Integrative health clinic specializing in mental health, clinical nutrition, and integrative natural medicine
Dr. Matt Lacoste, PsyD, Ph.D
Clinical psychologist
Eating disorders • Burnout • Anxiety • Emotional regulation • Psychotherapy
Presentation
Dr. Matt Lacoste is a clinical psychologist, teacher, and researcher. His practice is based on an individualized approach to mental health, attentive to each patient's history, psychological functioning, and life context.
In particular, it supports people facing eating disorders, burnout, anxiety, emotional difficulties, and psychological problems that may interact with food and physical health.
His approach combines clinical experience, academic training, and practice based on a thorough assessment of each situation.
Eating disorders • Burnout • Anxiety • Emotional difficulties • Individual psychotherapy
Consultations in French & English
In-office & via teleconsultation
Education & qualifications
University education
Doctorate in Psychology
Toulouse II University – Le Mirail (France)
Highly Rewarded
DEA in Psychology — 1998/1999
Master's Degree in Psychology
Psychology degree
Recognition & professional practice
PsyCo Recognition — Switzerland
Authorization to practice — Canton of Vaud
GLN 7601009134678
Order of Psychologists of Quebec (OPQ) - No. 13545-19
IAEDP Certified Eating Disorders Specialist since 2016
Praxis School Psychologist Examination (2017)
Specialized training & expertise
Eating disorders
Clinical Psychopathology
Burnout & chronic stress
Anxiety & emotional regulation
Psychological evaluation
Psychotherapy
Clinical experience & teaching
Over twenty years of experience in clinical psychology, psychotherapy, teaching and research, working with adults, adolescents and families in an international context.
Particular expertise in eating disorders and the interactions between mental health, eating behavior, and body image.
When the situation warrants it and with the patient's agreement, psychological support can be coordinated with nutritional care.
Clinical practice in psychology — since 2003
Clinical psychologist
More than twenty years of clinical practice with an adult and adolescent patient base, in person and via teleconsultation.
Main areas of support :
Eating disorders • Anxiety • Burnout and chronic stress • Emotional regulation • Individual psychotherapy • Couples and family therapy
Bellis Wellness Clinic
Clinical psychologist
Psychological consultations with an international French and English-speaking clientele, including via teleconsultation.
Psychotherapy • Eating Disorders • Burnout • Anxiety • Emotional Difficulties
University teaching & research — 2000–2013
Associate Professor & Researcher
University teaching and research activities in clinical psychology, developmental psychology and applied psychology.
Student supervision • Research • Methodology • Knowledge transfer in psychology
Clinical supervision & training
Supervision and support of professionals
Experience in clinical supervision and in transmitting practices to students and professionals in psychology.
Psychopathology • Therapeutic relationship • Clinical assessment • Eating disorders
An international practice
20+
years of clinical experience
An international clinical experience
France • Switzerland • Canada
Consultations in French & English
A practice developed in different professional environments and adapted to an international clientele.
Publications & research work
Dr. Matt Lacoste's clinical practice is rooted in an academic background combining psychology, research, and teaching. His work focuses on psychological processes, adaptation, self-esteem, and the factors involved in individual development and functioning.
Doctoral work
Doctorate in Psychology — Doctoral Thesis • 2003
Self-esteem and coping strategies in the professional development of young football players
Doctoral work devoted to the study of psychological processes involved in professional development, including self-esteem, coping strategies and associated psychosocial factors.
Research & Applied Psychology
Research in psychology
Dr. Lacoste's research activities have developed around several fields of applied and clinical psychology, with a particular interest in:
Self-esteem & identity construction
Coping strategies & psychological adaptation
Developmental Psychology
Sport Psychology & Performance
Psychological vulnerability & emotional regulation
Publications & research work
Author and psychology researcher Dr. Matt Lacoste has published and contributed to works focusing on eating disorders, sports psychology, self-esteem, stress, and coping strategies. His work has been published in international scientific journals and academic books.
Lacoste, SM (2017)
Looking for the origins of Anorexia Nervosa in adolescence: A new treatment approach.
Aggression and Violent Behavior, 36, 76–80.
DOI: 10.1016/j.avb.2017.07.006
Lacoste, M. (2024)
Ethical Challenges in Consulting – The Team, the Coaches, the Manager, the Owner, the Players… and the Sport Psychologist.
In A Case-Solution Companion to Building Consulting Skills for Sport and Performance Psychology. Routledge.
Lacoste, M. (2023)
Who is the client?
In Building Consulting Skills for Sport and Performance Psychology. Routledge.
DOI: 10.4324/9781003089629
Lacoste, S. & Tap, P. (2013)
Self-esteem and career aspirations of the adolescent footballer.
Learn Desenvolvimento, Vol. X, n°41/42, 169–172.
Lacoste, S., Esparbès-Pistre, S. & Tap, P. (2005)
Educational and career guidance as a source of stress for middle and high school students.
L'Orientation scolaire et professionnelle, 34(3), 295–322.
Lacoste, S. & Tap, P. (2004)
The sense of personal worth of adolescent footballers and their professional aspirations.
Psychology Bulletin, 57(4), 379–383.
Reviewer/expert reviewer
Scientific expertise activity
Expert reviewer for international professional and scientific conferences and journals in psychology.
Association for Applied Sport Psychology — since 2016
Expert reviewer for the annual conference.
Journal of Public Health Issues and Practices — since 2017
Professional Psychology:
Research and Practice — since 2018
The Sport Psychologist — since 2019
Teaching & transmission
Teaching & knowledge transmission
Her research activity was accompanied by experience in teaching psychology, supervising students, and transmitting scientific and clinical knowledge.
University teaching
Psychology • Psychopathology • Methodology
Coaching & supervision
Students • Professionals • Clinical Practice
Research
Academic work • Scientific analysis • Publications
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