Nate Fuks

Dr. Nate Fuks is the Director of Psychoeducational & Counselling Clinic, Director of Clinical Training in Counselling Psychology, and Assistant Professor at Faculty of Education, Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology at McGill University. He is also a licensed psychologist, specializing in working with LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, refugees, and ethnic minorities. Prior to completing his PhD in Counselling Psychology at McGill University, Dr. Fuks pursued an MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University, and has established himself in a number of challenging and evolving leadership roles, in both the public and private sector. Dr. Fuks offers service to clients in four languages, and during his career was involved in a variety of international and multi-cultural ventures. Dr. Fuks's industry observations and experiences raised his awareness of the importance of newcomer and minority integration, and inspired his interest and ongoing involvement in research, clinical work, teaching, and community initiatives pertinent to these issues. His research these days revolves mostly around intersecting identities and mental health of LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, and refugees.

Degree(s):

• Ph.D., McGill University
• M.B.A., Schulich School of Business, York University

Research areas:

• Counselling Psychology
• Areas of expertise:
• Clinical supervision
• Training of counsellors/therapists
• LGBTQ affirmative therapy
• Sexual orientation
• Gender identity
• Intersecting identities and mental health of minority individuals
• Integration of immigrants and refugees