Dr. Bénédicte Blain’s main areas of practice include individual therapy for anxiety and depression, parental coaching, behaviour management, and assessments. She welcomes children, adolescents and adults who speak either English or French. Dr. Blain’s approach to therapy is collaborative and she uses a variety of evidence-based treatments tailored to the client’s objectives such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.

As for assessment, Dr. Blain specializes in neurodevelopmental disorders, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities (dyslexia and dyscalculia), specific language impairment, Tourette syndrome, developmental coordination disorder, and nonverbal learning disorders. She helps clients better understand their strengths and weaknesses and offer suggestions to facilitate their academic learning. Depending on the needs of the person, she may recommend classroom accommodations such as additional time for tests or a laptop with correction software. She is also able to identify emotional (anxiety and depression) and behavioral disorders and suggest strategies to address them.

Her doctoral dissertation focuses on communication skills (pragmatics) and regulation of new and complex behaviors (executive functions) of children aged 4 years old and the relationship between the two. Her research led to publications, including a book chapter on child language development in childcare settings and a scientific article on the role of executive functions in the development of communication.

Dr. Blain holds a doctorate in both research (Ph.D.) and clinical neuropsychology from Université du Québec à Montréal and is currently registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

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Dr. Alina Carter is a registered psychologist who provides psychological services to children, teens, adults and families in English. She completed her Ph.D. in clinical psychology with a child clinical subspecialty from the University of Windsor and is registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.

Dr. Carter provides therapy to individuals across most of the lifespan, although she specializes with children and youth. Her practice focuses on those who struggle with anxiety, depression, adjusting to life events or stressors, sleep difficulties, and health-related concerns (e.g., chronic pain).

​Dr. Carter also provides psychodiagnostic and psychoeducational assessments for children and young adults.

Dr. Carter’s theoretical orientation is integrative, in that she considers the impact of various factors (such as biological, psychological, social, and systemic) when understanding her clients and their struggles. Dr. Carter focuses on interventions that are evidence-based (e.g., cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy) and relevant for the individual and developmental level. Her approach is supportive, collaborative, and respectful, and she seeks feedback and active involvement from clients.

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Dr. Lockwood is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She received her PhD in School and Clinical Child Psychology at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto. Dr. Lockwood provides psychotherapy in English to children, adolescents, and families, virtually and in person.

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Biography

Dr. Narvaez Linares completed his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa. He pursued post-doctoral training in Clinical Neuropsychology at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), in School Psychology at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB), and in Clinical Psychology in private practice.

Dr. Narvaez Linares is registered in these areas, except for neuropsychology, with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and l’Ordre des Psychologues du Québec. Dr. Narvaez Linares will be obtaining his competency in neuropsychology in 2023. He is known for his warm, approachable and authentic style.

He has published in scientific journals, presented at multiple conferences, and taught university courses. He continues volunteering with organizations that promote youth leadership and citizenship, and advocating for human rights. In addition, he is part of different committees at the local and national levels promoting training in psychology.

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