Valérie Bédard
Valérie Bédard
PhD candidate
Valérie is a doctoral student in clinical psychology at the Université du Québec à Montréal, under the supervision of psychologist René-Pierre Le Scouarnec. During her clinical practicum and her first internship, she practiced assessment and intervention in the following areas: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, panic disorder, self-esteem, stress management, emotion management, bereavement, relationship difficulties, sleep disorders, substance use disorders.
Her rich life experience provides a judgment-free space, and she works with authenticity, warmth and empathy.
Her therapeutic approach is primarily based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, with elements of humanistic currents. Depending on the presenting problem, she incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Young's schema therapy into her practice.
Valérie provides psychological assessment and individual psychotherapy for adult clients.