Lara Kalaf

Founder | Psychologist | Clinical Supervisor

I am trained to help adults, children, adolescents, men, women, families, and professionals better cope with a wide variety of emotional, relational and personal challenges. If you are feeling overwhelmed, out-of touch with yourself or generally unhappy and enjoy a genuine conversation with another person willing to reach out to help, than I believe we would be a good fit. I developed an eclectic and culturally sensitive approach to therapy, heavily influenced by humanistic/existential, positive psychology, CBT, and expressive art therapy. I am dedicated to empowering individuals suffering from stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, trauma, grief, acculturation difficulties, or eating disorders by helping them look past their life stressors and regain vitality, self-esteem, and purpose in life. My diverse work experiences have nourished my therapeutic skills beyond what I have learned from my Ph.d. I work first on establishing a safe space and a uniquely customized treatment plan to meet the individual needs of each person so that they are truly comfortable in taking steps towards a more balanced life, free of unnecessary suffering.

Training and Credentials

UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Clinical Psychology. 2012 – 2016 Thesis : Art therapy as a resilience building tool for refugee children and teens. • University of Leeds MA, Masters in HRM/Organisational Psychology. 2009 – 2010 Dissertation (Distinction): Online social networking enabling knowledge development through social capital amongst disparate workers? • Concordia University B A, Business Studies. 2006 – 2008 • Université de Montréal BA, Psychology. 2004 – 2006

Expertise and Causes I care about

Expertise : Anxiety & Depression • Relational Issues • Trauma and PTSD • Chronic Pain • Eating Disorders • Parental Coaching • Sleep or Insomnia • Existential Issues || Causes : Arts and Culture • Children • Disaster and Humanitarian Relief • Education • Health • Human Rights • Poverty Alleviation

Approach

Humanistic/Existential • Eclectic Approach • Psychodynamic Therapy • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Psychosomatic Approach and Mindfulness Practices

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Dr. Lara Kalaf is the clinical director of MindSession Psychology and a licensed psychologist. She has over 11 years of clinical experience working with adults, teens, parents and children. She offers clinical supervision, diagnostic services, psychotherapy, and parental coaching.

Clientele: Adults, Teens, and Parents Degree: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology Licensed: Psychologist in Quebec (OPQ member) Languages : English, French, Arabic, Spanish

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