Nick Schubert
Nick Schubert is a CBT therapist at the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, working under the supervision of Dr. Mandisa Peterson, C.Psych. Nick completed his doctoral training in Fall 2025 and is currently in the process of applying for registration for supervised practice with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO). He provides individual therapy and psychological assessment services to adults aged 18 to 65.
Nick’s therapeutic style is warm, relaxed and collaborative. He works with clients to understand their concerns and identify what matters most to them, keeping these at the centre of the therapy. Drawing on cognitive-behavioural and related therapies, he helps clients develop and apply practical strategies for making positive and lasting life changes.
About Nick
- Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D); Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2025;
https://www.mun.ca/psychology/graduate-students/doctor-of-psychology-psyd/ - Master of Arts (M.A.); Psychology, Carleton University, 2013;
https://graduate.carleton.ca/cu-programs/psychology-masters/ - Bachelors of Arts (B.A.); Psychology: Honours, Carleton University, 2009;
https://carleton.ca/psychology/undergraduate-2/programs/b-a-honours-psychology/
- Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar)
- Anxiety (Social, Generalized, Panic, Agoraphobia, Specific Phobias, Health)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Trauma
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Insomnia
- Interpersonal/Relationship problems
- Health & Lifestyle goals
Nick primarily uses Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy in his work with clients and also integrates Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to best fit client needs.
Dean’s Doctoral Award, Memorial University
https://www.mun.ca/sgs/faculty-and-staff/special-funding-initiatives/
- Pre-doctoral residency
- Ottawa Institute of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
https://www.ottawacbt.ca/
- Ottawa Institute of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
- Practicum Student Placements:
- Memorial University Psychology Clinic
- Student Wellness and Counselling Centre, Memorial University
https://www.mun.ca/studentwellness/ - Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre (Operational Stress Injury Clinic)
https://www.theroyal.ca/patient-care-information/clinics-services-programs/operational-stress-injury-clinic - The Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
https://www.ottawacbt.ca/ - Riven Psychology (Private practice)
https://rivenpsychology.com/
- Clinical Externships:
- Sleep, Health, & Wellness Lab, Memorial University
https://drsheilagarland.com/ - Riven Psychology (Private practice)
https://rivenpsychology.com/
- Sleep, Health, & Wellness Lab, Memorial University
Relevant Positions Held
- Teaching Assistant (2019 – 2022), Memorial University (Department of Psychology)
- Program Evaluation Coordinator (2014 – 2019), Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre (Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders)
- Research Assistant (2013-2014), University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research (Youth Mental Health Research)
https://www.theroyal.ca/research/youth-mental-health-research - Research Assistant (2012), Carleton University, Positive Youth Development Lab
https://carleton.ca/pickeringcentre/positive-youth-development-lab/
Peer-reviewed research articles
Knott, V., Baysarowich, R., Corace, K., Willows, M., Carroll, B., Baddeley, A., & Schubert, N. (2025). A pilot study on craving and its relationship to self-ratings of depression and anxiety in prescription opioid use disorder. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 33, 189-198. DOI: 10.1037/pha0000753
Henderson, K., Obeid, N., Buchholz, A., Schubert, N., Flament, M., Thai, H., & Goldfield, G. (2022). Coping in adolescents: A mediator between stress and disordered eating. Eating Behaviours, 47, 101626. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eatbeh.2022.101626
Obeid, N., Flament, M., Buchholz, A., Henderson, K., Schubert, N., Tasca, G., Thai, H., & Goldfield, G. (2022). Examining shared pathways for eating disorders and obesity in a community sample of adolescents: The REAL Study. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 805596. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.805596
Corace, K., Baysarowich, R., Willows, M., Baddeley, A., Schubert, N., Knott, V. (2022). Resting state EEG activity related to impulsivity in people illicitly using prescription opioids. Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, 321, 111447. DOI: 10.1016/j.pscychresns.2022.111447.
Agterberg, S., Schubert, N., Overington, L., & Corace, K. (2020). Treatment barriers among individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health problems: Examining gender differences. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 112, 29-35. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2020.01.005
Corace, K. Willows, M., Schubert, N., Overington, L., Mattingly, S., Clark, E., Leduc, N., & Hebert, G. (2020). Alcohol Medical Intervention Clinic: A rapid access addiction medicine model reduces emergency department visits. Journal of Addiction Medicine, 14, 163-171. DOI: 10.1097/ADM.0000000000000559
Baysarowich, R., Corace, K., Willows, M., Baddeley, A., Schubert, N., de la Salle, S., Carroll, B., & Knott, V. (2020). Electroencephalographic evaluation of resting-state Functional connectivity in prescription opioid use disorder. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Addiction, 1, 1-11. DOI: 10.31021/jada.20201101
Schubert, N., Backman, P., Bhatla, R., & Corace, K. (2019). Telepsychiatry and patient and provider concordance. Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine, 24, 75-82. DOI: 10.4103/CJRM.CJRM_9_18
Schubert, N., & Bowker, A (2019). Examining the impostor phenomenon in relation to self-esteem level and self-esteem instability. Current Psychology, 38, 749-755. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-017-9650-4
Corace, K., Willows, M., Schubert, N., Overington, L., & Howell, G. (2018) Youth require tailored treatment for opioid use and mental health problems: A comparison to adults. Canadian Journal of Addiction, 9, 15-24. DOI: 10.1097/CXA.0000000000000032
Gunnell, K., Flament, M. F., Buchholz, A., Henderson, K. A., Obeid, N., Schubert, N., & Goldfield, G. (2016). Examining the bidirectional relationship between physical activity, screen time, and symptoms of anxiety and depression over time during adolescence. Preventive Medicine, 88, 147-152. DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2016.04.002
Flament, M., Buchholz, A., Henderson, K., Obeid, N., Maras, D., Schubert, N. Paterniti, S., & Goldfield (2015). Comparative distribution and validity of DSM-IV and DSM-5 diagnoses of eating disorders in adolescents from the community. European Eating Disorders Review, 23, 100-110. DOI: 10.1002/erv.2339