Dr. Patrick E. Jacques, C.Psych.

Dr. Patrick Jacques provides psychotherapy and assessment services to adults at Gilmour Psychological Services® in Ottawa.

Dr. Jacques considers it an honour to journey alongside individuals in their desire to experience emotional health, create life change, and rediscover a hope-filled vision for their lives. Dr. Jacques’ primary therapeutic approach is Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and he integrates cognitive, behavioral, and psychodynamic approaches. Dr. Jacques works to provide a collaborative, safe, and warm therapeutic relationship, keeping the client’s goals at the forefront of the treatment plan.forefront of the treatment plan.

Dr. Jacques obtained his MA in psychology and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy, an APA accredited academic institution in Pasadena, California. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, and adult assessment clerkship at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles.

Dr. Jacques has gained a solid grounding in the science of psychology throughout his graduate program, providing him with a strong foundation in evidence-based intervention and assessment skills. His graduate training and research interests readily addressed multicultural counselling treatment approaches, equipping him to serve culturally diverse populations with empathy and competence. He has worked with diverse (i.e. economically, culturally, racially) adult populations across lifespan, suffering from moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

Throughout Dr. Jacques’ doctoral program, he sought out supplemental training through certification courses and externships in emotion-focused therapy (EFT) and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). His clients have remarked that they have benefited from his focus on in-session emotional processing and empathic facilitation of their pain narratives and unmet needs. His clients also been greatly aided by his assistance in helping them challenge automatic thoughts and subtle modifications in distorted unhelpful behavioral patterns.

Dr. Jacques provides treatment for: depression, anxiety, anger, burnout, codependency issues, interpersonal conflict, crisis management, cultural adaptation, family difficulties, family-of-origin conflict, grief/bereavement, identity issues, life transitions, trauma, religious/spiritual issues, self-esteem issues, and stress management.

OPQ LICENSE #: 15723-25

Psychologist Expertise

Areas of specific interest to Dr. Jacques include:

Addictions

August 2, 2022

An addiction refers to having a dependency on a substance or a process. An example of a substance dependency is alcoholism. Examples of process addictions include having a gambling or an Internet addiction. Addictions involve compulsive, self-defeating behaviour that continues in spite of negative consequences. Stopping the behaviour results in extreme physical and mental discomfort, which tends to contribute to people returning to their addiction. Many psychologists are experts in helping people recover from their addictions and live successful and more comfortable lives.

Anger Management

July 31, 2022

While everyone gets angry from time to time, some people have rage reactions or explosive outbursts which emotionally or even physically hurt other people in their surroundings. Even the intense direct expression of anger can be problematic if people do not control where and when they express anger. These days, tolerance for intense, angry behaviour is low, even if expressed only in words. Angry outbursts can be considered abusive and can result in reprimands in the work place or fines and charges in public places.

Anxiety

July 29, 2022

Anxiety has been frequently described as feelings of fright, flight or freeze. This means that people experiencing anxiety have both the mental and the physical, visceral feelings of wanting to escape the situation, fight what is challenging or simply cannot move in any direction to deal with what is troubling them.

Childhood Trauma

July 17, 2022

Childhood trauma refers to when a child experiences a traumatic event that results in negative and pervasive physical, psychological and cognitive effects.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

July 13, 2022

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy that focuses on reframing harmful or painful thoughts and behaviours. This form of therapy is often used to treat anxiety and depression but can be helpful with many different mental and physical challenges.

Conflict Resolution

July 11, 2022

Throughout life, in the various contexts such as home or work, it is very common to come across conflicts and differences of opinions. It is often possible to resolve these challenges alone, but sometimes these disagreements can cause intense negative emotions, which can escalate the situation. In those cases, it can be helpful to have a mediator to filter through the emotions and clarify the facts.

Crisis Management

July 9, 2022

Crisis intervention is an urgent and temporary care given to an individual experiencing a crisis. The purpose of this intervention is to interrupt and prevent negative or harmful behaviours and reduce emotional distress, with the hope that the client (an individual, couple or family) will be able to return to their usual level of functioning and be able to cope with future crises with greater ease.

Cultural Adaptation

July 5, 2022

Cultural adaptation is the ability of individuals to overcome changes in their natural and social environments. It is common for individuals to experience certain challenges following relocating from regions or countries with cultures different from where they are from or used to.

Depression

July 3, 2022

Depression is a state of low mood in which people feel helpless, hopeless, worthless, lethargic and unable to enjoy the things that used to give them pleasure. People who are depressed are often irritable or pessimistic. Their low mood goes beyond having “the blues” or being sad. Even people who are grieving usually do not sink into depression. People diagnosed with a Major Depressive Disorder cannot just “pull up their socks” to get better. They require professional help. Psychologists use a variety of scientifically based psychotherapeutic approaches to help people recover from depression.

Emotionally Focused Therapy

June 25, 2022

Couples and families often go through experiences that can challenge the stability of the relationships, leading to feelings of anger, fear, betrayal, and lack of trust. In these instances, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) can be beneficial to provide guidance on how to improve the relationships. EFT can also be helpful for individuals who are experiencing depression or the effects of trauma, such as individuals who are struggling to cope with their own illness or the illness of their child.

Family of Origin Counselling

June 21, 2022

The family unit that raises and lives with an individual is called a Family of Origin. This is not necessarily a biological family, as family structure can be very complex. Families of origin have a lasting impact on an individual's development, and help shape worldview, relationship development and patterns, physical health, and mental resilience.

Grief & Bereavement Counselling

June 17, 2022

Grief is the emotional response to the loss of someone, something or some place of emotional significance to the person. Grief is a normal emotion which has impact on people’s physical, mental, behavioural and social states. People who are grieving usually experience fatigue and find that everything takes more effort.

Identity Issues

June 11, 2022

Identity relates to an individual’s sense of self that is built through experiences, relationships, beliefs, values, and memories. This sense of self stays mostly consistent regardless of any aspects of the self that develop or strengthen as time progresses. Certain factors or events might contribute to an overall sense of uncertainty regarding one or more areas of an individual’s identity, including career aspirations, sexual and gender orientation, social circles, values, and behaviour.

Life Transitions

June 3, 2022

A life transition can be any change or adjustment that impacts your life in a significant way. We all experience transitions throughout our lives — big and small, planned and unplanned, easy and difficult.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

May 16, 2022

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can follow the experiencing or witnessing of a severe trauma involving the actual or threat of death or serious injury to the self or others. The traumatized person has typically reacted to the trauma with intense fear, helplessness or horror. Alternatively, an accumulation of less intensely damaging situations (‘small ‘t’ traumas’) can over time also lead to PTSD.

Religious & Spiritual Issues

May 10, 2022

Religion and spirituality give many individuals a sense of meaning in their lives and can be a great resource for finding a sense of community. As well, religious and spiritual beliefs can provide comfort and strength in times of crisis. Despite all of the positive aspects of religion and spirituality, they can also cause strain and stress.

Self-Esteem Issues

May 6, 2022

Self-esteem refers to the perception of oneself (values, abilities, self-worth, etc.). It impacts one’s relationships, mental health, and achievement. For instance, negative self-regard can lead to mood disturbances, anxiety, and loneliness; It can increase the likelihood of conflict in relationships and increase vulnerability to substance abuse. On the other hand, individuals with positive self-views are generally more likely to maintain positive relationships, maintain a positive outlook on life, and achieve success.

Stress Management

April 24, 2022

It is important to look at the effect or impact that stress and anxiety has on your work and home life. A professional therapist – psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker or counsellor can assist in the stress management process.

Contact

To reach Dr. Jacques directly, please phone 613-230-4709, ext. 180, at 436 Gilmour Street (203)

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