Welcome to Neljak Psychology.
Dr. Michelle Neljak is a psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. The focus of her practice is Clinical and Forensic Psychology.
Dr. Neljak provides diagnostic assessment, psychotherapy, and counselling to adults struggling with a variety of mental health issues.
Contact her for more info.
Welcome to Neljak Psychology.
Dr. Michelle Neljak is a psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. The focus of her practice is Clinical and Forensic Psychology.
Dr. Neljak provides diagnostic assessment, psychotherapy, and counselling to adults struggling with a variety of mental health issues.
Contact her for more info.
Why Neljak Psych?
Dr. Neljak provides a holistic and person-centred approach to mental health care. Individual experience is viewed in relation to the systems they are interconnected with, such as family, work, the community, etc. Services are provided within a professional and confidential therapeutic relationship built on trust. Treatment goals are mutually agreed upon, and clients are collaborators throughout the treatment process.
Here to help you
Individual counselling and psychotherapy are available from Dr. Neljak for adults experiencing a variety of mental health difficulties and challenges coping with adverse life events, such as loss or separation.
Informed & Effective Solutions
Trauma-informed assessment and psychotherapy interventions, including diagnosis of traumatic stress disorders and provision of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) are offered to first responders and those struggling to cope following trauma. CPT and PE are evidenced-based treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), in other words, effective in the treatment of PTSD.
Getting Back to Work
When indicated, Dr. Neljak supports individuals in their return-to-work following psychological injury in the workplace.
Psychological Services
Generally speaking, psychologists provide assessment and therapy/ counselling services to those with mental health difficulties and/or serious mental illness. Psycho-diagnostic assessments help to identify mental health issues and mental illness, and subsequently assist in generating effective treatment recommendations. Assessments utilize standardized psychological testing questionnaires or psychological inventories, as well as client interviews to arrive at a diagnosis and course of treatment.
Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, provides a space for you to learn about your mental health struggles and interpersonal concerns, and understand more about your moods, feelings, thoughts, and behaviours. Counselling broadly focuses on changing and/or enhancing personal wellness, relationships, and mental health.
Dr. Neljak provides services to adults for a number of presenting mental health concerns including traumatic stress, childhood abuse, mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment difficulties, self-esteem and assertiveness, anger, grief and loss, and relationship and interpersonal difficulties.
Dr. Neljak incorporates evidenced-based skills and techniques into treatment that can help clients navigate their world more effectively, and in turn, help individuals more readily achieve psychological well-being.
Dr. Neljak’s has honed her skills over years of working in various settings including federal corrections and military. Her experiences make her well suited to provide assessment and treatment for mental health difficulties arising from traumatic stress and challenging work environments. Dr. Neljak takes referrals from Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).
Why Neljak Psych?
Dr. Neljak provides a holistic and person-centred approach to mental health care. Individual experience is viewed in relation to the systems they are interconnected with, such as family, work, the community, etc. Services are provided within a professional and confidential therapeutic relationship built on trust. Treatment goals are mutually agreed upon, and clients are collaborators throughout the treatment process.
Here to help you
Individual counselling and psychotherapy are available from Dr. Neljak for adults experiencing a variety of mental health difficulties and challenges coping with adverse life events, such as loss or separation.
Informed & Effective Solutions
Trauma-informed assessment and psychotherapy interventions, including diagnosis of traumatic stress disorders and provision of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) are offered to first responders and those struggling to cope following trauma. CPT and PE are evidenced-based treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), in other words, effective in the treatment of PTSD.
Getting Back to Work
When indicated, Dr. Neljak supports individuals in their return-to-work following psychological injury in the workplace.
Psychological Services
Generally speaking, psychologists provide assessment and therapy/ counselling services to those with mental health difficulties and/or serious mental illness. Psycho-diagnostic assessments help to identify mental health issues and mental illness, and subsequently assist in generating effective treatment recommendations. Assessments utilize standardized psychological testing questionnaires or psychological inventories, as well as client interviews to arrive at a diagnosis and course of treatment.
Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, provides a space for you to learn about your mental health struggles and interpersonal concerns, and understand more about your moods, feelings, thoughts, and behaviours. Counselling broadly focuses on changing and/or enhancing personal wellness, relationships, and mental health.
Dr. Neljak provides services to adults for a number of presenting mental health concerns including traumatic stress, childhood abuse, mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment difficulties, self-esteem and assertiveness, anger, grief and loss, and relationship and interpersonal difficulties.
Dr. Neljak incorporates evidenced-based skills and techniques into treatment that can help clients navigate their world more effectively, and in turn, help individuals more readily achieve psychological well-being.
Dr. Neljak’s has honed her skills over years of working in various settings including federal corrections and military. Her experiences make her well suited to provide assessment and treatment for mental health difficulties arising from traumatic stress and challenging work environments. Dr. Neljak takes referrals from Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).
About Dr. Neljak
Dr. Michelle Neljak completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology at York University in 2005. She subsequently received her Masters and Doctorate (Psy.D.) from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago in 2013. Dr. Neljak has worked both in Canada and the United States across diverse settings including outpatient mental health, residential treatment, university counselling, private practice, and correctional facilities.
Dr. Neljak holds active licensure with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (Registrant #5630). Her authorized areas of practice are in Clinical Psychology and Forensic/Correctional Psychology. As a registered health care professional, Dr. Neljak adheres to the standards of practice and ethics stipulated by the College.
About
Dr. Neljak
Dr. Michelle Neljak completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology at York University in 2005. She subsequently received her Masters and Doctorate (Psy.D.) from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago in 2013. Dr. Neljak has worked both in Canada and the United States across diverse settings including outpatient mental health, residential treatment, university counselling, private practice, and correctional facilities.
Dr. Neljak holds active licensure with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (Registrant #5630). Her authorized areas of practice are in Clinical Psychology and Forensic/Correctional Psychology. As a registered health care professional, Dr. Neljak adheres to the standards of practice and ethics stipulated by the College.
Contact Dr. Neljak
Please note that Dr. Neljak is not accepting new clients or referrals at this time.
837 Princess Street, Suite 305 Kingston, Ontario K7L 1G8
Contact Dr. Neljak
837 Princess Street, Suite 305 Kingston, Ontario K7L 1G8