Assessment and ongoing support — all within one coordinated mental-health team.
Mental Health Clinic in the West Island and South Shore
Comprehensive mental-health assessment support.
Same-week appointments available. No referral required.
At West Island Mental Health, we provide client-centered mental health services for individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families. Our team includes clinical social workers, registered social workers, and mental health nurse practitioners who offer supportive, evidence-based care for anxiety, stress, depression, emotional regulation, ADHD-related challenges, parenting concerns, relationship difficulties, and mental health assessments.
We proudly serve clients across the West Island, including Pointe-Claire, Dorval, Kirkland, Dollard-des-Ormeaux (DDO), Île-Bizard, Beaconsfield, Pierrefonds, and surrounding communities. We also support clients from South Shore areas such as Longueuil and Brossard.
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Take the First Step Toward Better Mental Health
Connect with West Island Mental Health for compassionate, confidential care. Our team supports individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families with anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD-related challenges, emotional regulation, parenting concerns, relationship difficulties, and mental health assessments.
Same-week appointments available. No referral required.
Serving Pointe-Claire, Dorval, Kirkland, DDO, Île-Bizard, Beaconsfield, Pierrefonds, the West Island, and South Shore communities including Longueuil and Brossard.
Our Services
West Island Mental Health offers comprehensive mental-health assessment for individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families. Our team provides compassionate, confidential care for anxiety, stress, depression, emotional regulation, parenting concerns, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and mental health assessments across the West Island and South Shore.
Mental Health Care for Individuals, Couples, Children, Adolescents, and Families
West Island Mental Health is a mental health clinic serving the West Island of Montreal and South Shore communities. The clinic provides therapy, ADHD assessments, psychiatric assessments, mental health evaluations, treatment planning, and mental health nurse practitioner support for individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families.
Our team includes clinical social workers, registered social workers, and mental health nurse practitioners who provide compassionate, confidential, and client-centered care. We support clients experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, ADHD-related challenges, parenting concerns, relationship struggles, identity exploration, grief, burnout, and life transitions.
Clients reach out to West Island Mental Health for support with everyday mental health challenges, complex emotional concerns, family stress, child and adolescent mental health needs, couples and relationship difficulties, and assessment-based care. Our goal is to help each client feel heard, understood, and connected with the right clinician for their needs.
We serve clients across the West Island, including Pointe-Claire, Dorval, Kirkland, Dollard-des-Ormeaux (DDO), Île-Bizard, Beaconsfield, Pierrefonds, and surrounding communities. Support is also available for clients from the South Shore, including Longueuil, Brossard, and nearby areas.
How It Works
Getting started with mental health support at West Island Mental Health is simple. Our team will guide you through each step with care, confidentiality, and clarity.
Contact our team
Reach out through our form or by phone. We’ll respond promptly, listen to your needs, and help determine whether therapy, an ADHD assessment, a psychiatric assessment, or nurse practitioner support may be the right fit for you or your family.
Schedule your appointment
We’ll work with you to find a convenient time and connect you with the appropriate clinician based on your concerns, goals, availability, and the type of support you are looking for.
Begin your care
Meet with your clinician and receive personalized mental health support tailored to your situation, whether you need therapy, assessment, treatment planning, guidance, or ongoing care.
Same-week appointments available. No referral required.
Our Team
DIRECTOR
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 supported individuals, couples, and families since 2007. My approach is strength-based, trauma-informed, grounded in empathy and respect, offering a warm non-judgmental space for healing.
TEAM
Audrey Bourdon
Clinical Social Worker
Clinical Social Worker since 2004, with experience in crisis centres, public health (CIUSSS), and private practice.
Her strengths-based, client-centered approach fosters a safe, collaborative space, supporting individuals with empathy and professionalism toward 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
John Ryan Jo
Social Worker
I am a social worker who works with individuals and families, with a focus on supporting clients through life’s challenges and helping them create meaningful and sustainable change. I take a collaborative, person-centred approach that recognizes each client’s unique experiences, strengths, and goals.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to book an appointment?
No referral is required. You can contact West Island Mental Health directly by phone or through the online form to request an appointment.
Are same-week appointments available?
Same-week appointments may be available depending on clinician availability and the type of support you are looking for. Contact our team and we will help you find the earliest suitable appointment.
What mental health services do you offer?
West Island Mental Health offers therapy, ADHD assessments, psychiatric assessments, mental health evaluations, treatment planning, and mental health nurse practitioner support for individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families.
Who provides care at West Island Mental Health?
Our team includes clinical social workers, registered social workers, and mental health nurse practitioners who provide compassionate, confidential, and client-centered care.
What concerns can you help with?
Our team supports clients with anxiety, stress, depression, emotional regulation, ADHD-related challenges, parenting concerns, relationship difficulties, identity exploration, grief, burnout, life transitions, and other mental health needs.
Do you help children, adolescents, couples, and families?
Yes. West Island Mental Health provides support for individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families. Our team can help connect you with the right clinician based on your needs.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients across the West Island, including Pointe-Claire, Dorval, Kirkland, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Île-Bizard, Beaconsfield, Pierrefonds, and surrounding communities. Support is also available for clients from South Shore communities such as Longueuil and Brossard.
How do I get started?
You can get started by calling 514-652-6650 or completing the appointment form. Our team will respond, listen to your needs, and help determine the right type of support.
Coordinated Mental-Health Care Within One Team
West Island Mental Health brings psychosocial support and comprehensive mental-health assessments together within one clinic. Our team includes social workers and Nurse Practitioners Specialized in Mental Health, allowing clients to access assessment, treatment recommendations and ongoing psychosocial support through a coordinated team.
When clinically appropriate and with the client’s consent, our professionals can collaborate to provide continuity of care and help clients move more easily from assessment to ongoing support.
Book an Appointment with West Island Mental Health
West Island Mental Health provides compassionate, confidential care for individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families seeking therapy, ADHD assessments, psychiatric assessments, mental health evaluations, treatment planning, or nurse practitioner support.
Same-week appointments may be available. No referral required. Complete the appointment form and our team will be in touch within 24 hours.