Dr Emily Blake, Psychologist

Dr. Blake’s is a psychologist who specializes in helping adults and teens with anxiety disorders, depression, and interpersonal concerns. She is also the founder and clinical director of Blake Psychology.

Dr. Blake has completed 12 years of University-level training in psychology, including her Masters and PhD from McGill University.

love your life

The blog series "Love Your Life" is about helping you cultivate a pattern of loving kindness towards yourself, others, and the world.
Love your life has two meanings: 1. Create a life that you love. and 2. Infuse love into your life; act in a loving manner towards yourself and others, even when it's the hardest thing to do.

Dr Emily Blake, Psychologist

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you are failing and it's ok

You’re failing, we’re all failing… and it’s OK.

By Dr Emily Blake, Psychologist June 5, 2020

Here’s some ways you can make the most of it. Just like an annoying houseguest, ‘Failure’ is there for the party. Most of us try to avoid failure because it feels bad. So we avoid things where chances of failure are possible, such as: applying for certain jobs, trying Zumba, painting or piano lessons, or…

End of quarantine

Getting Out of Quarantine – When and How?

By Dr Emily Blake, Psychologist May 4, 2020

For many of us, it took a while to adjust to life in quarantine. I know I spent a lot of time hoping it would be over as soon as possible. Ironically, as soon as the government starts mentioning ways to ease out of quarantine, many people, myself included, are feeling uncertain about when and…

tips for coping with covid-19

10 Tips for Coping With Coronavirus, Covid-19

By Dr Emily Blake, Psychologist April 27, 2020

Of all the many things that I’ve ever worried about, staying safe at home in quarantine to avoid a viral pandemic, was not one of them. Yet, with no prior worrying or planning, I’m here and ready to cope, and you can too. Here are 10 tips to help you get through it.  If thoughts…

Blake Psychology Therapists Remote Session Collage

New Remote Psychotherapy Services for Individuals and Couples

By Dr Emily Blake, Psychologist March 24, 2020

Pointe-Claire, March 24th 2020 Blake Psychology is now offering remote psychotherapy to all new and existing clients In-person psychotherapy sessions are suspended until April 13th 2020 or otherwise specified by health authorities due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Stay-home, save lives Over the last 2 weeks, our team has been working hard to migrate all clinic…

10 sleep tips

10 Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep

By Dr Emily Blake, Psychologist January 13, 2020

Tired of tossing and turning at night? These simple tips may help you sleep better and be more energetic and productive during the day. 1. Beds are for Sleeping, Toilets are for **** ing If you just thought of a stinky way to complete that sentence, great news! You’re familiar with the powerful force of…

Dr Emily Blake Hoarding Radio Interview

Hoarding Radio Interview

By Dr Emily Blake, Psychologist August 20, 2018

Hoarding or “just collecting”? Can you tell the difference? In the CBC interview with Shari Okeke, psychologist Dr Emily Blake gives insights on what contributes to hoarding and how to get “to the bottom” of what makes us hang on to things beyond what’s healthy.