Lisa Rutledge

Medavie Blue Cross Covered Professionals

Many international students in Montreal are covered by Medavie Blue Cross through their university health plan, including students at McGill and Concordia. The psychologists, social workers, and psychotherapists listed here have credentials recognized under Medavie Blue Cross plans, meaning sessions are typically eligible for reimbursement after you pay upfront and submit a claim.

Women’s Health Therapy

A collection of therapists across Quebec who support women navigating the psychological impact of physical health challenges specific to their experience: chronic pain, hormonal changes, menopause, perimenopause, PMDD, endometriosis, and illness that affects daily life.

Sliding Scale Therapy

A collection of therapists across Quebec who adjust their fees based on your income, making quality mental health care more accessible at a lower cost. These professionals determine fees on a case-by-case basis, typically during an initial consultation.

Chronic Illness Therapy

A collection of professionals across Quebec who help people navigate the emotional weight of a chronic condition, from diabetes and autoimmune disorders to MS, cancer, and heart disease. These therapists work with the psychological impact of a life-altering diagnosis: the grief, the uncertainty, and the ongoing adjustment of living with a body that no longer behaves as expected.

Eating Disorder Therapy

A collection of psychologists, social workers, and therapists across Quebec who work with eating disorders and disordered eating, from anorexia and bulimia to binge eating and body image concerns. These professionals understand the relationship between food, control, and emotion, and help you rebuild a steadier relationship with eating and with your body.

Teen Counselling

A collection of professionals across Quebec who work with teens aged 13 to 18, navigating identity, anxiety, depression, academic pressure, relationships, social media, and conflict at home. These therapists understand how adolescence shapes the way young people experience and express what they’re going through.

Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy

Therapists across Quebec who take a neurodiversity-affirming approach, working with autistic individuals, people with ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological differences. These professionals understand that many challenges are relational and environmental, not personal deficits, and offer support that works with how you're wired rather than against it.