Dr. Kyla McDonald, C.Psych. (She/Her)

Kyla McDonald is another local Beaches mom to two young boys. She loves athletics, movies, poetry, and spending time with her family. Kyla is often found down at the beach with her boys and has recently started coaching the Flourish Health Services’ under-4 soccer team. 

Kyla is a registered psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Kyla's approach to assessment and therapy is integrative and family-centred. She received her B.Sc. degree with Honours in Psychology from Trent University (2011) and completed an M.A. (2013) and Ph.D. in Psychological Science (life span development stream) at Ryerson University (2017). Kyla completed her training in York University’s Clinical Developmental doctoral psychology program in 2023. She worked under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Connolly in the Teen Relationships lab conducting research with youth who are at risk of sexual exploitation. Her pre-doctoral residency was completed at the CAMH in the Youth Justice Assessment Clinic and Mood and Anxiety Service for Children and Youth in the Fall of 2022. 

Kyla has completed clinical training at various interprofessional settings across the GTA including Lakeridge Health (Eating Disorders Program), the Hospital for Sick Children, the CAMH, Holland Bloorview, and York University Psychology Clinic (YUPC). She has conducted neuropsychological, psychoeducational and psychodiagnostic assessments with individuals who have learning difficulties, serious mental health concerns, behavioural challenges, and various neurological conditions. 

Kyla continues exploring lifespan development every day by watching her children grow, change, and learn about the world around them.