Dr. Cosmin G. Colţea

Dr. Cosmin G. Colţea is a clinical psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists. Cosmin is also a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst. He is a member of the Ottawa Academy of Psychologists, Ontario Psychological Association, the Psychology Association of Saskatchewan, and of the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science. Cosmin received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Honours) and his Master’s in Developmental Psychology from Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. Cosmin received his Doctoral degree (Magna cum laude) in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University in Costa Mesa, California.

Cosmin has additional training in Autism assessment (ADI-R and ADOS-2), as well as in Autism interventions and goals development (PEAK, ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, Early Start Denver Model, etc). Cosmin also has additional training in the assessment and management of ADHD. Cosmin has worked in private practice, as well as in multidisciplinary pediatric programs. Cosmin has extensive experience working with school divisions on training support staff, as well as in developing individualized programs for students. He has a keen interest in collaborating with First Nations communities in the provision of services to First Nations children with diverse needs.

Cosmin provides psychological services to children, adolescents, and their families. Areas of focus are assessment of Autism, ADHD, intellectual and learning differences, developmental delays, as well as associated mental health concerns. He also provides assessment and treatment of sleeping and feeding difficulties, parenting, behaviour management, as well as school consultations, and development/monitoring of home programs for children with diverse needs. Cosmin is also interested in the role of companion animals in children’s development. Cosmin can provide services in English and Romanian.

Cosmin utilizes evidence-based treatments such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). His behavioural services are trauma-informed and are based on a relationship treatment model that recognizes the strengths of children and their parents, the influence of cultural norms and values, and the uniqueness of each individual’s skills. Cosmin believes that every child does the best that they can, and that children do better when they are understood and supported.