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Hi, I’m Dr. Tamara Soles—a mom of twins, a psychologist, and a speaker passionate about creating emotionally fit families, systems, and organizations. Whether I’m working with parents navigating power struggles or corporate leaders fostering workplace well-being, my goal is the same: to blend science with humanity and provide strategies that create real, lasting change.
For over two decades, I’ve helped families, educators, and professionals rethink the way we connect, lead, and support emotional well-being. As a sought-after keynote speaker and facilitator, I’ve worked with corporate teams, government organizations, universities, schools, and non-profits to deliver engaging, thought-provoking, and actionable insights. My talks leave audiences feeling equipped, energized, and inspired—whether we’re tackling the challenges of raising resilient kids or creating mentally healthy workplaces.
And in case you’re wondering how my work is described at home? According to my kids:
Here’s what they said:
She’s great. She’s kind and gentle. She’s cool. She’s a psychologist. She has a special place in her heart for kids. And her website is kids . com” (it’s not ;))
Not bad, right?
Beyond speaking and private practice, I’m a frequent podcast guest and trusted media contributor, offering expert commentary on parenting, mental health, and family dynamics. My approach is rooted in attachment and interpersonal neurobiology—helping both families and professionals shift from reactive to responsive, from disconnected to deeply engaged.
Let’s work together to build emotional fitness—at home, in the workplace, and beyond.
Here are some highlights of my credentials: I am a psychologist and member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec. I completed my doctoral degree in Applied Child and School Psychology at McGill University. I am the founder and director of The Secure Child Center for Families and Children. In addition, I have served as lecturer at McGill University and have supervised doctoral students in the Psychoeducational and Counselling Clinic. I also served as research coordinator at the Couple and Family Therapy Clinic at the Institute for Community and Family Psychiatry at the Jewish General Hospital. Previously I spent 6 years in Los Angeles, CA where I completed a clinical internship and two-year post-doctoral fellowship in Early Childhood Mental Health at the USC UCEDD Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. I then served as supervising psychologist in the Early Childhood Mental Health Clinic at CHLA and was the Clinical Director of Project ABC- an infant and early childhood mental health system of care funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services (SAMHSA). I am also a certified educator of infant massage.