On Psych: Presented by the Ontario Psychological Association

What does it mean to know your own mind? And what happens when that mind is lying to you? In this episode, host Dr. Jonathan Douglas sits down with Orlando Da Silva, lawyer, former President of the Ontario Bar Association, and author of the newly released memoir, Thank God I Failed: A Lawyer's Suicide Attempt and the Case Against Trying , for a candid conversation about depression, hopelessne...

What does it truly mean to be empathetic in a clinical setting? In this episode, host Dr. Jonathan Douglas sits down with APA author Dr. Douglas Flemons, PhD, LMFT, Professor Emeritus of Family Therapy, to explore the nuance of empathy within psychotherapy. Dr. Flemons discusses the concept of "feeling into" a client’s experience through curiosity and imagination. They dive into the prac...

In this conversation, Dr. Jonathan Douglas and Dr. Diana Velikonya explore the evolving landscape of psychology in Ontario, particularly focusing on the proposed expansion of psychologists’ scope of practice to include prescribing psychotropic medications. They discuss the history of this initiative, the healthcare system challenges driving it, and the potential to improve access to care. The conv...

In this conversation, Dr. Jonathan Douglas and Dr. David Joffe explore the profound impacts of COVID-19 on brain health, particularly focusing on long COVID and its associated cognitive impairments. They discuss the intersection of sleep medicine and neurocognition, highlighting the emergence of REM behavior disorder in younger populations. The conversation delves into the implications for driving...

Tune in to hear Dr. Robbie Campbell and Sara Bradbury share about Ontario’s newest Eating Disorders clinic: The Harbour. Dr. Campbell is a dedicated psychiatrist with over 40 years of experience with eating disorder patients. He is the founder and president for the Eating Disorders Foundation of Canada. He is Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychiatry at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentist...

Jonathan A. Weiss, Ph. D., C.Psych. is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at York University, where he holds the York Research Chair in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. He leads research focused on mental health in autistic individuals and those with intellectual disabilities across the lifespan. Dr. Weiss is a Clinical Psychologist whose work explores access to care, service...

Laura Nichols, PhD is a clinical psychologist and a current board member and President of the Ontario Psychological Association. She is the founder and director of the Centre for Change in Ottawa, a large clinic offering evidenced based mental health assessment and treatment for adults in Ottawa and across Ontario. Dr. Nichols serves as a clinical supervisor affiliated with the University of Ottaw...

Dr. Brent Willock earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Michigan. After serving on staff for several years in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Medical Center, he relocated to Toronto, becoming Chief Psychologist at a clinical/teaching facility associated with the University of Toronto (C.M. Hincks Treatment Centre, now part of the Hospital for...

Dr. Sandra Belfry is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Psychologist with 30 years of experience providing psychological assessment and treatment for women and seniors, particularly during life transitions and health challenges. She focuses on improving Quality of Life, an approach she established early in her career by creating programs for seniors with mental health and neurodegenerative condition...

Dr. Steve Jett is a clinical psychologist. He cares deeply about improving the mental health and well-being of first responders, athletes, and military veterans. He is the director of Jett Psychological Services. Dr. Jett leads a team of psychologists, social workers, and psychotherapists who provide services to people throughout Ontario. Dr. Jett is also the founder and director of Launch, a proa...

Laura Nichols, PhD is a clinical psychologist and a current board member and President of the Ontario Psychological Association. She is the founder and director of the Centre for Change in Ottawa, a multidisciplinary group private practice offering evidence-based mental health assessment and treatment for children, adolescents and adults across Ontario. Dr. Nichols serves as a clinical supervisor...

Willie Handler has reinvented himself on several occasions throughout his work career. He has been a hospital administrator, a government policy manager, an insurance expert, and consultant. Following his retirement from the Ontario public service, Willie began a writing career. He has published three fiction novels and numerus journal articles over the past few years. He is a member of the Canadi...

Dr. Dana Ménard is an assistant professor of clinical psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Windsor. She obtained her PhD from the University of Ottawa in 2013 after completing her pre-doctoral internship and the London Health Sciences Centre. Her PhD dissertation was published as a book, Magnificent sex: Lessons from extraordinary lovers , which won the 2021 consumer cho...

Tune in as Dr. Taube-Schiff speaks about her experiences as OPA President, her practice treating OCD, and the upcoming 77th Annual OPA Conference. Dr. Taube-Schiff has been a Registered Psychologist for almost 20 years and her clinical work has focused on the delivery of scientifically-supported treatments for obsessive compulsive and related disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, relationship...

Dr. Jonathan N. Stea is a full-time practicing clinical psychologist and an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary. He’s a two-time winner of the University of Calgary’s Award for Excellence in Clinical Supervision and co-editor of the book Investigating Clinical Psychology: Pseudoscience, Fringe Science, and Controversies . Dr. Stea has published...

Some psychologists with extra training have been prescribing psychiatric medications for years. Tune in to find out how it’s been going! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Since 2009 Dr. David Shearer has been a clinical and prescribing psychologist for the Department of the Army at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) in the state of Washington. He serves as a core faculty member and Director of Behavioral Sciences...

On this episode of the On Psych Podcast Dr. Jonathan Douglas and Dr. Raywat Deonandan sit down to discuss the variables that contribute towards a public health panic. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Raywat Deonandan, PhD, is an Epidemiologist and Associate Professor with the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa, as well as a Senior Fellow at Massey College, University of Toronto. An award-winni...

On this episode of OnPsych, we welcome Dr. Tyler Black — child and adolescent psychiatrist — to the podcast!  ABOUT OUR GUEST   Dr. Tyler Black is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and the Medical Director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Emergency Department at BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver. With an impressive nine-year tenure, he has had the privilege of working closely with...

On this episode of OnPsych, we welcome Dr. Steven Taylor — clinical psychologist,  professor, and author— to the podcast! ABOUT OUR GUEST    Dr. Steven Taylor is a Professor and Clinical Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at UBC. His research and clinical work focus on anxiety disorders and the psychology of pandemics. Dr. Taylor has authored over 300 scientific publications and more tha...

On this episode of OnPsych, we welcome Dr. Dana Ménard— clinical psychologist, assistant professor, researcher, and author— to the podcast!  ABOUT OUR GUEST   Dr. Dana Ménard is an assistant professor of clinical psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Windsor. She obtained her Ph. D. from the University of Ottawa in 2013 after completing her pre-doctoral internship and the...

On this episode of OnPsych, we welcome Katie Hayes, Ph. D. — senior policy analyst, researcher, and climate advocate — to the podcast!  ABOUT OUR GUEST   Katie Hayes, Ph. D. is a senior policy analyst at Health Canada’s Climate Change and Innovation Bureau. She is also the lead author of the mental health and climate change chapter for the National Climate Change and Health Assessment Report led b...

On this episode of OnPsych, we welcome Dr. Kris Boksman  — psychologist, intensive interventionist, professional mentor and clinical instructor  — to the podcast! ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Kris Boksman, Ph. D., C.Psych., is a registered clinical psychologist and the owner of Limestone Clinic. She works with a wide array of client populations, licensed to work across the age spectrum and provides service...

On this episode of OnPsych, we welcome Dr. Barbara Landau — Psychologist, Lawyer, Mediator, Arbitrator and trainer — to the podcast!  ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Barbara Landau, C.M., Ph. D., LL.B., LL.M., is the president of “Separation Pathways,” a multi-disciplinary, client-centred, safe and affordable choice for families seeking a cooperative option outside court.  Dr. Landau is a leader in the field...

On the season 3 premiere of OnPsych, we welcome Dr. Richard Amaral — psychologist, author and speaker — to the podcast! ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Richard Amaral, Ph. D., is a registered psychologist in private practice working with adolescents, adults, and families both online and in-person.  He is also the author of, “The Promise Wheel: Psychology for Growth and Balanced Living.” Dr. Amaral received hi...

On this episode of OnPsych, Dr. Jonathan Douglas sits down with guest, Dr. Julie Bindeman,  to explore the multi-faceted realm of Reproductive Psychology — the scope of work, current challenges, and future potential.  ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Julie Bindeman graduated from the George Washington University and is the co-owner of Integrative Therapy of Greater Washington in Rockville, Maryland. Her speci...