Laure-Marie Carignan, PhD, tcf/rcft, RP

Over the past 25 years, it has been my privilege to serve individuals, couples and families in community service settings of the national capital region, acting as therapist, clinical director, supervisor, and trainer of therapist teams.

​In 2012, I was invited to become a professor at Saint-Paul University, where I teach psychotherapy and couple and family intervention skills, psycho-spiritual development of children and adolescents, as well as couple and family development. I also regularly lecture and provide workshops on neurodiversity and autism spectrum conditions.
I first learned about neurodiversity when one of my children was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. In researching the topic, I discovered there was a lack of strengths-based, family-focused research on autism spectrum conditions and I decided to pursue my PhD. My thesis topic evolved into its final form over the course of four years, ultimately becoming “The Contribution of Asperger traits and Structures of the Imaginary to Family Resilience: A family-focused study using the AT.9 in a neurodiverse context”.  

​Throughout my PhD journey, I have also built up a considerable repertoire and expertise in providing therapy services to neurodiverse individuals, couples, and families.

​I look forward to meeting with you to explore how I may be of service to you or your family.
Laure-Marie is a registered couple and family therapist in Québec (tcf/rcft OTSTCFQ # CARL 04/02/130) and a registered psychotherapist in Ontario (RP CRPO #3141). She is under the supervision of registered psychologist Dr. Martin Rovers (Ontario #3251).
ASPERGER COUNSELLING & THERAPY SERVICES (ACTS) | LAURE-MARIE CARIGNAN | OTTAWA, ON
Asperger Counselling & Therapy Services(ACTS)