Allanna Ward holds a Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapies (Art Therapy). She believes that meaningful therapeutic work begins within a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental relationship. She works alongside clients to create a supportive and responsive therapeutic process, where individuals are encouraged to explore their inner experiences, develop insight, and notice patterns.

Allanna’s work is grounded in trauma-informed and relational care, with creativity offered as a therapeutic resource rather than a requirement. Art-making is introduced gently and flexibly, and clients do not need prior art experience or to identify as “creative” to benefit from art therapy. The focus is on process rather than product, with materials used to support reflection, expression, and self-understanding alongside conversation.

In her work, Allanna supports clients in reconnecting with their inner resources and developing awareness of how experiences are held emotionally and somatically. She recognizes that stress, relational patterns, chronic pain, and life transitions often live beyond words, and she works with clients to explore these experiences at a pace that feels respectful and manageable.

Allanna brings experience working in both individual and group settings across varied clinical contexts. She has supported adults navigating a range of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, identity exploration, eco-anxiety, and life transitions. She approaches this work with attention to how social context, identity, and lived experience shape emotional well-being. She has also worked with older adults and individuals living with chronic pain, cognitive changes, and complex medical conditions. These experiences have informed her sensitivity to issues of loss, identity shifts, resilience, and the emotional impact of illness, caregiving, and chronic stress.

Allanna is committed to offering a thoughtful and respectful therapeutic space and values working with clients across a wide range of lived experiences. Having returned to Newfoundland, she is deeply invested in serving the St. John’s community and feels honoured to walk alongside clients as they explore healing, agency, and resilience.

Allanna is a Professional Member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA) and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). She offers individual and group sessions with young adults and adults within a collaborative group practice setting.

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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 with a 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 $185 and a receipt is provided. Leanne can be reached at leannerossiter@calmplace.ca. Sessions may be covered by insurance under clinical counselling or naturopath.

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Megan Condon has been a Registered Massage Therapist in good standing with the CMTNL and NLMTA since 2015. Her passion for natural healing is driven by her love of science and her compassionate nature. Her vast knowledge of the human body and how it functions allow her to excel at assessment and the development of individual treatment plans. Her postgraduate education focuses on prenatal and hot stone massage, cupping and gua sha. Megan has a specialized prenatal massage table built to accommodate growing bellies and bodies during all stages of pregnancy. She regularly incorporates a variety of hydrotherapy and aromatherapy techniques into her treatments. Megan’s approach to practice is client centred. She prioritizes providing an inclusive and calm environment where clients can feel safe to heal.

She has gained extensive experience treating adults, youth and children; and has worked with a wide variety of injuries, conditions and abilities. Her main treatment focus is communication. She believes in its importance to find comfort and to achieve attainable short and long term goals. Megan does not equate therapeutic massage with pain. She gives great attention to working within each person’s comfort level. She encourages clients to participate in their healing journey by providing tools, education and self-care that can be incorporated into daily routines to improve day to day life.

Megan strongly supports treating the body as a whole. She recognizes the relationship between physical and mental health and the influences they have on one another. She appreciates the importance of the brain-body connection and believes massage therapy can be a valuable component in the comprehensive treatment of many health conditions.

Megan is currently accepting new clients. She feels confident that her knowledge, skills and experience can help you reach your health and wellness goals. She looks forward to helping you feel and move your best!

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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 $235, as is recommended by the Psychology Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. To book a first appointment, contact admin@calmplace.ca

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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 $185. A receipt is provided for insurance/tax purposes. Evening appointments are available.

To inquire or book an appointment, please email charlottedove@calmplace.ca.

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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 $185. A receipt is provided for insurance reimbursement/tax purposes. To book a first appointment, contact francinedoyle@calmplace.ca.

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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 $160 and she will be covered under the naturopath provider category within various insurance. Rose can be reached at rose@calmplace.ca

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-Relationships, grief/bereavement, military life, transitions.

-Also enjoys working with seniors and aging-related issues.

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 $185 as of 01 February 2026. A receipt is provided for insurance/tax purposes. Evening appointments available. To book an appointment, please email jacqueline@calmplace.ca.

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Erin Condon is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and has been in good standing with the CMTNL and NLMTA since 2015. She prioritizes creating a comfortable, calm and inclusive environment where clients can feel safe. Erin has a passion for problem solving and helping others. Her postgraduate education has focused on hot stone and prenatal massage, cupping and gua sha. She often incorporates aromatherapy and a variety of hydrotherapy techniques into treatments. Erin has a specialized prenatal massage table designed specifically to accommodate growing bellies and bodies throughout pregnancy.

Erin takes pride in working within each individual’s comfort level and does not believe treatment must be painful to be therapeutic. She considers listening and clear communication key to achieving client based goals. Erin encourages clients to be in control of and take part in their treatment by providing resources and self-care that can be incorporated into their daily routine. She believes it is important to acknowledge the relationship between physical and mental health, the effects they have on each other, and treating the body as a whole.

Erin is currently accepting new clients. She believes that with her passion for massage therapy and knowledge of anatomy and physiology she can help you achieve your health and wellness potential. Connect with Erin to see how she can help you feel and move your best!

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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 Strengths-Based therapy.

The rate for a 50 minute session with Wendy is $185. A receipt is provided for insurance/tax purposes. Evening appointments are available. To book an appointment, please email wendydooley@calmplace.ca.

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Marissa is a Registered Psychologist with a deep commitment to supporting children, adolescents, and their families. She specializes in conducting psychological assessments for ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders, and Intellectual Disabilities, offering clarity and guidance for those navigating developmental or learning challenges.

Her therapeutic approach is flexible and individualized, integrating evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and play therapy. Whether through assessment or ongoing therapy, she strives to create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where young people feel heard, understood, and empowered.

She works collaboratively with families, educators, and other professionals to promote resilience, enhance emotional wellbeing, and support each child or adolescent in reaching their full potential.

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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. 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 may be reached at challaina@calmplace.ca The fee for a 50-minute session with Challaina is $185. Receipts are provided for insurance reimbursement/tax purposes. Your session may be covered by insurance under clinical counselling and/or naturopath provider categories.

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