Dr. Sean Lafontaine, C.Psych.

Adult Psychologist

Dr. Sean Lafontaine provides evidence-based psychological services for adults. His areas of practice include anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, emotion regulation, perfectionism, self-esteem and self-worth, substance use, grief and loss, major life changes, interpersonal issues, attachment, communication, assertiveness, performance, and personal growth and development. Dr. Lafontaine also has a special interest in working with individuals whose health issues are impacting their wellbeing including chronic pain, concussions, chronic illness, fear of cancer recurrence, and health behaviour changes, among others.

Dr. Lafontaine is a psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario. He completed his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa. His doctoral residency was carried out at The Ottawa Hospital and the Centre for Psychological Services and Research where he worked with clients in the hospital and the community conducting assessments, individual therapy, and group therapy.

Dr. Lafontaine’s therapeutic approach fosters a warm, genuine, and empathic environment that fosters collaboration while working on client goals. He works primarily from a cognitive behavioural therapy framework, while integrating other modalities including dialectical behaviour therapy, emotion-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and interpersonal-dynamic therapy. In his free time, Dr. Lafontaine enjoys spending time with family and friends, staying active, and discovering new music.

Languages: English