Carl Newton
Carl Newton is a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa. Carl is completing his doctoral residency in Clinical Psychology at the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (OICBT), as a Resident, Clinical Psychology, where he works under the clinical supervision of Dr. Micheal Bodnar, Dr. Kiran Vadaga, and Dr. Kyle Lemay (Supervised Practice). For Carl, one of the most important parts of therapy is creating a space where clients feel safe enough to be honest about experiences that bring up shame, fear, anger, or sadness. He sees therapy as a collaborative process. Clients remain in the driver’s seat, while he helps them make sense of what they are experiencing. Carl brings warmth, curiosity, flexibility, and humour into his work. He places a great deal of value on the therapeutic relationship. He hopes clients leave feeling heard, understood, and supported, with a clearer understanding of how they can work towards meaningful change.
In-person and virtual therapy are available.
About Carl
- Doctoral Student, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Ottawa, 2017–present
https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/programs/graduate/clinical-psychology - Master of Arts (M.A.), Applied Psychology, Laurentian University, 2017
https://laurentian.ca/academics/program/psychology-ma - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology (Honours), Cum Laude, Laurentian University, 2011
https://laurentian.ca/academics/program/psychology
Carl works with adults (18+) presenting with concerns including:
- Depression and other mood-related concerns
- Anxiety disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive and related concerns
- Trauma and PTSD
- Emotion regulation difficulties
- Stress and burnout
- Grief and loss
- Major life transitions
Carl’s primary therapeutic orientation is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). He also has substantial academic and clinical training in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and incorporates elements of this approach when appropriate. His broader clinical experience has included psychodynamic-informed work through a year-long practicum at the Centre for Interpersonal Relationships, as well as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) through his residency training.
Areas of training and clinical experience include:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Psychodynamic-informed approaches
- Admission Scholarship, University of Ottawa, 2017–2021
- Laurentian In-Course Scholarship, Laurentian University, 2007–2011
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Honours), Cum Laude, Laurentian University, 2011
Carl’s clinical training has included work across private-practice, hospital, school, university-based, and community settings.
Psychology Residency
- Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (OICBT)
Psychology Resident, 2026–2027
Residency training includes:- CBT-based treatment of mood and anxiety concerns
- Intake assessments
- Individual psychotherapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy programming
- Group therapy
- Psychological assessment
- Program evaluation
- Professional development and interdisciplinary consultation
https://www.ottawacbt.ca/
Doctoral Training
- Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Practicum — Intensive Treatment Program, 2024–2025
https://www.ottawacbt.ca/ - Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Practicum — Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders, 2022
https://www.theroyal.ca/patient-care-information/clinics-services-programs/substance-use-and-concurrent-disorders - Centre for Interpersonal Relationships
Practicum, 2021
Areas of training included CBT and psychodynamic approaches.
https://cfir.ca/ - Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Practicum, 2019
https://www.ocdsb.ca/ - Centre for Psychological Services and Research, University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa Practicum, 2018–2024
https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/centre-psychological-services-research
Master’s Training
- Deck Psychological Services
Counsellor / Practicum, 2015–2016
Area of training: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
https://www.drdeck.ca/
- Psychometrist, Dr. Michel A.S. Larivière & Associates, 2017
https://sudburypsychology.ca/ - Assessor, Children’s Aid Society / University of Ottawa, 2014–2015
https://www.uottawa.ca/ - Data Management, Sudbury Mental Health and Addictions Centre, Mood and Anxiety Program, 2012–2013
https://hsnsudbury.ca/en/Services-and-Specialties/Mental-Health-and-Addictions/Mood-and-Anxiety-Program-MAP - Psychological Test Library Technician, School of Psychology, Laurentian University, 2013
https://laurentian.ca/academics/program/psychology
Research Publications & Interests
Carl’s research has focused primarily on child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, family violence, and prevention and intervention. His doctoral dissertation examines the effectiveness of the Violence, Evidence, Guidance, Action (VEGA) Family Violence Training for clinical psychology students.
Publication
- Romano, E., Moorman, J., Bonneville, V., Newton, C., & Flynn, R. (2019). Adolescent males in out-of-home care: Past adversity and current functioning. Developmental Child Welfare, 1(3), 199–216.
https://doi.org/10.1177/2516103219866198
Conference Presentations
- Gallant, J., North, B., Chamberland, J., LaForge, C., Ferguson, R., Graham, M., Newton, C., & Dickinson, J. (2016, June). Does positive equal negative? A test of the attentional bias in high trait anxiety. Poster presented at the 26th Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Science Conference, Ottawa, Ontario.
- Newton, C., Valliant, P. M., Urajnik, D., & Fraser, M. (2018, June). Child neglect: Predicting future protection concerns in the context of child vulnerability, caregiver capacity, family functioning, and social support. Poster presented at the 29th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Montreal, Quebec.
- Newton, C., Zidenberg, A. M., & Ghaderi, G. (2017, January). Ending the secrecy: Encouraging observer intervention in instances of intimate partner violence. Poster presented at the Society of Personality and Social Psychology Conference, San Antonio, Texas.
- Trandovski, K., & Newton, C. (2017, April). Prevention and assessment of PTSD within police services: A literature review. Poster presented at the Forensic Psychology in Canada Conference, Ottawa, Ontario.
- Zidenberg, A. M., Harkins, L., & Newton, C. (2017, January). Tipping the scales: Student and community judgments of weight in sexual coercion scenarios. Poster presented at the Society of Personality and Social Psychology Conference, San Antonio, Texas.