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My Training and Qualifications

 

I am a proud graduate of the McGill University Counselling Psychology Master's Program. I am a member of the L’Ordre des Conseillers et Conseillères d’Orientation du Québec and I have a psychotherapy permit from the Order of Psychologists of Quebec. Here are some more specific details of some of my training and qualifications:

 

Formal Education:

Master of Arts; Counselling Psychology, McGill University (Obtained 2011):  

  • Graduated with a 4.0 GPA

  • Trained/Supervised by Dr. Jack De Stefano

  • Completed a one-year clinical counselling and psychotherapy practicum under supervisor Dr. Jack De Stefano at the McGill University Psychoeducational and Counselling Clinic

  • Completed a one-year counselling internship at Marianopolis College

Bachelor of Arts; Psychology, Minor Sociology, Specialization Behavioral Science, McGill University (Obtained 2007): 

                 

  • Graduated with Great Distinction (3.72 GPA)

  • Completed two thesis projects under the supervision of Dr. Richard Koestner

                                                                                       

Professional Affiliations and Clinical Training:

  • Member of the L’Ordre des Conseillers et Conseillères d’Orientation du Québec (2011-Present)

  • Holder of a Psychotherapy Permit from the Order of Psychologists of Quebec (2013-Present)

  • Psychometrics Canada Ltd. Level C (Highest Level) Qualification for Psychometric Testing

  • Completed McGill University Health Centre Addictions Unit Training Program (2015)

  • Completed McGill University Faculty of Medicine: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Training for Mental Health Professionals Program (Child/Adolescent Specialization) (2011)  ​​

Awards Earned:

  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) - Joseph Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship 

  • McGill University Golden Key Honour Society Inductee                                                                                                         

 

 

© 2025 Richard Adler

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