About the Argyle Committed to serving Montrealers and surrounding communities since 1982 The Argyle Institute is a Canadian Registered Charity and Centre for Psychotherapy and Education that has been serving the Montreal community since 1982. During this time, we have assisted in the psychological well being of upwards of 30,000 individuals, couples and families and trained over 700 therapists to the highest standards. Our Mission & Vision VISION STATEMENT: We envision a community in which everyone can experience emotional wellbeing. MISSION STATEMENT: The Argyle Institute is a non-profit Montreal based organization offering mental health services and educational programs with the dual purpose of providing affordable services to those in need along with advanced professional training to mental health practitioners. OUR PARTNERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Alexander Cooper Board Director, Chair of Marketing & Digital Committee Alex Cooper has been a volunteer with the Argyle’s fundraising group since 2017 and has been serving on the board, leading outreach and communication efforts since 2018. In addition to over 15 years of sales and marketing experience with companies such as the Cirque du Soleil, Alex has also been very involved in Montreal’s music community and playing in bands both locally and internationally. Alex has a great passion to raise awareness of the Argyle both within the community and among donors and foundations so that its services may reach more of those in need. Alexander Cooper Board Director, Chair of Marketing & Digital Committee Alex Cooper has been a volunteer with the Argyle’s fundraising group since 2017 and has been serving on the board, leading outreach and communication efforts since 2018. In addition to over 15 years of sales and marketing experience with companies such as the Cirque du Soleil, Alex has also been very involved in Montreal’s music community and playing in bands both locally and internationally. Alex has a great passion to raise awareness of the Argyle both within the community and among donors and foundations so that its services may reach more of those in need. Lisa MacMartin Chair of Membership Committee, Psychotherapist Lisa is a psychotherapist and couple therapist who has been with the Argyle Institute since 2000 when she began the post-Master’s clinical training in Marital and Family Therapy. Her clinical work is predominantly with individual adults over the age of 19. Her clinical approach draws from psychodynamic, short-term experiential dynamic, EFT, CBT, and Mindful Self-Compassion. She has been the chair of the Argyle Membership Committee since 2016 and also a director on the Argyle board of directors since 2019. Lisa MacMartin Chair of Membership Committee, Psychotherapist Lisa is a psychotherapist and couple therapist who has been with the Argyle Institute since 2000 when she began the post-Master’s clinical training in Marital and Family Therapy. Her clinical work is predominantly with individual adults over the age of 19. Her clinical approach draws from psychodynamic, short-term experiential dynamic, EFT, CBT, and Mindful Self-Compassion. She has been the chair of the Argyle Membership Committee since 2016 and also a director on the Argyle board of directors since 2019. Joseph Morcos Chair of the Group Therapy Committee, Psychotherapist Joseph Morcos is a multilingual, seasoned psychotherapist (OPQ) who began his private practice in 2012 When he completed an M.A. in counseling psychology with excellence from McGill and proudly joined the Order of Guidance Counsellors of Quebec (OCCOQ). For his post-graduate studies, he successfully completed the Individual Psychodynamic Training Program (IPTP) at the Argyle Institute of Human Relations. Joseph holds a permit to practice as a psychotherapist from the Order of Psychologists of Québec (OPQ). He is currently on the board of directors of the Association of Quebec Psychotherapists (APQ) and the board of directors as well as the Group Therapy committee of the Argyle Institute of Human Relations. Joseph Morcos Chair of the Group Therapy Committee, Psychotherapist Joseph Morcos is a multilingual, seasoned psychotherapist (OPQ) who began his private practice in 2012 When he completed an M.A. in counseling psychology with excellence from McGill and proudly joined the Order of Guidance Counsellors of Quebec (OCCOQ). For his post-graduate studies, he successfully completed the Individual Psychodynamic Training Program (IPTP) at the Argyle Institute of Human Relations. Joseph holds a permit to practice as a psychotherapist from the Order of Psychologists of Québec (OPQ). He is currently on the board of directors of the Association of Quebec Psychotherapists (APQ) and the board of directors as well as the Group Therapy committee of the Argyle Institute of Human Relations. David Pike Chair of the Services Committee David is a licensed Psychotherapist since 2013 when he obtained his OPQ Permit. Some of David’s specialities include Marriage and Family Therapy, Men’s issues, Sexuality Issues, Relationship transitions, and coping skills. The types of therapy he practices are CBT, Psychodynamic and Systemic as well as Relational – David helps to provide the therapists perspective on the Board of Directors. David Pike Chair of the Services Committee David is a licensed Psychotherapist since 2013 when he obtained his OPQ Permit. Some of David’s specialities include Marriage and Family Therapy, Men’s issues, Sexuality Issues, Relationship transitions, and coping skills. The types of therapy he practices are CBT, Psychodynamic and Systemic as well as Relational – David helps to provide the therapists perspective on the Board of Directors. Maria Ricciardelli Chair of the Continuing Education Committee Maria Ricciardelli is a counsellor whose private practise is located in Montreal’s West Island. She holds a MSW from McGill University and completed a three-year program in Individual and Group Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (Allan Memorial Institute). Along with these, Maria has two management certificates through UQTR and Université Laval. Her 33 years of employment with the region’s health and social services network where she held a variety of postings ranging from front-line social work to management have helped shape her belief of the importance of accessibility to counselling and psychotherapy. A member of the OTSTCFQ and of the OCSWSSW, Maria is a firm believer in lifelong learning. As a testament to this, she is completing her requirements with the OPQ to obtain her psychotherapy permit. Maria Ricciardelli Chair of the Continuing Education Committee Maria Ricciardelli is a counsellor whose private practise is located in Montreal’s West Island. She holds a MSW from McGill University and completed a three-year program in Individual and Group Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (Allan Memorial Institute). Along with these, Maria has two management certificates through UQTR and Université Laval. Her 33 years of employment with the region’s health and social services network where she held a variety of postings ranging from front-line social work to management have helped shape her belief of the importance of accessibility to counselling and psychotherapy. A member of the OTSTCFQ and of the OCSWSSW, Maria is a firm believer in lifelong learning. As a testament to this, she is completing her requirements with the OPQ to obtain her psychotherapy permit. Elisa Troccoli Chair of the Education Committee Elisa became a member of the Order of Psychologists of Quebec in 2017. She has been working in private practice as a licensed Psychologist in Montreal since, providing psychodynamic psychotherapy to adults and young adults. After completing the post-graduate Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program at the Argyle Institute, Elisa became a clinical member of the Argyle embracing its values and mission. She has also taught and supervised within the Psychodynamic program and is the Chair of the Education Committee at the same Institute. Elisa Troccoli Chair of the Education Committee Elisa became a member of the Order of Psychologists of Quebec in 2017. She has been working in private practice as a licensed Psychologist in Montreal since, providing psychodynamic psychotherapy to adults and young adults. After completing the post-graduate Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program at the Argyle Institute, Elisa became a clinical member of the Argyle embracing its values and mission. She has also taught and supervised within the Psychodynamic program and is the Chair of the Education Committee at the same Institute. Moira Luce MSW, MFT Psychotherapist, Argyle Past-President Moira is the Past-President of the Board of Directors of the Argyle Institute, and has been a member of the organization since 2010. Moira is a Psychotherapist and Couple & Family Therapist in private practice in Montreal. With over a decade of experience, she provides confidential psycho-therapeutic counseling on a range of personal and relational issues to individuals, couples and families. She also teaches the Ethics course in the Marital and Family Therapy program at the Argyle. Moira holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from McGill University, a Postgraduate Accredited Diploma in Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) from the Argyle Institute, and an Honors Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Queen’s University. She is a licensed member of the Quebec Order of Social Workers and Marital Family Therapists. Moira Luce Psychotherapist, Argyle Past-President Moira is the Past-President of the Board of Directors of the Argyle Institute, and has been a member of the organization since 2010. Moira is a Psychotherapist and Couple & Family Therapist in private practice in Montreal. With over a decade of experience, she provides confidential psycho-therapeutic counseling on a range of personal and relational issues to individuals, couples and families. She also teaches the Ethics course in the Marital and Family Therapy program at the Argyle. Moira holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from McGill University, a Postgraduate Accredited Diploma in Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) from the Argyle Institute, and an Honors Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Queen’s University. She is a licensed member of the Quebec Order of Social Workers and Marital Family Therapists. ADMINISTRATION Nancy Guitard Administration Nancy Guitard Administration Nury Cortez Office Administrator Nury Cortez Office Administrator Angèle Intake Coordinator Angèle Intake Coordinator Regina Jurnali Kurniawan Intake Coordinator With her Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Regina started her career in Taxation with an accounting firm. Having moved to Montreal, she took the opportunity to rethink her career direction, embarked on Customs and Logistics field that lasted for over 15 years, obtained Management/International Trade diploma from Concordia University and was a Certified Customs Specialist until 2019. A glorious journey that made things possible for her to move on to a field that has more humanity and kindness, less trade. Currently, she is completing Gerontologie certificate at Montreal University. Regina Jurnali Intake Coordinator Clinical membership at the Argyle Become a member, be part of a community, build up your clientele and serve your community all at the same time. We’re currently looking for therapists with select specialties to join our clinical team. Our history The Argyle Institute was established in 1982 by a group of professionals dedicated to the psychological well being of the community, with the dual purpose of offering excellent psychotherapy services as well as providing advanced training to professionals in the field. Since then, the Argyle has grown to nearly 600 affiliates, offering couple and family therapy in addition to individual psychotherapy programs with sliding-scale fees, servicing over 1,200 clients per year. In addition to developing an eating disorder clinic, the Argyle is in the process of creating more on-line support groups to help out with realities such as as anxiety and grief, relationship issues, substance abuse, job or business loss, ADD, just to name a few For a more complete history of the Argyle Institute, click here. COVID-19 Notice All non-essential face-to-face meetings and courses will be held online until further notice. Thank you for understanding. Governance Information The Argyle is governed by a board of directors made up of volunteers who support our mission. We are committed to the highest standards of service and training. Today, the core mission of the Argyle is to continue to offer excellence in psychotherapy & training at affordable rates. The Argyle Institute of Human Relations is a not-for-profit organization, recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency as a Registered Charity. The affairs of the Argyle are managed by a board of directors with members from both within the organization and community members from outside the Argyle. Directors are elected annually in the fall by the Annual General Meeting of members for two-year terms, which may be renewed twice. According to the Bylaws, Officers include a President, a Vice-President, a Past-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer and members at large. Make a donation Do you want to help people in mental distress during Covid-19?
Alexander Cooper Board Director, Chair of Marketing & Digital Committee Alex Cooper has been a volunteer with the Argyle’s fundraising group since 2017 and has been serving on the board, leading outreach and communication efforts since 2018. In addition to over 15 years of sales and marketing experience with companies such as the Cirque du Soleil, Alex has also been very involved in Montreal’s music community and playing in bands both locally and internationally. Alex has a great passion to raise awareness of the Argyle both within the community and among donors and foundations so that its services may reach more of those in need. Alexander Cooper Board Director, Chair of Marketing & Digital Committee Alex Cooper has been a volunteer with the Argyle’s fundraising group since 2017 and has been serving on the board, leading outreach and communication efforts since 2018. In addition to over 15 years of sales and marketing experience with companies such as the Cirque du Soleil, Alex has also been very involved in Montreal’s music community and playing in bands both locally and internationally. Alex has a great passion to raise awareness of the Argyle both within the community and among donors and foundations so that its services may reach more of those in need.
Lisa MacMartin Chair of Membership Committee, Psychotherapist Lisa is a psychotherapist and couple therapist who has been with the Argyle Institute since 2000 when she began the post-Master’s clinical training in Marital and Family Therapy. Her clinical work is predominantly with individual adults over the age of 19. Her clinical approach draws from psychodynamic, short-term experiential dynamic, EFT, CBT, and Mindful Self-Compassion. She has been the chair of the Argyle Membership Committee since 2016 and also a director on the Argyle board of directors since 2019. Lisa MacMartin Chair of Membership Committee, Psychotherapist Lisa is a psychotherapist and couple therapist who has been with the Argyle Institute since 2000 when she began the post-Master’s clinical training in Marital and Family Therapy. Her clinical work is predominantly with individual adults over the age of 19. Her clinical approach draws from psychodynamic, short-term experiential dynamic, EFT, CBT, and Mindful Self-Compassion. She has been the chair of the Argyle Membership Committee since 2016 and also a director on the Argyle board of directors since 2019.
Joseph Morcos Chair of the Group Therapy Committee, Psychotherapist Joseph Morcos is a multilingual, seasoned psychotherapist (OPQ) who began his private practice in 2012 When he completed an M.A. in counseling psychology with excellence from McGill and proudly joined the Order of Guidance Counsellors of Quebec (OCCOQ). For his post-graduate studies, he successfully completed the Individual Psychodynamic Training Program (IPTP) at the Argyle Institute of Human Relations. Joseph holds a permit to practice as a psychotherapist from the Order of Psychologists of Québec (OPQ). He is currently on the board of directors of the Association of Quebec Psychotherapists (APQ) and the board of directors as well as the Group Therapy committee of the Argyle Institute of Human Relations. Joseph Morcos Chair of the Group Therapy Committee, Psychotherapist Joseph Morcos is a multilingual, seasoned psychotherapist (OPQ) who began his private practice in 2012 When he completed an M.A. in counseling psychology with excellence from McGill and proudly joined the Order of Guidance Counsellors of Quebec (OCCOQ). For his post-graduate studies, he successfully completed the Individual Psychodynamic Training Program (IPTP) at the Argyle Institute of Human Relations. Joseph holds a permit to practice as a psychotherapist from the Order of Psychologists of Québec (OPQ). He is currently on the board of directors of the Association of Quebec Psychotherapists (APQ) and the board of directors as well as the Group Therapy committee of the Argyle Institute of Human Relations.
David Pike Chair of the Services Committee David is a licensed Psychotherapist since 2013 when he obtained his OPQ Permit. Some of David’s specialities include Marriage and Family Therapy, Men’s issues, Sexuality Issues, Relationship transitions, and coping skills. The types of therapy he practices are CBT, Psychodynamic and Systemic as well as Relational – David helps to provide the therapists perspective on the Board of Directors. David Pike Chair of the Services Committee David is a licensed Psychotherapist since 2013 when he obtained his OPQ Permit. Some of David’s specialities include Marriage and Family Therapy, Men’s issues, Sexuality Issues, Relationship transitions, and coping skills. The types of therapy he practices are CBT, Psychodynamic and Systemic as well as Relational – David helps to provide the therapists perspective on the Board of Directors.
Maria Ricciardelli Chair of the Continuing Education Committee Maria Ricciardelli is a counsellor whose private practise is located in Montreal’s West Island. She holds a MSW from McGill University and completed a three-year program in Individual and Group Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (Allan Memorial Institute). Along with these, Maria has two management certificates through UQTR and Université Laval. Her 33 years of employment with the region’s health and social services network where she held a variety of postings ranging from front-line social work to management have helped shape her belief of the importance of accessibility to counselling and psychotherapy. A member of the OTSTCFQ and of the OCSWSSW, Maria is a firm believer in lifelong learning. As a testament to this, she is completing her requirements with the OPQ to obtain her psychotherapy permit. Maria Ricciardelli Chair of the Continuing Education Committee Maria Ricciardelli is a counsellor whose private practise is located in Montreal’s West Island. She holds a MSW from McGill University and completed a three-year program in Individual and Group Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (Allan Memorial Institute). Along with these, Maria has two management certificates through UQTR and Université Laval. Her 33 years of employment with the region’s health and social services network where she held a variety of postings ranging from front-line social work to management have helped shape her belief of the importance of accessibility to counselling and psychotherapy. A member of the OTSTCFQ and of the OCSWSSW, Maria is a firm believer in lifelong learning. As a testament to this, she is completing her requirements with the OPQ to obtain her psychotherapy permit.
Elisa Troccoli Chair of the Education Committee Elisa became a member of the Order of Psychologists of Quebec in 2017. She has been working in private practice as a licensed Psychologist in Montreal since, providing psychodynamic psychotherapy to adults and young adults. After completing the post-graduate Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program at the Argyle Institute, Elisa became a clinical member of the Argyle embracing its values and mission. She has also taught and supervised within the Psychodynamic program and is the Chair of the Education Committee at the same Institute. Elisa Troccoli Chair of the Education Committee Elisa became a member of the Order of Psychologists of Quebec in 2017. She has been working in private practice as a licensed Psychologist in Montreal since, providing psychodynamic psychotherapy to adults and young adults. After completing the post-graduate Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program at the Argyle Institute, Elisa became a clinical member of the Argyle embracing its values and mission. She has also taught and supervised within the Psychodynamic program and is the Chair of the Education Committee at the same Institute.
Moira Luce MSW, MFT Psychotherapist, Argyle Past-President Moira is the Past-President of the Board of Directors of the Argyle Institute, and has been a member of the organization since 2010. Moira is a Psychotherapist and Couple & Family Therapist in private practice in Montreal. With over a decade of experience, she provides confidential psycho-therapeutic counseling on a range of personal and relational issues to individuals, couples and families. She also teaches the Ethics course in the Marital and Family Therapy program at the Argyle. Moira holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from McGill University, a Postgraduate Accredited Diploma in Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) from the Argyle Institute, and an Honors Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Queen’s University. She is a licensed member of the Quebec Order of Social Workers and Marital Family Therapists. Moira Luce Psychotherapist, Argyle Past-President Moira is the Past-President of the Board of Directors of the Argyle Institute, and has been a member of the organization since 2010. Moira is a Psychotherapist and Couple & Family Therapist in private practice in Montreal. With over a decade of experience, she provides confidential psycho-therapeutic counseling on a range of personal and relational issues to individuals, couples and families. She also teaches the Ethics course in the Marital and Family Therapy program at the Argyle. Moira holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from McGill University, a Postgraduate Accredited Diploma in Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) from the Argyle Institute, and an Honors Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Queen’s University. She is a licensed member of the Quebec Order of Social Workers and Marital Family Therapists.
Regina Jurnali Kurniawan Intake Coordinator With her Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Regina started her career in Taxation with an accounting firm. Having moved to Montreal, she took the opportunity to rethink her career direction, embarked on Customs and Logistics field that lasted for over 15 years, obtained Management/International Trade diploma from Concordia University and was a Certified Customs Specialist until 2019. A glorious journey that made things possible for her to move on to a field that has more humanity and kindness, less trade. Currently, she is completing Gerontologie certificate at Montreal University. Regina Jurnali Intake Coordinator