Hi, I’m Dr. Chantal Gagnon, PhD. I’m a licensed psychotherapist, researcher, and the founder and Clinical Director of a multidisciplinary mental health practice in South Florida.
I grew up in Montreal, Canada, and moved to the United States on my own at seventeen. I hold two master’s degrees—one in Mental Health Counseling and one in Developmental Psychology (child development)—as well as a PhD in Social and Personality Psychology. I was trained as both a clinician and a researcher, and that dual training shapes how I think, how I listen, and how I guide the therapeutic process.
Before becoming a practice owner, I worked in high-stress and trauma-exposed settings, including the U.S. Army Reserves, a domestic violence crisis hotline, forensic and investigative work, and research focused on law-enforcement interventions. These experiences continue to inform my work with individuals who carry responsibility, pressure, and complex emotional loads.
I also know what it is like to be a therapy client—to sit across from someone and feel unsure, guarded, or quietly worried about being judged. I understand how uncomfortable deeper work can feel, especially for people who are used to staying in control or holding things together for others. Because of that, I am intentional about helping clients move at a pace that feels challenging but safe. My role is not to push or rescue, but to guide with clarity, steadiness, and respect.
Today, I provide psychotherapy, consultation, and clinical oversight to adolescents, adults, and families. I have a particular specialty in working with members of the military and veterans, law-enforcement professionals, physicians, and other high-responsibility roles. I am also closely involved in supervision, complex case planning, and clinical decision-making across the practice. I am highly selective about the clinicians I bring onto my team, choosing professionals who demonstrate sound judgment, strong ethics, and the ability to work thoughtfully with clients.
My therapeutic style is direct, relational, and purposeful. I aim to create a space that feels contained and emotionally safe, while also supporting insight, accountability, and real change. I believe good psychotherapy is both compassionate and serious—and that the person providing the care matters just as much as the care itself.
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