Nicolás shares that he came to Canada at 12 years old, and Spanish was his first language; that was when he started learning French. He did not learn English until post-secondary, and people would make fun of his accent. He loves working with youth to support them in navigating mental health. He voices the importance of acknowledging it is okay to make mistakes when striving to be culturally sensitive.
Dr. Nicolás Narvaez Linares is a pediatric psychologist specializing in Clinical Neuropsychology, Clinical Psychology, and School Psychology. His work spans clinical practice, research, teaching, and leadership. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Ottawa, focusing on child, adolescent, and family services. Currently, he teaches at the University of Ottawa and co-directs Brighter Future Psychology, where he provides comprehensive assessments and interventions for children and families. His bicultural Canadian-Peruvian background informs his culturally sensitive approach. Dr. Narvaez Linares serves as Chair of the Clinical Neuropsychology Section at the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and actively advocates for youth mental health through the Strong Minds Strong Kids 4-17 Years Committee.
