Ludivine Blais (M.Ed)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Why did I become a therapist?
As a trans-racial adoptee I never looked like my white parents. With it came with questions about identity, origin, if I deserved being a part of my family.
I became a therapist to better understand myself as well as use what I learned (lived and academic) to support others asking themselves similar questions: Am I enough? Do I belong? Who am I if my story has no clear beginning?
While working with clients I practice values that I would want for myself in a therapist: Transparency, honesty and a collaborative partner to work stuff out.
Life outside of work
When not working with clients, I am the proud mother of two cats (whom you’ll maybe see in sessions if you allow) and an artist who participates in community local markets.
Qualifications
Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO License #19585)
Masters in Education from the University of Ottawa, (Concentration in counselling psychology)
Bachelor’s in Cognitive Science from Carleton University
Bachelor’s in Psychology from Carleton University
Experiential learning through personal psychotherapy
Special Guest spot
I was featured as a guest speaker on the Mind Spa Mental Health Center podcast to talk about working with adoptees.
Introduction Video
Before meeting, here’s a video to help get to know me aside from a polished professional picture.
At every step, my goal is to make starting feel less scary and daunting of an experience for you.