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Emilie Magaud therapist Montréal

​Becoming a psychotherapist has been the most fulfilling experience of my life​

I am continually moved by the opportunity to engage with remarkable individuals and inspired by their courage to step into the therapeutic process. I also feel humbled by the trust they place in me.

Because I understand how vulnerable it can feel to seek support and to "open up", I place empowerment and advocacy at the heart of my practice.

My role is not to dictate, but to *walk alongside* you—ensuring that you remain an active partner in your growth, moving forward in a way that feels safe and sustainable.

Who Am I?

Hi, I'm Emilie.

   

My pronouns are "she/her/elle". What are yours?

I carry many labels—“female”, “white”, “immigrant”, “queer”, “ADHDer”—but I believe labels alone never capture the whole of a person. 

I am a person, first. Just like you.

 

My friends describe me as “caring, bubbly, crafty, and resourceful”, though I like to think of myself as a “social introvert with a deep interest in Beings.”

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been an observer, fascinated by people—what makes us act, hold back, connect, or withdraw.

As a child, I was the one who welcomed newcomers at school. As a teen, I became the friend others could trust.

That instinct to see the good in people hasn’t always made life easier, but it has shaped who I am today.

Now, as someone who belongs to several minority groups and has navigated my own challenges, I feel privileged to offer a professional space where others can show up authentically-raw, honest, and safe to simply be.

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Career

Two years into university, after taking a course in clinical psychology and psychopathology, I knew I could not imagine a life without psychology. ​​

 

My career began in Marseille and Paris, where psychiatry— especially psychosis—became my first love.

I spent 8 years working in hospitals within multidisciplinary teams, supporting people living with chronic mental illness, adolescents at risk, and even inmates in a penitentiary psychiatry unit.

Those years taught me resilience, compassion, and the value of collaboration.​​​ ​

 

Research was another important thread in my path. I contributed to projects focused on quality of life and the early detection of severe mental illnesses such as psychosis and bipolar disorder.​​ ​

 

That passion eventually led me across the ocean to Canada.  

After eight years as a clinical researcher at the University of Calgary, I moved to Montreal in 2020 and started private practice in 2021. ​

 

Since then, I have expanded my training in art therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and EMDR, with a particular interest in complex trauma and attachment issues—which has become my area of expertise.

 

I am also passionate about supporting individuals and couples navigating the challenges of building a family. As part of this work, I offer support and information sessions within the Quebec program for potential surrogate mothers and parents of intention.

Education

2012-2019

Post-doctoral Scholarship

| Psychiatry

Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education | Hotchkiss Brain Institute

University of Calgary - Calgary, Alberta - CANADA

2007-2011

Ph. Doctorate  

| Applied Neurosciences

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte Anne  | INSERM research unit

University Paris Sorbonne - Pierre & Marie Currie - Paris - FRANCE

2006-2007

Masters Degree (Research)

| Cognitive Psychology 

Cognition - Langage - Emotions | PsyCLE Lab.

University Aix-en-Provence - Aix en Provence - FRANCE

2003-2005

Masters Degree (Professional)

| Clinical Psychology  

Clinical Psychology & Psychopathology

University Aix-en-Provence - Aix en Provence - FRANCE

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