Clinical Director
Anthony Colonello
RP, M.A., PhD (Candidate)
Registered Psychotherapist (Ontario)
Registered Provisional Psychologist (Alberta)
I’m the founder of DeNovo Psychotherapy and a practicing therapist. I have a dual registration in Alberta & Ontario as a: Registered Provisional Psychologist (Alberta), and a Registered Psychotherapist (Ontario). I hold a M.A. in Counselling Psychology, and I’m currently completing a PhD at Western University, focusing on mental health promotion.
Before starting my psychotherapy practice, I gained extensive experience in frontline mental health settings. In addition to private practice, I also work as a clinician therapist at the a major mental health hospital, where I conduct assessments and lead psychoeducation groups. I am also an Associate Faculty at City University in Canada (Virtual Campus).
More About Anthony
Education & Credentials
- Ph.D. Candidate (Health Promotion) – Western University
- M.A. Counselling Psychology – Yorkville University
- HBSc (Poli Sci, Physiology, & Psychology) – University of Toronto
- Registered Provisional Psychologist (CAP #P8307, via Community Counselling Centre Edmonton)
- Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #15293)
- Advanced Training:
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1,
- Complex Trauma (CCTP),
- DBT Skills(Psychwire),
- TIDES (CAMH), and
- ASIST Suicide intervention.
Personality & Mood Disorders
Specialized evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, and BPD, focusing on emotional stability and daily functioning.
Complex Trauma
Integrating psychodynamic and somatic methods for recovery from attachment trauma, neglect, and chronic stress.
High Performance
Targeted coaching for athletes and executives seeking to manage perfectionism and burnout.
Compassion Fatigue
Recovery and preventative strategies for healthcare providers, first responders, and professional caregivers.
Neurodiverse Allied
Affirming and inclusive approach to ADHD and neurodivergency, tailoring therapy to unique cognitive styles.
LGBTQ+ Affirming
Cultivating a safe, validating space for queer and trans individuals to explore identity and mental wellness.
Clinical Philosophy
I provide Individual psychotherapy. I draw from various modalities (primarily psychodynamic, emotion-focused, and sensorimotor) to support your unique needs. My work focuses on attachment, neglect, and abandonment, helping you navigate their emotional and psychological impacts.
I also am skilled in supporting high performers in maintaining success while prioritizing mental well-being. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, BPD, OCD, or mood-related challenges—or simply seeking support for life’s stressors—therapy can help.
An Integrative Approach to Sustainable Healing
Academic Contributions
Publications & Research
Experiences of stigma for individuals living with personality disorders: A systematic review and meta-aggregation.
Oral Presentation, European Psychiatric Congress, Prague, CZ
The impact of GLP-1s on belonging and body image among gay and bisexual men.
“I’m Coming to the Cottage”: How “Heated Rivalry” Depicts Coming Out
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