Dr. Maggie C. Clarke is the founder and clinical director of Children’s Psychological & Behavioural Services, which is a mental health clinic that offers comprehensive psychological services to children, adolescents, and their families. She has over 15 years of experience working with diverse clientele in various settings across Ontario, including school boards, hospitals, forensic settings, community agencies, and private practice. Dr. Clarke has worked as a psychological services consultant in three different school boards over the past 10 years. She continues to be a strong advocate for children’s mental health in terms of assessment, intervention, and prevention. Dr. Clarke also offers clinical supervision to graduate students in psychology and individuals who are registered for supervised practice with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
In terms of research, Dr. Clarke has published academic articles in peer-reviewed journals, presented original research at both local and international conferences, and she continues to disseminate her results across various platforms. Specifically, she has a keen interest in the dynamic risk factors of youth offenders in Ontario, as well as the role of the parent-child bond and parental involvement in the youth justice system. Dr. Clarke has extensive training and expertise working with a variety of childhood mental health disorders, including difficulties related to mood and self-regulation, learning and development, and behaviour issues. She also has substantial experience working with children of all ages, diverse cultural and social-economic backgrounds, and differentiated ability levels. Dr. Clarke is currently involved in the development and research of an innovative manualized cognitive-behavioural treatment program for children and adolescents at her clinic.