DR. EMILY BARLOW-KRELINA
Clinical Psychologist
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I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario to provide psychological services (assessment and therapy) to children and adolescents. I provide services primarily in-person, with virtual alternatives for supplementary sessions (e.g., intakes, feedbacks, check-ins).
Finding the right psychologist is an important first step to starting therapy. This is why I start by striving to create a relationship that feels safe to explore thoughts, feelings, and different sides of yourself.
I am here to listen and encourage your reflection, as well as to share insights and strategies that might be helpful – so you can discover goals that matter to you and work toward them. I apply evidence-based techniques in an integrated and dynamic way to build on your personal style and strengths, pulling primarily from relational/psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapies (ACT). I strive to create a space that embraces diverse identities, perspectives and experiences, with an intention to stay open and curious. I welcome your feedback to be able to support you better.
I support children and youth with a variety of mental health concerns, and have experience working with youth with somatic symptoms and chronic pain. I have expertise in providing comprehensive psychodiagnostic and psychoeducational assessments to individuals with complex mental health, behavioural and/or learning needs. I also strive to work in an integrated way with client’s families, schools, and health care teams to support functioning in real-world contexts.
In addition to my work at Prime Connections, I am a psychologist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, where I provide psychological services as part of Canada’s first inpatient multidisciplinary pediatric pain service. My clinical and research training has been gained through my doctoral degree in Clinical Developmental Psychology at York University, as well as through placements at The Hospital for Sick Children, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, and York University Psychology Clinic.
Dr. Emily Barlow-Krelina is not accepting new clients at this time.
