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Our Team
 Sandra Reich M.Ed, CCC.
Clinical Director of Montreal Center of Anxiety and Depression
Sandra Reich is a qualified and experienced Cognitive Behavioral Therapist specializing in Anxiety Disorders. Her private practice has shown such successful outcomes for clients that The Montreal Center for Anxiety and Depression was opened so that more people could benefit from this approach.
She has been featured on Discovery Health Channel, Bravo and Global as an expert on the topic.
Sandra’s expertise has been summoned as an expert witness in a court case that focused on the role of anxiety and behaviour.
Sandra holds a Master’s degree (with honours) in Counseling Psychology from McGill University. Sandra is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC).
Sandra has received extensive training from the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinic for Anxiety Disorders at The Montreal General Hospital.. She has participated in workshops and lectures with pioneers of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy such as Aaron Beck, Albert Ellis, David Burns, Martin Seligman, Steven Hollon, David Barlow and more.
She has also done workshops and training in Emotional Focused Therapy with Dr Sue Johnson, Dr John Gottman and Leslie Greenberg- all innovators of this type of therapy.
In the last few years Sandra has continued to broaden her repertoire with training in mind body/spirit work and its uses in Psychotherapy. It is widely believed that this full on approach is increasingly showing the highest levels of success in Psychotherapy. She brings the above training and philosophies to the entire mission of the Montreal Center for Anxiety and Depression.
 Georgia Casella MA
Georgia Casella MA, has over 20 years of experience in teaching and counselling. With degrees in Psychology and Education, a Masters with Distinction in Art Therapy as well as two time Canadian Jujitsu Champion, she specializes in treating anxiety and stress management for both children and adults.
 Frances Kucharsky
Frances Kucharsky, (MA. Psychology) has been counselling, teaching and transforming lives for twenty-five years.
Her desire to help has led to many public appearances on radio, television and film. She's conducted therapy in an award-winning documentary with the National film Board of Canada and appeared as a guest expert on Global, PBS and Videotron television.
She's also been featured in the press (Montreal Gazette, Montreal Mirror, West mount Examiner ) a number of times to comment on issues such as performance anxiety, self-esteem, assertiveness for women, stress management and aging parent concerns.
Frances knows that a solution to your problem, requires the experience of a guide who clearly. recognizes the impact of your unique personality, and individual history upon your current situation, Someone who's convinced that regardless of your past, you have the ability to create a satisfying, fulfilling life in the present.
Throughout her career she's helped her clients recover from depression, anxiety, trauma; deal with grief, relationship concerns or life transitions; struggle with chronic illness; find meaning, joy and a sense of purpose.
Frances has been trained in cognitive/behavioral therapy, body/mind modalities, art therapy, gestalt therapy, and energy psychology, amongst others. Her style is holistic, eclectic and pragmatic and she will use of of her skills and the approach you need to insure your progress.
 Lisa Modell MSW
Lisa Modell MSW, works from a strengths perspective and believes that, with proper guidance, each individual has the ability to overcome whatever challenges he or she may presently face. She has found that if a client is motivated to reach his or her goals and is open to the possibility of trying a different approach in terms of how he or she thinks and/or behaves, the results are typically quite positive. While each client's pace is different, it is exciting to witness the profound changes that can occur when someone decides that it is time to make a change.
Using the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy as Lisa’s base, her approach incorporates supportive listening and direct guidance. By drawing on the client's existing strengths and introducing new concepts related to self care and personal development, she empowers clients to change their lives by simply changing their perspective.
 Corrie Sirota-Frankel, M.S.W., P.S. W.
Corrie holds a graduate degree in Social Work from McGill University as well as a Graduate Certificate in Loss and Bereavement where she has been teaching for 20 years..
Corrie has worked in the Montreal Community for over 2 decades developing and facilitating psychosocial prevention and intervention programs for Families and Children.
She is a well known guest speaker having presented at numerous workshops both locally as well as abroad. She has been interviewed on many local radio and TV programs on various issues relating to child development.
 Anna-Maria Tosco MA
Anna-Maria Tosco MA is a licensed psychologist and member of the Order of Psychologists of Quebec (OPQ). She holds a Master’s degree in Applied Social Psychology and a second Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from McGill University. Anna-Maria completed graduate work at the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) in Winnipeg, Manitoba and at the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) in Ottawa, Ontario. She has clinical training from the Montreal General Hospital as well as community work experience with Montreal street youth at Le Bon Dieu Dans La Rue. She currently teaches psychology at the collegiate level in addition to being a part of our team.
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Areas where you will find assistance include:
· Self Development & Growth
· Body Image Issues
· Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management
· Negative Thinking
· Relationships, Life Transitions, Personal Loss
· Career Challenges
· Codependency
· Social Anxiety
· Relationship Issues
· Eating Disorders
· Panic Attacks
· Stress Management
· Improving Emotional Intelligence
and more…
Call us:
514-459-3195 or 514-796-4357
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