FAQ
How do I start?
After you have read our biographies you can either choose which therapist you think you'd like to see or you can contact us via email, text or phone and we can help you figure out who it would be best for you to schedule a free 15 minute consultation with to discuss the main issue that brings you to therapy. We can answer any questions and we can decide if it's a good fit. You do not need a referral from a physician.
Do you take insurance?
Most insurance companies have extended coverage in some of their plans for psychotherapy services with a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) or Registered Social Worker (RSW). Every insurance company is different and coverage can also vary depending on which plan your employer has purchased. You will need to contact your insurance company and ask if they cover psychotherapy services. If so, you pay for your session up front and we can give you an invoice for services rendered. You then submit the invoice to your insurance company for reimbursement.
How much does it cost?
Vanessa's fee is $160 per 50 minute session.
Andrea's fee is $140 per 50 minute session.
Christy's fee is $130 per 50 minute session.
Sara's fee is $130 per 50 minute session.
Trish's fee is $130 per 50 minute session.
Adi's fee is $120 per 50 minute session.
Claire's fee is $120 per 50 minute session.
Jennifer's fee is $140 per 50 minute session.
Graduate intern session fees are $90 per 50 minute session.
Who do you work with?
Vanessa works with individuals who are young adults through middle age. Vanessa's practice is devoted to working with people who have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences, abuse and/or grief. She also offers clinical supervision for RPQ's and RP's who are with CRPO.
Adi, Ava, Claire, Trish and Steffany work with teens through adulthood. They specialize in depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, stress, self esteem and grief.
In addition to the issues mentioned above all of our team members also work with PTSD/trauma.
We do not currently have any therapists who work with couples but feel free to contact us and we'd be more than happy to help you with a referral.
Do I have to have experienced trauma to get therapy at Peaceful Minds?
No you don't have to have a history of trauma. We also work with clients who struggle with stress, interpersonal relationships, self esteem, depression, anxiety, fears, etc.
When are your appointment hours?
Vanessa offers client sessions Tuesday through Thursday 9-3pm
Andrea sees clients during the evenings.
All other associates offer various daytime, evening and weekend sessions.
Graduate interns offer sessions daytime, evenings and weekends.
Where are you located?
We are located in St. Catharines, Ontario so we service the entire Niagara region including Niagara Falls, Welland, Niagara On The Lake, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Grimsby, Beamsville and Fonthill. We also offer virtual therapy so we can see clients online throughout Ontario.
What if I find I don't feel like my therapist is a good fit for me?
It's not always easy to find a reputable therapist who is a good fit for you. This is completely normal since we all have different personalities and therapists work through various therapeutic modalities. At Peaceful Minds we are dedicated to matching you with a therapist who you feel a good connection with and we are always more than happy to match you with a different therapist if you feel that would be the best choice for you. Please reach out to Vanessa if you decide you'd like to switch.