Dr. Maggie C. Clarke is the Founder and Clinic Director of COPE Family Health Clinic, a collaborative private practice that offers evidence-based services to children, adolescents, and their families. Maggie has almost 20 years of experience working with diverse families in various settings across Ontario, including school boards, hospitals, forensic settings, community agencies, and private practice. Dr. Clarke has worked as a Psychological Services Consultant in three different school boards throughout her professional career. She continues to be a strong advocate for children’s mental health in terms of assessment, intervention, and prevention.

In terms of research, Dr. Clarke has published academic articles in peer-reviewed journals, presented original research at both local and international conferences, and she continues to disseminate her results across various platforms. Specifically, she has a keen interest in the dynamic risk factors of youth offenders in Ontario, as well as the role of the parent-child bond and parental involvement in the youth justice system. Dr. Clarke has extensive training and expertise working with a variety of childhood mental health disorders, including difficulties related to mood and self-regulation, learning and development, and behaviour issues. She also has substantial experience working with children of all ages, diverse cultural and social-economic backgrounds, and differentiated ability levels. Dr. Clarke is currently involved in the development and research of an innovative manualized cognitive-behavioural treatment program for children and adolescents at her clinic.