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Meet Your Team

Finding the right therapist is an important part of feeling comfortable and supported in therapy.

At Peaceful Minds Psychotherapy, our team offers a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental approach to helping you navigate life's challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or relationship difficulties, we're here to help.

Meet our therapists below to find someone who feels like the right fit for you.

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Vanessa Nixon- MA, RP

Clinic Owner &  Experienced Trauma Therapist

Team Leader

Adults

  • Childhood Abuse

  • Physical, Verbal, Emotional and Sexual abuse

  • Neglect and Traumatic Experiences

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    Adi Talkar- MACP, RP (Qualifying) 

    Clinical Associate

    Adults

    • Trauma

    • Anxiety & Depression

    • Self-Esteem

    • Relationship Difficulties

    • Life Transitions

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    About Adi
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      Christy Schaefer-MACP, RP

      Clinical Associate

      ​Adults

      • LGBTQ+ clients

      • Trauma, Anxiety and Interpersonal/Relational Issues (e.g. communication, boundaries, etc.)

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      About Christy
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        Sara Haines- MACP, RP

        Clinical Associate

        Adults

        • Developmental and Relational Trauma

        • Disordered Eating Patterns

        • Emotional Regulation Difficulties

        • Relational Challenges

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          Trish Ellerson- MACP, RP

          Clinical Associate

          Adults

          • Life Transitions (breakups, divorce, career changes)

          • Perfectionism & People-Pleasing

          • Self-Esteem & Confidence

          • Relationship Difficulties & Boundaries

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          About Trish
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            Ava Grant 

            RP (Qualifying) 

            ​Adolescents and Adults

            • Self-Esteem & Confidence

            • Childhood Trauma & Emotional Wounds

            • Coping Skills & Emotional Regulation

            • Relationship Difficulties & Boundaries

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              Jennifer Hudson- M.Ed, RSW

              Clinical Associate

              ​Adolescence and Adults

              • Trauma & PTSD

              • Anxiety & Stress

              • EMDR Therapy

              • Emotional Well-Being

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                Claire  Phelan- MACP (Qualifying) 

                Clinical Associate

                Adolescence and Adults

                • Complex Trauma & PTSD

                • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

                • Dissociation & Attachment Difficulties

                • Anxiety & Emotional Regulation

                • Neurodivergence

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                About Claire

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