Who is Dr. Janet Amos?

 

Dr. Janet Amos is a Registered Psychologist who works with children, teens, and their families. She brings a playful and empathetic approach to therapy that helps children, teens, and families feel supported, understood, and empowered. Dr. Amos believes in working collaboratively with parents to help families thrive, tailoring every session to meet each child where they are.

 

"I believe that every child wants to do well, and with the right support, they can."

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What does Dr. Janet Amos specialize in?

 

Dr. Janet works with children and teens navigating emotional, behavioural, social, and learning challenges — including anxiety, OCD, low mood, and school difficulties such as school avoidance and separation anxiety. She has spatialized training in supporting children with selective mutism.

 

She offers individual therapy and parent consultations using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), emotion-focused therapy, and behavioural therapy, often incorporating arts and play-based activities tailored to each child's strengths and needs. 

 

Dr. Janet also provides comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to better understand a child's learning profile and guide support at home and school.
 

What is Dr. Janet Amos's background and training?

Dr. Janet Amos is a Registered School and Clinical Psychologist with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO). She holds a Doctoral degree in School/Applied Child Psychology from McGill University and has over a decade of experience supporting children through roles in school, hospital, and clinic settings.
 

A bit more about Dr. Janet Amos

Outside of her clinical work, she loves being outdoors — hiking, camping, snowboarding, and canoeing — and also enjoys yoga, painting, reading, and playing the ukulele.

Dr. Janot Amos' Publications & Presentations:

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Publications

Amos, J., Moase, J., & Sladeczek, I. E. (2025). A scoping review of school-based expressive writing implementation reporting practices: missed opportunities and new research directions. Discover Mental Health, 5(1), 27.

Amos, J., Sladeczek, I. E., Moxness, K., Chebli, S. (2022). Does Early Intensive Behavioural 

Intervention Improve the Social Skills of Children with Autism? An Exploratory Study. 

Journal on Developmental Disabilities.
 

Amos, J., Fernandez, M. (2020). Cultivating Student Leadership. Mind Pad.
 

Sladeczek, I. E., Fontil, L., Miodrag, N., Karagiannakis, A., Amar, A. & Amos, J. (2017). 

Comparing Service Delivery Models for Children with Developmental Delays in Canada: 

Adaptive and Maladaptive Behaviours, Parental Perceptions of Stress and Care. 

Exceptionality Education International, 27, 38-61.
 

Amos, J., Sladeczek, I. E. (Submitted). Self-kindness is an important component of self-

compassion in adolescent’s mental health. Journal of Early Adolescence.
 

Conference Presentations

 

Hove, I., Wang, Y. W., Amos, J., Sladeczek, I. E., & Groleau, D. (2021, June 7 - 25). Self-

regulation, personal adjustment, and internalizing distress as predictors of resilience in 

adolescents [Poster presentation]. Canadian Psychological Association Annual National 

Convention 2021, Virtual Event.
 

Amos, J., Fernandez, M. (2020, May). Graduate School Leadership. Presented at the Canadian 

Psychological Association’s 81st Annual National Convention, Montreal, QC. 

(Conference cancelled due to COVID 19)
 

Amos, J., Sladeczek, I.E., Fernandez, M. (2019, May). Implications for Research and Practice 

When Assessing Fidelity of Implementation: A Case Study of School-Based Expressive 

Writing Interventions. Presented at the Summer Institute for School Psychology, Montreal, QC. 
 

Amos, J., Sladeczek, I. E., Saade Chebli, S., Moxness, K., Lanovaz, M. (2018, June). Family, 

Community, and Service Provider Opportunities for Social Interaction and Social Skills of 

Children with Autism. Presented at the International Congress of Applied Psychology, Montreal, QC.
 

Amos, J., Sladeczek, I. E., Groleau, D., Farella, M., (2018, May). Self-Compassion and 

Behavioural and Emotional Wellbeing in Adolescence. Presented at the Summer Institute 

for School Psychology, Montreal, QC.
 

Davies, G. Sladeczek, I. Amos, J., Moxness K., Garcin, N., Lanovaz, M., Chelbi, S., Maduro, A. 

(2017, June). Early Intervention Outcomes for Parents and Children with Autism 

Spectrum Disorders: Adaptive Behaviour, Parent Stress, and Perceptions of Care. Poster 

presented at the Canadian Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, ON.
 

Amos, J., Hassan, F., Fernandez, M., Davies, G. (2017, March). Early Intervention in the Quebec 

Context: Fine-tuning service provision for better child and family outcomes. Panel 

presented at the EGSS Annual Conference, Montreal, QC.
 

Amos, J., Sladeczek, I., Moxness, K., Lanovaz, M., Garcin, N., & Chebli, S. (2017, February). 

Family and Intervention Characteristics Impacting Social Skills in Children with Autism. 

Poster presented at the National Association of School Psychologists 2017 Annual 

Convention, San Antonio, TX.
 

Amos, J., Sladeczek, I. E., Hassan, F., Park, S., Amar, D., Hassan, N. F., Fernandez, M. (2016, 

March). Peer-Related Social Competence in Children with Developmental Disabilities: 

Relations to Parental Stress. Poster presented at the Jean-Paul Dionne Symposium, held at the University of Ottawa, Ontario.
 

Fernandez, M., Sladeczek, I. E., Amar, D., Han, H., Mortin, H., Hassan, N. F., Amos, J. (2016, 

March). The relationship between sensory processing and adaptive behaviors in 

children with developmental disabilities. Poster presented at the Jean-Paul Dionne 

Symposium, held at the University of Ottawa, Ontario.
 

Amos, J. E. (2013, May). Risk Communication and Genetic Testing. Poster presented at the 43rd 

Annual Ontario Undergraduate Psychology Thesis Conference, Toronto, ON.