral residency training in cognitive-behavioral and mentalization-based therapy at the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program at the McGill University Health Center. 

• Completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine working on clinical trials investigating psychedelic-assisted psychotherapies in the treatment of psychiatric and physical health conditions. 

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Areas of Expertise

• Anger and impulse control

• Anxiety and phobias

• Behavioral addictions (gambling disorder, gaming disorder, problematic internet use)

• Burnout, occupational stress, and life transitions

• Compulsive sexual behaviors

• Depression

• Insomnia 

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

• Personal development, self-esteem, and identity

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Relationships and communication

• Sexual difficulties or dysfunction

• Couple difficulties

• Parent-child difficulties

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Professional Affiliations

• Ordre des Psychologues du Québec (OPQ)

• College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO)

• Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)

• Canadian Psychoanalytic Society: Quebec English Branch (CPS-QEB)

• International Society for Research on Psychedelics (ISRP)

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Latest Research and Publications

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