I spent some time learning the tools Dr Treyvaud had to offer over a decade ago. I do not think I will ever be at a level of mental heath that I would like but it is of no fault to his as he gave me all the tools and opportunities to do well. It is up to me to continue with the work it takes. I would rate my mental health at 2/10 when I went in and 7/10 now. I am here today and survive what life brings me by practicing awareness and mindfulness . More importantly, my children are growing with a parent who is passing these tools down, what a gift. All my thanks to Dr Treyvaud.

Submitted Aug. 31, 2019

I was introduced to Dr. Treyvaud 2 years ago. When I first met him, I felt a bit intimidated and quickly relaxed once I learned he had my best interest in mind. He truly is one of those psychiatrist that you hope to meet (deals with issues rather than pushes medication), but can also be intimidating. He turned me towards maladaptive behaviours and made me recognize that I need to change my habitual patterns in order to help myself. I thought I wanted to deal with my "problems" without medication until I realized how hard it was! But, I must say that under his guidance, I've learned so much in the past two years about myself, learned to allow things to be as they are without resisting, and feel more at ease. I can't say I'm "happy" all the time, but I am much more accepting of my situation which results in a calmer presence on a day-to-day basis. I can understand some of the comments on this page, but can't help but wonder if it's because people either don't give him a chance to show his true intent (wellness for all), or they aren't willing to put in the work required to help themselves. Dr. Treyvaud is definitely one who helps you see what needs to change -- but he supports with strategies so I rarely feel alone. I consider myself lucky to have been referred to him.

Submitted March 19, 2019

Two years ago I was told I have a life limiting illness. My husband and I grieved how fast I was aging, and made lifestyle changes to try to slow this down, though we kept the pace of our full-time work the same. One year ago, I agreed to have my ex-husband's 17 year old niece live in our home and attend our 17 year old daughter's school. After 2.5 months, I learned his niece was a chronic cannabis user for 4 years and went to school "stoned and drunk for the last year" before she came to live with us. My stress went up, my health went down, I lost sleep, and my relationship with my husband got strained. Just this time last year, my husband I sought out professional help and decided to ask my ex-sister-in-law and her husband to take their daughter back. They refused and arranged for her to stay with my ex-husband's cousins. My 17 year old daughter did not agree with how we made rules to stop the use of drugs and alcohol in our home. When I found cannabis his niece's school bag, I went to the Police who connected me with the School Community Police team that visits students to guide them without charging them. The day that his niece had her bags packed to be picked up to move to his cousin's home, my 17 year old daughter ran away and my ex-family blamed us for his niece's drug and alcohol use. Our family doctor referred us to Dr. Treyvaud's Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Therapy program. My husband and I were assessed and accepted to attend his 12 week program. We met in a group once per week. From the very first hand out, Dr. Treyvaud provided evidence-based research and knowledge about the effectiveness of Mindfulness therapy. There were multiple studies that demonstrated significant improvement with mental health and physical health. The program felt like a refined masterpiece of every coping strategy you could ever hope to learn so you feel like whatever comes your way, you are ready to embrace it and manage it. My ability to listen to my body and my needs strengthened. My husband and I practiced the meditation together, and dug at the readings every day. We felt individual healing and couple healing and this flowed into our relationships with our daughter and my daughter from my ex-husband. The people who provided assessments and facilitated the groups were all professionals from family doctors to psychologists to psychiatrists to social workers. All of the professionals have "walked the walk" so to speak and attended training and workshops and read countless research to ensure we received the best and effective therapy I know of. I feel like I have all the tools to manage what comes my way in life. I feel an energy move through my whole being that breathes "in-the-moment" wonder and awe. I am grateful that Dr. Treyvaud and his team have ensured this program is available to those who need it and with a physician's referral, is covered by our health care system.

Submitted Nov. 3, 2018

He is, in short, intimidating and calculating. He pulls out, in very short order, your deep seated problem and the untangling process to free yourself from it, while steadfastly, in complete guru fashion, insists that he is absolutely correct. He is a nightmare for anyone who has a weak self-opinion as he will force you to doubt your past decisions and actions in a goodthink rehashing that is meant to heal. Beware--this approach does nothing of the sort. He is a pseudo-intellectual so deeply embedded in his own self-awareness that in comparison you are made to feel small and vulnerable. How is this sort of strange mind experiment that he cloaks as mindfulness therapy meant to heal trauma is beyond my comprehension. Do yourself a favour and stay away from him. No wonder the reviewer below called him a Yoda--his words smack of a fictional movie character....

Submitted Oct. 5, 2018

Though I was made aware of Dr. Treyvaud (a.k.a. Dr. T) 10 years ago, I did not act on the referral, which I now regret … for doing so would have spared me a decade of suffering and equipped me for what was to come. After a litany of losses, my mother’s death broke me. And so began the journey to exhume my life and change the trajectory of it. In having seamlessly manifested his purpose and passion, Dr. T is intense and at first, intimidating but he is also compassionate, empathetic and brilliant. Psychotherapy, and particularly Dr. T’s integrative approach, is not for the faint of heart. But I have come to regard him as my personal (butt-kicking, truth-telling) Yoda. For the very first time, I feel ‘seen’ and ‘heard’ … and that, is game-changing. Though still a work in progress, with his incisive shepherding, I am in deep shift and most grateful to have been put in his splendid sight line.

Submitted March 6, 2017

I have been a student of mindfulness with Dr. Treyvaud for 10 + years and have also seen him for occasional private therapy sessions. Words fail to convey how my life has been transforming through this work. I have a deeper understanding of my familial dynamics and childhood, and how this has shaped my feelings and behaviour. Though I may not have liked to hear his response to me at times, I never doubted that he told me the truth. Through his skillful guidance, in mindfulness, I continue to experience profound insights which give way to a life rich in gratitude and meaning. I have been a student long enough to see a transformation in Dr. Treyvaud himself. He embodies this work. He walks the walk. I respect and trust Dr. Treyvaud as a psychiatrist and mindfulness teacher and I am forever grateful. I highly recommend him!

Submitted Feb. 25, 2016

I have been a patient of Dr. Treyvaud for many years, both in his group therapy and mindfulness training. He is the real deal so to speak. He embodies what he teaches as a compassionate wise teacher and therapist. He has always been professional and available for extra time when I've hit stormy seas on my journey . It has been a gift to be exposed to his skillful threapeutic approach, gently but firmly helping me navigate the complexities of my emotions and behaviour over these many years. He had helped me transform my life on so many levels . I highly recommend him as a psychiatrist and mindfulness teacher .

Submitted Feb. 8, 2016

Belittling. Thinks he is a modern-day Buddha, but lacks to compassion to effectively treat his patients. A fake...a charlatan. Seems too interested in making money.

Submitted Dec. 18, 2015

wow - that march 15 2014 submission was a deja vue for me .. that's kinda exactly what happened to me !

Submitted Sept. 17, 2015

I had the worst experience ever. The right hand does not know what the left hand does. I had a phone call from his secretary confirming my appointment and she gave me the wrong address so I waste my precious time. I phoned many times to the office and nobody picked up the phone so I finally arrived to lakeshore and as soon I met this doctor he asked me to take my shoes off and then he told me I was not in his system. The secretary told him she phoned me weeks ago and i never returned the phone call. Anyway short story i told DrvTreyvaud that all this situation eas very unprofessional and since I was not in his sistem to completle forget me and I left. While he was still at the phone talking with his secretary he comment well she is angry so she is leaving. I even bother to ask him if is not a natural thing to be mad after so much time waste but instead I left. I got something good out of this situations sometime doctors need more help than the patience. Anyway it is a beautiful day out not to be waste.

Submitted July 20, 2015