Dr. Kerris Oates (she/her) is a clinical and counselling psychologist who has spent over 15 years providing assessments and treatment for children, youth, adults, and couples through an anti-racist anti-oppressive lens. As a native of Southwestern Ontario, she earned her Ph.D. from Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University in California. Her assessments are personalized to identify diagnosable challenges or exceptionalities (including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder/ADHD, learning disabilities/LDs, developmental or intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder/ASD, and giftedness), determine other factors impacting learning and functioning (such as anxiety or depression), help develop personalized remedial programs, facilitate access appropriate supports and accommodations at school, work, and in the community, and aid in career planning and success. “I’m passionate about helping clients gain insight about themselves in order to grow and thrive in school, work, relationships, and performance.” Committed to educating and mentoring budding healthcare professionals, she provides clinical supervision and also serves as an Assistant Professor at McMaster’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. Outside of work, Dr. Oates enjoys engaging in many facets of music, the arts and entertainment, as well as community involvement.
