Christine Arsenault is a psychologist at the Clinic of Applied Psychology since 2002 and became co-owner of the Clinic in 2008.


At the beginning of her career, Christine worked mostly with children and adolescents. Indeed, as a member of the Provincial Youth Treatment Program between 1998 and 2002, she conducted comprehensive psychological evaluations with adolescents that were admitted to the Pierre Caissie Center. Between 2005 and 2018, she was a consultant with Peel Children Center, a residential treatment program for youth displaying emotional, relational, and/or behavioral difficulties. Her extensive work with children and adolescents allowed her to expand her knowledge and skills regarding various issues commonly seen in this population.

Throughout her career, Christine has also been interested in working with adults. More specifically, she offers consultation, assessment, and treatment services to adults impacted by various conditions, including trauma and stress related disorders, sleep disorders (namely insomnia), mood disorders, as well as anxiety disorders. Christine has a particular interest in the psychological treatment of chronic insomnia and has received training from some of the top experts in this field. She also has a keen interest in providing psychological services to first responders (including police officers, firefighters, paramedics), correctional officers, members of the Canadian Forces as well as veterans.

Christine has a passion for continued education, not only as a professional obligation but also as a personal commitment to growth and excellence. Driven by a relentless curiosity and a deep-seated desire to expand her knowledge and skills, she actively seeks out opportunities for learning and professional development. Whether attending seminars, workshops, or pursuing advanced certifications, she is dedicated to staying abreast of the latest research, methodologies, and best practices in psychology. This unwavering commitment to continued education not only enriches her practice but also ensures that she can provide the highest level of care and support to her clients as they navigate their journey towards healing and self-discovery.

Christine generally uses therapeutic interventions that are tailored to the needs of her clients. However, she favors the cognitive-behavioral approach, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. She is recognized as a certified therapist by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).


Christine offers services in English and French.

Population Served

  • Adolescents
  • Adults


Areas of Interest

  • Assessment and treatment of:
    • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
    • Sleep disorders (insomnia)
    • Mood disorders
    • Anxiety disorders
    • Traumatic bereavement


Expertise/Training

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • EMDR Therapy (certified therapist with EMDRIA)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Crisis intervention
  • Police psychology
  • Canadian Forces
  • Veterans
  • Clinical supervision