Dr. Lara Genik

Psychologist (Supervised Practice)

Professional Summary

Dr. Genik works as a psychologist (under the supervision of Dr. Sabrina Chiarella, C.Psych.) 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 (Supervised Practice) – 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)