Dr. Scott Anderson
Licensed Psychologist, Psy.D., C. Psych., BCN
Helping You Heal, Grow, and Move Forward
If you’ve found your way here, it’s likely because you’re seeking real answers. Maybe you’ve been struggling with symptoms that don’t make sense, or treatments that haven’t worked. You want clarity, not just another temporary solution. You want to understand what’s really going on, and what to do next.
That’s exactly what I help people do.
I’m Dr. Scott Anderson, a Licensed Psychologist at Embolden Mental Health and Psychotherapy in Ontario. I specialize exclusively in psychological evaluations. These assessments are designed to uncover the root causes of emotional, behavioural, or cognitive challenges. Whether you're facing long-standing concerns, new struggles, or unclear diagnoses, I provide a structured, in-depth evaluation process to help you gain insight and direction.
At Embolden, evaluations aren’t cold or clinical. They’re collaborative, thoughtful, and personalized. I work with individuals from all walks of life, including students, professionals, first responders, and healthcare workers, who are looking for answers. My goal is to help you understand yourself better, and to provide the information needed to guide meaningful next steps in your life or care.
My Expertise
When you’re trusting someone with your story, your healing, and your future, you deserve to know they have the right experience to guide you.
Here’s a little about the background I bring to our work together:
- I’m a Licensed Psychologist in both Alberta and Ontario.
- I earned a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology from Springfield College in Massachusetts.
- I also hold a Master’s Degree in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of Denver and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Kinesiology from the University of Lethbridge.
- I’m trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), helping you take back control over sleep and rest, which are often disrupted by stress and trauma.
- My doctoral research focused on occupational stress and brain arousal in police officers, giving me deep insight into how high-pressure jobs impact your mental health.
Your Path To Healing
How Our Therapy Works
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Schedule Your Free Consultation
Start your journey to emotional well-being with a free 20-min phone consultation. Share your challenges, explore goals, and see if therapy is the right fit. Together, we’ll discuss how personalized support can help you build resilience and create lasting, meaningful change.
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Getting Started
Once we determine that we are a good fit, we will schedule your first session during our consultation. You will receive a confidential consent form via email, which can be completed digitally before your first session.
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Start Your Healing Journey
With compassionate guidance and proven therapeutic techniques, you’ll build resilience, overcome obstacles, and develop tools for sustained emotional health. Together, we’ll navigate your challenges and celebrate every milestone along your journey to well-being.
What Working Together Looks Like
My approach is professional, compassionate, and thorough. I’ll take the time to understand your unique background and current concerns, then use evidence-based tools to assess how your mind is functioning. Every step is transparent, collaborative, and designed to give you meaningful answers, not just labels.
Here’s what the process typically looks like:
- Initial Consultation – A brief phone meeting to understand your needs and determine if an evaluation is appropriate.
- Clinical Interview – A comprehensive discussion covering your history, symptoms, and goals.
- Testing Sessions – You’ll complete a series of standardized assessments tailored to your concerns.
- Scoring & Integration – I will convert test results into meaningful insights and using them to create a clear, actionable plan for your care.
- Feedback Session – We review the findings together, and I provide a written report that outlines insights, diagnoses (if applicable), and recommendations to guide next steps.
Whether you’re seeking clarity for yourself, a child, or for professional reasons (school, work, legal, or clinical), my goal is to help you move forward with understanding, confidence, and direction.
Core Beliefs That Guide Our Work
Trust and Safety
I create a space where you feel safe, respected, and supported so you can open up without fear or judgment.
Real Connection
I bring my full, honest self into every session, helping you feel seen, understood, and connected from the very start.
True Partnership
Therapy works best when it’s a team effort. Your voice, feedback, and goals shape every step of the process together.
Building Strength
You have strength inside you. I’ll help you uncover it, trust it, and use it to create real, lasting change.
Honoring Your Story
Your experiences matter. I meet you with respect and understanding, helping you heal without ever minimizing what you’ve lived through.
You Deserve Therapy That Actually Helps You Move Forward
Maybe you’ve tried therapy before and left more frustrated than when you started. Maybe you didn’t feel connected to the therapist. Maybe you didn’t feel truly seen.
That shouldn’t happen. Therapy should be a place where you feel safe enough to be honest. Where your experiences are respected. Where your healing matters. If you’ve been disappointed before, it’s okay to feel cautious. You don’t have to trust me right away. You just have to be open to the possibility that this time could be different.
I work best with people who are ready for more than just coping. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re stuck in the same patterns, if you want real tools to move forward, if you’re willing to do the work even when it’s hard... you’re in the right place.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be ready to take the next step.
Take the First Step Towards Healing
Are you ready to start your journey towards emotional freedom and resilience? Take the courageous first step by booking a FREE consultation. This is your opportunity to ask questions, get a feel for my approach, and see if we’re a good fit.