Dr. Mélodie Lemay-Gaulin, D. Psy
Clinical Psychologist & Clinic Director
Pronouns: She/Her
Services:
Assessments
Individual Therapy
Couple Therapy
Sex Therapy
Consultation
Dr. Mélodie Lemay-Gaulin is available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in the daytime. She only accepts in-person clients at the moment.
About Me
I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to my work as a psychologist. As a late-identified, multiply neurodivergent person, I know what it’s like to feel othered, misunderstood, or to try to become someone else in order to get by. Those experiences are central to why I do this work. I wanted to create the kind of space I spent a long time searching for—one where you don’t have to mask or perform. This is why authenticity, inclusivity, and connection are the cornerstones of my practice.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from McGill University, a certificate in Human Sexuality and Intervention, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Université de Montréal. During my residency, I received specialized training in sex and couples therapy at the MUHC in Montreal. My practice is grounded in a deep interest in the intricacies of the human mind, and a non-pathologizing approach to difference.
My style is active, informal, and collaborative. I show up as my authentic self—bringing warmth, curiosity, a love of metaphors, and a touch of playfulness to our sessions. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space away from life's usual demands where you can explore freely at your own pace. I focus on helping you find the right words to make sense of your experience, so you can shed anxieties and live in ways that align with your values. This often means learning to sit together with the discomfort of turning toward parts of yourself that you usually avoid. I believe that meaningful change emerges naturally when you learn to hold the many facets of your experience with curiosity and compassion.
I also pay close attention to what unfolds between us in the therapy room. By gently and honestly examining our interactions, we can identify unspoken patterns, assumptions, and relational dynamics that may be holding you back. Because of my own aphantasia, I tend to move away from techniques that rely heavily on imagination or visualization.
We will likely be a good fit if you are ready to step away from quick fixes or prescriptive formulas and are open to deeper, medium- to long-term work. Together, we can work toward understanding the roots of what brings you to therapy and creating lasting growth.