Foundations for Emotional Wellness
Dr. Zia Lakdawalla
C.Psych.
Psychologist
Dr. Zia Lakdawalla operates her clinical practice with a client-centred and evidence-based approach. Her work with children, adolescents, and families is grounded in a commitment to establishing safe, nonjudgmental, and trusting relationships. With these foundations in place, she employs effective interventions, providing opportunities for sustainable change and fostering environments where children can thrive—feeling seen, understood, and valued.
One of her guiding beliefs, both in therapeutic relationships and life, is the importance of creating emotional wellness foundations. As a registered clinical psychologist, she specializes in working with children, adolescents, and parents. Dr. Lakdawalla’s objective is to help clients navigate uncomfortable feelings, improve relationships, and bolster their competency and efficacy at every new developmental stage.
Dr. Lakdawalla firmly believes that the environment surrounding children plays a critical role in their emotional regulation and resilience building. This conviction fuels her passion for parenting and early intervention. She aims to empower parents with knowledge and tools to enhance the parent-child relationship, reduce behavioural problems, and foster long-term emotional health and resilience.
ABOUT DR. ZIA
Dr. Lakdawalla obtained her B.A. in Psychology from McGill University, followed by a Masters and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois- Chicago. She has accrued diverse professional experience across various mental health settings, including community mental health, private practice, day treatment programs, and hospitals.
In 2017, she founded Foundations for Emotional Wellness, where she maintains a private practice, conducts parenting groups and workshops, and delivers talks and training on various mental health issues. When not immersed in her work, Dr. Lakdawalla enjoys spending quality time with her husband and three kids or getting messy in her pottery studio.
