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Elevate Your Mind

Developed by licensed psychotherapists and grounded in psychological theory.

Structured, evidence-informed learning designed to deepen emotional understanding, strengthen relational competence, and support psychologically healthy environments.

Trusted. Recognized. Respected.

Certified by leading associations in emotional health and wellness.

Mentalis Academy

Education in Emotional Health and Psychosocial Support

For personal growth, professional certification, and organizational learning

Choose Your Learning Path

Individual Learning

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A woman wearing glasses works on a laptop.
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A group of friends at a coffee shop
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Diverse team collaborating around a table with charts.

Self-paced theory-based learning for individuals seeking deeper emotional understanding and psychological insight. Begin with focused micro-courses or engage in full modules designed to build knowledge progressively at your own pace.

Professional Certificate

A structured cohort-based program integrating theory, live dialogue, and applied learning, leading to the Certified Mentalis Emotional Health Practitioner™ (CMEHP™) certificate. Designed for those seeking professional development or transition into human-centered work.

Corporate Programs

Applied emotional health education that helps organizations strengthen psychological safety, improve relational competence, and support sustainable performance through structured learning, guided discussion, and practical integration into everyday workplace interactions.

Mentalis Academy offers structured emotional health and wellness education designed for individuals, professionals, and organizations seeking deeper psychological understanding and practical relational skills.

Our programs meet learners at different points of purpose — whether the goal is personal insight, professional development, or psychologically informed workplace learning.

Choose the pathway that best reflects how you want to engage with emotional health learning.

Welcome to Mentalis Academy

Who This Training Is For?

Mentalis Academy is designed for individuals and organizations seeking a deeper, more structured understanding of emotional health and human relationships.

If You Are Seeking Personal Growth
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smiling woman standing while holding orange folder

You are seeking a deeper understanding of your emotional patterns, relationships, and internal responses through thoughtful, structured learning rather than self-help strategies or quick solutions.

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Man in suit interviews woman holding clipboard.
If You Work With - or Wish to Work With - People

You are seeking to strengthen psychological safety, improve communication, and support healthier relational dynamics within your organization through structured education that deepens understanding of emotional processes and workplace interactions.

If You Represent an Organization or Team

You are working in a human-centered role, or considering a professional transition to this type of work, and are looking to deepen your understanding of emotional processes, communication, and psychologically informed practice.

Programs & Learning Options

Each Mentalis pathway offers a different learning experience depending on your goals, level of engagement, and professional context.
The overview below highlights how the learning formats differ in structure, pacing, and participation.

Full module only

Why Mentalis Academy?

What we offer

Flexible, Online Learning – Self-paced individual courses and structured cohort programs accessible online from anywhere.

Guided Live Learning (Certificate & Corporate Programs) – Live sessions and facilitated discussions support reflection, dialogue, and applied learning within cohort-based and organizational programs.

Comprehensive Learning Materials – Programs include video lessons, readings, reflective practices, and structured learning activities designed to deepen understanding and integration.

Integrated Learning Platform – Courses combine multimedia content and written resources within a cohesive and accessible online learning environment.

Aligned with Professional Development Standards – Programs support continuing education and professional growth aligned with recognized professional association frameworks.

Mentalis Academy was founded by licensed psychotherapists to provide structured education in emotional health and psychosocial support.

Our programs integrate psychological knowledge, reflective practice, and applied learning to help individuals and organizations develop deeper emotional understanding, stronger relational competence, and sustainable ways of working with human complexity.

  • Led by Experienced Practitioners

    All programs are developed and guided by licensed psychotherapists with over two decades of clinical, educational, and interdisciplinary experience. Our teaching draws from psychodynamic, trauma-informed, somatic, and relational perspectives grounded in real-world practice.

  • A Clear Educational Framework

    Mentalis Academy offers structured learning pathways rather than isolated workshops. Programs build progressively, allowing learners to deepen their understanding through coherent theoretical foundations and guided reflection.

  • Rigorous Yet Accessible

    Our programs provide academically informed emotional health education without requiring a university degree or clinical designation. Participants engage meaningfully with complex psychological ideas within an accessible and supportive learning environment.

  • Learning That Translates Into Practice

    Beyond information, our approach emphasizes reflection, dialogue, and integration. Learners develop insight they can apply in personal growth, helping roles, leadership contexts, and everyday relational life.

  • An Integrative Perspective

    Mentalis Academy brings together psychology, attachment theory, trauma awareness, relational dynamics, and nature-informed approaches within a coherent educational model designed for contemporary human challenges.

    We believe emotional understanding is not only personal development — it is a foundational skill for healthier relationships, ethical helping practices, and psychologically safer organizations.

Whether you are seeking personal understanding, professional certification, or organizational development, Mentalis Academy offers a structured pathway to deeper emotional and relational competence.
Nadine Gharios
Licensed Psychotherapist
Co-Founder
Daniela Maltauro
Licensed Psychotherapist
Co-Founder

Mentalis Academy was created in response to a growing need for emotional health education that is both accessible and deeply grounded, for individuals, professionals, and organizations alike.

We believe that working with emotional processes, whether for personal growth, professional development, or healthier workplace environments, requires more than techniques or quick solutions. It requires structure, ethical awareness, and a thoughtful understanding of human experience.

Our programs support reflective learning over time, integrating psychological insight, trauma-informed perspectives, and practical application. Across all learning pathways, we emphasize responsibility, boundaries, psychological safety, and respect for the complexity of emotional life.

Mentalis Academy welcomes individuals seeking deeper self-understanding, professionals wishing to strengthen relational and emotional competencies, and organizations committed to fostering psychologically safe and emotionally sustainable work environments.

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green and blue leaves plants

Watch our short introduction to discover the Mentalis Academy approach

Mentalis Academy

Elevate Your Mind - Transform Lives

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“What stands out in the work of the Mentalis Academy founders is the depth and coherence of their thinking. They bring together clinical understanding, ethical reflection, and real-world complexity in a way that feels both rigorous and grounded.”

Helen Z. — Mental health professional, Montreal

“The founders have a rare ability to articulate complex emotional processes with clarity and nuance. Their way of teaching invites reflection rather than simplification, which I consider essential in this field.”

Jacqueline K. - HR Professional, Ottawa

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“I was struck by the founders’ careful attention to ethics, boundaries, and responsibility when engaging with emotional health topics. Their approach reflects maturity and respect for both personal and professional contexts.”

Chantal B. - Counsellor, Montreal

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Mentalis Academy - Professional Reflections on Our Work