Rachael Morgan is a Doctoral Associate at Laksman Doell, who is in the later stages of completing her PhD in Counselling Psychology at McGill University. She has completed all of the coursework required for her doctoral degree and is currently finalizing her research and clinical training. Her area of specialization is adult mental health, and she prioritizes a collaborative and tailored approach that respects each individual’s needs, preferences, and goals. Rachael strives to create a warm, affirming, and nonjudgmental therapeutic space where individuals can safely explore their experiences and emotions, deepen their self-understanding, and work towards meaningful change.
Rachael works with individuals who are presenting with a range of concerns, including anxiety and low mood, emotion dysregulation, body image and self-esteem challenges, gender and sexuality exploration, and difficulties involving interpersonal relationships, work, and daily life stressors. In addition, she is especially passionate about supporting young adults through transitional life stages. By fostering insights and supporting the development of practical skills, she aims to help individuals to enhance their confidence, manage self-doubt, and to promote a greater sense of stability amid evolving challenges.
Her treatment approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based modalities including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Rachael also values a strengths-based perspective, helping individuals to recognize and build on their existing capabilities in order to foster resilience and to promote further personal growth.
Rachael earned her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Ottawa and she has trained in community and private practice settings, providing assessments as well as both short- and long-term therapy. In addition to her clinical work, Rachael is committed to research and knowledge translation. She has been involved in psychological research since 2018, and her doctoral dissertation explores the links between stigma, externalizing problems, and suicidality in adolescence and early adulthood. She has collaborated on several projects at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), supporting the adaptation of a pilot intervention for youth with complex mental health needs and their families. Her work has been published in academic journals and presented at national and international conferences.
Rachael actively engages in ongoing professional development and is a member of the Ontario Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association.
