I have been working in the field since 1997, first in Toronto, and then as our young family was growing, for 7+ years at the Royal Ottawa Hospital in their Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders Program. I had long dreamed of working in private practice and restarted my studies in the Masters of Counselling Psychology program at the University of Ottawa.
Notably, during this period, I worked as an Associate at the Men’s Project seeing individuals and conducting group therapies for trauma survivors. In 2006 I was invited and mentored into private practice by 2 well loved colleagues, where we conducted 3 group therapies together in the areas of addiction and disordered eating and sexual compulsion; as well I saw individual clients. In 2010 I trained in couples therapy and began work in this capacity, which to this day, I find very rewarding.
Today my areas of specialty include adult survivors of childhood trauma and compulsive behaviours such as substance and sex. I see clients with a variety of difficulties with mood including anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. In addition, I see folks who need help with anger management, relationship, separation and divorce issues. I am very comfortable working with different family members to help them navigate challenging terrain in a thoughtful and caring way. I do not however see clients under 18 years of age.
In general, I prefer to work collaboratively with my clients to address their needs and find positive outcomes. I work in an eclectic manner and pull from a wide variety of resources and tools. I allow my clients’ needs to guide me to the most fitting and beneficial methods for each. In most recent years, I see that becoming a friend to our nervous systems is a valuable resource; vital in choosing healthy and balanced pathways to wellbeing. To this end, I have trained extensively in somatic experiencing (SE). I have a background in emotion-focussed therapy (EFT), schema work, attachment-related therapy and other modes of practice. Because we as humans are social beings, I find much of my work to be relational, meaning the use of a mutually respected alliance between client and therapist. Here we can explore alternatives that will aid each person in achieving lasting emotional health and mental health in relation to the self, and all areas of life.
Once a person begins to live their authentic self, true happiness and fulfillment in all areas is possible.
Andria Robin
613-323-6301
Wesley Moore
613-421-9960
Megan Mahler
613-854-5222
Core Psychotherapy acknowledges that our offices, located in the city known as Ottawa, are on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation which surrounds the Kitchissippi (Big River), now commonly known as the Ottawa River. The Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation were the original inhabitants and guardians of this territory and we deeply respect their longstanding relationship with this land.
We recognize the inherent trauma of colonialism and colonization. We understand that colonial structures are upheld by our presence on these stolen lands. We acknowledge past and present abuse and cultural genocide of Indigenous Peoples resulting in intergenerational trauma and its lasting impacts.
In our practice, we commit to continued learning and honouring Indigenous clients experiences, both past and present. We hope to support a process that builds resilience and self-compassion, thereby enabling connection to an authentic self that guides movement toward true healing and shared reconciliation.
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