Victoria is currently completing her PhD in Clinical Psychology. Her MA research explored the relations between cumulative risk, executive functions, and parenting outcomes. Her PhD research examines the implementation of an attachment-based intervention (Attachment and Biobehavioral Catchup or ABC) with mothers with problematic substance use. ABC is designed to enhance caregiver sensitivity and promote positive parent-child relationships and child development, while fostering parenting skill and confidence.
Victoria holds an Honours BA from Queen’s University, an Honours BSc in Psychology from York University, and a MA in Political Science from York University and Clinical Psychology from TMU. Prior to pursuing her studies in clinical psychology she worked in East and West Africa in sustainable agricultural development, and spent five years with the federal department of Natural Resources (NRCan) as a policy analyst in sustainable energy and international relations.
Clinically, Victoria is interested in working with families living within the context of risk, to improve outcomes for children and their families. She is currently completing her PhD clinical residency at the Child and Adolescent Psychology Centre in Aurora, Ontario.