Wayne Nadler
@waynenadler
Experienced clinical psychologist specializing in trauma, PTSD, forensic assessment, and mindfulness-based therapies.
What I'm looking for
I am a clinical psychologist with decades of experience providing individual psychotherapy, diagnostic and forensic assessments, and specialized treatments for PTSD, personality disorders, and severe trauma. I have developed group programs (MBSR, panic/agoraphobia, SRT), supervised Ph.D. and MA interns, and delivered staff training in mindfulness-based and trauma-informed practices.
My background includes work in hospital outpatient programs, military mental health (fitness for duty and occupational stress injuries), correctional settings, private practice, and academic teaching. I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, advanced training in EMDR, hypnotherapy, experiential and somatic therapies, and a publication record on psychotherapy processes and treatment outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Clinical Psychologist
Brockville General Hospital
Aug 2013 - Jan 2021 (7 years 5 months)
Provided individual psychotherapy to a general psychiatric population, specialized in PTSD/DESNOS and personality disorder assessment, and created an MBSR group program while delivering staff training and supervising Ph.D./MA interns.
Psychologist
Warrior Support Services
Jun 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year 2 months)
Provided diagnostic assessments and individual psychotherapy for Canadian Armed Forces members, assessed fitness for duty, and treated occupational stress injuries using EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
Assistant Professor
SUNY Canton
Aug 2011 - Jun 2012 (10 months)
Taught introductory and applied psychology courses, developed curriculum for the Applied Psychology & Counselling baccalaureate, and supervised student research and internships.
Psychologist
Cornwall Community Hospital
Jan 1992 - Apr 2011 (19 years 3 months)
Delivered individual psychotherapy, crisis consultation, inpatient assessments, and ran group programs (panic/agoraphobia, mindfulness, SRT); developed suicide risk assessment/training and supervised trainees.
Psychologist
Valley Health Service Association
Dec 1988 - Nov 1990 (1 year 11 months)
Provided psychotherapy and diagnostic assessments on an inpatient psychiatric unit and community clinic, initiated inpatient group programs, and supervised MA internship students.
Taught courses in brief therapy, counselling skills, abnormal and developmental psychology, provided clinical supervision, and advised graduate students on research methodology.
Mental Health Worker
Holy Cross Hospital
Sep 1981 - Sep 1983 (2 years)
Performed emergency assessments and crisis intervention in the ER and provided brief counselling on the inpatient unit.
Coordinator, Treatment Unit
Rideau Correctional & Treatment Centre
Jan 1991 - Present (34 years 10 months)
Coordinated unit operations, delivered group and individual treatment, and conducted discharge planning and parole assessments within a correctional treatment setting.
Staff Psychologist
Collins Bay Penitentiary
Jan 1990 - Present (35 years 10 months)
Provided individual treatment, crisis intervention, anger management groups, and conducted diagnostic, forensic, and parole assessments using standardized risk instruments.
Assistant Professor
McGill University
Filled a sabbatical position in the MA Counselling program, providing instruction and clinical supervision within the Counselling program.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Ottawa, School of Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology
1983 - 1988
Grade: Summa Cum Laude
Activities and societies: Ontario Graduate Scholar; clinical internships and practicum placements at University of Ottawa centres
Completed a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (APA/CPA accredited), graduated Summa Cum Laude; dissertation on psychotherapy process analysis.
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Psychology
1974 - 1979
Grade: First Class Honours
Activities and societies: Co-created a text and course on Program Evaluation with Dr. T. Rogers
Completed an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology, graduating with First Class Honours and co-created a program evaluation text and course.
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