Kemptville Psychology & Counselling

06/24/2026

Physicians have a very difficult job, knowing effective treatments for hundreds of different challenges families face. CADDRA tries to make things easier by summarizing the available information about ADHD medications on a single page. The newest May 2026 update is out, following approval of a few novel treatments by Health Canada. Bookmark this and bring it to your next ADHD specialist's appointment!https://www.caddra.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026-06-02_CADDRA_ADHD-Medication-Chart_EN-FR_WIP15-FINAL_compressed_uneditable.pdf

06/15/2026

Take it from another 'professional bravery coach' (and child psychologist). Raising confident kids starts with discomfort. Treating anxiety or OCD isn't about breathing strategies and coping thoughts - it's about regular practice of things that can make kids scared and showing them that they're braver than they think!

Could exposing kids to their fears help them thrive later on in life? Exploring the science of exposure therapy, pediatric psychologist Kathryn Hecht shows how encouraging children to handle discomfort builds confidence and resilience. Through personal stories and practical strategies, she shares th...

06/10/2026

Scientific precision and clinical skill: elevating care in Kemptville.

04/28/2026

03/31/2026

On the Transgender Day of Visibility, a reminder about the best-practices for working with youth thinking about gender diversity in a mental health clinic.

It's easy for clinicians and institutions to say they're "gender affirming" or "queer-ally". One quick way to better understand the depth of their knowledge is to ask how the WPATH guidelines shape the care they provide.