Who is Natalie Holtby?

Natalie Holtby completed her doctoral training in the School and Clinical Child Psychology program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, a faculty within the University of Toronto. Her undergraduate and master's work were also completed at the University of Toronto, earning an Honours Bachelor of Science degree (2016) and a Master of Arts in School and Clinical Child Psychology (2018). She now practices under supervision at Dr. Angela Fountain & Associates.

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What does Natalie Holtby specialize in?

As an integrative therapist, she draws from evidence-based treatment frameworks to deliver interventions tailored to each client's needs, preferences, and goals, with experience providing cognitive behavioural and relational play-based therapeutic approaches, working with both individuals and groups across early and middle childhood, adolescence, and emerging adulthood.

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What is Natalie Holtby's background and training?

Her doctoral research developed understanding of the mechanisms through which "sluggish cognitive tempo" (trouble focusing and paying attention) influences a child's learning and well-being, with the goal of identifying possible targets for early intervention. Through her graduate training, she gained clinical experience across a school board, community mental health centre, university training clinic, and private practice.

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A bit more about Natalie Holtby

In her spare time, Natalie enjoys reading, working on artistic projects, and following local sports. Coming from an agricultural background herself, she particularly enjoys spending time with horses and cattle.