Our therapists
Two experienced psychologists trained in Lacanian psychoanalysis, members of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec
Dr. Martin Belzile
Psychologist, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
Doctorate in clinical psychology, Université de Sherbrooke | OPQ #12912-16
- • Anxiety and anxiety disorders
- • Depression and mood disorders
- • Relationship difficulties and breakups
- • Low self-esteem
- • Difficulties regulating emotions
- • Couples psychotherapy (analytic perspective)
Therapeutic approach
Dr. Belzile practices psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. His approach rests on an understanding of the unconscious processes that shape how we relate to others and to ourselves. It is through the therapeutic relationship that the change you are seeking can take place.
When working with couples, Dr. Belzile takes an analytic perspective, exploring the unconscious dynamics that structure the relationship and the impasses the couple encounters.
Committed to the ongoing deepening of his psychoanalytic practice, Dr. Belzile has been in Lacanian supervision since 2021 and regularly attends the monthly meetings of the Pont Freudien. For the past three years he has followed the monthly seminars for young clinicians at the Société Psychanalytique de Montréal (SPM). The clinic he founded meets twice a month to read foundational psychoanalytic texts. He is also the lead editor of the blog at psychologues-montreal.net.
Dr. Sepehr Hashemian
Psychologist registered in Québec and Ontario | Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
Ph.D in Psychology, University of Tehran | Post-Doc in Personality & Human Decision-Making | OPQ #15560-25
- • Depression and anxiety
- • Post-immigration issues (cognitive, emotional, relational)
- • Couples therapy and relational conflict
- • Conflict resolution and emotional regulation
- • Identity crises (adolescents and young adults)
- • Addictions (substance, behavioral, emotional)
- • Unconscious conflicts and complex psychological dynamics
Therapeutic approach
Dr. Hashemian practices psychoanalytic psychotherapy focused on exploring unconscious conflicts and complex psychological dynamics, through in-depth work aimed at lasting transformation. His advanced training with internationally renowned psychoanalysts — senior members of the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA) — has profoundly shaped his clinical approach.
He works in particular with immigrants navigating the challenges of cultural transition, identity, and belonging. Registered as a psychologist in both Québec and Ontario, he offers in-person consultations in Montreal and online sessions for clients living in Ontario.
Committed to the transmission of psychoanalysis, Dr. Hashemian also serves as clinical supervisor at Université de Sherbrooke and contributes to research and dissemination of psychoanalysis as lead editor of the IPA Inter-Regional Encyclopaedic Dictionary.
Free 15-minute consultation
We offer a free phone consultation to discuss your needs and determine whether our approach is right for you.