Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy  (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy  (CPT)
Compassion-Focused
Humanistic
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Strength-Based

TREATMENT APPROACHES

Areas of Focus

You'll find me spending time with family and friends, walking my dog, being outdoors (when it's not too cold!), and watching movies. I'm a firm believer that the people who show up for others need to show up for themselves too.

Maybe you’re doing okay overall, but you want more: more intention, more alignment, more of a life that actually feels like yours.
If you’re someone who’s curious, reflective, and ready to understand yourself on a deeper level, I think you’ll find this a space where you feel genuinely heard and seen — and where the work feels truly meaningful.

Hi, I’m Dr. Carmela! I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress and burnout, ADHD symptoms, and life transitions — but I also love working with people who aren’t necessarily in crisis.  I have a particular interest in supporting helping professionals — those whose work involves caring for others and who are often the last to extend that same care to themselves — as well as new parents navigating the exhaustion and identity shift that comes with that enormous transition.

Clinical Psychologist,
PH.D., R.PSYCH  
& Founder of MovAttune

Dr. Carmela White

I completed my Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan) and a residency year at the Northern Ontario Psychology Internship Consortium in Thunder Bay. My training has taken me through hospitals (inpatient and outpatient), community clinics, post-secondary settings where I taught and provided mental health services, and private practice. My research background is in happiness and well-being — which shaped how I approach therapy today. It's not just about reducing what hurts; it's about building what matters, including life satisfaction, self-compassion, gratitude, and meaningful connection.


As the founder of MovAttune, I built this practice around a commitment to thoughtful, evidence-based care, ongoing learning, curiosity, and genuine collaboration. My style is compassionate, collaborative, and flexible, but also active and accountable. I believe good therapy involves meeting you where you are while also helping you move toward meaningful change. Our work will be tailored to you — your needs, your goals, and what you’re hoping to get out of our work together.

Outside of work

I was initially drawn to psychology by a fascination with human resilience and a curiosity about what allows some people to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity. Underlying that curiosity has always been an optimistic view of people—a belief in our inherent capacity for goodness, growth, and change. That belief has shaped my interest not only in helping people through difficult periods, but also in understanding what helps us build fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Why psychology