Ilona Gossmann, M.Ed.,Ph.D.

About Me

I have a positive, collaborative, and forward moving approach to therapy, that is integrative and evidence based. I have comprehensive training in Cognitive-Behavioural  Therapy (CBT), which I have expanded to include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness. I also have , extensive training in Sex and Couple Therapy, extended to include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and utilizing various research findings, such as those of John Gottman. I have considerable experience in dealing with sexual initiation and sexual desire difficulties.

Qualifications:

PhD in Psychology, University of Montreal

M.Ed., McGill University

B.A. Psychology, McGill University

I have over 30 years of experience at the following locations:

• Westmount Square Health Group  As a psychologist working with executive, professional, and RCMP referrals.

• McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)  As a psychologist engaged in both Sex & Couple Service, and with the CBT unit.

• McGill University Counseling Centre  Working with students presenting a variety of life concerns.

Interventions:

• Anxiety and Depression

• Couple Education and Tune-Ups

• Divorce and Separation (Being Single)

• Interpersonal and Communication Difficulties

• Grief and Loss

• Pre-Martial Counseling

• Same Sex Relationships

• Sex and Couple Therapy

• Sexual Desire and Sexual Initiation Issues

• Stress Management

Professional Affiliations:

• Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec (OPQ)

• American Psychological Association (APA)

• Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR)