OUR TEAM

Dr. Emery is a psychologist and member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec who has clinical and assessment experience working with children, adolescents, and families in private practice, school, and hospital settings.  She is passionate about working alongside her clients and helping them to advocate for their needs.

Dr. Emery has completed clinical training with the McGill Psycho-educational and Counselling Clinic, the English Montreal School Board, and the Department of Child Psychiatry at the Jewish General Hospital. Alongside her private work, Dr. Emery has worked with children and families at the MAB-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre in Montreal. She has been trained in autism evaluation by Dr. Luyster, who helped to develop the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2), and by Dr. Monteiro, who developed the sensory and strengths-based Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum (MIGDAS-2).  She is a member of the Canadian ADHD Research Alliance and is continuously pursuing professional development in neuro affirming approaches.
 

Dr. Emery has guest lectured at McGill University and she has presented her research on child and adolescent mental health and development at international conferences. Her doctoral research was funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Ann Emery completed her Ph.D. in School and Applied Child Psychology from McGill University.

Mélanie Lemay est une art-thérapeute passionnée qui croit profondément au pouvoir transformateur de la créativité. À travers une approche alliant expression artistique et accompagnement thérapeutique, elle aide ses client·e·s à surmonter des défis personnels, à explorer leurs émotions et à développer une meilleure connaissance d’eux-mêmes. 

L’art-thérapie est une méthode innovante qui permet d’accéder à des aspects de soi souvent difficiles à exprimer avec des mots. En combinant les bienfaits de la thérapie et du processus créatif, Mélanie offre un espace sécuritaire où chacun·e peut canaliser ses émotions, reconstruire son estime de soi et amorcer un processus de guérison en profondeur. 

Forte d’une expertise en accompagnement des traumatismes, des troubles anxieux, dépressifs et alimentaires, elle accueille une clientèle variée : enfants, adolescents, jeunes adultes, adultes et aînés. Elle travaille également avec les couples et les familles, après une évaluation préalable. Son approche repose sur la conviction que l’art est un langage universel capable de révéler des ressources insoupçonnées en chacun·e de nous. À travers la peinture, le dessin, le collage et d’autres formes d’expression artistique, elle accompagne ses client·e·s vers un mieux-être durable, en respectant leur rythme et leurs besoins uniques. 

Chez Emery Psychology, Mélanie est soutenue par notre équipe de psychologues, travaillant sous leur direction experte pour fournir les meilleurs soins possibles. Elle est membre de l'Association des arts-thérapeutes du Québec (AATQ) et du Regroupement des intervenants et thérapeutes en médecine alternative et complémentaire (RITMA). En plus de son travail clinique, Mélanie poursuit son doctorat en sociologie à l'Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). 

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Mélanie Lemay is a dedicated art therapist who deeply believes in the transformative power of creativity. Through an approach that combines artistic expression with therapeutic support, she helps her clients overcome personal challenges, explore their emotions, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. 

Art therapy is an innovative method that allows individuals to access aspects of themselves that are often difficult to express with words. By merging the benefits of therapy with the creative process, Mélanie provides a safe space where clients can channel their emotions, rebuild self-esteem, and embark on a profound healing journey. 

With expertise in trauma support, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, she works with a diverse clientele: children, teenagers, young adults, adults, and seniors. She also offers support for couples and families upon prior assessment. Her approach is rooted in the belief that art is a universal language capable of revealing untapped inner resources. Through painting, drawing, collage, and other forms of artistic expression, she guides her clients toward lasting well-being, always respecting their unique needs and personal pace. 

At Emery Psychology, Mélanie is supported by our team of psychologists, working under their expert guidance to provide the best care possible. She is a member of the Québec Art Therapy Association (AATQ) and the Interveners and Therapists Group in Alternative and Complementary Medicine (RITMA). Aside from her clinical work, Mélanie is pursuing her doctorate in sociology at l’Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). 

Kimberley is our clinic coordinator. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Concordia University. She has worked in a lab at Concordia University conducting research focused on peer socialization among children. She also works as a clinical psychology assistant, helping with the administration and reporting of psychoeducational assessments. She works mainly with children, adolescents and their families. 

Kimberley has an interest in child psychology and occupational therapy and she hopes to pursue graduate studies in Occupational Therapy in the near future.