Perry

Dr Perry Adler

Psychologist

“Work with Dr. Adler like two detectives/scientists to understand why you are who you are and learn more adaptive ways to think and behave.”

About Me

I invite you to join me in a collaborative exploration of your inner world. Together, we will act like two detectives, two scientists, carefully examining your experiences and thought patterns. This process helps you understand why you think and behave as you do. We then work to uncover more adaptive ways forward. This approach is ideal for those ready to deeply investigate themselves and foster lasting change. Being an expert in cognitive behaviour therapy and its derivatives within the Third‑wave of CBT approaches (e.g., Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), mindfulness‑based cognitive therapy (MBCT), Values-based therapy)) I can teach you strategies to make important changes in your self-view, world-view, and your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.

Approach

We lean into a curious, methodical inquiry that maps your patterns and pinpoints moments that keep you stuck. In Montreal I offer sessions in English and French, both in person and online, with a steady pace that balances focused reflection and practical experiments between meetings. Sessions blend assessment-informed questions, thought–behaviour exploration and gentle behavioural trials so you can test new responses and adjust what works. This approach fits those ready for honest, hands-on work toward clearer choices and steadier mood. Quebec law allows me to provide therapy online to anyone from any in the world as long as the person's local laws allow for it.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

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    Assessment

    A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.

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    Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

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    Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

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    Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

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    Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

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    Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

    Learn more about Mindfulness
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    Pain Management

    Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.

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    ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

    Learn more about ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Elderly
  • •Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

    Learn more about Adolescent Therapy
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    Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

    Learn more about Anger
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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

    Learn more about Anxiety
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    Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
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    OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

    Learn more about OCD
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    Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

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    PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

    Learn more about PTSD
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    Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

    Learn more about Self-Esteem
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    Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

    Learn more about Stress / Burnout

Professional Title:

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    Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Qualifications

Mcgill University

Concordia University

Mcgill University

Registrations

Ordre des Psychologues du Québec (OPQ)

Psychologist

Memberships

Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)

Full Member

Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CACBT)

Full Member

American Psychological Association (APA)

Full Member

Service Area

Perry S.J. Adler & Associates

In-person & Online

Montreal, Québec H3Z 1K9

Canada