Tonia (she/her) is a Registered Psychologist (RPsych) with the College of Alberta Psychologists. She has a Master of Counselling degree (MC) specializing in Counselling Psychology from Athabasca University and received the Academic Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES) award. She attained a Bachelor of Physical Education from the University of Alberta and completed an Executive Leadership Coaching Certification.

Tonia competed as an elite athlete in multiple sports, including university-level varsity basketball. She was selected to represent her zone at the British Columbia Summer Games three years in a row in field hockey, invited to volleyball provincial team training camps, competed in track and field zone championships, and participated in every sport available in her youth. She is passionate about health and peak performance. She brings a culturally responsive, trauma-informed and person-centered approach to her work with clients. She integrates EMDR therapy, narrative therapy, attachment theory, mindfulness, and somatic theory. She is an approved provider for WCB, Telus Health, Sunlife, AB Blue Cross, and many other benefits programs.

Tonia holds a certificate in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and has additional training in EMDR and the treatment of pain. She integrates a variety of approaches to treat chronic pain, medically unexplained symptoms, suicidal thoughts, grief, depression, trauma, and childhood anxiety.  She has completed Equine-Facilitated Wellness Exploration, Foundations, and Focus training levels. She has National coaching Certification Program (NCCP) training and 12 years of experience coaching youth basketball.

Tonia has extensive experience working with children and adolescents and she is a regular contributor to the teen mental health magazine, Sophia Lia. She completed a counselling practicum working with children and youth ages 7-18 living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disorders, and a wide variety of other special needs not met in the traditional educational system.

Previous to entering the field of counselling psychology, Tonia owned and operated her own leadership and performance coaching business. She has over 25 years of experience with working with individuals and teams in the areas of leadership, effective communication, team building, stress management, embracing change, and high performance. She has a wealth of experience with health psychology, injury and surgery recovery, prevention of chronic pain, pain management, chronic health conditions, compassion, and well-being.

Tonia’s love for nature and animals emerged after her family moved from Toronto to a ranch in Northern British Columbia in her early childhood. Being part of a family-run business and living in both urban and rural communities across Canada, fostered Tonia’s ability to respond to challenges and taught her the importance of openness, curiosity, and embracing cultural diversity.

Tonia has worked in a variety of industries including emergency medical services, fitness, education, finance, and the energy sector. Tonia is actively involved in her community and has volunteered with a number of organizations including the Distress Centre, the Canadian Red Cross, Calgary Minor Basketball, and mentoring small business start-ups. She has participated in fundraising initiatives for the Special Olympics and the Kidney Foundation.

As a lifelong learner, Tonia regularly attends trainings, seminars, and conferences to ensure she brings the most current knowledge to her clients. She loves to read and always has a stack of books on her night table. In her leisure time, she enjoys hiking, riding horses, pickleball, travel, writing, art, and trying new things.

Availability: M-F, extended hours Tues and Thurs (email tonia@toniaandersonpsychology.ca to arrange for group sessions or presentations).

Email: tonia@toniaandersonpsychology.ca