Clinically Happy
Real psychology for real families. Two licensed psychologists making clinical insight practical, approachable, and genuinely useful for parents navigating everyday family life.
Based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Founded 2013.
Meet the DrF's
Clinically Happy was founded by Dr. Carla Fry and Dr. Lisa Ferrari, two Licensed Psychologists with over 20 years of combined clinical experience.
Dr. Carla Fry, PhD — Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Carla Fry is a Licensed Psychologist, educator, and co-founder of Clinically Happy. She specializes in family systems, anxiety, and resilience, with a passion for translating dense research into language parents can actually use on a Tuesday night. Known for her thoughtful, grounded approach, Dr. Fry helps make psychology feel practical, approachable, and genuinely helpful in everyday life.
Dr. Lisa Ferrari, PhD — Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Lisa Ferrari is a Licensed Psychologist, speaker, and co-founder of Clinically Happy. Her work focuses on adolescents, relationships, parenting, and the beautifully complicated realities of family life. Known for her warm, candid, and relatable approach, she helps make psychology feel practical, accessible, and deeply human.
Our Mission
Clinically Happy was born from the belief that every parent deserves access to real clinical insight. Not watered-down advice, but the same science-backed tools the DrF's use in their offices every day. After years of seeing the same questions show up in their separate practices, about anxiety, entitlement, divorce, screen time, and the general exhaustion of modern parenting, Carla and Lisa decided to stop answering them one family at a time.
Our Three Pillars
- Real Psychologists: Two licensed clinicians. Twenty-plus years in private practice. Everything here is grounded in our day jobs, not trends.
- Real Science: Peer-reviewed research, translated. We cite the studies; you get the takeaway in plain English you can actually use.
- Real Life: Tools that survive contact with a screaming toddler, a tired partner, or a Sunday-night spiral. Useful, not idealized.
Books by the DrF's
Splitting Up: How to Tell Your Kids
One of the hardest conversations a parent can face, made clearer, calmer, and more compassionate. This practical guide helps you confidently tell your children about separation or divorce while protecting their emotional well-being.
- Step-by-step guidance for difficult conversations
- Clear do's and don'ts for sharing the news
- Tools to support emotional security
- Strategies to strengthen your bond through transition
Available on Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Splitting-Up-How-Tell-Kids-ebook/dp/B0964MPS5T/
Happy Kids, Happier Divorce (Coming Soon)
The emotionally intelligent playbook for separation, co-parenting, and evolving family structures. Less "winning the divorce." More protecting the nervous systems of your children. Even when co-parenting feels like a lost cause, your kids do not have to be.
- Create a positive, secure home environment post-separation
- Support children's mental health and emotional growth
- Handle tough co-parenting conversations with confidence
- Keep your kids out of the crossfire
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Dr. Carla Fry and Dr. Lisa Ferrari?
Dr. Carla Fry and Dr. Lisa Ferrari are two Licensed Psychologists and co-founders of Clinically Happy, based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Together known as "the DrF's," they have over 20 years of combined clinical experience working with families, children, adolescents, and couples. They translate peer-reviewed psychological research into practical tools for everyday family life.
Is Clinically Happy content a substitute for therapy?
No. Clinically Happy is an educational platform. All content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional psychological advice or establish a therapist-client relationship. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a licensed mental health professional or call 9-8-8 (Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline).
What books has Clinically Happy published?
Clinically Happy has published "Splitting Up: How to Tell Your Kids," available now on Amazon. Their second book, "Happy Kids, Happier Divorce," is an emotionally intelligent co-parenting playbook currently coming soon.
What topics does Clinically Happy cover?
Clinically Happy covers parenting psychology, child development, anxiety, family systems, divorce and separation, co-parenting, adolescent mental health, relationships, emotional resilience, and practical strategies for navigating modern family life, all grounded in peer-reviewed clinical research.
Where are Dr. Fry and Dr. Ferrari based?
Dr. Carla Fry and Dr. Lisa Ferrari are based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. While their private clinical practices serve local clients, their books, newsletter, and online content reach families across Canada and internationally.
How do I contact Clinically Happy for media or speaking inquiries?
For media inquiries and speaking engagements, contact the DrF's at hello@clinicallyhappy.com. Please note they do not respond to clinical or therapeutic questions via email.