The Calm Place Inc
Psychologist, R Psych
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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The Calm Place is a wellness centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland, with two physical locations at 1 Campbell Avenue and 300 Kenmount Road, as well as virtual options. Our team of over 20 certified mental health and wellness professionals provides a secure and calm environment for adults, youth, and couples seeking support. Ask us about direct billing.
At the heart of our practice is the belief that healing begins with safety and connection. We understand that therapy requires vulnerability, and our goal is to create a space where clients feel comfortable, supported, and genuinely cared for throughout their wellness journey.
We offer counselling and therapy services for anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, stress, addictions, relationship challenges, and a variety of mental health concerns. We also provide psychological assessments and holistic wellness services to support overall wellbeing.
We would be honoured to help match you to the right therapist that meets your needs. Please reach out via email, text, or phone and we will promptly respond answering any questions or guiding you through the process.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email The Calm Place Inc now - (709) 705-5741
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Couple Sessions $210
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Cheque, e-Transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Blue Cross
- Green Shield Canada
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Newfoundland and Labrador / 603 Alison Petten
- In Practice for 5 years
Psychologist: Alison Petten
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- ADHD
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Career Guidance
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Veterans
Part of The Calm Place Inc
View PracticeClient Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Music Therapy
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Location
Primary Location
The Calm Place
300 Kenmount Road
Suite 105
St John's, NL A1B
(709) 705-5741Email Us
Additional Location
The Calm Place
1 Campbell Avenue
St John's, NL A1E
(709) 705-5741Group Practice
The Calm Place Inc