Virginie LorrainMental health nurse practitioner

Virginie Lorrain

Mental health nurse practitioner

About

I am Virginie, a mental health nurse practitioner (IPSSM), passionate about understanding humans and mental health. I place great importance on a humane, competent, and rigorous approach.

How I work

I adopt a humane, collaborative, and person-centered approach focused on the comprehensive understanding of the individual. I rely in particular on principles derived from TCC, DBT, and psychoeducation to help people better understand their emotions, behaviors, and coping mechanisms. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where interventions are tailored to the pace, needs, and reality of each person.

Virginie practices in French

Booking calendar

Stråla - Clinique de Santé mentale

Is a member of this clinic from Chambly. See map

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Services

Starting from $100

Service location:
In-Person
Online

Initial adult assessment (virtual or in-person)

The psychiatric assessment of the adult aims to better understand a person's psychological and emotional functioning in order to guide diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Examples: ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders or personality disorders.

Accepting new clients

Starting from $400

Regular price

$40075min

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Initial child assessment (virtual or in-person)

The psychiatric assessment of the child aims to better understand the emotional, behavioral and developmental functioning of the child in order to guide diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Examples: ADHD, anxiety, opposition, emotional or behavioral difficulties.

Accepting new clients

Starting from $500

Regular price

$50090min

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Psychiatric follow-up adult and child (virtual or in-person)

Psychiatric follow-up ensures the evolution of treatment, monitoring of symptoms and medication adjustments according to the person's needs. An initial psychiatric assessment must have been completed at the clinic before the start of follow-up.

Accepting new clients

Starting from $150

Regular price

$15030min

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Psychosocial follow-up adult and child (virtual and in-person)

Psychosocial follow-up aims to provide a supportive space, reflection and tailored accompaniment for the emotional, relational or situational difficulties experienced by the person. An initial assessment must have been completed at the clinic before the start of follow-up.

Accepting new clients

Starting from $100

Regular price

$10060min

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What I can help with

Anxiety

Substance use

Addiction

Life crisis

Depression

Attention and concentration difficulties

Relationship difficulties

Complex family dynamics

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Professional burnout

Self-esteem

Stress management

Impulsivity

Insomnia

Bipolar affective disorder

Older adults

Emotional regulation

Mental health in adolescents and adults

Mental health in medico-legal or forensic context

Schizophrenia

TDAH

Psychological trauma

Post-traumatic stress disorder (TSPT)

Adaptation disorders

Mood disorders

Personality disorders

Borderline personality disorder (TPL)

Narcissistic personality disorder (TPN)

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (TOC)

About my clients

Communities

LGBTQ2S+

Students

Parents

Couples

Black

Single parents

Muslim

Trans people

Age groups

children to seniors (ages 6 and up)

Qualifications

Virginie7 years of experience

Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec

2019

#2191076

Virginie Lorrain

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Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec

2024

#812003

Virginie Lorrain

Ask Virginie about the insurance receipts issued for insurance purposes

Where I work

Stråla - Clinique en santé mentale1382 Avenue Bourgogne, Chambly, Québec, J3L 1Y3, Canada

Good to know

Questions you might have (but haven't asked yet)

Virginie LorrainMay 13, 2026

What is an IPSSM?

A specialized mental health Nurse Practitioner (IPSSM) is a health professional trained to assess, diagnose, prescribe and provide follow-up for mental health disorders. But beyond medical acts, the IPSSM stands out for a unique way of caring. It is a role that combines: a advanced clinical expertise, a person‑centered nursing approach, a nuanced understanding of human, family and community realities.

Virginie LorrainMay 13, 2026

What services does the clinic offer?

The clinic offers a full range of mental health services, including: Clinical evaluation and diagnosis Prescription, adjustment and renewal of medication Requests for diagnostic exams (blood work, standardized questionnaires, etc.) One‑time or regular follow-up Help‑relationship intervention (support, adaptive strategies, accompaniment) Referral to subspecialties Completion of forms (insurance, SAAQ, work stoppage, CNESST)

Virginie LorrainMay 13, 2026

Are the services covered by private insurance?

Coverage of services depends on the type of care and your insurance. In Quebec, private insurance generally does not reimburse services that can be offered “for free” by the public system, which can lead to a denial of reimbursement for an initial mental health assessment. In contrast, follow-ups and help‑relationship services provided by an IPSSM are often covered by private insurance, depending on your plan.

Virginie LorrainMay 13, 2026

Can an IPSSM fill out forms?

Yes. A specialized mental health Nurse Practitioner (IPSSM) is authorized to complete various insurance forms, including those related to work stoppages, functional limitations, private insurance, CNESST and SAAQ, for a fee depending on the form. The documents are completed based on the clinical evaluation, the diagnosis made, and relevant information regarding the person's condition.

Virginie LorrainMay 13, 2026

Can an IPSSM prescribe medication?

Yes! The IPS prescribes, adjusts, renews and discontinues medications and other substances. The IPS can prescribe any medication or substance when writing a prescription is a condition for its sale or availability in Quebec. Likewise, the IPS can prescribe or recommend an over‑the‑counter medication or any other substance, provided its use is consistent with proven outcomes.

Virginie LorrainMay 13, 2026

Why choose a private clinic instead of the public one?

Choosing a private clinic allows faster and more flexible access to mental health services, compared to the public system, where wait times can be prolonged depending on availability and care prioritization. In a private clinic, appointments are generally offered more quickly, with increased continuity of care and greater flexibility regarding the length and frequency of follow‑ups and treatments.

Virginie LorrainMay 13, 2026

Are there any hidden fees?

No, at Stråla there are no file‑opening fees, nor any charges for obtaining your assessment report, medical prescription, work stoppage, etc. The only additional fees that may apply concern the completion of forms (insurance, CNESST, SAAQ). These requests require clinical time and, in some cases, a review of the file, so fees are charged for their execution.

Virginie LorrainMay 13, 2026

Do you offer in‑person and video‑consultation services?

Yes, we do both. We prioritize an initial in‑person meeting to establish a solid therapeutic contact. When you book an appointment, you can choose whether you want the care to be provided in person or virtually. The fees do not change based on your decision.

Virginie LorrainMay 13, 2026

Do you offer therapy?

We do not offer therapy in the legal sense of the term. In Quebec, the word therapy is a title reserved for psychologists according to the regulatory framework. However, we do offer psycho‑education and help‑relationship services, which are recognized, structured interventions based on proven scientific approaches.

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