Dr. Evelyne Charron Smith
Psychologist Montreal
Dr. Evelyne Charron Smith, MA, PsyD/PhD
ABOUT
Evelyne is a bilingual licensed psychologist who works with adolescents and young adults (ages 14–35). She is dedicated to helping clients better understand themselves, build effective coping tools, and create meaningful change in their lives.
Her expertise is in the treatment of anxiety and depression, and she also supports clients with related challenges such as phobias, OCD, ADHD, and difficulties with emotion regulation. Her approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), is trauma-informed, and draws on her training in crisis intervention. Each treatment plan is carefully tailored to meet the unique needs of every client.
Evelyne’s style is collaborative, compassionate, and goal-oriented. She strives to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to take positive steps toward well-being.
She holds a Psy.D./Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from McGill University. Her professional background includes work in hospital, school, and community settings, such as the Jewish General Hospital (Children’s Day/Evening Hospital; Teenage Health Unit of the Herzl Family Practice Center), the Montreal Children’s Hospital (child psychiatry, RI-MUHC), and the English Montreal School Board. She has received advanced training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at the Allan Memorial Institute and in crisis intervention at the Suicide Prevention Centre of Montreal. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (Individual) from the Arizona Trauma Institute.
Since 2018, Evelyne has been in private practice, where she offers a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment for young people navigating life’s challenges.
FRANÇAIS
Evelyne est une psychologue bilingue qui travaille auprès des adolescents et des jeunes adultes (14 à 35 ans). Elle se consacre à aider ses clients à mieux se comprendre, à développer des outils concrets et à créer des changements significatifs dans leur vie.
Son expertise porte principalement sur le traitement de l’anxiété et de la dépression, et elle accompagne également des personnes vivant avec des difficultés connexes telles que les phobies, le TOC, le TDAH et les problèmes de régulation émotionnelle. Son approche, ancrée dans la thérapie cognitivo-comportementale (TCC), est informée par les principes de l’intervention en situation de crise et par une sensibilité aux traumatismes. Chaque intervention est adaptée aux besoins uniques de la personne.
Le style d’Evelyne est collaboratif, bienveillant et orienté vers des objectifs concrets. Elle s’engage à offrir un espace sécurisant et soutenant, où ses clients se sentent écoutés, compris et encouragés à avancer vers un meilleur bien-être.
Elle détient un doctorat en psychologie clinique (D.Psy./Ph.D.) de l’Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) ainsi qu’une maîtrise en psychologie du counseling de l’Université McGill. Elle a travaillé dans divers milieux hospitaliers, scolaires et communautaires, notamment à l’Hôpital général juif (Hôpital de jour/soir pour enfants; Clinique de santé pour adolescents de l’Institut Herzl), à l’Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants (pédopsychiatrie, IR-CUSM) et à la Commission scolaire English-Montreal. Elle a également suivi une formation avancée en TCC à l’Institut Allan Memorial et en intervention de crise au Centre de prévention du suicide de Montréal. De plus, elle détient la certification de Clinical Trauma Specialist (Individual) de l’Arizona Trauma Institute.
Depuis 2018, Evelyne exerce en pratique privée, où elle offre un accompagnement chaleureux, collaboratif et bienveillant aux jeunes qui traversent différentes étapes et défis de la vie.
SERVICES
THÉRAPIE INDIVIDUELLE POUR ADOLESCENTS ET JEUNES ADULTES (14-35 ANS)
ANXIÉTÉ, DÉPRESSION
TCC
RENCONTRES VIRTUELLES DU LUNDI AU VENDREDI
RESOURCES
WEBSITES
AMI-Quebec is a non-profit organization that helps families manage the effects of mental illness through support, education, guidance, and advocacy. Most of their programs are free!
Head and Hands is a non-profit organization that provide youth with the tools they need to make informed decisions about their physical and mental well-being.
https://www.anxietycanada.com/
An excellent resource for parents which includes strategies for managing your child’s anxiety.
The Canadian Institute for Obsessive Compulsive Disorders.
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/ty4640
Information about depression in children and teens.
https://www.bullyingcanada.ca/
National anti-bullying charity dedicated to bring together bullied kids and provide information on bullying and how to stop it; a 24/7 support service.
Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance.
LGBTQIA2+
A few helpful websites:
p10.qc.ca; goodhead.ca; montrealpridetherapynetwork.com; gendercreativekids.com; jeunesselambda.com
HOTLINES
Suicide Prevention Centre of Montreal: call 1-866-277-3553, chat suicide.ca, text 535353
All communications are available 24/7 and free of charge.
Suicide Crisis Hotline: call 988, text 988
All communications are available 24/7 and free of charge.
Kids Help Phone: call 1-800-668-6868, text 686868
All communications are available 24/7 and free of charge.
Bullying Canada: call or text 1-877-352-4497
All communications are available 24/7 and free of charge.