Rob Anderson

Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with more than 20 years of combined experience in mental health, addiction, complex trauma, PTSD, and human development. Extensive expertise providing psychotherapy, clinical supervision, group facilitation, and program development across private practice, community mental health, and academic settings. Recognized for strengths in a combined treatment approach for trauma-informed care, concurrent disorders treatment, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Psychotherapist at Private Practice (2012-01 – Present)

Provide short-term and long-term psychotherapy services to adults experiencing PTSD, complex trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and concurrent mental health concerns.

• Deliver trauma-informed therapeutic interventions for suicide risk, self-harm, crisis intervention, and substance use disorders.
• Experienced with First Responders, Veterans and Neurodivergent populations.
• Support clients involved in MVA and WSIB-related recovery and rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with consulting psychologists and interdisciplinary professionals to support best clinical practices.
• Facilitate treatment planning and therapeutic goal development tailored to individual client needs.

Clinical Supervisor at Saint Paul University (2015-01 – 2026-01)

• Supervised MA and PhD students within the Counselling, Psychotherapy and Spirituality program.
• Provided clinical mentorship, case consultation, and psychotherapy skills training for emerging clinicians.
• Supported student competency development in ethical, evidence-informed, and trauma-informed practice.

Clinical Supervisor at Private Practice (2015-01 – Present)

• Provide supervision to qualifying and registered psychotherapists in accordance with CRPO standards.
• Support clinicians in case conceptualization, ethical decision-making, and professional development.

Mental Health and Addictions Worker at Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ottawa Branch (2008-01 – 2013-12)

• Developed and facilitated five weekly psychotherapy groups focused on concurrent disorders and recovery.
• Contributed to program development, implementation, and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Maintained collaborative relationships with partner agencies and client support networks.
• Represented CMHA Ottawa at conferences and community presentations.

Community Support Worker at Project Upstream (2005-01 – 2008-12)

• Provided case management, advocacy, service coordination, and short-term counselling services.
• Established a community wellness and recovery support group.

Workshop Trainer and Facilitator at Self-Employed (2015-01 – Present)

Delivered training in Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed approaches, addiction recovery, harm reduction, psychodynamic theory, and analytical psychology.

Part-Time Professor at Saint Paul University (2020-01 – 2020-03)

Taught IPA 6136 B Internal Clinical Practicum in Individual Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Teaching Assistant at Saint Paul University (2014-01 – 2016-12)

Supported psychotherapy skills development, mentoring, and clinical training for MA students.

PhD in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Spirituality – Saint Paul University (2019-01)

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology – Yorkville University (2008-01)

Bachelor of Arts – Lakehead University (2005-01)

Social Service Worker Diploma – Algonquin College (2007-01)