Full Therapy Bios

Alison Petten, co-owner of The Calm Place, is a Registered Psychologist. She is specialized in treating PTSD and trauma related issues, with special interest in attachment, stress, and developmental trauma. Alison is trained in Deep Brain Reorienting, IFS-informed, EMDR-certified, and integrates these models with other trauma-informed techniques from relevant therapies including Cognitive-Behavioural and Psychodynamic. She places importance on a person’s story and development, believing that our current tendencies and feelings are a reflection of what has happened to us. Alison is also often drawn to implementing mindfulness and regulation techniques in therapy based on the neurobiological understanding that if we have a calm nervous system, we can make the most insights and have effective change. As a therapist, Alison is warm and compassionate. Her intention is to create a space for clients that feels safe, flexible, and progressive.  

The fee for a 50-minute session with Alison is $210. This amount is based on what is recommended by our psychology professional association (APNL). A receipt is provided for insurance reimbursement/tax purposes. 

Alison can be contacted at alisonpetten@calmplace.ca

Nikita is a Registered Psychologist and holds a Master of Counselling Psychology. She is currently accepting adolescent and adult clients. Therapeutically, she takes an eclectic approach using skills and techniques from a wide-range of interventions including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, and mindfulness. When starting with new clients, a flexible treatment plan is designed to focus around the specific goals and needs of each client. Nikita places emphasis on the foundations of physical and mental wellness to broadly explore the status of each client's needs. Nikita works with diverse populations and sees a wide range of mental health challenges including: anxiety, ADHD, trauma, autism, depression, grief, disordered eating, behavioural issues, life transitions, social challenges, parental supports, stress and burnout, developmental disorders, interpersonal relationships, self esteem, among others. As a psychologist, Nikita prioritizes establishing an inclusive space that feels safe and inviting for everyone.   

The fee for a 50 minute session with Nikita is $210, as is recommended by the Psychology Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. To book a first appointment, contact admin@calmplace.ca 

Stephanie believes that the success of therapy is built upon establishment of a safe and meaningful relationship between client and therapist. Her approach to therapy is collaborative and she works alongside clients to develop a treatment plan that feels aligned to her clients individual characteristics and challenges.

Stephanie believes in supporting individuals to identify and acknowledge their own patterns of behaviour; examining where they may have developed and whether or not they are serving a client well in the present context. As we better understand how our collective life experiences create the lens in which we view the world, we can begin to foster a perspective that supports our future goals for wellness. Stephanie seeks to help a client harness their own innate strength and resiliency and guides clients toward creating the life they want to live. 

In her role at the clinic Stephanie works with adults navigating such challenges as Trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, stress management, parenting (especially as it relates to challenging behaviour and/or anxiety in children), as well as other concerns. Stephanie is available to complete adult ADHD assessments and has experience working with adults with ADHD to understand and utilize their unique strengths as well as promote neuro-affirming strategies to address their needs.

Stephanie’s ultimate priority is establishing meaningful rapport with clients and borrows from multiple approaches to provide clients with a supportive and safe environment to work through difficulties. She believes even during the difficult periods in our life there is room to bolster hope for the future and gratitude for joyful moments. 

The rate for a 50 minute session with Stephanie is $210. A receipt is provided for insurance/tax purposes. To book an appointment, please email stephaniekeezer@calmplace.ca.

Nicole Furey is a Registered Social Worker with over ten years experience working in health care and mental health. She is currently accepting adolescent and adult clients. While completing her Masters of Social Work degree at the University of Toronto, Nicole trained at the University Health Network, where she later worked in the areas of Oncology, Emergency Medicine, mental health, brain injury, and Intensive Care. Nicole believes all humans deserve internal peace and a strong support system. Nicole draws on several approaches when working with her clients, including but not limited to Deep Brain Reorienting, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and narrative theory. Nicole's practice approach is calm, welcoming, anti-oppressive, trauma informed, and anti-racist. Nicole is passionate about creating a safe space for all of her clients.  When she isn't working, Nicole enjoys being outdoors with her husband, daughter, and two dogs.

The fee for a 50-minute session with Nicole is $165. Your session may be covered under your insurance. Please reach out to discuss.

Nicole can be contacted at nicolefurey@calmplace.ca

Cassie resides on traditional, ancestral, and unceded land of the Mi’kmaq and Beothuk, which is now commonly known as Newfoundland. She recognizes the present systemic inequities that are the result of colonization and is invested in working together towards truth and reconciliation, which includes, but is not limited to, the affirmation of Indigenous knowledge, the celebration of Indigenous culture, and the elevation of Indigenous voices. 

Cassie is a registered social worker in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Inspired by a family history in the social work profession and the children and youth she worked with as a child and youth care worker, she received her Bachelor of Social Work from MUN in 2017. Cassie received her Master of Social Work from Dalhousie University in 2022. Cassie spent over five years working with mental health and addictions in the public sector in both Alberta and Nova Scotia. She occupied roles that provided both therapeutic support and clinical intervention.

Cassie has received training in EMDR for traumatic processing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), and Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT). Cassie has also received training in the delivery of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills, Trauma-Informed Interventions, and Play-Based Interventions. 

In Cassie’s MSW program, Trauma-Informed Care was an area of interest. Cassie’s other areas of interest include the role of meta-emotions in well-being and psychodynamic approaches. Cassie strives to be intentional, transparent, and effective in the clinical services she offers. She is passionate about providing culturally responsive and trauma-informed services that helps individuals cultivate insight and resiliency in the face of intergenerational and systemic trauma, mental illness, substance misuse, and systemic barriers. 

Cassie may be reached at cassieguye@calmplace.ca and the fee for a 50-minute session is $175.

Jacqueline is a Registered Social Worker who has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, parents, families, and groups facing diverse issues including but not limited to anxiety, stress, conflict, depression, bereavement, burnout, relationship & family dynamics, self-esteem, military life, and life transitions. 

Jacqueline utilizes a proven integrated approach that incorporates cognitive behavioural (CBT), dialectical behaviour (DBT), strength based, solution focused, change management, motivational, and problem-solving theory, and strategies to provide psychotherapy and interventions that are client centered and promote empowerment. She has experience in geriatrics and enjoys working with seniors and helping with aging-related issues. Jacqueline has facilitated grief and loss, and bereavement groups. She has facilitated groups for children involving issues related to military deployment, divorce, and home alone safety. 

As well, Jacqueline has lead psycho-educational groups related to healthy eating and nutrition. She has co-lead groups for mindfulness, and career development. Jacqueline highlights the importance and benefits of positive self-care. She takes a holistic approach when working collaboratively with clients and is open to include one’s spiritual beliefs and values in the therapeutic process. She believes that everyone is unique and builds upon client’s strengths to support them in reaching their goals. Jacqueline’s mantra is “slow things down, take a step back, breathe, and break things into manageable pieces.

The benefits of therapy may include reducing symptoms, building resilience, and creating an opportunity for clients to enhance and improve their quality of life and relationships.Jacqueline has successfully established a clinical practice based on her reputation for providing continuity of client care. She focuses on client-centered treatment, which means that she will work with the clients’ strengths, resources, and preferences to determine which is the best treatment option for their individual situation. Jacqueline believes in clients’ abilities and strives to bring forth the best possible outcomes in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.Her goal is to provide professional support to assist clients in taking the next step towards a healthier life balance.

The rate for a 50 minute session with Jacqueline is $175. A receipt is provided for insurance/tax purposes. Evening appointments available. To book an appointment, please email jacqueline@calmplace.ca.

Wendy Maidment is a registered social worker who obtained a Bachelor of Social Work in 2015 and a Master of Social Work in 2024 from Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN). During her BSW, Wendy completed clinical placements with Janeway Outpatient Psychiatry and the Bridges Program at Eastern Health and Ruah Counselling Centre, a non-profit community counselling agency, during her MSW.

Wendy began her social work career as a social worker with the Department of Children, Seniors, and Social Development (CSSD), where she spent several years working with children, youth, and their families, providing services and support through the Protective Intervention, In-Care, Adoptions, and Youth Services programs. Wendy then worked with the Association for New Canadians (ANC) as a Social Work Coordinator and Manager of Settlement Services, where she provided individual and group support to newcomers and completed training in immigrant and refugee mental health.

Wendy has completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for traumatic processing and recently completed Levels 1 and 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. As a therapist, Wendy’s main priority is building strong therapeutic relationships with clients and selecting therapy options based on their needs. Wendy has a special interest in trauma, attachment, relationships, grief and loss and anxiety.

Wendy is currently accepting referrals for individual and couples counselling.

The rate for a 50-minute session with Wendy is $150. Wendy can be reached at

wendymaidment@calmplace.ca

Mary-Beth Fallon is a registered social worker with over 20 years of experience in therapeutic intervention and program development for children, youth, and families. She specializes in mental health, complex mental illness, addiction, trauma, and crisis intervention.

Mary-Beth holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Women's Studies. She is trained in remote therapeutic interventions and certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Therapy, Trauma-Informed Practice, Violence Threat Assessment, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing. Additionally, she is a Registered Trainer in ASIST and has specialized training in youth suicide intervention.

Mary-Beth’s areas of focus include neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addiction, trauma, PTSD, crisis intervention, and suicidal ideation. She is passionate about supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and creating a compassionate, safe space for healing. She integrates EMDR, Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Mindfullness in her practice, tailoring her approach to each individual’s needs. 

The rate for a 50 minute session with Mary-Beth is $165. Mary-Beth can be reached at marybeth@calmplace.ca

Samantha Freake is a registered social worker, who received her education from Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN). 

Samantha began her career working in an emergency shelter and supportive housing unit. She then spent several years employed as a frontline social worker in the public sector, working with children and families in urban, rural, and Indigenous communities. Samantha currently manages a foster care placement assessment program serving the province of NL.

Samantha has experience working with diverse populations. She has interests and experience in the areas of women’s health, perinatal health, intergenerational trauma, adult ADHD, adverse childhood experiences, and regulating the central nervous system.

Samantha strives to create a safe, open, and collaborative environment for healing and understanding. She has a passion for ensuring individuals feel heard and supported while working together to discover strength and empowerment. 

Samantha is accepting clients aged 16+ for individual counselling. Sessions are offered at a reduced rate of $150 per 50 minute session. The cost of sessions may be covered under eligible insurance plans. 

Jenna Kean, co-owner of The Calm Place, is a Canadian Certified Counsellor with a passion for continued education around mental health and wellness. Her aim is to create a safe space where individuals can learn how to strengthen coping skills, address daily stressors, and learn how to develop and practice healthy coping patterns. Jenna has experience working with individuals in the areas of depression, anxiety, anger, parenting, stress management, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and self-esteem. Moreover, she has considerable experience working with individuals experiencing suicidal ideations. Jenna generally works from a Cognitive-Behavioural-Therapy approach, however, she believes it is important to remain client-centred and adapt from other treatment modalities when necessary i.e. Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, etc.

The fee for a 50-minute session with Jenna is $150. Your session may be covered under insurance under clinical counselling and naturopathy. Please reach out to discuss. 

Jenna can be contacted at jennakean@calmplace.ca

Leanne Rossiter is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and secondary educator who holds a master degree in Counselling Psychology. Leanne’s counselling approach is integrative and balanced; focus is placed on cognitive, emotional and physical well-being. Leanne works within the context of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy. Leanne has over 20 years of counselling experience.  She works with children, adolescents and adults. Counselling may be facilitated through individual, family and/or group settings. Leanne has extensive experience working with youth ages 12 - 18. 

Leanne’s approach is trauma-informed and her areas of focus include youth addictions, ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation, life transitions, grief, parenting support, post-secondary planning, self-harm, and career planning. Finding the right “Client-Counsellor” fit is essential to a positive counselling experience. An initial consultation can provide the connection and support needed to begin a meaningful counselling experience.  Leanne’s counselling practice is about empowering clients, supporting personal growth and encouraging daily well-being.   

The fee for a 50-minute session is $150 and a receipt is provided. Leanne can be reached at leannerossiter@calmplace.ca. Sessions may be covered by insurance under clinical counselling or naturopath.

Challaina has extensive with individuals of various ages who are experiencing a range of mental health concerns and life challenges. She has experience with child development and supporting parents and their children through challenging life events. She believes that there is no "one size fits all" approach to mental health; instead, she takes on an eclectic and integrative approach to counselling and chooses to meet the client where they are in their journey. Challaina draws from a variety of counselling approaches such as EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Polyvagal Theory and Art Therapy. Challaina is also grounded in Mindfulness Based Therapy and the importance of tuning into the messages your body sends.   

She has completed additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and the neurobiology of trauma. Challaina has also completed training in the Gottman Method of Couples Counselling. Challaina has a special interest in sexuality and gender and is committed to providing a safe space where individuals can discuss their concerns. 

There is no predicting where life can take us or the challenges that we may face along the way. Therapy can be a guide to help you find your way back to living the life you want and embracing your values. Challaina is committed to providing a warm and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe and secure in knowing that they will be respected and heard.

Challaina is currently accepting preteen, adolescent and adult clients. She is also accepting referrals for couples counselling. 

Challaina may be reached at challaina@calmplace.ca The fee for a 50-minute session with Challaina is $150. Receipts are provided for insurance reimbursement/tax purposes. Your session may be covered by insurance under clinical counselling and/or naturopath provider categories. 

Michelle Noftall is a Canadian Certified Counsellor with a strong belief that we all have the potential to cope and grow through change and challenges that deepen our understanding of ourselves, each other, and life itself. Michelle strives to provide clients with a safe place to share and navigate difficult chapters of their lives in a non-judgemental and supportive space. Michelle draws on approaches based in Self-Compassion, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Radical Acceptance and Music-Integrated Therapy. Michelle has experience supporting clients through such issues as grief and loss, relationship change or loss, career changes, work-place stress, boundary setting, and people-pleasing. 

The fee for a 50-minute session with Michelle is $150 and $75 for a 30-minute solution focused session.  Michelle’s sessions may be covered under insurance under clinical counselling. Michelle can be reached at michellenoftall@calmplace.ca. 

Francine works with children and adults treating anxiety, ADHD, and life stressors. She has vast experience teaching psychoeducational skills to children and adolescents. This includes but not limited to creating healthy thought patterns, engaging in new ways of coping, increased perspective taking, and creating and developing healthy habits of mindfulness. She believes that regardless of age, these ways of being and responding, can support calm and clarity in a person's life.

Francine uses a trauma informed approach and is a certified ADHD Clinician. She also has completed certification in the treatment of Anxiety.  Her goal is to create an environment of support and connection with clients, so that they can make impactful change in their lives. 

The fee for a 50 minute session with Francine is $150. A receipt is provided for insurance reimbursement/tax purposes. To book a first appointment, contact francinedoyle@calmplace.ca. Sessions will be covered by insurance under clinical counselling. 

Kelsey takes a holistic, biopsychosocial approach to working with her clients, as what brings us to therapy exists within all aspects of our lives. She applies theoretical approaches such as client-centered, attachment-based, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapies, and components of mindfulness.

After transitioning from a previous background in nutrition, Kelsey completed a Master of Counselling Psychology, and a year-long focused practicum in Couples Counselling and Relationship Counselling. She has specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) - which is a gold standard of treatment when it comes to working with couples and focuses on decreasing relationship distress and creating strong bonds.

She works with both couples and individuals, as they navigate distress in their lives and relationships such as transitions, infidelity, pregnancy, and parenting. You will be met with warmth, comfort, and understanding in your sessions with Kelsey. 

Within the couples therapy, she will focus on deeply understanding you and your partner, in order to create a safe space for you to explore your relationship (with yourself or them) and create resilience.

Kelsey may be reached at kelsey@calmplace.ca and the fee for a 50-minute session is $150.  

Wendy is a clinical counsellor and has over 20 years experience helping children, adolescents, and families navigate and meet with success. She has extensive experience with: relationship building, assisting families and schools in working together to meet the diverse needs of children and helping children/youth to become confident, independent, resilient, mindful and empathetic.  

Wendy has completed training in childhood trauma, addictions in youth and adults, and family systems.   Wendy has a special interest in advocating for and helping clients navigate the many changes, challenges and stages that life presents.

She chooses the therapy model that best fits her clients’ needs and draws on tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred, Mindfulness, Solution Focused methodologies, and Strength Based therapy.

The rate for a 50 minute session with Wendy is $140. A receipt is provided for insurance/tax purposes. Evening appointments available. To book an appointment, please email wendydooley@calmplace.ca.

Charlotte has extensive experience in working with diverse client populations including adults, couples, and seniors. She believes that accessibility and mental health are paramount and believes in meeting the client where they are. Charlotte has special interest in the areas of stress, grief and bereavement, anxiety, depression, navigating career transitions, LGBTQSIA+ issues, assisting clients with disabilities, separation and divorce, and time management.

She draws from a variety of methodologies in assisting clients in meeting their goals. These include narrative therapy, CBT, mindfulness, strengths-based and solution-focused approaches, among others. Charlotte has a passion for relationship-building, daring to hope, and the power of connection and belonging.

The rate for a 50 minute session with Charlotte is $150. A receipt is provided for insurance/tax purposes. Evening appointments available. To inquire or book an appointment, please email charlottedove@calmplace.ca.

Kayla James is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a master’s degree in counselling psychology from Yorkville University. As an empath and long-time helper, Kayla has worked with children and families in many different capacities over the years, including supporting children with complex needs and early childhood intervention.

In the last year, Kayla has been a peer supporter with Postpartum Support International (PSI), supporting birther’s virtually across Canada and the United States in various topics including postpartum anxiety and depression, abortion, miscarriage and changing family dynamics.

Kayla’s interest in the perinatal and postpartum period began through her personal journey to motherhood. To support this population, Kayla has certification in Birth and Reproductive Trauma from CPMHT and is working towards her Perinatal Mental Health certificate from PSI, as well as EMDR certification in 2025.

Kayla’s goal as a therapist is to provide a warm and welcoming space that is free of judgement. Kayla is deeply compassionate about meeting you where you are on your path and walking beside you on your journey.

Currently, Kayla is accepting clients for individual counselling both in-person and virtually. Sessions are offered at a rate of $160 per 50-minute session. The cost of sessions may be covered under eligible insurance plans.

When Kayla is not working, you’ll find her enjoying time with family, curling up with a good book or ball of yarn, or playing volleyball in the evenings. 

Rose provides a kind, compassionate, non-judgemental healing space using the highly sought after IFS approach. Working with the clients internal systems is a non-patholigizing way to address specific issues they are dealing with as well as the more subtle ways trauma shows up in their lives and relationships. This can help to improve general emotional and mental well being or address more specific concerns such as depression, anxiety and PTSD. Through years working as a massage therapist, Rose watched clients struggle with chronic pain, stress and anxiety. Because of this experience it is important to her to honour the connection between mind and body to process and resolve emotional health concerns. By including the Somatic IFS model she works with the client’s physical symptoms to investigate how they relate to past and present experiences. She also integrates the Polyvagal Theory to help regulate the nervous system and nurture resilience to help heal from trauma and relieve chronic stress. 

The rate for an appointment with Rose is $140 and she will be covered under the naturopath provider category within various insurance. Rose can be reached at rose@calmplace.ca

Emily holds a Master of Science in Mindfulness-Based Interventions (Psychology) from University College Dublin. She has extensive experience teaching Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to diverse populations and a stellar reputation of creating an inviting, engaging, and safe learning environment for her clients. Her work is rooted in compassion and in the passionate conviction that each human being has the capacity to reach their full potential. Connecting with her clients and sharing their ‘human-ness’ together is the magic that supports them both!  She is completing an accreditation in Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness through David Treleaven (TSM) and is member of the Mindfulness Teachers Association of Ireland (MTAI) where she regularly attends meditation retreats, teacher trainings, and supervision. Through learning evidence-based mindfulness exercises, clients learn how to re-wire their brain, change their inner dialogue, and create more space in their lives. Emily is trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).      

Emily offers group classes as well as one-to-one sessions. The fee for a 50-minute session with Emily is $130+tax. A receipt is provided for insurance reimbursement/tax purposes. She can be contacted at mindfulnesswithemily@gmail.com. Sessions may be covered by insurance under naturopath services.