Online psychology services for adults aged 18-64 – flexible scheduling in Mauricie
Anxiety, depression, burnout, family transitions, low mood
In Shawinigan and across the Mauricie region, finding a licensed adult psychologist quickly is rarely simple. Public wait times at the CIUSSS de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec often run several months, and many residents end up driving to a larger center for a private appointment. Leon Psychology Clinic offers online adult psychotherapy across Quebec, including Shawinigan and surrounding municipalities like Grand-Mère, Saint-Boniface, Saint-Jean-des-Piles and Saint-Tite, with no commute and no waiting list. Our adult clients (18 to 64 years old) typically reach out for chronic anxiety, depression, work-related burnout, sleep difficulties, or to navigate a major life transition. Every clinical path starts with a free 15-minute introductory call to make sure the team and approach are the right fit before any commitment.
Consulting a psychologist as an adult can be helpful when you feel overwhelmed by:
- Constant anxiety or panic attacks
- Negative thoughts that go round and round
- Sleep or appetite disturbances
- Unusual irritability or great weariness
- A loss of motivation in personal or professional projects
- Difficulty maintaining stable relationships
- Unresolved painful memories
- A feeling of emptiness, stagnation, or diffuse malaise
Psychotherapy allows you to better understand these manifestations, explore their roots, and initiate a transformation process adapted to your pace and personality.
Why consult a psychologist in Shawinigan?
The Mauricie region faces documented wait times for adult psychology services in the public network, and many residents of Shawinigan and the surrounding area end up commuting elsewhere when seeking private support. Online psychotherapy removes that geographical hurdle while keeping the clinical quality and confidentiality of an in-office consultation.
Our therapeutic approach for adults in Mauricie
For adults reaching out from Shawinigan and the broader Mauricie, our work generally falls under cognitive behavioral therapy (TCC), with mindfulness exercises and schema-focused techniques folded in when the situation calls for it. Our adult clinicians are members of the Ordre des psychologues du Quebec (OPQ); a few are also psychotherapists registered with the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux (OTSTCFQ). The rhythm tends to be weekly or every-other-week video sessions of about an hour, with concrete work between them so the gains transfer into daily life in Shawinigan or anywhere else in the Mauricie.
Frequently asked questions about psychotherapy in Shawinigan
Are your psychologists registered in Quebec?
Yes. Every adult clinician we put forward for people in Shawinigan holds a current OPQ registration; some of our psychotherapists are also registered with the OTSTCFQ. Both orders allow province-wide remote practice, which means consulting from Shawinigan or anywhere in the Mauricie is fully covered.
Will my private insurance cover the sessions?
Reimbursement depends on the details of your plan. Most Quebec employer plans (Beneva, Desjardins, Sun Life, Industrielle Alliance, Manulife, etc.) cover a portion of psychology services when the clinician is OPQ-registered. After each session we provide a formal receipt. If you pay out of pocket, those receipts qualify for the federal medical expense tax credit and Revenu Québec equivalent.
I live outside Shawinigan but in Mauricie. Can I still consult?
Yes. Online sessions work across the whole province. Beyond Shawinigan itself, our adult clients in the Mauricie have included people from Grand-Mère, Saint-Boniface, Saint-Jean-des-Piles, Saint-Tite, Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel and several smaller localities. A stable internet connection is all you need on your side.
How quickly can I get a first appointment?
Most adults from the Shawinigan area get their free 15-minute introductory call scheduled within roughly a week of writing in. The first proper session usually happens one to three weeks later, with the gap tied to the clinician availability and to whether you need evening, mid-day or early-morning slots.
Contact information
Email: info@leonpsychology.ca
Phone: 819-200-7718
When contacting us, please leave your full name and phone number.
You can also book a FREE 15-min introductory call directly in our calendar:
Psychotherapy for adults in Shawinigan: how does the process work?
It all begins with a free 15-minute exploratory meeting , which allows you to briefly present your situation, ask questions, and assess whether you feel comfortable. This initial contact is without obligation, but is often a reassuring step in breaking isolation.
The following sessions are held entirely online, in French, in a confidential digital environment. You choose the frequency of the sessions according to your needs: some people prefer weekly follow-ups, others opt for more spaced-out sessions.
Psychologist for seniors in Shawinigan: respectful and personalized psychological support
From the age of 65, life changes. Professional benchmarks disappear, family dynamics change, bereavements multiply, and health becomes more fragile. These transitions can create a great void or revive old wounds.
Online psychotherapy service for seniors in Shawinigan , designed to support this stage of life with respect, patience and kindness. The topics covered are varied:
- Loneliness, loss of meaning or decreased interest
- Prolonged sadness or discouragement
- Anxiety about health or the future
- Difficulties adapting to retirement
- Tensions with children or grandchildren
- Mild cognitive difficulties (concentration, memory)
Seniors are often those who need a listening ear the most… and who are most hesitant to seek help. Online therapy allows them to access a psychologist without having to travel, while fully respecting their pace and dignity.
Online Therapy Kids, Teens and Parents — Relief Starts Here
Personalized Support
Every individual is different, and we work closely with each person to provide targeted interventions and strategies that address their specific concerns.
Collaboration With Parents
Although children and teens typically attend sessions alone, we can help you work towards fostering a supportive environment that promotes lasting positive change for your child / teenager.
Warm Environment
Your child can enjoy a safe, trusting, and inclusive environment where they can feel comfortable expressing themselves authentically, without judgment.
Parental coaching in Shawinigan: consult a psychologist to better support your child
Being a parent isn’t always intuitive. When a child reacts strongly to a change, experiences an emotional crisis, or develops confusing behaviors, adults often feel helpless. In Shawinigan, as elsewhere, many parents are looking for concrete tools, without having access to specialized services nearby.
The Leon Clinic offers online parenting coaching for Shawinigan residents , focusing on specific challenges faced by families. This service is provided by a psychologist specializing in child development. It may be helpful if you are experiencing any of the following situations:
- You have to tell your child difficult news.
- You are preparing for a transition (moving, separation, new baby)
- Your child is afraid, sleeps badly or refuses certain rituals
- You feel on the verge of parental burnout
- You have difficulty setting limits or calming tantrums
One or two meetings are sometimes enough to clarify the situation and find solutions adapted to your family’s reality.
An experienced psychologist serving adults and seniors in Shawinigan
Ms. Chantal Robitaille , clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, has over 30 years of experience working with adults and the elderly. She works on a variety of issues: anxiety, grief, life transitions, depression, trauma, mental overload, loss of confidence, and the search for meaning.
Her approach is warm, structured, and based on recognized methods: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotion-focused therapies, mindfulness, and humanistic intervention. All of her sessions are conducted online and in complete confidentiality.
Shawinigan residents can thus access high-level psychological expertise without having to leave their homes or wait several months for a place.
Services not covered by the Leon Clinic
For ethical and professional reasons, the clinic does not handle certain cases that require separate specialized interventions:
- Addictions to alcohol, drugs or gambling
- Severe eating disorders
- Couple or family therapy
- Legal expertise or medico-legal mandates
- Advanced cognitive assessments (such as dementia or intellectual disability)
If this is your need, the clinic can direct you to suitable resources available in the Shawinigan region or elsewhere in Quebec.
Meet Dr. Leon
Dr. Stephanie L. Leon is an experienced and trusted clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist specializing in child-adolescent psychology. She helps children, adolescents and their parents navigate emotional, behavioral, and cognitive challenges, empowering them to thrive.
Her warm and collaborative therapeutic approach is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and draws from various modalities.
Fluent in French and English, Dr. Leon offers virtual sessions for those living in Ontario and Quebec.
Meet Ms. Robitaille
Ms. Chantal Robitaille is a licensed psychologist and psychotherapist. With over 30 years of expertise, she focuses on your unique needs and helps you overcome challenges without being defined by labels.
Ms. Robitaille guides adolescents, adults, and older adults towards personal transformation. She is particularly well versed in anxiety disorders, difficult transitions, bereavement, depression, coping difficulties, gender dysphoria, and post-traumatic stress.
Sessions are conducted virtually in French for clients in Quebec.
Psychologist in Shawinigan: make an appointment Today
It’s never too early—or too late—to begin a therapeutic approach. Whether you’re going through a crisis or simply want to get to know yourself better, consulting an adult psychologist in Shawinigan is a concrete way to invest in your well-being.
The initial free consultation is an opportunity to inform you, without pressure. From then on, you decide the pace, frequency, and goals. The support is provided with respect, confidentiality, and without judgment.
Book an appointment now with the Leon Psychology Clinic. Your mental health deserves your full attention, and you don’t have to go through this journey alone.
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