Louane Piche-Simard - Mental Health Diabetes Directory
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Louane Piche-Simard

Social Worker
Virtual appointments available:
Alberta
Direct Billing Available for Insurance:
Yes
Languages spoken:
French English
Caring for:
Pediatric Adult

Biography

Hello, I’m Louane. I’m a mental health therapist with over 20 years of experience connecting with people and families across the lifespan, from different walks of life and cultural backgrounds, and with a full spectrum of abilities and skills. My personal and professional journey is about affirming people and their inherent value and worth, no matter what challenges have been put on their path. I strive to create a non-judgmental space where people feel safe to be vulnerable and explore more about who they want to be in the world. My background in neuroscience, development, mental health and wellbeing sets my approach apart, as both an occupational therapist and a master-level social worker. This foundation allows me to tailor interventions with a unique understanding of how we process our thoughts, emotions, and sensations in our brain and bodies, as well as the powerful influence of relationships and contexts in our lives. As part of understanding behaviour, my approach often includes a somatic and sensory processing lens. I utilize specific positive sensations or body-based strategies, including mindfulness and expressive arts, to help calm the nervous system. Navigating relationships is an important part of exploring well-being, and especially so when living with someone with diabetes (of which I have firsthand experience). My systemic, relational lens centers on facilitating deeper understanding, navigating conflicts, and developing healthy communication.

Disclaimer

THE DIRECTORY IS NOT INTENDED FOR URGENT CARE OR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL 911 OR ATTEND THE NEAREST EMERGENCY ROOM. IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS YOU CAN CONNECT WITH RESPONDERS AT CANADA’S SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICE AT 1-833-456-4566.


Important information for individuals using the Directory

a. JDRF is not a mental health provider

JDRF and the parties it has collaborated with to make the Directory available to you (the “JDRF Parties”) are not healthcare providers, do not engage any healthcare providers, and are not engaged in the practice of medicine, nursing, psychology, psychotherapy, social work or any other health profession. The inclusion of a mental health provider in the Directory is not a referral,  endorsement or recommendation of the mental health provider. The JDRF Parties make no representation or warranty as to the qualifications, skill, effectiveness or responsiveness of any mental health provider listed in the Directory.

b. JDRF is not liable for any health services

Your decision to engage a mental health provider is personal to you and you are responsible for verifying whether any mental health provider you choose to contact has the qualifications and experience that are appropriate for your situation.  You should seek advice from your primary care provider if you require assistance determining which mental health provider is right for you.  None of the JDRF Parties are a party to any doctor-patient or therapist-patient relationship that may be established if you contact a mental health provider through the Directory.  None of the JDRF Parties are responsible or liable for any health services provided by a mental health provider listed in the Directory or any other aspect of your interaction with a mental health provider listed in the Directory. It may be the case that mental health providers listed in the Directory are only qualified to provide mental health services to patients physically located in certain jurisdictions of Canada. You should confirm with any mental health provider you contact by using the Directory whether they satisfy the criteria of your insurer to be eligible for coverage, if applicable.

c. JDRF is not responsible for any mental health provider

While the JDRF Parties have taken certain steps to confirm that mental health providers who apply to be included in the Directory have accurately represented their qualifications to provide mental health services at the time of their application, the Directory is a connection tool only and in some cases the JDRF Parties will not be able to independently verify a mental health provider’s qualifications, membership or registration with a particular mental health regulatory authority.  The JDRF Parties will engage in periodic reviews of the Directory, but the JDRF Parties are not responsible for any inaccuracies in or changes to the information included in the Directory.   

Information about the Directory for Mental Health Providers

Only certain Canadian mental health providers are eligible for listing in the Mental Health + Diabetes Directory.  If you are a mental health provider and you would like to be listed in the Mental Health + Diabetes Directory, you must meet the eligibility criteria and complete the Mental Health + Diabetes Training Program.  Additional information and the terms and conditions applicable to the Mental Health + Diabetes Training Program and the terms and conditions applicable to mental health providers who wish to be listed on the Mental Health + Diabetes Directory are available at https://learn.jdrf.ca/terms-and-conditions/.

Footnote applicable to clinical counsellors

In certain jurisdictions of Canada, the term “clinical counsellor” is not a restricted term and clinical counsellors are not subject to regulation or oversight from a self-regulating health authority or College.