dr. yves decarie,
clinical psychologist

psychology is a broad field drawing multiple interests for people facing mental health issues. there are several psychological conditions. common ones include anxiety, stress management, depression, and relationship problems. as these challenges rapidly increase, according to publicly accessible statistics, more people are looking for solutions to address their distress. here at dr. reuter clinic, we specialize in humanistic and cognitive-behavioral approaches to assist our patients in exploring and elaborating on these difficulties to find explanations, meanings and ways for a greater well-being.

psychological problems are sometimes quite challenging to diagnose. many people relate to their psychological issues as simply “stress”. this calls for a need to educate the public to raise awareness about thresholds of mental health and psychological problems.

some of these red flags include;

• when there’s a consistent discomfort overtime
• when you’re emotionally unstable, having difficulties in having a clear thinking process, and having negative thought patterns
• when you feel like your life is no longer functional.

all psychological clinics have their areas of specialties. here at dr. reuter clinic, we are focused on dealing with conditions related to;

the distinction between a psychologist and a life coach.
dr. reuter clinic is a polyclinic which has a clinical psychologist. clinical psychologists can perform the tasks of a life coach and other tasks beyond those of a life coach. the life coach advises and inspires individuals to achieve their professional and/or personal goals. on the other hand, psychologists are knowledgeable individuals trained to diagnose and treat mental disorders. this is a legally reserved and approved activity that equips professionals with the necessary interventions required to restore balance.

the distinction between a psychologist and a psychiatrist.
the psychiatrist will firstly approach the mental disorder as a biological condition. medications will often be prescribed to restore balance. a change in some behavioral habits might also be prescribed. the psychiatrist usually doesn’t practice psychotherapy. but a psychiatrist may very well prescribe a psychotherapy to his patient and invite him to consult a clinical psychologist to address the core of the mental disorder in order to address the causes of the symptoms. a clinical psychologist will use “talk therapy” according to his approach and cannot prescribe medications, but he may very well suggest to some patient to consult a psychiatrist to get a pharmacological support along his work in psychotherapy. psychiatrists and clinical psychologists may work together sometimes to support a patient in order to understand better their common patient.

dr. reuter clinic is invested in treating the root cause of every uniquely presented psychological condition rather than addressing the symptoms with a universal perspective. our approach towards any case will look into a wide variety of causes related to your condition.
some of the expert treatments that we use include;

our approach to psychological problems is best suited for individuals who find it difficult to find their purpose in life and attain their true potential. it’s also ideal for people who lack a sense of wholeness, those uncomfortable with themselves, and those looking for personal meaning.

there is a standard procedure used throughout the treatment. dr. reuter clinic puts its expertise first, for client satisfaction and service excellence. the step-by-step procedure includes;

there are short & long-term therapy sessions involved. the short term includes 5 – 10 sessions as only one specific problem or goal is involved. long-term therapy consists of 10+ sessions, and it’s best for addressing multiple underlying issues.

at dr reuter clinic, we specialize in helping people to address their psychological concerns. we welcome you in a comfortable and caring environment that encourages you to explore the issues that concern you. furthermore, the services are offered in english and french providing versatility for different groups.

dedicated to your health and well-being