What Is Shame Jail?
We don’t talk enough about true shame — the quiet, physical kind that makes you want to disappear. At Clinique Altera, we call it Shame Jail: the nervous system’s way of protecting connection when it doesn’t feel safe. Learn how therapy can help you understand this part of yourself and gently find your way back into connection.
ADHD Coaching and Therapy
At Clinic Altera, we see ADHD as a difference in rhythm, not a deficit. Our coaching and therapy services help children, teens, and adults understand their unique minds, build compassionate systems that work for them, and move from self-criticism to self-trust. Our team offers trauma-informed, Queer- and BIPOC-affirming care that celebrates neurodiversity in all its forms.
Coaching parental et soutien à la coparentalité :
À la Clinique Altera, nous offrons un accompagnement en coaching parental et en coparentalité axé sur la compassion, la clarté et la connexion. Nos travailleuses sociales et thérapeutes agréées proposent un soutien émotionnel et pratique aux familles, aux parents séparés ou aux personnes engagées dans des démarches légales, pour renforcer la stabilité et la compréhension au sein du foyer.
Évaluations psychosociales au Québec
Les évaluations psychosociales permettent de mieux comprendre la réalité d’une personne ou d’une famille dans un contexte légal, administratif ou de santé. À la Clinique Altera, nos travailleuses sociales agréées offrent des évaluations privées, humaines et rigoureuses, pour soutenir vos démarches de garde, d’immigration, de réhabilitation ou de réclamation (CNESST, IVAC, SAAQ).
Calming the Nervous System in an Unsteady World
Nervous system “healing” has become a buzzword, often sold as a quick fix. At Clinic Altera, we take a different approach. Healing isn’t about hacks or one-size-fits-all solutions—it’s about belonging, relationship, and finding steadiness in connection. Through modalities like EMDR, Brainspotting, and psychodynamic therapy, we create space for both body and mind to heal, always held within the safety of a therapeutic relationship.
Psychotherapy Intensives: A Safe Experiential Container
At Clinique Altera, psychotherapy intensives offer a focused, immersive alternative to weekly therapy. By dedicating extended time to the work, we can move beyond surface-level coping and into deeper patterns with greater continuity and care.
Rooted in a trauma-informed, relational, and somatic approach, intensives are tailored to support meaningful shifts—whether you’re navigating trauma, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck. It’s a space to slow down, go deeper, and begin to move forward differently.
Anger Management Coaching and Therapy: Understanding the Story Beneath the Reaction
At Clinic Altera, we see anger not as something to suppress, but as something to understand. Our licensed social workers and therapists provide trauma-informed, compassionate anger management coaching and therapy for adults and teens — including court-mandated and psychosocial assessments. We help you explore the story behind your reactions, regulate your nervous system, and rebuild connection with yourself and others.
Choosing Each Other Again: Why Conflict Doesn’t Mean the End of Your Relationship
Struggling with conflict in your relationship? Discover how trauma-informed couples therapy at Clinique Altera in Montreal helps transform rupture into repair, trust, and deeper intimacy.