Dr. Kris Pryke, Ph.D. C.Psych.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Kris Pryke, C. Psych.
Dr. Kris Pryke (she/her) is a clinical psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario. Her scope of practice includes both children and adults. She has a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in clinical psychology from the University of Waterloo and an Honours Degree in Psychology/Child Studies from Brock University. She also holds a Bachelors of Education. She completed a full-year clinical internship at Hamilton Health Sciences (Chedoke-McMaster) where she also completed a post-doctoral diploma in Behavioural Health Sciences.
Dr. Kris has worked in mental health clinics for over 30 years, including the former kidsLINK, Chedoke-McMaster Hospital, Grand River Hospital's Child & Adolescent In-patient Unit (CAIP) and Adolescent Outpatient Services. She has conducted clinical and mental health assessments for several different Children's Aid Societies. She is a founding member of the Wellington Interprofessional FASD Diagnostic Team. For many years she was a board member (and SEAC Rep) for the Association for Bright Children and represented diverse youth on the Equity and Inclusion Committee with the Waterloo Region District School Board. She has frequently consulted with various local agencies serving persons with housing issues, disabilities, survivors of abuse and interpersonal violence, as well as consumers of the mental health system.
Dr. Kris has personal experience navigating the special education and mental health systems.
Dr. Kris is a passionate and strong advocate for children's rights but will NOT become involved in any legal matters related to separation and divorce proceedings unless the family is involved with collaborative family lawyers. For further details about Collaborative Practice, go to this page.
439 Park St., Upper Kitchener N2G 1N4
519-496-9555 (administrative phone)
Personal cell phone number is provided to clients only