Dr Kierla Ireland, PhD

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Dr Kierla Ireland, PhD

Psychologist

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Clientele

Teens, Adults, Older Adults
English,French

Location(s)

Montréal, McGill Metro

Services

Individual Therapy

My areas of expertise

ADHD Anxiety Disorders Bipolar Disorder Depression OCD Panic Attacks Perfectionism Personal Growth Phobias Self-Esteem Social Anxiety Stress

I can also help with

Emotion Dysregulation Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Interpersonal Relationships Life Transitions Racism and Discrimination Support Attachment Disorders LGBTQ+ Support Healthy Boundaries

Qualifications Biography Success Stories

Qualifications

Trained in Scientifically-Based Treatment Approaches

Achievements

13 years of professional experience

University-level training in psychology

PhD, Clinical Psychology, Concordia University
MA, Clinical Psychology, Concordia University
MA, Counselling Psychology, McGill University
BA, Psychology, University of Alberta

Qualified to Practice Psychotherapy and Counselling

Licensed Psychologist with the Order of Psychologists of Quebec, OPQ#13687-19

Biography

Thank you for visiting my page. It is good practice to do a little research before choosing a therapist! Let me tell you more about myself and my approach to psychotherapy, and you can decide if working with me seems like a good fit for your needs.

I come to Blake Psychology having trained in two disciplines of psychology, counselling and clinical. My approach is both strengths-focused and problem-focused. I have graduate training in assessment and psychotherapy. Through my years of training I have worked in a number of different settings, including clinics, hospitals, and schools. I have worked with children and adults of all ages, from 18 months to 80 years old. I guess you could say I’m well-rounded!

You may be wondering, what is it like to have me as your therapist? Working with me means collaboration, responsibility, respect and, above all, change. Together, we will help you identify your areas of inner potential, and help you to become more active in these areas. We will also help you to identify the ways in which you are getting in your own way. You will use your new behaviors, and the knowledge you gain from them, as fuel to pull yourself forward through difficult moments of your life.

The emphasis on YOU is central to our work together. You will learn about yourself and your psychology. What motivates you, and why? What brings you joy, pleasure, satisfaction, anger, jealousy, regret? How do you experience and deal with your feelings? What kind of ‘mind traps’ do you set for yourself, and how do these get in your way? What is most important to you, and how do you build a life in service of that?

Kierla’s Top 5 Hard Truths About Therapy

Therapy is something you do, not something you get.
Therapy is not always comfortable or easy. Discomfort can be a sign of progress.
Therapy is a one-way relationship; it’s all about you.
Therapy can help you see your choices more clearly, but it’s up to you to make them.
Therapy is an investment, and you are worth it.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please reach out.

Success Stories

Dr. Ireland is warm and genuine, with a natural ability to connect and help people feel at ease. She is very hands-on and loves to use drawings and diagrams to make life easier. She works quickly to help clients understand the psychology of their problems, from root causes to effects. She wants to help you understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours: how they are related, how they interact to make life easier or harder, and how they've shown up as repeating patterns in your life. Working with Dr. Ireland means learning to accept the past while taking responsibility for the present. You will learn exercises to stay relaxed and grounded, you will probably laugh, and you WILL have homework. Be ready to change your life!