BASED IN TORONTO · IN PERSON AND ONLINETraining that changes what you do on Monday morning.
Keynotes, talks, workshops and PD days for everyone around the child. Led by a clinical and health psychologist who still works with kids and families every day.
500+
Educators and parents reached
4×
Invited back by the same school
Hospital and community
Clinical and health psychologist in both settings
10+ years
In clinical practice with children, teens and families
Who it’s for
Who books Dr. Stella
Dr. Stella works with schools, camps, hospitals and psychology practices across Ontario. You don’t need a topic or a format to reach out. Something you’ve noticed, or something your group wants to learn more about, is enough. Dr. Stella takes it from there.
Parents and students
Parent evenings, parent series and youth workshops, booked by schools, parent associations and camps.
Parent and student workshops→
Staff and care teams
PD days and team sessions for teachers, nurses, camp staff and care teams.
Staff training→
Clinicians and trainees
The Pediatric Health Psychology Program: 10 weeks of live, small-group training.
Clinician training→
Workshops and talks
Signature topics
Sessions for parents, teens and staff, built from clinical work and shaped for real settings.
New for clinicians
The Pediatric Health Psychology Program. Founding cohort, June 2027.
Approved by the Registration Committee of the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario as a graduate-level course equivalent.
Kids are held by the adults around them.
When the adults around a child feel steadier, the child does too. The hard part isn’t learning something new. It’s keeping it going on a busy Tuesday.
Dr. Stella Dentakos, C.Psych.
AboutMeet Dr. Stella
Dr. Stella is a clinical and health psychologist who has spent more than a decade with children, teens and families, in hospital and in community practice. Every session brings theory and practice together, so people leave knowing why a strategy works and how to use it.
The processThe process
How booking works
- 1
A discovery call
Send a short message about your group. Dr. Stella will set up a 15-minute call to talk it through.
- 2
A tailored proposal
Dr. Stella shapes the session around your group and sends a written proposal.
- 3
On the day
At your site or online. Talks include a take-home handout. Workbooks can be added.
How booking works
A discovery call
Send a short message about your group. Dr. Stella will set up a 15-minute call to talk it through.
A tailored proposal
Dr. Stella shapes the session around your group and sends a written proposal.
On the day
At your site or online. Talks include a take-home handout. Workbooks can be added.
Get in touch
Book Dr. Stella
Every booking starts with a conversation. Share a little about your group and what you’re hoping for. Dr. Stella will reply within two business days.
Book Dr. StellaQuestions
How far ahead should we book?
Two to three months ahead gives you the best choice of dates. Shorter timelines are often possible, so if your date is sooner, get in touch.
What does it cost?
Fees are flat and set by format. Workbooks are quoted separately. Travel within Toronto and Halton Region is included. You’ll receive the full rate card after the call.
Are sessions recorded?
No. Sessions are delivered live, so groups can talk openly.
What if we’re not sure what we need?
That’s often the best starting point. On the call, Dr. Stella will ask what you’ve noticed or what you want your team to take away. She’ll shape the session from there.
Do you travel?
Yes. Travel within Toronto and Halton Region is included. Beyond that, travel and accommodation are quoted separately. Dr. Stella is open to engagements across Canada and internationally.
Can sessions be online?
Yes. Dr. Stella hosts sessions on Zoom for Healthcare. Your organization shares the link with participants.
How many people can attend?
Talks work for groups of any size, from a parent evening to a full staff of 150 or more. Workshops work best for up to about 25 people.