Dr. Dargie (she/her) is a Clinical and Health Psychologist who works with adults in individual and couple therapy. She did her graduate training (MSc & PhD) at Queen's University, her residency with Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, and is currently in private practice at Gilmour Psychological Services in Ottawa. Dr. Dargie trained as a sex and couples therapist at the Sex Therapy Service at Queen’s University, at Vancouver General Hospital, and at BC Women’s Hospital. In addition to general mental health concerns, her main areas of practice are sexual health, couple therapy, reproductive mental health, working with sexual and gender minorities, and donor conception. She is a Clinical Professor with the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, the co-Director of Clinical Training for the Practicum Program at Gilmour Psychological Services, and provides supervision to psychology students, psychology interns, and psychologists in supervised practice. Dr. Dargie is also passionate about sharing knowledge and resources with the community, as well as education, consultation, and supervision to other mental health professionals about sexual health, relationship functioning, and working with those who identify as sexual and gender minorities.

Dr. Dargie has a special interest in supporting those who experience pain during sexual activity. Her graduate research focused on improving understanding and assessment of Provoked Vestibulodynia, a specific type of vulvar pain that impacts many. During her work as a researcher and as a clinician, Dr. Dargie has spoken with hundreds of people impacted by such pain, as well as some of their partners. She is thrilled to join the CLIMAX panel addressing Painful Sex and share what she has learned.