Our professionals
The Fortitude Centre is a nature-based psychological care centre that offers personalized services in a calm, humane and respectful environment.
Our approach is based on collaboration, confidentiality and adapting care to the needs of each individual, couple, young person, family or organization.
Dr. Louis Freyd, PhD/PsyD, MBA
Psychologist and Director of the Center
Louis Freyd has been a clinical psychologist for over 20 years and has worked in private practice with adults and couples experiencing psychological difficulties. He has also practiced psychotherapy for children and adolescents, as well as for families, primarily within the public health system, but also in private clinics.
After a double doctorate in psychology and a master's degree in business administration, he provided psychological help to people suffering from depression, anxiety, lack of self-esteem and self-confidence, burnout, the consequences of physical and sexual assault, attention deficit with or without hyperactivity, post-traumatic stress disorder, questions about career changes, bullying, relationship problems, obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic attacks.
Jonathan Tremblay M.Sc.
Psychoeducator
Jonathan Tremblay is a psychoeducator and has worked in the field of intervention for over 30 years. He spent most of his career in schools, working with students experiencing difficulties. He has also worked in community settings with children and families.
A graduate in special education and psychoeducation, he taught both disciplines at the college and university levels. Currently an educational consultant, he advises classroom teams in special education. He also works independently with adolescents and adults experiencing adjustment difficulties. Throughout his career, the relationship with the individual being helped has always been central to his work, whether in intervention, training, or research.
Dr. Annie Fafard, Psychologist, D.Ps.
Psychologist
A clinical psychologist for over twenty years, Annie Fafard has extensive experience working with a diverse clientele. Throughout her career, she worked for several years in a CLSC (local community health centre) on the Upper North Shore, where she supported adults, children, adolescents, and their families. She currently works with young people experiencing vulnerability and their loved ones, supporting them in often complex and demanding situations.
Her approach is deeply humanistic. She is committed to providing support tailored to each individual's needs and pace, focusing on establishing a therapeutic relationship built on trust and compassion. She believes in the potential of every person and knows how to draw upon their strengths to support them on their journey towards well-being.
Corinne Lessard, OT, MBA
Occupational Therapist
Corinne Lessard is an occupational therapist who works primarily with adult clients in mental health. Passionate about understanding people, she favors a holistic approach that considers the different spheres of life and their influence on well-being. Her academic background includes a certificate in psychology, a bachelor's and a master's degree in occupational therapy with an international focus, as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
In her practice, she supports individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health and adjustment difficulties that impact their daily functioning, life balance, and participation in meaningful activities. She favors a practical approach, focused on developing and integrating strategies tailored to each person's situation, to promote autonomy, occupational balance, and a return to a fulfilling daily life.
Her gentle, caring and collaborative approach is based on establishing a therapeutic relationship of trust, respecting the needs, objectives and pace of each person.
External collaborating professionals
Depending on the needs of the client and the nature of the stay, the Fortitude Centre can also collaborate with qualified external professionals.
These collaborators can contribute to supporting individuals, couples, families or organizations, particularly within the framework of corporate services and training intended for stakeholders or the general public.
This approach makes it possible to offer, when necessary, complementary services tailored to the objectives of each process.