Meet dr caroline Doramajian, PhD
Licensed psychologist
Individual &
Couples Therapy
In the West Island of Montreal & online throughout Quebec
build the life you love
Ask questions and explore whether therapy is right for you.
How I can help
Support for what you’re going through
You may be struggling with difficult emotions, unhappiness in your relationships, or finding yourself caught in patterns that keep repeating.
Together, we’ll work to understand what’s troubling you, what’s keeping you stuck, and how to make positive changes happen.
Individual therapy
For adults who want to understand their emotions, work through difficult experiences, or change patterns that no longer serve them.
We can work together on:
- Anxiety, worry, stress, burnout
- Depression, low mood, loss of motivation
- Trauma and its lasting effects
- Attachment difficulties and recurring relationship problems
- Self-criticism, self-esteem
- Life transitions, purpose, personal growth
Couples therapy
For couples who want to break painful cycles of conflict, feel closer, and develop a better understanding of one another.
We can work together on:
- Repeated arguments that never seem to get resolved
- Feeling distant, lonely, or misunderstood
- Difficulty communicating
- Trust, emotional security, and attachment concerns
- Repair after betrayal – infidelity
- Rebuilding connection
- High-conflict couples therapy
- Intensive couples therapy
My approach to therapy
I combine empathy, curiosity, and evidence-based psychological approaches to help you make sense of what you’re experiencing and find ways to move forward.
Together, we’ll explore how your experiences, emotions, thoughts, behaviours, and relationships contribute to the challenges you’re facing and shape the way you experience the world.
Through this process, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of yourself and develop realistic and meaningful goals. I’ll support and guide you as you take concrete steps toward achieving them. While change can be challenging, each step forward can build confidence and empower you to set even bigger and bolder goals for personal growth, healing, and more fulfilling relationships.
My work draws on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), Short Term Psychodynamic Therapy (STDP), and trauma-focused therapy. In couples therapy, I use Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method.
What you can expect from our work
A supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship, thoughtful exploration, and practical work toward changes that matter to you.
01 / TRUST
I’m here to help, not to judge you
Explore difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a compassionate, non-judgmental setting where you can speak openly and be met with curiosity and respect.
02 / INSIGHT
Understand your patterns
Explore how past experiences, beliefs, emotional reactions, and protective strategies influence the way you see yourself and relate to others.
03 / CHANGE
Beyond Insight: Develop practical skills
Learn to manage difficult emotions, communicate your needs more clearly, establish boundaries, and respond to challenging situations in healthier ways.
04 / GROWTH
Build greater independence
Develop a stronger understanding of yourself and tools you can draw on beyond our sessions, so that you can tackle future challenges with confidence.
Experience matters
Therapy takes time, emotional energy, and financial resources.
You deserve care that takes your concerns seriously and helps you make observable changes in your life.
Years ago, I made a very intentional decision to leave my career as an engineer to pursue what I felt was my true calling: mental health care. This transition marked the beginning of a life-changing path that involved a decade of full-time university studies, research, and clinical training, followed by years of clinical practice and continuing education. My commitment to that calling has only gotten stronger since that initial decision.
Over time, I’ve come to appreciate just how phenomenal and complex the human mind is. Knowing what to focus on, when to intervene, and how to adapt treatment to each unique person takes experience, careful thought, and sound clinical judgment.
That’s what I bring to therapy: extensive clinical experience and training, an approach tailored to your unique life and needs, and a commitment to building a strong therapeutic relationship. Combined with your engagement in the process, these provide a solid foundation for meaningful change in therapy.
01 / Clinical experience
Clinical experience
I currently work exclusively in private practice as a psychologist registered with the Ordre des psychologues du Québec.
My experience includes working with a broad range of psychological difficulties, including concerns that can be longstanding, emotionally complex, or difficult to change on your own.
I have been providing psychological services since 2008, including work and training in hospitals and clinics.
Clinical settings
- Royal Victoria Hospital
Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy Service - Montreal General Hospital
Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit - Jewish General Hospital
Youth Service Clinic - Jewish General Hospital
Adult In-Patient Psychiatry Service - Concordia University
Applied Psychology Centre
02 / Academic training
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Psychology
Concordia University · 2010–2014
Vanier Scholar · Most prestigious doctoral award in Canada
Master of Arts (M.A.), Clinical Psychology
Concordia University · 2008–2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Concordia University · 2004–2007
Graduated with highest distinction
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mechanical
McGill University · 1993–1997
A better way of living is possible
You don’t need to know exactly what needs to change before reaching out. We can begin by talking about what has been difficult, what you hope might be different, and whether working together feels right.
Book an information call to discuss your situation, ask questions, and explore whether therapy may be a good fit for you.
West Island of Montreal · Online throughout Quebec