Camara Azubuike
Virtual & In Person Services
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Psychology Clinician
M.A. in Clinical and Counselling Psychology
Camara Azubuike is a PhD student in the Counselling and Clinical Psychology program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, where he is also completing a Collaborative Specialization in Addiction Studies with the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. He completed his Master of Arts in Counselling and Clinical Psychology at the University of Toronto and his Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Philosophy at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Camara has gained clinical experience through his practicum placements at the University of Toronto’s OISE Psychology Clinic, where he provided psychotherapy and comprehensive psychological assessments under the supervision of registered clinical psychologists. He is currently completing a practicum in the Mood and Addiction Research Laboratory at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), providing evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment under supervision. In addition, Camara has experience conducting independent medical evaluations (IMEs) for individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents. For more than five years, he has also served as an Intake Coordinator at EBT3, conducting intake assessments, helping clients navigate the therapy process, and connecting individuals with clinicians whose expertise best fits their needs.
Camara takes a integrative, collaborative, warm, and non-judgmental approach to therapy. He believes that meaningful change begins with a strong therapeutic relationship and strives to create a space where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted. Drawing from evidence-based approaches (CBT, ACT, CPT, and EFT), he works alongside clients to better understand their experiences, build practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change that aligns with their values and goals.
Camara has a particular interest in working with emerging adults, including university and graduate students, who are navigating identity development, life transitions, and the unique challenges of this stage of life. He has experience working with adults of all ages, including those in the LGBTQ+ community and elderly. His clinical interests also include anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, substance use and behavioural addictions, and culturally responsive mental health care. Alongside his clinical work, his SSHRC-funded research explored the relationships among identity, substance use, and mental health in emerging adults, reflecting his commitment to advancing equitable research.
Outside of psychology, Camara enjoys weightlifting, reading (when he has the time), trying out new restaurants, and spending time with his dog Benji.