Meet Dr. Joshua Doidge
Dr. Joshua Doidge is a Clinical Psychologist licensed in Canada (Ontario) and the United States (New York and Utah). He is also a Registered Out-of-State Telehealth Provider in Florida.
Dr. Doidge's interest in the brain's capacity to change began long before his clinical training. He grew up around the work of his father, psychiatrist Norman Doidge, MD, author of The Brain That Changes Itself and The Brain's Way of Healing. He also came to know that capacity firsthand: as a child with severe learning difficulties, he completed a range of neuroplasticity-based interventions.
Informed by neuroplasticity, Dr. Doidge works with anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma, emotion regulation difficulties, and relationship concerns. He has a particular interest in attention and learning disorders, an area he approaches with both professional and personal understanding, as well as autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing sensitivities.
Backed by more than nine years of experience, Dr. Doidge works with clients of all ages, including children, teens, and adults, alongside families and couples. He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Neurofeedback, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Dr. Doidge completed a Ph.D. and a Master's degree in Clinical-Developmental Psychology at York University, receiving dual-competency training in child and adult psychology. His graduate research examined executive functioning and decision-making in ADHD, as well as the impact of technology and digital media on youth development. He completed his pre-doctoral residency at Avalon Hills Eating Disorder Specialists in Utah, a residential program providing multidisciplinary treatment.
Dr. Doidge has contributed to multiple scholarly publications, including a co-authored chapter in ADHD in Adolescents: Development, Assessment, and Treatment (Guilford Press) and a peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Attention Disorders. He is currently completing the Trauma-Informed Psychodynamic Therapies Program at the Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research, a two-year seminar bridging psychodynamic practice with contemporary trauma studies.
Alongside his own private practice, Dr. Doidge is a Clinical Psychologist at Venn Med, an integrative medicine clinic in Toronto. There he provides neurofeedback, psychological assessment, and therapy for clients experiencing the psychological effects of chronic disease, head injuries, and neurological conditions, bringing a neuroplasticity-informed, evidence-based perspective on recovery to complex medical presentations.
Dr. Doidge sees in-person clients in Ontario at an office in Toronto, located near the University of Toronto in the Bloor and Bay Street area, accessible via two subway lines. Additionally, he sees virtual clients in New York, Utah, and Florida.
Approach & Services:
Adult Therapy
Adolescent & Child Therapy
Psychodiagnostic Assessment
Dr. Doidge offers personalized therapy to help individuals navigate their emotional struggles and mental health challenges to regain a sense of hope and purpose in their lives. Therapy begins with understanding you, your history, your goals, your strengths, and the areas where you need support to create a personalized plan. From there, Dr. Doidge works collaboratively with you to build insight, develop practical coping strategies, and foster long-term resilience.
Dr. Doidge provides supportive and developmentally informed therapy for children and adolescents who may be facing emotional, behavioural, or social challenges. His goal is to help young people better understand their feelings, build healthy coping skills, and feel more confident as they navigate the complexities of growing up. Dr. Doidge works collaboratively with both the young person and their caregivers to create an individualized plan that supports well-being at home, school, and in relationships.
Dr. Joshua Doidge provides comprehensive psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults to better understand emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. Assessments may address ADHD, learning disorders, mood and anxiety concerns, attention and emotion regulation, and other mental health difficulties. Assessments help clients understand their needs clearly and identify effective next steps.
Family Therapy
Couples Therapy
Neurofeedback
Dr. Doidge offers family therapy to help families navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and build healthier, more connected family systems. Family therapy begins with understanding the dynamics of your family, including each member's perspectives, strengths, and patterns of interaction. Dr. Doidge works with families to uncover underlying patterns, relational dynamics, and intergenerational influences that shape interactions.
Dr. Doidge provides couples therapy aimed at strengthening relationships. He utilizes the Gottman Method alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help partners resolve conflicts and create a more supportive and harmonious bond. This evidence-based approach focuses on enhancing friendship and intimacy, improving communication, and rebuilding trust in strained relationships.
Dr. Doidge is trained in neurofeedback, a brain-based therapeutic approach that uses real-time feedback on brain activity to support self-regulation. Neurofeedback can be a helpful complement to therapy for concerns related to attention, mood, anxiety, and trauma. Dr. Doidge offers neurofeedback as part of his integrative approach to care.
Parental Guidance
Dr. Doidge provides parental guidance to help parents or caregivers better understand their child's emotional and behavioural needs and feel more confident in their parenting approach. Sessions focus on equipping parents with practical strategies for managing challenges, supporting healthy development, and strengthening the parent–child relationship.