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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 calmplace.janeapp.com


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 our Reduced Rate Therapy program with an intern therapist. Learn more here. 

Registered Therapists

Alison Petten, R. Psych, Director

  • Registered Clinical Psychologist
     
  • Specializes in: C-PTSD, early childhood & developmental trauma, attachment.
     
  • Therapies used: Deep Brain Reorienting, EMDR, IFS, parts work, PVT, mindfulness.
     
  • Populations: Adults.
     
  • Contact: alisonpetten@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Alison’s full bio & description of services here.

Nikita-Rae Piercey, R. Psych

  • 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.
     
  • Contact: nikitapiercey@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Nikita’s full bio & description of services here.

Stephanie Keezer, R. Psych

  • Registered Clinical Psychologist
     
  • Specializes in: Adult ADHD assessments.
     
  • Therapies used: Cognitive Processing Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, & ACT.
     
  • Populations: Adults.
     
  • Contact: stephaniekeezer@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Stephanie’s full bio & description of services here.

Marissa Whelan, R. Psych

  • Registered Clinical Psychologist
     
  • Specializes in: Child ADHD assessments, Specific Learning Disorders, and Intellectual Disabilities.
     
  • Therapies used: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and play therapy.
     
  • Populations: Children 4+, adults.
     
  • Contact: marissawhelan@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Marissa’s full bio & description of services here.

Nicole Furey, BSW, MSW, RSW

  • Registered Social Worker, ADHD Clinical Services Provider
     
  • Specializes in: ADHD, anxiety, attachment, C-PTSD, trauma, and borderline personality disorder.
     
  • Therapies used: Deep Brain Reorienting, DBT, CBT, mindfulness, nervous system regulation.
     
  • Populations: Teens and adults.
     
  • Contact: nicolefurey@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Nicole’s full bio & description of services here.

Cassie Guye, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW

  • Registered Social Worker
     
  • Specializes in: PTSD, OCD, anxiety disorders, mood & depressive disorders, borderline personality disorder, and complex trauma.
     
  • Therapies used: ERP, EMDR, CBT, DBT, nervous system regulation.
     
  • Populations: Adults.
     
  • Contact: cassieguye@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Cassie’s full bio & description of services here.

Jacqueline Allen Miller, BSW, MSW, RSW

  • Registered Social Worker
     
  • Specializes in: Trauma, couples & relationships, grief, military life, seniors and aging-related issues.
     
  • Trained in: Deep Brain Reorienting & EMDR.
     
  • Populations: Children, teens, couples, and adults.
     
  • Contact: jacqueline@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Jacqueline’s full bio & description of services here.

Wendy Maidment, BSW, MSW, RSW

  • Registered Social Worker
     
  • Specializes in: Trauma, PTSD, anxiety, attachment, relationships, and grief & loss.
     
  • Therapies used: EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Gottman Treating Affairs and Trauma in Relationships, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered therapy.
     
  • Populations: Children, youth, adults, and couples.
     
  • Contact: wendymaidment@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Wendy’s full bio & description of services here.

Mary-Beth Fallon BA, BSW, MSW, RSW

  • Registered Social Worker
     
  • Specializes in: Trauma, PTSD, anxiety, addiction, suicidal ideation, neurodiversity, and crisis intervention.
     
  • Therapies used: EMDR, Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness.
     
  • Populations: Children, youth, and adults.
     
  • Contact: marybeth@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Mary-Beth’s full bio & description of services here.

Nicole Cooper, BA, MSW, RSW

  • Registered Social Worker
     
  • Specializes in: Family dynamics, separation, mediation, couples, anxiety.
     
  • Therapies used: Emotion-Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, CBT.
     
  • Populations: Adults and families.
     
  • Contact: nicolecooper@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Nicole’s full bio & description of services here.

Samantha Freake, BSW, MSW, RSW

  • Registered Social Worker
     
  • Specializes in: Women’s health, parenting, perinatal health, C-PTSD, intergenerational trauma, ADHD, adverse childhood experiences, and regulating the central nervous system.


  • Therapies used:  EMDR, narrative therapy, ego states, CBT, DBT, and somatic work.
     
  • Populations: Adults and teens.
     
  • Contact: samanthafreake@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Samantha’s full bio & description of services here.

Claire LeDrew, BSW, MSW, RSW

  • Registered Social Worker
     
  • Specializes in: Anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, disability, chronic pain, life transitions, and ADHD.
     
  • Therapies used: CBT, ACT, mindfulness.
     
  • Populations: Adolescents (16+) and adults.
     
  • Contact: claireledrew@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Claire’s full bio & description of services here.

Gaia Rezori, BSW, MSW, RSW

  • Registered Social Worker
     
  • Specializes in: Occupational stress injuries (compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and burnout), chronic illness, relationships, women’s health, substance use, identity exploration, anxiety, and depression.
     
  • Populations: Adults.
     
  • Contact: gaiarezori@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Gaia’s full bio & description of services here.

Jenna Kean, MSc, CCC, Director

  • Canadian Certified Counsellor
     
  • Specializes in: Anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
     
  • Therapies used: CBT, mindfulness.
     
  • Populations: Teens and adults.
     
  • Contact: jennakean@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Jenna’s full bio & description of services here.

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.
     
  • Contact: leannerossiter@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Leanne’s full bio & description of services here.

Challaina Hutchings, M.Ed, CCC

  • Canadian Certified Counsellor
     
  • Specializes in: Trauma/PTSD, couples, family therapies, perinatal, anxiety.
     
  • Therapies used: EMDR, CBT, ACT.
     
  • Populations: Teens, couples, adults, and families.
     
  • Contact: challaina@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Challaina’s full bio & description of services here.

Francine Doyle, M.Ed, CCC

  • Canadian Certified Counsellor, ADHD Clinical Services Provider
     
  • Specializes in: ADHD, anxiety, adjusting to ADHD diagnoses, binge eating, school-aged children, and parenting.
     
  • Therapies used: Mindfulness, CBT.
     
  • Populations: Children, teens, and adults.
     
  • Contact: francinedoyle@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Francine’s full bio & description of services here.

Brenna Mcclintock, CCC

  • Canadian Certified Counsellor, Registered Psychotherapist
     
  • Specializes in: Complex trauma, compulsive behaviour & relationship patterns, OCD, addiction, dissociation, attachment, perinatal & birth trauma.
     
  • Therapies used: Attachment-Focused EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, Ego State, Inner Child & Parts Work.
     
  • Populations: Adults and parents.
     
  • Contact: brennacmclintock@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Brenna’s full bio & description of services here.

Wendy Dooley, BA, B.Ed, M.Ed, CCC

  • Canadian Certified Counsellor
     
  • Specializes in: Trauma and addiction, child therapy, family support.
     
  • Populations: Ages 5 and older, adults, and families.
     
  • Contact: wendydooley@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Wendy’s full bio & description of services here.

Charlotte Dove, BA, B.Ed, M.Ed, CCC

  • Canadian Certified Counsellor, ADHD Clinical Services Provider
     
  • Specializes in: ADHD, couples, grief, career stress, disabilities, depression.
     
  • Therapies used: CBT, Narrative Therapy, and the Gottman Method for relationships.
     
  • Populations: Adults.
     
  • Contact: charlottedove@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Charlotte’s full bio & description of services here.

Kayla James, BSc., MACP, CC-BRT, CCC

  • Canadian Certified Counsellor
     
  • Specializes in: C-PTSD, trauma, attachment, OCD, parenting, perinatal health, birth & reproductive trauma, and life transitions.
     
  • Therapies used: EMDR, CBT, DBT, mindfulness.
     
  • Populations: Adults.
     
  • Contact: kaylajames@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Kayla’s full bio & description of services here.

Mark Cole, B.Ed., M.Ed., CCC

  • Canadian Certified Counsellor
     
  • Specializes in: PTSD/trauma, anxiety, men’s mental health, and depression.
     
  • Therapies used: EMDR.
     
  • Populations: Young adults and adults.
     
  • Contact: markcole@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Mark’s full bio & description of services here.

Natalie Burt, BA, MA Clinical Counselling

  • Specializes in: Attachment theory, anxiety, relational trauma, depression, life transitions.
     
  • Therapies used: Trauma-informed, Polyvagal, psychodynamic, EFT, CBT, Narrative Therapy.
     
  • Populations: Adults.
     
  • Contact: natalieburt@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Natalie’s full bio & description of services here.

Rose Linstead, MT, nd

  • Naturopathic Therapist
     
  • Specializes in: Trauma and regulation.
     
  • Therapies used: IFS and Polyvagal Theory.
     
  • Populations: Teens and adults.
     
  • Contact: rose@calmplace.ca
     
  • More info: Read Rose’s full bio & description of services here.


Intern Therapists

Steven Wilton

Steven Wilton

Steven Wilton

  • Counselling and Psychology Intern (Master of Counselling in Applied Psychology candidate)
     
  • Interests: trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, autism, student mental health, and life transitions.
     
  • Populations: adults.
     
  • Therapeutic approaches: ACT, Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based approaches.


Reduced rate of $65 per session

Email admin@calmplace.ca to schedule an initial appointment

Beth Pollett

Steven Wilton

Steven Wilton

  • Counselling and Psychology Intern (Master of Social Work intern at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador; registered social worker)
     
  • Interests: trauma; adverse life experiences; social & economic challenges; relationship navigation; emotional regulation; effective communication; identity exploration & affirmation; anxiety; depression; neurodiversity.
     
  • Populations: adolescents and adults (offers affirming care for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities)
     
  • Therapeutic approaches: DBT, Narrative Therapy, CBT, mindfulness (collaborative, inclusive/anti-oppressive; integrates creativity and self-expression, including connection with art and nature)


Reduced rate of $65 per session

Email admin@calmplace.ca to schedule an initial appointment

Yoga Therapist

Maria Hillier, C-IAYT

-Trauma-informed Yoga Therapy


-Specializes in Yoga Therapy for:  Mental health, chronic and persistent pain, cancer care, healthy aging, nervous system regulation.


Techniques used: Gentle, chair, restorative and yin yoga, self-myofascial release, guided meditation and visualization; pranamaya/breathwork


-Populations: Teens and adults.


-May be reached at mariahillier@calmplace.ca


Read Maria's full bio & description of services here

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