One multidisciplinary team, one mission
The Clinique multidisciplinaire et centre de médiation familiale Octobre supports individuals, couples and families in Laval and across Québec, in French, English and Arabic.
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Fatima Awada
Founder and director. Clinical social worker and mental health therapist, accredited family mediator. Her background and what her titles actually allow.

The clinic
The multidisciplinary model, the three service languages, teleconsultation anywhere in Québec and the professional standards that frame our practice.
Our values
Authenticity and safety
A confidential space where you can be yourself, without judgment.
Cultural humility
A practice attentive to cultural realities, offered in three languages.
Collaboration
Goals defined with you, at your pace, and teamwork across disciplines.
Lasting change
Concrete tools for progress that holds over time.
Our team
Professionals who are members in good standing of their professional order.

Marline Stécie Nelson
Clinical supervisor
Clinical social worker and mental health therapist (M.Sc., Université de Montréal), OTSTCFQ member. Sessions in French and English.

Helena Gebrayel
Clinical social worker and mental health therapist
Youth therapy (ages 12 to 17), couples therapy and family dynamics. Bilingual services.

Lena Pazur
Occupational therapist
Member of the Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec. Support during medical leave or return to work.

Justine Fortin
Doctoral candidate in neuropsychology
Neuropsychological assessments carried out under supervision, within our team.

Vanessa Laporte
Clinical social worker and mental health therapist
Master’s in social work, OTSTCFQ member. Children, teens, adults and families; systemic approach.
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