Kyla began her career and academic training in Montreal, Quebec, starting with a college diploma in psychology, followed by an undergraduate degree in Honours Psychology from Concordia University. Kyla then moved to Alberta and completed a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of Lethbridge.
Kyla worked within Homewood Health’s intensive outpatient program while completing her PhD in Counselling Psychology at the University of Calgary. She has published research in the field of behavioural neuroscience and she is keen to employ her background as a researcher to develop evidence-based clinical programs to enhance treatment outcomes for clients.
Kyla is also passionate about collaborating with Indigenous communities and integrating cultural values, beliefs and practices into healthcare.
