Compassionate, personalized mental health support for individuals and families across the West Island.”
About West Island Mental Health
Appointments may be available within the same week.
West Island Mental Health was created with a simple belief: everyone deserves access to compassionate, professional mental health support during difficult moments in life.
Reaching out for help is often one of the hardest steps a person can take. Our clinic was built to make that step feel safer, more approachable, and more supportive. We strive to provide a welcoming and respectful environment where individuals can speak openly about what they are experiencing and receive thoughtful guidance from qualified professionals.
West Island Mental Health offers a collaborative approach to care. Our services include social work support, mental health assessments, and consultations with a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. This allows us to support individuals experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, emotional stress, and relationship difficulties.
Our goal is not only to help people through difficult periods, but also to support them in developing the insight, resilience, and practical strategies needed to move forward with greater stability and confidence.
Appointments are available both in person and online, and we aim to provide timely access to care whenever possible.
About the Founder
Maria Amato, BSW
Founder and Clinical Director
With a DEC in Special Care Counselling and a Bachelor’s in Social Work from McGill University, I have been supporting individuals, couples, and families since 2007. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and a deep understanding of the challenges people face across different life stages.
As a social worker, my role is to walk alongside you — offering support, guidance, and tools that empower you to navigate your journey. I strive to create a space that is non-judgmental, validating, and genuinely connected to your lived experience.
I practice through a strength-based, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed lens, and it is a true privilege to support you on your path to greater well-being.
Our Approach
At West Island Mental Health, we recognize that every individual’s situation is unique. Our work focuses on understanding each person’s experiences, identifying the challenges they are facing, and helping them move toward practical and meaningful change.
- A respectful and supportive environment
- Individualized guidance based on each person’s needs
- Evidence-informed mental health care
- Practical strategies for navigating emotional challenges
West Island Mental Health was created from a deep belief that people deserve to feel supported during life’s most difficult moments.
Many of the individuals who reach out to us have been carrying their struggles alone for a long time. Our role is to provide a place where those experiences can be understood and supported with care and professionalism.
Getting Started
Taking the first step toward support can feel difficult, but you do not have to navigate challenges alone.
Appointments may be available within the same week depending on clinician availability.
You can schedule an appointment through our online booking system or contact us if you would like more information about our services.
Our Team
DIRECTOR
Maria Giovanna Amato, BSW
Founder and Clinical Director
Dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges, I provide a compassionate, client-centered approach that fosters growth, resilience, and well-being. I strive to create a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to achieve their personal goals.
TEAM
Audrey Bourdon
Clinical Social Worker
I am a clinical social worker who has been practicing since 2004, with experience in crisis centres, public health networks (CIUSSS), and private practice. These diverse settings have shaped a compassionate and adaptable approach to supporting individuals through emotional and life challenges.
My practice is grounded in a strengths-based and client-centered framework, focused on helping individuals recognize their resilience, inner resources, and capacity for growth. I strive to create a safe, respectful, and collaborative therapeutic space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered.
I look forward to accompanying you with empathy, professionalism, and care as you move toward greater clarity and well-being.
TEAM
Lorraine Seales, MSW
Clinical Social Worker
Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s from McGill University and 22 years of experience across public, community, and private sectors. Using a strength-based and trauma-informed approach, she supports individuals, couples, and families in navigating challenges and achieving meaningful, lasting change.
TEAM
Valerie Hebert
Registered Social Worker
Registered Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in mental health and psychosocial support. She works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, grief, burnout, and complex challenges, using a person-centered and evidence-informed approach to foster resilience and well-being.
TEAM
Éva-Christie Ngo
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
13 years of experience in hospital mental health and psychiatry. She holds a Master’s in Nursing Science (Advanced Practice) and provides assessments, treatment plans, and compassionate, holistic care for individuals facing diverse mental health challenges.
TEAM
Maryse Parkinson
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maryse supports children, adolescents, and adults facing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and adjustment difficulties. She provides comprehensive assessments and personalized treatment plans through a compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based approach.
TEAM
Maria Giovanna Amato, BSW
Founder and Clinical Director
Dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges, I provide a compassionate, client-centered approach that fosters growth, resilience, and well-being. I strive to create a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to achieve their personal goals.
TEAM
Audrey Bourdon
Clinical Social Worker
I am a clinical social worker who has been practicing since 2004, with experience in crisis centres, public health networks (CIUSSS), and private practice. These diverse settings have shaped a compassionate and adaptable approach to supporting individuals through emotional and life challenges.
My practice is grounded in a strengths-based and client-centered framework, focused on helping individuals recognize their resilience, inner resources, and capacity for growth. I strive to create a safe, respectful, and collaborative therapeutic space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered.
I look forward to accompanying you with empathy, professionalism, and care as you move toward greater clarity and well-being.
TEAM
Éva-Christie Ngo Mandeng
Nurse Practitioner Specialized in Mental Health (NP-SMH)
With 13 years of experience in the field of mental health and psychiatry in a hospital setting, Éva holds a Master’s degree in Nursing Science (Advanced Practice option) and a Graduate Diploma (D.E.S.S.) from the Université de Montréal. Her academic background enables her to conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide optimal follow-up care for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
Working with clients who have bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, anxiety-depressive disorders, PTSD, and more, Éva draws on a holistic and personalized approach to meet their needs. Her signature strengths include attentive listening, empathy, kindness, dedication, and social intelligence.
TEAM
Lorraine Seales MSW
Clinical Social Worker
TEAM
Valerie Hebert
Registered Social Worker
I am a social worker with over 20 years of experience in the public sector, specializing in mental health and psychosocial support. I am deeply committed to offering care grounded in respect, compassion, dignity, and hope.
I support individuals facing depression, anxiety, grief, burnout, caregiving stress, and complex mental health concerns such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, and suicide prevention. My practice is guided by a strong belief in the right to self-determination and respect for each person’s lived experience.
My approach integrates evidence-informed, person-centered tools, including motivational interviewing, to foster resilience, clarity, and empowerment. I strive to create a space where individuals feel heard, supported, and respected, and I look forward to accompanying you on your journey toward well-being.