Originally from the Maritimes, I have worked locally in the field of mental health since graduating in 2006 from the Masters in Educational Counselling program at the University of Ottawa. Starting in 2008, my professional experiences became focused on trauma treatment and in 2010, I opened my Private Practice. Although an area of specialization is working with men whom identify as survivors of sexual trauma and/or childhood sexual abuse, I work with all gender identities. Issues I may be able to help you address include: addiction, anxiety, anger management, PTSD, dissociation, depression, relationships, sexuality, identity, those relating to LGBT and Indigenous populations, and matters pertaining men’s wellness.
Though I do not restrict myself to any single therapeutic modality, those that influence my work are attachment and psychodynamic perspectives, emotion-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioural strategies, and somatic techniques. I incorporate elements of compassion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), schema therapy, and mindfulness.
I have completed specialized training in Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) with Dr. Jonice Webb, (an American psychologist who identified the term) and in 2023, I became a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP).
I have previously been a provider to national and local EAP services and served as a Board Member with the Centre for Treatment of Sexual Abuse and Childhood Trauma. My work experience has included involvement with a number of Ottawa-area agencies that include the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB), the agency formerly known as The Men’s Project (now Men & Healing), and the Centre for Treatment of Sexual Abuse and Childhood Trauma (CTSACT).
Ultimately, I hope to guide your ability to access your inner strengths, wisdom, and compassion. Working first to establish a safe space is an important step in helping you begin your therapeutic process.
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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