Education & Training
Dr. Jamal Lake is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and is the Founder and Director of Lake Wellness, a virtual therapy practice based in Toronto. In his everyday work he currently focuses on educating and working with adults struggling with anxiety, stress/burnout, ADHD and depression.
Dr. Lake completed his Psy.D. (Doctorate of Psychology) in Clinical Psychology from the University of Queensland (Brisbane, Australia) in 2011 following an undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Arts) in psychology from the University of Guelph. Together with his postgraduate training, residency and clinic work, Dr. Lake has 12+ years experience working with children, adolescents and adults across diverse clinical settings as a psychologist in Canada and Australia. He has been featured in Slice Canada and Walmart Canada (The Hub) magazines for his work.
Dr. Lake is a registered member in good standing with the College of Psychologist of Ontario (CPO). He is also an affiliate of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and Ontario Psychology Association (OPA).
Clients & Therapy Approach
Currently, Dr. Lake only sees adults in private practice. He has experience and interest in the assessment and treatment of anxiety (Generalized Anxiety, OCD) and mood disorders (Major Depression, Bipolar), adult ADHD and Substance Abuse but also works with a variety of other presenting issues.
With a calm, compassionate and engaging approach, Dr. Lake works primarily from a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) lens. However, he also incorporates skills from other therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, interpersonal, and mindfulness-based techniques into his treatment.
About Me
I am a proud first generation Canadian with Caribbean roots which has taught me many valuable lessons from positive work ethics to the importance of inclusivity no matter who you are or what you believe. I truly feel this has helped me to connect with many of my clients who live in this diverse city of Toronto and the GTA.
My work is BIPOC and LGBTQ+ affirmative and I constantly strive to provide services that are non-judgmental, validating and culturally sensitive.
When I’m not working, you can usually find me reading, watching the Raptors, Leafs or Jays, trying to cook like a MasterChef or spending time with family and friends. I also really love to explore, whether it’s venturing through different parts of the city or travelling abroad to see new sights and learn about different cultures.
