Dr. Lara Genik
Private Practice
TBD
Email: Dr.Lara@connectedhands.ca
Clinical interests: Currently, I provide psychological assessment, intervention and consultation services to children and adolescents presenting with a range of difficulties including: Anxiety and Mood, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Developmental Trauma, Behavioural and Emotional Regulation. I use an engaging, evidence-based, formulation-driven, client-centered, strength-based and developmental approach in my work, collaborating closely with parents, schools, and health professionals. My theoretical orientation is integrated, with a primary focus on cognitive behavioural therapy and third wave orientation and therapy approaches (e.g., acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy-informed).
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Type of clinical practica: Initial Assessment; Initial Intervention; Advanced Assessment; Advanced Intervention
Types of clients: Adolescent, Child
Modality: Individual
Theoretical orientation: ACT/Mindfulness; Behavioural; Cognitive; Cognitive-behavioural; DBT-informed
Types of client problems: Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Depressive Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; OC & Related Disorders; Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders; Disruptive, Impulse Control & Conduct Disorders
Type of supervision you can provide: Co-therapy/co-interview; Observe student live; Student describes case; Review audiotape with student
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Clinical mentor: Unavailable
Research interests: My research interests have primarily involved improving pain knowledge, assessment, and management abilities of caregivers who support children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (e.g., development of training and resources for caregivers in this regard). *My research is not incorporated into my clinical position at this time.*
Available to supervise: No
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Last updated: May 22, 2024
