Who is Mila Popovic?

Mila Popovic is a Psychology Doctoral Resident completing her full-time psychology residency at Dr. Angela Fountain & Associates. She is currently completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Lakehead University, trained within the scientist-practitioner model, and previously earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Lakehead University and her Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology and Neuroscience from Wilfrid Laurier University.
 

What does Mila Popovic specialize in?

At the practice, she provides evidence-based assessment and therapy services under the supervision of a registered psychologist. Her clinical work is grounded in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), while also informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness- and self-compassion-based perspectives, tailored to each client's unique strengths, goals, and lived experiences with cultural humility, curiosity, and compassion.

What is Mila Popovic's background and training?

She joins the team with experience providing psychological assessment and intervention across hospital, community mental health, private practice, and educational settings, working with children, adolescents, and adults presenting with concerns including anxiety, depression, emotion regulation difficulties, relational challenges, eating disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., ADHD and autism), and personality-related concerns, alongside comprehensive psychoeducational and diagnostic assessments. Her research focuses on understanding the stigma associated with borderline personality disorder and nonsuicidal self-injury, with the goal of improving understanding, compassion, and access to care.
 

A bit more about Mila Popovic

Outside of psychology, she enjoys travelling, discovering new restaurants and cafés, staying active through pilates, and spending quality time with family and friends.

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