Kaitlyn Macdonald, Ph.D., RP
Education
BSc – Psychology (Honours), Cape Breton University, 2012
MA – Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience), Brock University, 2014
PhD – Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience), Brock University, 2020
MA – Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University, 2023
Clinical Focus
Kaitlyn is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario as a Registered Psychotherapist. She has an extensive background in psychology and neuroscience and has expertise in the fields of sleep and memory. Kaitlyn has been both a scientist and an educator, and now as a therapist, she continues to have a passion for gathering evidence, testing hypotheses, and striving to see the big picture.
In therapy, Kaitlyn uses an integrative, collaborative, and humanistic approach that ultimately trusts in the client’s ability to find their unique way forward. She provides a supportive space, genuine feedback, and informed ideas that help clients make sense of challenges and recognize strengths. Kaitlyn often prioritizes personal reflection and the exploration of new strategies and ideas, and always with compassion in a nonjudgmental space. By fostering new skills and insight, Kaitlyn seeks to empower clients to create and then maintain positive change and well-being.