Safe Place Therapy

Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CRPO

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

10 Endorsed

160 Baseline Road East, Bowmanville, ON L1C

Photo of Connie Cancellara - Safe Place Therapy, Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CRPO

Accepting New Clients! Taking this first step isn't always easy, so we'd love to thank you for your bravery on wanting to show up for yourself today. Together, we will work on processing your struggles all while supporting you through your symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, postpartum, and any other areas. Through compassion and empathy, our goal is to support you in finding a Safe Place to help navigate some of your current life challenges, better understand your story, and to then build the skills to lead a life of resiliency. No matter what, you will always feel heard and validated.

Our team at Safe Place strive on being committed to your journey and always meeting you where you are at. We focus on implementing techniques of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Trauma-Centred Therapy.

You are the expert of your own life and we are here to guide you where you want to be. Our team is looking forward to connecting with you, and having a nice hot cup of coffee or tea will be ready for you as we start finding your Safe Place together!

Call or Email Safe Place Therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 274-5317

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Safe Place Therapy

160 Baseline Road East

Bowmanville, ON L1C map

(289) 274-5317

Safe Place Therapy

575 Highway 2

Ajax, ON L1S map

Prefer to do therapy at the comfort of your own home? Virtual sessions will also be offered to clients through our encrypted JaneApp system!

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Trauma and PTSD

$160 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (289) 274-5317

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Safe Place Therapy

160 Baseline Road East

Bowmanville, ON L1C map

(289) 274-5317

Safe Place Therapy

575 Highway 2

Ajax, ON L1S map

Prefer to do therapy at the comfort of your own home? Virtual sessions will also be offered to clients through our encrypted JaneApp system!

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Trauma and PTSD

$160 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $160
Couple Sessions $190
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Clients will be required to pay for services at the end of each session via credit card on their profile. Following a session, clients will receive an emailed receipt to submit for reimbursement.

Safe Place Therapy

Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CRPO

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 274-5317

Clients will be required to pay for services at the end of each session via credit card on their profile. Following a session, clients will receive an emailed receipt to submit for reimbursement.

Safe Place Therapy

Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CRPO

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 274-5317

Qualifications

Registered Psychotherapist: Connie Cancellara

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 10147 Connie Cancellara

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 5 years

Attended Yorkville University, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2020

Additional Credentials

Membership with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) 11249250 / 2023

Degree/Diploma from Ontario Tech Forensic Psychology (major) & Criminology (minor) / 2018

Our team has over 5 years of experience supporting adults, teenagers, and families. We are all licensed with the CRPO which allows us to also support individuals across Ontario through our encrypted virtual platform!

Safe Place Therapy

Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CRPO

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 274-5317

Safe Place Therapy

Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CRPO

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 274-5317

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

ADHD
Bisexual
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Divorce
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Transgender

Our team supports clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and more. Following our intake session, we will create a consistent scheduling plan in order to dive into the concerns at hand and collaboratively create a structure to address these concerns in a way that helps you get your life back.

Safe Place Therapy

Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CRPO

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 274-5317

Safe Place Therapy

Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CRPO

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 274-5317

10 Endorsements

Bridget McCann

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, OAMHP

Connie is an empathetic, warm, and compassionate clinician who prioritizes walking alongside her clients to help them reach their goals. Her attentive and compassionate approach is appreciated in the work she does.

Hannah Snider

Registered Psychotherapist, BAH, MACP

Connie is an incredibly supportive, empathetic, and strong leader in our office. She is an incredibly positive and kind presence, and shows great compassion with clients and colleagues. She is always willing to go the extra mile to provide support.

Sarah O. Ologun

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc, MCC

Connie is patient and understanding. You just want to talk when you are with her because you feel at peace and comfortable in her presence. She listens to understand. She loves and understand kids and they love her as well. She makes sure you get the best

Katherine Stewart

Registered Psychotherapist, RCAT, RP

Jennifer Preston Garibaldi

Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MACP, ADHD-CP, CCATP, CMDP

Courtney Spence

Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP

Amanda Bernard

Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP

Farhana Adatia

Registered Psychotherapist, MACP

Barry Sean Lydon

Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MACP

Rebecca Eagleson

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CRPO, CCPA

Connie is an exceptional therapist who brings both expertise and empathy. She creates a welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients can feel supported and understood. I highly recommend Connie for anyone seeking thoughtful and effective therapy!

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Expressive Arts
Humanistic
Integrative
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Narrative
Person-Centered
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

Safe Place Therapy

Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CRPO

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (289) 274-5317

Safe Place Therapy

Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CRPO

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (289) 274-5317

Location

Primary Location

Safe Place Therapy

160 Baseline Road East

Bowmanville, ON L1C

(289) 274-5317

Email us

Website

Additional Location

Safe Place Therapy

575 Highway 2

Ajax, ON L1S

(289) 274-5317

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Prefer to do therapy at the comfort of your own home? Virtual sessions will also be offered to clients through our encrypted JaneApp system!

Safe Place Therapy

Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CRPO

Call for a free consultation now - (289) 274-5317

Prefer to do therapy at the comfort of your own home? Virtual sessions will also be offered to clients through our encrypted JaneApp system!

Safe Place Therapy

Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CRPO

Call for a free consultation now - (289) 274-5317