Dr. Melanie Badali is a Registered Psychologist certified in the practice of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) by the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies. With over 20 years of experience working as a clinician, researcher, and instructor in the field of psychology, Melanie currently provides science-based psychological services at the North Shore Stress and Anxiety Clinic. She is a mental health advocate and shares her expertise through writing, public speaking, and media communication.
Dr. Badali obtained her Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in Clinical Psychology from the University of British Columbia and a B.A. (Honours Psychology) degree from McGill University. She completed her clinical psychology residency at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She is also a graduate of the International Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Foundation Behavior Therapy Training Institute. Melanie joined the Anxiety Canada Board of Directors in 2013.