Dr. Mikail received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan. He is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario with declared areas of competence that include clinical, health, and rehabilitation psychology. He holds advanced Board Certification in Clinical Psychology with the American Board of Professional Psychology.
Dr. Mikail provides workshops, consultation and seminars to various organizations, professional groups, business and church leaders, and clergy. He is actively involved in research, has numerous publications in peer reviewed journals, and has co-authored two books and several book chapters.
Dr. Mikail has served as an executive and board member of several professional associations including the Canadian Psychological Association, the World Federation for Mental Health, the Ontario Psychological Association, the Canadian Group Psychotherapy Association, the Canadian Pain Society, the Canadian Council of Professional Psychology Programs. He also served as President of the Canadian Psychological Association in 2019/2020.
Awards and Honours
- John C. Service Member of the Year Award for exceptional service and significant contribution to the Canadian Psychological Association
- Distinguished Contributions to Psychology as a Profession, Canadian Psychological Association
- Fellow, Canadian Psychological Association
- Fellow, Section on Clinical Psychology, Canadian Psychological Association
- Recognition for Outstanding Contributions to Clinical Training, (Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
- Excellence in Professional Psychology Training, Canadian Council of Professional Psychology Programs
- Outstanding Contributions by an Undergraduate to the Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo
Services Offered
- Transition to Retirement and Significant Life Events
- Coping with Grief and Loss
- Treatment of Mood and Anxiety Disorders
- Coping with Cancer
- Living with and Managing Chronic Illness
- Sustaining Abstinence from Addition
- Treatment of Perfectionism
- Resolving Interpersonal Difficulties
- Caregiver Burnout and Stress
- Couples therapy
- Group Therapy
In my work, I am sensitive to the importance of being attentive to the interconnection between all aspects of one's functioning including emotional, interpersonal, spiritual, and physical. —Dr. Sam Mikail
Videos
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Books and Publications
Dr. Mikail has published books and research articles exploring psychopathology and treatment of perfectionism.
Useful Links
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