Dr. Emilie Carriere was born and raised in Sudbury and holds a certificate of registration for a psychologist authorizing supervised practice from the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO). Her training includes an honours bachelor’s degree in psychology from Laurentian University and a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Université de Moncton.

Dr. Carriere has experience working in private practice, hospital, and community health settings throughout Northern Ontario, including organizations serving Indigenous communities. She provides comprehensive psychological assessments and psychotherapy with adolescents and adults with a range of presenting concerns, drawing on evidence-based approaches in a thoughtful and flexible way. Dr. Carriere has particular interests in working with clients presenting with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and using positive psychology approaches, particularly self-compassion. She also provides services through the WSIB Mental Health Program of Care.

Some of the moments I value most in my work are when someone begins to speak to themselves with the same kindness and understanding they so easily offer to others. We can be incredibly hard on ourselves, especially when things feel difficult or uncertain. I enjoy seeing someone become kinder and more accepting of themselves, while still working toward the changes they want to make.

When clients describe working with me, I hope they say they never felt like they had to have it all together. Some of the most meaningful conversations happen when we can be open about what’s really going on, even when it feels messy or complicated. I want clients to feel like there’s room for all of who they are, not just the parts that brought them to therapy.