About Dr. Monik Kalia

I am a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist registered with:

The College of Psychologists of Ontario and,
Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology.

I received Ph.D. in Psychology in 2001. The area of my doctoral research was criminal recidivism. My practice includes mental health assessment, risk assessment, personality evaluation, and treatment with a principal interest in forensic evaluation for criminal and family law proceedings. I have been qualified by the courts as an expert witness. I am also a psychology member of the Ontario Review Board.

I provide forensic assessment and treatment services to adults, adolescents and children. Whether I am appointed by the court as an expert, retained by a lawyer or a Children’s Aid Society, I strive to present an objective, unbiased, and balanced picture of an individual during forensic assessment and treatment. My training in the area of sex offender work is with Dr. Ron Langevin, a pioneer in quality research in assessment and treatment of sex offenders. I also work at an outpatient forensic clinic in Toronto with Dr. Julian Gojer, a prominent forensic psychiatrist.

The legal process for individuals involved with the law is often confusing and overwhelming. Therefore, a sincere effort is made to engage them in a respectful, empathic, supportive and non-judgemental manner. Of central importance in a forensic case is the element of presenting to the court a clear statement of the defendant as a person, the conditions that have shaped their life and why the background should be taken into consideration during the disposition of the court case. The assessment is a collaborative process for these individuals to facilitate solutions for the legal issue they face in the court.