Mariève Vandervoort is a Clinical Psychology PhD student at the University of Ottawa. As a practicum student at OICBT she is providing individual, couple and group therapy under the supervision of Dr. Natasha Ballen. She currently co-facilitates the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy groups on Thursday evenings. Mariève can offer individual services in French, English and Spanish, assisting with a wide range of mental health challenges. Mariève is dedicated in helping you navigate your challenges by helping you gain insight on your behaviour, by guiding you to connect with your emotions, and by providing practical skills that you can implement in your everyday life. 

  • Bachelors of Arts (B.A.); Psychology: Honours, University of Ottawa, 2021; https://catalogue.uottawa.ca/en/undergrad/honours-ba-psychology/#text

    Bachelors of Health Sciences (BHSc); Health Sciences: Honours, University of Ottawa, 2020; https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-health-sciences/interdisciplinary/undergraduate-studies/honours-bachelor-health-sciences-bhsc

    She works under the supervision of registered psychologist Dr. Natasha Ballen at OICBT

  • Mariève uses diversity informed-care to assess, diagnose, and treat clients of all ages with challenges relating to the following areas :

    Interpersonal Relationships (e.g., romantic, friendship, family)

    Sexual Health and Wellness

    Experiences of non-consensual sex

    Sexual orientation/identity

    Existential queries (Self-Actualization, Self-Concept/Esteem, Meaning, Purpose, Spirituality)

    Health & Lifestyle goals (Balance, Burn-out; Sleep, Nutrition, Exercise)

    Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar, Post-partum)

    Trauma/PTSD

    Substance Misuse/Addiction

    Eating Disorders (Restriction, Anorexia, Bulimia, Bingeing, Purging)

    Obsessive-Compulsive and related disorders (OCD, Hair-pulling, Skin-picking, Body Dysmorphic Disorder)

    Grief/Loss

    Life Transitions

    Motivational work

    Anxiety (Social, Generalized, Panic, Health, Agoraphobia, Specific)

    Psychosis-related disorders

  • Mariève integrates a variety of research informed therapeutical modalities in her practice and adjusts her approach to best match your needs.

    Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

    Schema Therapy

    Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

    Mindfulness & Compassion based approaches

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    She is open to and comfortable integrating elements of your culture, unique life experiences and personal beliefs into her approach.

  • uOGRADflix Contest Finalist, Click here to watch a 1-minute video synthesizing her doctoral research, University of Ottawa, 2023

    Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS), 2023

    Academic Honours for Student Athletes Award, University of Ottawa, 2020-2023

    SSHRC Masters Scholarship, 2021

    Mention of Excellence, Summa Cum Laude, Honours Bachelors of Psychology, University of Ottawa, 2021

    Academic Merit Scholarship, Honours Bachelors of Psychology, University of Ottawa, 2021

    Mention of Excellence, Magna Cum Laude, Honours Bachelors of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, 2020

    Academic Merit Scholarship, Honours Bachelors of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, 2020

  • Mariève has had training in the following areas during doctoral training so far:

    Centre for Psychological Services and Research (CPSR)

    https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/centre-psychological-services-research

    Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB))

    https://www.ocdsb.ca/our_schools/mental_health/mental_health_supports_and_services

  • Vandervoort, M., Liosotas, A., Aladhadi, H., Suschinsky, K., Lalumière, M. (in press). Victim Physiological Sexual Arousal During Nonconsensual Sex: A Scoping Review. Archives of Sexual Behavior

    Vandervoort, M., Lafontaine, M-F., Lonergan, M., & Bureau, J-F., (in press). An Investigation of Cumulative Parenting Stress, Romantic Attachment and Sexual Satisfaction in Couples. The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality

    Forget, A-A., Vandervoort, M., Lalumière, M.L., (2023, October 11-13). La perception des étudiants universitaires de l’excitation sexuelle lors de l’agression sexuelle : rôle des mythes de viols et du genre [Poster]. Conférence du forum canadien de recherche sur la sexualité (CSRF), Montréal, QB, Canada.

    Vandervoort, M., Liosatos, A., Aladhami, H., Suschinsky, K., Lalumiere, L. (2023, May 4-7). Sexual Arousal in Victims During a Sexual Assault: A Scoping Review [Poster and virtual oral presentation]. Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR), Tampa, FL, United-States

    Vandervoort, M., Liosatos, A., Aladhami, H., Suschinsky, K., Lalumiere, L. (2022, October 13-15). Sexual Arousal in Victims During a Sexual Assault: A Scoping Review [Poster]. Canadian Sex Research Forum Conference, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Vandervoort, M., Lafontaine, M-F., Lonergan, M., & Bureau, J-F. (2022, July 6-9). The Role of Parenting Stress When it Comes to Romantic Attachment & Sexual Satisfaction [Poster]. 48th Annual International Academy of Sex Research, Reykjavik, Iceland.

    Vandervoort, M., Lafontaine, M-F., Lonergan, M., Bureau, J-F., (2021, October 15-17). How Parenting Stress Affects Couple’s Sexual Satisfaction: A Romantic Attachment Perspective [Data Blitz]. Canadian Sex Research Forum (CSRF) Conference, Online because of Covid.

    Lonergan, M., Vandervoort, M., Lafontaine, M.-F., Bureau, J-F., (2021, October 13-15th) Le stress parental au fil des années chez les couples [Poster]. Presented at 43e Congrès annuel de la Société Québécoise de la Recherche en Psychologie (SQRP), Chicoutimi, QC, Canada.

    Clement, L., Lafontaine, M.-F., Vandervoort, M., Brassard, A., & Péloquin, K. (2021, October 13-15th) Validation de la version canadienne-française du Trent Relationship Scales Questionnaire [Poster]. Presented at 43e Congrès annuel de la Société Québécoise de la Recherche en Psychologie (SQRP), Chicoutimi, QC, Canada.

    Vandervoort, M., Lafontaine, M., Lonergan, M., Bureau, J-F., (2021, May 13-14). Parenting Stress and Sexual Satisfaction: The Moderating Effect of Romantic Attachment [Poster]. Presented at the 10th Interdisciplinary Conference in Psychology, uOttawa, ON, Canada

    Vandervoort, M., Pellegrini, E., Forget, A., (2021, Mai 13-14). Laboratoire de recherche sur le couple [Oral Presentation (not peer reviewed)]. Presented at the 10th Interdisciplinary Conference in Psychology, uOttawa, ON, Canada

    Vandervoort, M., Forget, A., Pellegrini, E., (2021, Mai 13-14). Les services sportifs [Oral presentation (not peer reviewed)]. Presented at the 10th Interdisciplinary Conference in Psychology, uOttawa, ON, Canada.

    Vandervoort, M., Clement, L., Lonergan, M., Lafontaine, M.-F., (2020, October 4-11th). Do the communication patterns in my romantic relationship impact how I feel when providing support to my partner with chronic pain [Oral presentation]. Presented at 60e conférence annuelle de la Société de Recherche psychophysiologique à Vancouver, CB, Canada.

    Clement, L., Lonergan, M., Vandervoort, M., Lafontaine, M.-F., (2020, October 4-11th). Am I always experiencing distress when offering comfort to my partner during stress? Heart rate variability and nonoptimal caregiving systems in partners of patients with chronic pain [Poster]. Presented at the 60th annual conference of the Society for Psychophysiological Research, Vancouver, CB, Canada.

    Clement, L., Lonergan, M., Vandervoort, M., Lafontaine, M.-F., (2020, October 4-11th). Does my ability to regulate my emotions impact how I feel when offering contact comfort to my partner during stress [Poster]. Presented at the 60th annual conference of the Society for Psychophysiological Research, Vancouver, CB, Canada.

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