Dr. Kiran Vadaga
Dr. Kiran Vadaga is a clinical psychologist, and an associate, working at the OICBT for the last 7 years. He specializes in treating adults and older adults (age: 65yrs.+) and provides virtual treatment therapy.
Dr. Vadaga specializes in treating a variety of mental ailments, including attention problems (e.g., adult ADHD, age-related cognitive declines), mood-related difficulties (e.g., depression, mania), anxiety-related difficulties (e.g., panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder), personality-related difficulties (e.g., borderline personality disorder), and other difficulties (e.g., sleep difficulties, impulsivity, anger management).
Dr. Vadaga brings a wealth of experience in mindfulness practice (22 yrs.+) and has previously developed a research-based mindfulness clinical protocol to treat adult ADHD. Dr. Vadaga is committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to achieve their goals and aspirations and improve their well-being.
About Kiran
Clinical Psychologist, Autonomous Practice; College of Psychologist of Ontario; https://cpo.on.ca/
Doctorate (Ph.D); Clinical Psychology, Concordia University, Montreal, 2018) https://www.concordia.ca/academics/graduate/psychology-phd.html
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.); Psychology: Concordia University, Montreal, 2010 https://www.concordia.ca/academics/undergraduate/psychology.html
Post-diploma in Scriptwriting, Algonquin College, Ottawa, 2003 https://www.algonquincollege.com/mediaanddesign/program/scriptwriting/
Bachelor’s in business management; Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, Visakhapatnam, India, 1999 https://www.gitam.edu/gitam-school-business-visakhapatnam
Dr. Vadaga’s clinical practice (assessment, diagnosis, and treatment) is in the service of both adult (age 18-60) and older adult (age: 65+) population within the following area of focus:
Attention-related disorders (ADHD)
Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar, Post-partum)
Anxiety (Social, Generalized, Panic, Health, Agoraphobia, Specific)
Trauma/PTSD
Substance Misuse/Addiction
Obsessive-Compulsive and related disorders (OCD, Hair-pulling, Skin-picking, Body Dysmorphic Disorder)
Grief/Loss
Life Transitions
Interpersonal/Relational goals
Health & Lifestyle goals (Balance, Burn-out; Sleep, Nutrition, Exercise)
Motivational work
Existential queries (Self-Actualization, Self-Concept/Esteem, Meaning, Purpose, Spirituality)
Diversity informed care.
Dr. Vadaga uses an integrative approach to treatment drawing from evidence-based clinical approaches. Specifically, he is proficient in the following therapeutic traditions:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness & Compassion practices
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Interpersonal Therapy (ITP)
2012-2015: Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship:
https://vanier.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.html
2012-2015: NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarship: (Awarded, but declined) https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSD-BESCD_eng.asp
2012-2015: FQRNT Doctoral Research Scholarships: (Awarded, but declined) https://frq.gouv.qc.ca/en/program/frqnt-doctoral-training-scholarships/
2011-2012: FQRNT Master’s Research Scholarship: https://frq.gouv.qc.ca/en/program/frqnt-masters-training-scholarships/
2010-2011: CIHR Master’s scholarship: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/50513.html
2010-2011: Concordia Entrance scholarship: https://www.concordia.ca/students/financial/scholarships-funding/scholarships.html
2009: Campaign for a New Millennium Student Scholarship: https://www.concordia.ca/students/financial/scholarships-funding/scholarships.html
CPA accredited Pre-doctoral Internship (2015- 2016): Concordia University Psychology Internship Program (CUPIP): 1. Chronic pain at Alan Edwards Pain management unit, Montreal General Hospital. 2. OCD clinic at the Allan Memorial Institute (McGill University health care center). 3. CBT clinic at the Allan Memorial Institute (McGill University health care center.
IPT therapist (2016): Randomized clinical trial at Concordia University for assessing the effectiveness of IPT and Oxytocin in the treatment of depression.
Mindfulness Meditation instructor (2015): Randomized clinical trial at the Allan Memorial Institute for assessing the effectiveness of mindfulness-based meditation in the treatment of adult ADHD.
Allan Memorial Institute, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal (2015): Practicum clinical experience in neuropsychological and cognitive assessments; treatment of mood-related disorders.
Applied Psychology Clinic, Concordia University, Montreal (2012- 2013): Practicum clinical experience in neuropsychological and cognitive assessments.
St. Mary’s Hospital, Montreal (2012): Practicum clinical experience in treatment of mood- and anxiety- disorders.
Applied Psychology Clinic, Concordia University, Montreal (2011- 2012) Practicum clinical experience in treatment of mood disorders.
Applied Psychology Clinic, Concordia University, Montreal (2010-2011): Practicum clinical experience in from the psychodynamic approach.
CLINICAL WORkSHOPS
2016: Attended a 12-week workshop on Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) given at McGill University health care center.
2014: Attended a 3-day workshop on Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) given by
Scott Stuart, at Las Vegas. Received IPT level A training certification.
2013: Attended a one-day workshop on Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) given by Jennifer Cheavens at Concordia University Montreal
2013: Attended a one-day workshop on Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) given by Mark A. Lau at Concordia University Montreal.
2012: Attended a one-day workshop on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) given by William H. O’Brien at Concordia University Montreal.
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RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:
Ellenbogen MA, Cardoso C, Serravalle L, Vadaga K, Joober R. (2024) The effects of intranasal oxytocin on the efficacy of psychotherapy for major depressive disorder: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Psychological Medicine. Published online 2024:1-11. doi:10.1017/S0033291724000217.
Li, Karen & Vadaga, Kiran & Bruce, Halina & Lai, Laurence. (2017). Executive Function Development in Aging. 10.4324/9781315160719-5.
Fraser, Sarah & Li, Karen & Berryman, Nicolas & Desjardins-Crépeau, Laurence & Lussier, Maxime & Vadaga, Kiran & Lehr, Lora & Vu, Thien & Bosquet, Laurent & Bherer, Louis. (2017). Does Combined Physical and Cognitive Training Improve Dual-Task Balance and Gait Outcomes in Sedentary Older Adults?. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 10. 688. 10.3389/fnhum.2016.00688.
Vadaga, K.K., Blair M., & Li, K.Z.H (2016). Are age-related differences uniform across different inhibitory functions? Journal of Gerontology Psychological Science. JGPS-2014-161
Blair, M., Vadaga, K.K., Shuchat, J., & Li, K.Z.H (2011). The role of age and inhibitory efficiency in working memory processing and storage components. Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology. 64(6):1157-72
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Vadaga, K.K. (2016). Mindfulness Meditation and pain management. Oral presentation at the Alan Edwards pain management rounds.
Vadaga, K.K. (2013).What is the Mindfulness-model of suffering? Oral presentation at the 6th Annual Young Researchers Conference, Ottawa.
Vadaga, K.K., Blair M., & Li, K.Z.H (2012). Are age-related differences uniform across different inhibitory functions? Oral presentation at the Annual CRDH Conference, Concordia University, Montreal.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Vadaga, K.K., Cicione S., & Li, K.Z.H (2014). Age-related differences in reactive-task set inhibition. Evidence from task switching flanker paradigm. Poster presented at the Cognitive Aging Conference, Atlanta, USA
Vadaga K.K., Mangione, A., & Li, K.Z.H (2013). Age-related differences in the Time Course of Backward Inhibition. Experiment 2. Poster presentation at the 16th Annual McGill Geriatric Medicine Research Day, McGill University, Montreal.
Vadaga, K.K., Gralnick T.M., Barnes, C.S., Li, K.Z.H (2012). Age-related differences in the Time Course of Backward Inhibition. Presented at the Cognitive Aging Conference, Atlanta, USA
Vadaga, K.K., Blair M., & Li, K.Z.H (2012). Are age-related differences uniform across different inhibitory functions? Poster presented at the Cognitive Aging Conference, Atlanta, USA
Fraser, S. A., Vadaga, K. K., Berryman, N., Renaud, M., Li, K. Z. H., & Bherer, L. (2011). Combined Cognitive and Fitness Training Diminishes Balance Variability in Older Adults. 64th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, USA
Li, K. Z. H., Fraser, S. A., Joly, C., Vadaga, K. K., & Bherer, L. (2011). Dual-task audition and balance performance: Effects of training and hearing impairment. Aging and speech communication conference, Bloomington, IN. USA
Blair, M., Vadaga, K.K., Dalili, M., & Li, K.Z.H (2011). The Time Course of Inhibition in Young and Older Adults Using a Sequential Paradigm. 14th Annual McGill Geriatric Medicine Research Day, McGill University, Montreal
Vadaga, K.K., Blair M., & Li, K.Z.H (2010). The relation between cognitive inhibition and working memory. Rising Stars of Research- national undergraduate research competition, University of British Columbia, Vancouver.
Blair, M., Vadaga, K.K., Shuchat, J., & Li, K.Z.H (2010). Inhibitory functioning with age and the relation to working memory decline. Presented at the Cognitive Aging Conference, Atlanta, USA
Blair, M., Vadaga, K.K., Shuchat, J., & Li, K.Z.H (2010).The role of age and inhibitory efficiency in working memory processing and storage components: Moderating effects of interference. 13th Annual McGill Division of Geriatric Medicine Research Day Conference, Montreal.