Richard Piekarczyk-Vacca

Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MEd

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

2 Endorsed

2 Heath Street, Hamilton, ON L8H

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Are you a First Responder or a Veteran navigating civvy street? Whether you served in the Military or are a Firefighter, Paramedic, or Police Officer, no one is immune to the stresses of service. For those without this experience, connecting meaningfully can be tough. For me, cultural competency means more than just recognizing your service—it’s about personal experience in uniform.

Whether you are dealing with PTSD, release, marriage difficulties, or a checkup from the neck-up, send send me a message downrange.

Having served as a Combat Engineer, I was medically released from the CAF after a TBI. I now offer an evidence-based, multidisciplinary circle of care for First Responders, Veterans, and their families.

Call or Email Richard Piekarczyk-Vacca now for a free 15 minute consultation - (365) 298-5242

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

2 Heath Street

Hamilton, ON L8H

(365) 298-5242

Book Online, in-person or by phone. I offer flexible hours to make it easier for those bound to shifts.

I specialize in First Responders, Trauma and PTSD and Depression

$160 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (365) 298-5242

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

2 Heath Street

Hamilton, ON L8H

(365) 298-5242

Book Online, in-person or by phone. I offer flexible hours to make it easier for those bound to shifts.

I specialize in First Responders, Trauma and PTSD and Depression

$160 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $160
Couple Sessions $340
Pay by American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

All Accepted
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Medavie Blue Cross
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Veterans Affairs Canada

Please check with your insurance provider for coverage.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 298-5242

Richard Piekarczyk-Vacca

Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MEd

Please check with your insurance provider for coverage.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 298-5242

Richard Piekarczyk-Vacca

Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MEd

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 009258 Richard Piekarczyk-Vacca
In Practice for 5 Years
Degree/Diploma from McMaster University B.A. (Hon) Psychology / 2018
Attended University of Toronto (OISE), Masters of Education, Graduated 2020

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (365) 298-5242

Richard Piekarczyk-Vacca

Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MEd

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (365) 298-5242

Richard Piekarczyk-Vacca

Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MEd

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

First Responders
Trauma and PTSD
Depression

Expertise

Anger Management
Anxiety
Career Guidance
Codependency
Coping Skills
Divorce
Dual Diagnosis
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Veterans

Whether it is managing PTSD or another OSI, struggling with release, difficulties in a marriage, or a checkup from the neck-up, your healthcare requires a practitioner who can make informed, clinical decisions based on their unique experience.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 298-5242

Richard Piekarczyk-Vacca

Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MEd

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 298-5242

Richard Piekarczyk-Vacca

Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MEd

2 Endorsements

Dayana Romero

Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, MScF(c)

Richard prior service is valuable for his first responders clients. He's expertise as a psychotherapist and veteran allows him to reach his clients on a deeper level and speak their language. He is one of the few equipped to deal with first responders.

Michelle Marshman

Registered Social Worker, BSW, MACP, RSW

Richard is an exceptional resource for first responders. He leads with compassion, and his clients can expect professional therapeutic services that cater to individual need.

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

I also speak

Italian ,

Polish

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

I also speak

Italian ,

Polish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Coaching
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Compassion Focused
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
Existential
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Narrative
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Trauma Focused

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (365) 298-5242

Richard Piekarczyk-Vacca

Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MEd

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (365) 298-5242

Richard Piekarczyk-Vacca

Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MEd

Location

Primary Location

2 Heath Street

Hamilton, ON L8H

(365) 298-5242

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Hamilton

Postal Codes

Book Online, in-person or by phone. I offer flexible hours to make it easier for those bound to shifts.

Call for a free consultation now - (365) 298-5242

Richard Piekarczyk-Vacca

Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MEd

Book Online, in-person or by phone. I offer flexible hours to make it easier for those bound to shifts.

Call for a free consultation now - (365) 298-5242

Richard Piekarczyk-Vacca

Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MEd