Dr. Lara Genik
Clinical Psychologist
Professional Summary
Dr. Genik works with children and adolescents presenting with a range of difficulties. She uses an engaging, client-centered, strength-based, and developmental approach to her work, collaborating closely with parents, schools, and health professionals.
Areas of Practice
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Emotion regulation difficulties
- Behavioural issues
- Parent/child relational issues
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Trauma
- Neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, specific learning disorder)
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Exposure with response prevention (ERP)
- Emotion focused family therapy (EFT)
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
Professional Credentials
- Registered Clinical Psychologist – College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO)
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, University of Guelph
- Master of Arts (M.A.), Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, University of Guelph
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours, (B.A.), Major: Psychology; Minor: Family and Child Studies, University of Guelph
Current Professional Positions
- Archways Centre for CBT
- Vanier Children’s Mental Wellness, Intensive Services
Past Professional Positions
- Western University, Health and Wellness Centre (Internship)
- University of Guelph, Centre for Psychological Services (Practicum)
- Halton District School Board (Practicum)
- Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre/Hamilton Health Sciences Centre (Practicum)