Dr. Colţea (Registered Doctoral Psychologist (APE) #1014) graduated with an MA in Developmental Psychology from Carleton University in 2011 and earned a doctorate degree in clinical psychology from California Southern University in 2022. He joined CASA Psychological Services in 2022. Dr. Cosmin is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), having graduate level courses in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology (2014). Dr. Cosmin also holds certification as an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider and has additional training in Theraplay, Play Therapy, and animal assisted therapy. Dr. Coltea has received the Carleton-Nicol Award for an innovative dog training program for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Colţea began working as a behaviour analyst in 2008, and as a psychologist in 2016. He works with children and adolescents. Dr. Colţea utilizes evidence-based treatments, within a relationship treatment model that recognizes the strengths of children and their parents, while being respectful of cultural norms and values. He provides assessment and treatment for neurodevelopmental disorders, behavioural problems, and mental health challenges.
Primary practice areas:
- Children & Adolescents
- Psychological assessments and therapy
- Neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disabilities)
- Anxiety and mood disorders
- Sleep and feeding difficulties
- Coaching for executive functioning
- Social skills training
- Behavior management
- Development and monitoring of home programs
- School/teacher consultations
- Services are provided in both English and Romanian
