Dr. Micah Tilley, Ph.D., R.Psych
Dr. Micah Tilley has been a Registered Psychologist in Newfoundland & Labrador since 2019. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology (Honors) from Memorial University as well as a masters and PhD in School/Applied Child Psychology from McGill University. Dr. Tilley's doctoral research was the area of school-based intervention, emotion regulation, and mental health. She completed her doctoral residency at the Child & Youth Development Clinic in London, Ontario.
Dr. Tilley is the author of the book "Healthy Minds, Healthy Schools: Strategies and Activities for Happy and Successful Learners."
While Dr. Tilley has extensive training and experience in treating a range of presenting difficulties and mental health concerns, she has a special interest in providing services to children and their families regarding anxiety, emotion and behavioral regulation difficulties, and parenting support. She also enjoys working with young children through play and art activities. Dr. Tilley specializes in conducting comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, including the assessment of learning disorders, cognitive development, and ADHD in both children and adults. She has experience working in various settings, including community clinics, hospitals, and schools. Dr. Tilley has worked as a Psychologist with the Newfoundland & Labrador English School District and Labrador-Grenfell Health.
Dr. Tilley is committed to providing evidence-based, best practice assessment and intervention services to children, adults and their families. As a parent and professional, Dr. Tilley demonstrates compassion and care. Forming strong connections is important to Dr. Tilley; she believes that these connections foster trust and enable her to work collaboratively with her clients to help them overcome obstacles and to feel supported and successful.
"Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship."
Brené Brown