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Dr. Chantal Gagnon, PHD, LMHC

Dr. Chantal Gagnon, Ph.D., LMHC. · Plantation, FL

Identity verified on September 21, 2026

Listed since 2016

7 Peer Endorsements

5.0

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Has endorsed Dr. Lisa Saponaro.

  • “"I have known Dr. Gagnon for years and appreciate her straight forward style. Over the years Dr Gagnon and I have exchanged referrals and my clients have always reported satisfaction. It is easy to book appointments with her, she conducts herself with professionalism and I trust my clients will be well taken care of with Dr. Gagnon!””Read more

    “"I have known Dr. Gagnon for years and appreciate her straight forward style. Over the years Dr Gagnon and I have exchanged referrals and my clients have always reported satisfaction. It is easy to book appointments with her, she conducts herself with professionalism and I trust my clients will be well taken care of with Dr. Gagnon!””

    Dr. Lisa Saponaro, PHDPsychologist, Clinical · Plantation, FLFebruary 16, 2017

  • “Dr. Gagnon is a hard driving professional who is motivated by the things that are really important: namely to provide the best possible service to clients while honoring their voices. Chantal is a gifted clinician and a stand up person.”

    Dr. Barry Duncan, PSYDPsychologist · Tamarac, FLFebruary 16, 2017

  • “Dr. Gagnon is an excellent therapist. She has been extremely helpful to me and I am grateful for her support. She also has very informative videos on her video blog.”

    George J Ramos Jr, LMHC, MDFamily Medicine · Hialeah, FLFebruary 16, 2017

Other healthcare professionals

  • “"Dr. Chantal brings a unique worldview -wide in scope- and skill set to the table. While under her guidance, I gained a wealth of information for professional and personal growth. She borrows from her experiences and clinical training to inspire, instruct, and support. I'm grafetful to have benefited from her services. I esteem her in high regards, and recommend her therapy services just as high.””Read more

    “"Dr. Chantal brings a unique worldview -wide in scope- and skill set to the table. While under her guidance, I gained a wealth of information for professional and personal growth. She borrows from her experiences and clinical training to inspire, instruct, and support. I'm grafetful to have benefited from her services. I esteem her in high regards, and recommend her therapy services just as high.””

    Sonny Etienne, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CAPCounselor, Mental Health · North Lauderdale, FLFebruary 16, 2017

  • “"I am not a patient of Dr. Chantal Marie Gagnon but know her as a colleague. She is very professional, educated, and is a therapist that I have recommended to in the past. “”

    Jared Kreisberg, LMHC, Nationally Certified Counselor, MSCounselor, Mental Health · Plantation, FLFebruary 16, 2017

  • “"You can frequently get a sense of what kind of therapist your colleague is by the way they interact personally. Dr. Gagnon demonstrates a genuine kindness and a drive to help others succeed. She brings a strong sense of motivation and positive energy while balancing these with fairness and understanding. These are strong qualities for an effective and successful therapist.””Read more

    “"You can frequently get a sense of what kind of therapist your colleague is by the way they interact personally. Dr. Gagnon demonstrates a genuine kindness and a drive to help others succeed. She brings a strong sense of motivation and positive energy while balancing these with fairness and understanding. These are strong qualities for an effective and successful therapist.””

    Lucy Whitelocke, License Marriage and Family Therapist, MSCounselor, Mental Health · Plantation, FLFebruary 16, 2017

  • “"I have known Dr. Chantal Gagnon for over 20 years. I had the fortunate opportunity to partner with her on many initiatives to increase awareness of women's issues and advance the knowledge of opportunities for women as active members of the socio-political community at Florida Atlantic University. Her leadership, organizational skills, and sheer determination made her a fierce advocate for the disenfranchised, marginalized and other people(s) in need of assistance. Her quiet, calm demeanor makes her excel in all she does. All of these characteristics can only contribute to success in her clinical practice. I can provide this recommendation without any reservation as I know she is a highly qualified and empathic individual for whom her highest priority has always been the advancement and well-being of others.””Read more

    “"I have known Dr. Chantal Gagnon for over 20 years. I had the fortunate opportunity to partner with her on many initiatives to increase awareness of women's issues and advance the knowledge of opportunities for women as active members of the socio-political community at Florida Atlantic University. Her leadership, organizational skills, and sheer determination made her a fierce advocate for the disenfranchised, marginalized and other people(s) in need of assistance. Her quiet, calm demeanor makes her excel in all she does. All of these characteristics can only contribute to success in her clinical practice. I can provide this recommendation without any reservation as I know she is a highly qualified and empathic individual for whom her highest priority has always been the advancement and well-being of others.””

    Amoy K Hugh-Pennie, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, IBABehavior Analyst · Brookfield, CTFebruary 16, 2017

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About

Dr. Gagnon began her counseling career about 15 years ago as a volunteer crisis counselor for Women in Distress, a domestic violence prevention and intervention agency. Read more

Dr. Gagnon began her counseling career about 15 years ago as a volunteer crisis counselor for Women in Distress, a domestic violence prevention and intervention agency. She received a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and completed her internship at Atlantic Shores Hospital. Dr. Gagnon holds a second Masters Degree in Child and Human Development and a Ph.D. in Social and Personality Psychology. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (psychotherapist) in the State of Florida and is Board Certified in Professional Counseling. Dr. Gagnon is also a Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) and a Substance Abuse Professional (DOT-SAP). Dr. Gagnon provides therapy, counseling and testing and evaluations services in her Plantation, FL office. Life Coaching services are also available to clients nationwide via phone or skype.

However, despite her extensive education background and professional training, Chantal is a down-to-earth individual who both lives and understands the human experience and struggles of daily life. She is warm, friendly, and easy to talk to. Session with her feel like sitting down with an old friend who takes the time to know and understand you, who can give you a fresh perspective on your situation, and some solid, reliable advice and guidance that can immediately help you begin to improve the quality of your life.

Dr. Gagnon has worked with a broad range of individuals from successful professionals, to high-school students, to homeless individuals, and jail inmates. She has extensive expertise in a variety of areas, including substance abuse and other addictions, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship and marital difficulties, divorce and life transitions, adolescent behavior problems, ADHD, parenting issues, eating disorder, personality disorders, abuse and trauma, and adjustment difficulties. Dr. Gagnon is also a successful career coach and workshop presenter, helping individuals take their lives to the next level of success, be it a promotion a work, building their own business, and achieve their personal goals.

Recognition history

4 awards

  • 2019 Top 200 DoctorsLife Counselor
  • 2018 Top 100 DoctorsLife Counselor
  • 2018 City WinnerLife Counselor · Plantation
  • 2017 Top 100 DoctorsLife Counselor

Issued in earlier Doctors’ Choice Awards cycles. History, not current standing.

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