Survivors of traumatic events, relationship violence, bullying and physical, sexual or emotional abuse have experienced trauma that will likely affect them for the rest of their lives. When trauma is experienced in childhood, especially at the hands of trusted caregivers and is left inadequately addressed, it can result in a variety of symptoms in adulthood known as complex PTSD (CPTSD). Trauma survivors are numerous and the sources of their suffering is frequently masqued by emotional dysregulation, dissociation, poly addictions and complex somatization or physical ailments. Many people, with appropriate support, find ways of overcoming the hurt, moving from victimization to recovery and connecting more intimately with themselves and those they love.

Questions about sexuality including identity, desire, performance, polyamory, ethical non-monogamy (ENM), kink, or compulsions are common but rarely discussed openly. Because there is often a great deal of shame around these topics, many people find it difficult to come forward to get the help they need actualizing truly satisfying sexual experiences. Jason Phelps is a psychotherapist in Montreal offering sex-positive psychotherapy and LGBTQIA+ sex therapy services to individuals and their partners exploring their sexuality or experiencing sexual difficulties.

Addiction is a reality for many people. It affects those afflicted and all that care for them. Addiction can be to substance (drugs, alcohol, pharmaceuticals) or process (sex, porn, gambling). Most dependency problems stem from a need to sooth, escape or self-medicate uncomfortable or unbearable emotions or experiences. Jason Phelps has several years of experience in addictions treatment, from work in abstinence-based residential treatment programs to harm reduction and street work with inner-city youth. He can help you navigate your recovery without shame or judgment.

Overwhelming feelings of anger and uncontrolled aggression are a painful reality for many people. Learning to distinguish between angry feelings and aggressive behaviour can be a challenge. Jason Phelps is a Montreal psychotherapist who has made it his goal to work towards reducing that pain and improving anger control. He offers individual, couple and family therapy based upon your personal situation and anger management needs.