Therapist Bios
Please review the below bios to see which therapist is a best match for you.
You may book an appointment with most of our therapists yourself by visiting our booking page at this link.
If you have any questions, or inquiries about who to book with, feel free to reach out to us at admin@calmplace.ca
We also have reduced rate therapy with an intern therapist. Learn more here. Email us to inquire!
Registered Psychologists
Alison Petten, R. Psych, Director
Alison Petten, R. Psych, Director
Alison Petten, R. Psych, Director
-Registered clinical psychologist
-Specializes in: C-PTSD, developmental trauma, attachment.
-Therapies used: Deep Brain Reorienting, EMDR, IFS, parts work, PVT, mindfulness.
-Populations: Adults.
-May be reached at alisonpetten@calmplace.ca
Read Alison's full bio & description of services here.
Nikita-Rae Piercey, R. Psych
Alison Petten, R. Psych, Director
Alison Petten, R. Psych, Director
-Registered clinical psychologist
-Specializes in: ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma, parental supports, behavioural issues, depression, & self-esteem
-Therapies used: Cognitive Behavioural Therapies.
-Populations: Teens and adults.
-May be reached at nikitapiercey@calmplace.ca
Read Nikita's full bio & description of services here.
Stephanie Keezer, R. Psych
Alison Petten, R. Psych, Director
Stephanie Keezer, R. Psych
-Registered clinical psychologist
-Specializes in: Adult ADHD assessments.
-Therapies used: Cognitive Processing Therapy, Polyvagal theory, & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
-Populations: Adults.
-May be reached at stephaniekeezer@calmplace.ca
Read Stephanie's full bio & description of services here.
Registered Social Workers
Nicole Furey, BSW, MSW, RSW
Jacqueline Allen Miller, BSW, MSW, RSW
Cassie Guye, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
-Registered Social Worker, ADHD Clinical Services Provider
Specializes in: ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment, CPTSD, Trauma and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Therapies Used: Deep Brain Reorienting, DBT, CBT, mindfulness, nervous system regulation.
-Populations: Teens, adults.
-May be reached at nicolefurey@calmplace.ca
Read Nicole's full bio & description of services here.
Cassie Guye, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Jacqueline Allen Miller, BSW, MSW, RSW
Cassie Guye, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
-Registered social worker
-Specializes in: Trauma, PTSD, anxiety disorders, mood and depressive disorders.
-Therapies used: EMDR, CBT, DBT, nervous system regulation.
-Populations: Teens and adults.
-May be reached at cassieguye@calmplace.ca
Read Cassie's full bio & description of services here.
Jacqueline Allen Miller, BSW, MSW, RSW
Jacqueline Allen Miller, BSW, MSW, RSW
Jacqueline Allen Miller, BSW, MSW, RSW
-Registered social worker
-Specializes in: Trauma, couples and relationships, grief/bereavement, military life, transitions, seniors and aging-related issues.
-Trained in EMDR.
-Populations: Children, teens, couples, and adults.
-May be reached at: jacqueline@calmplace.ca
Read Jacqueline's full bio & description of services here.
Wendy Maidment, BSW, MSW, RSW
Mary-Beth Fallon BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Jacqueline Allen Miller, BSW, MSW, RSW
-Registered Social Worker
-Interests: Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Attachment, Relationships, and Grief and Loss.
-Therapies used: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family
Systems (IFS), Polyvagal Theory, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Gottman Treating Affairs
and Trauma in Relationships.
-Populations: Children, youth, adults, and couples.
-May be reached at wendymaidment@calmplace.ca
Read Wendy's full bio & description of services here.
Mary-Beth Fallon BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Mary-Beth Fallon BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Mary-Beth Fallon BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
-Registered social worker
Specializes: Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Addiction, Suicidal Ideation, Neurodiversity and Crisis Intervention.
-Therapies used: EMDR, Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, Mindfullness.
-Populations: Children, youth, and adults.
-May be reached at marybeth@calmplace.ca
Read Mary-Beth's full bio & description of services here.
Nicole Cooper, BA, MSW, RSW
Mary-Beth Fallon BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Mary-Beth Fallon BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
-Registered social worker
Specializes: Family dynamics, separation, mediation, couples, Anxiety
-Therapies used: Emotion-Focussed Therapy, Gottman Method, CBT.
-Populations: Adults, families.
-May be reached at nicolecooper@calmplace.ca
Read Nicole's full bio & description of services here.
Samantha Freake, BSW, MSW, RSW
Samantha Freake, BSW, MSW, RSW
Samantha Freake, BSW, MSW, RSW
-Registered social worker
-Specializes in: Women’s health, parenting, perinatal health, intergenerational trauma, adult ADHD, adverse childhood experiences, and regulating the
central nervous system.
-Populations: Adults.
Returning in 2025 after maternity.
Read Samantha's full bio & description of services here.
-May be reached at samanthafreake@calmplace.ca
Clinical Counsellors/Therapists
Jenna Kean, MSc, CCC, Director
Leanne Rossiter, BA, B.Ed, M.Ed, CCC
Leanne Rossiter, BA, B.Ed, M.Ed, CCC
-Canadian Certified Counsellor
-Specializes in: Anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
-Therapies used: CBT, mindfulness.
-Populations: Teens and adults.
-May be reached at jennakean@calmplace.ca
Read Jenna's full bio & description of services here.
Leanne Rossiter, BA, B.Ed, M.Ed, CCC
Leanne Rossiter, BA, B.Ed, M.Ed, CCC
Leanne Rossiter, BA, B.Ed, M.Ed, CCC
-Canadian Certified Counsellor
-Specializes in: Anxiety, depression, life changes, and ADHD.
-Therapies used: CBT.
-Populations: Teens, adults, and families.
-May be reached at leannerossiter@calmplace.ca
Read Leanne's full bio & description of services here.
Challaina Hutchings, M.Ed, CCC
Leanne Rossiter, BA, B.Ed, M.Ed, CCC
Challaina Hutchings, M.Ed, CCC
-Canadian Certified Counsellor
-Specializes in: Trauma/PTSD, couples, family therapies, anxiety.
-Therapies used: EMDR, CBT, ACT.
-Populations: Teens, couples, adults, and families.
-May be reached at challaina@calmplace.ca
Read Challaina's full bio & description of services here.
Michelle Noftall, M.Ed, CCC
Michelle Noftall, M.Ed, CCC
Michelle Noftall, M.Ed, CCC
-Canadian Certified Counsellor
-Specializes in: Grief, life changes, stress management, and narcissistic abuse.
-Therapies used: Mindfulness, CBT, Radical Acceptance, and Music-Integrated Therapy.
-Populations: Adults.
-May be reached at michellenoftall@calmplace.ca
Read Michelle's full bio & description of services here.
Francine Doyle, M.Ed, CCC
Michelle Noftall, M.Ed, CCC
Michelle Noftall, M.Ed, CCC
-Canadian Certified Counsellor, ADHD Clinical Services Provider
-Specializes in: ADHD, anxiety, adjusting to ADHD diagnoses, binge eating, school-aged children, parenting.
-Therapies used: Mindfulness, CBT.
-Populations: Children, teens, adults.
-May be reached at francinedoyle@calmplace.ca
Read Francine's full bio & description of services here.
Kelsey McAlister, MA, R.H.N., CCC
Charlotte Dove, BA, B.Ed, M.Ed, CCC
Kelsey McAlister, MA, R.H.N., CCC
-Canadian Certified Counsellor,
-Specializes in:
Couples: betrayal, infidelity, difficult emotions, parenting, pregnancy.
Individuals: attachment, life transitions, parenting, pregnancy, anxiety, coping skills, and women’s issues.
-Therapies used: Emotion focussed therapy, CBT.
-Populations: Couples and adults.
-Rate: $150
-May be reached at kelsey@calmplace.ca
Read Kelsey's full bio & description of services here.
Wendy Dooley, BA, B.Ed, M.Ed, CCC
Charlotte Dove, BA, B.Ed, M.Ed, CCC
Kelsey McAlister, MA, R.H.N., CCC
-Canadian Certified Counsellor
-Specializes in: child therapy, trauma, family support, addiction.
-Populations: 5 and older, adults, families.
-Rate: $140
-May be reached at wendydooley@calmplace.ca
Read Wendy's full bio & description of services here.
Charlotte Dove, BA, B.Ed, M.Ed, CCC
Charlotte Dove, BA, B.Ed, M.Ed, CCC
Kayla James, BSc., MACP, CC-BRT, CCC
-Canadian Certified Counsellor, ADHD Clinical Services Provider
-Specializes in: ADHD, couples, divorce/separation, anxiety, grief, navigating life stressors, career stress, disabilities, depression.
-Therapies used: CBT, narrative therapy, and the Gottman method for relationships.
-Populations: Adults.
-Rate: $150
-May be reached at charlottedove@calmplace.ca
Read Charlotte's full bio & description of services here.
Kayla James, BSc., MACP, CC-BRT, CCC
Kayla James, BSc., MACP, CC-BRT, CCC
Kayla James, BSc., MACP, CC-BRT, CCC
-Canadian Certified Counsellor
-Specializes in: EMDR, Postpartum anxiety/depression, OCD, parenting, perinatal health, birth and reproductive trauma, and life transitions.
-Therapies used: CBT, DBT, Mindfulness.
-Populations: Adults.
-Rate: $160
-May be reached at kaylajames@calmplace.ca
Read Kayla’s full bio & description of services here.
Mark Cole, B.Ed., M.Ed., CCC
Kayla James, BSc., MACP, CC-BRT, CCC
Mark Cole, B.Ed., M.Ed., CCC
-Canadian Certified Counsellor
-Specializes in trauma, anxiety, and depression.
-Therapies used: EMDR
-Populations: Young Adults and Adults
-Rate: $160
-May be reached at markcole@calmplace.ca
Read Mark’s full bio & description of services here.
Rose Linstead, MT
Kayla James, BSc., MACP, CC-BRT, CCC
Mark Cole, B.Ed., M.Ed., CCC
-Naturopathic therapist
-Specializes in: trauma and regulation.
-Therapies used: IFS and polyvagal.
-Populations: Teens and adults.
-Rate: $140
-May be reached at rose@calmplace.ca
Read Rose's full bio & description of services here.
Intern Therapists
Natalie Burt, Masters in Clinical Track Counselling
Natalie Burt, Masters in Clinical Track Counselling
Natalie Burt, Masters in Clinical Track Counselling
-Areas of interest: Attachment theory, anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions.
-Therapies used: Psychodynamic, EFT, CBT, narrative therapy.
-Populations: Adults.
-Rate: $50
-May be reached at natalieburt@calmplace.ca
Read Natalie's full bio & description of services here.
Supervised by: Alison Petten, R Psych
Gaia Rezori, BA BSW RSW
Natalie Burt, Masters in Clinical Track Counselling
Natalie Burt, Masters in Clinical Track Counselling
-Registered Social Worker
-Areas of interest/focus: Occupational stress injuries (compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and burnout), chronic illness, relationships, women’s health, substance use, identity exploration, anxiety and depression.
-Population: Adults
-Rate: $50
-May be reached at gaiarezori@calmplace.ca
Read Gaia's full bio & description of services here.
Supervised by: Nicole Furey, MSW