Who is Dr. Carly McDonell?

Dr. Carly McDonell is registered as a psychologist in supervised practice with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO). She holds a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, a certificate in Youth Justice & Interventions, and a B.A. in Forensic Psychology, with clinical training that has included work with Child and Youth Mental Health, Providence Health Care, WorkBC, and the Chilliwack Youth Health Centre.
 

What does Dr. Carly McDonell specialize in?

She practices from a trauma-informed and attachment-based perspective, incorporating CBT and DBT interventions to support clients with concerns including life transitions, relationship conflicts, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. She also supports members of the LGBTQ+ community, and in addition to cognitive and behavioural therapies, offers equine-assisted therapy, where working with horses provides a safe, experiential way to explore emotions, build resilience, and promote personal growth.
 

What is Dr. Carly McDonell's background and training?

She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across individual and group therapy as well as assessment-based settings, and has provided crisis intervention services through organizations including the Vancouver Police Department and Kids Help Phone. She completed her doctoral internship at Adler Community Health Services, working across hospital, primary care, and community-based settings, and has worked with Indigenous communities, providing assessments for Indigenous youth and support for caregivers. Her doctoral research explored sexual assault and affirmative therapies for sexual and gender diverse groups.