A space to find yourself again.
Épines & Roses was born from a simple conviction: that everyone deserves quality, warm, accessible psychological support. A place where life's thorns can become strengths, and roses, a promise of growth.
Céline Schmitz
Psychologist · OPQ member since 2021
Trained at the Université Catholique de l'Ouest in Angers, I practiced in France before moving to Montreal in 2020. After my OPQ accreditation, I worked at the CCPE, then opened my private practice in 2023. Épines & Roses is the logical next step: a place where psychologists can practice together, in a solid framework, in the service of their clients.
My approach is integrative, drawing on psychodynamic, humanistic and systemic currents. I rely on several approaches depending on each person's needs, rather than applying a single method.
- Master's degree in developmental clinical psychology, Université Catholique de l'Ouest, France
- Degree equivalency recognized by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec
- Member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ)
What guides us
Our values aren't decorative. They're reflected in every interaction, every session, every decision.
Respect and confidentiality
Everyone deserves to be welcomed for who they are. Our sessions take place in a confidential setting, protected by the OPQ's code of ethics.
Integrative approach
We adapt therapeutic tools to each person: CBT, mindfulness, schema therapy, EMDR. No single method imposed.
Accessibility and diversity
Services in French, English and Spanish. In-person consultations in Montreal and online throughout Quebec. Receipts for private insurance.
Professional excellence
All our psychologists are members of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ). Ongoing training, supervision and professional development.
My journey
2017
Master's in clinical psychology
Céline earns her Master's degree in developmental clinical psychology at the Université Catholique de l'Ouest, in Angers. She then practices as an independent psychologist in France.
2020
Arrival in Quebec
Céline moves to Montreal and begins the degree equivalency process with the Ordre des psychologues du Québec. She practices at the Centre de consultation psychologique et éducationnelle (CCPE) with children, teenagers and young adults.
2021
OPQ member
Céline earns her full accreditation with the Ordre des psychologues du Québec and continues her practice at the CCPE.
2023
Céline Schmitz Psychologie
Céline opens her solo private practice under the name Céline Schmitz Psychologie, after two years at the CCPE. She sees teenagers and adults in person and online.
Today
Birth of Épines & Roses
Céline founds Épines & Roses with a clear vision: to create a multi-practitioner clinic where psychologists practice with full autonomy, in a structured and human setting.
Why « Épines & Roses » ?
The thorns represent life's challenges, pains and difficult moments - the ones you didn't choose but go through anyway. The roses symbolize the growth and resilience that emerge despite it all.
Together, they form a reality we carry every day: you can't have the roses without the thorns. And it's precisely the thorns that make them so precious.