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Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy

A Journey Toward Clarity, Resilience, and Renewed Meaning

In partnership with Ketamind Health, we offer a collaborative care model that combines medical safety with deep psychotherapeutic support. Discover a new path for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and trauma.

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A New Frontier for Deep Healing and Breakthroughs

At Nova Phoenix Counselling, we are committed to staying at the forefront of mental health innovation. Traditional therapy is powerful, but some emotional barriers require a different approach. Our Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP) offers a safe, clinically supervised path for individuals struggling with treatment-resistant conditions, helping them achieve profound insights and lasting emotional shifts.
 
Serving Niagara Falls and communities across Ontario, we provide a structured environment where science and compassion meet to foster deep psychological healing.
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How We Help

Preparation

Working with our therapists to set intentions and prepare your mind for the psychedelic experience.

Guided Experience

Partnering with Ketamind Health to ensure a safe, medically supervised infusion environment under a doctor's care.

Integration

Processing the insights gained during your experience so they can positively and permanently shape your daily life.
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Beyond Traditional Talk Therapy

Psychedelic-assisted therapy involves the use of specific substances—most commonly Ketamine in a legal, clinical setting—combined with professional psychotherapy. This approach is designed to "quiet" the analytical mind, allowing patients to access suppressed emotions, reframe traumatic memories, and break free from repetitive negative thought patterns.
 
Our specialized clinicians guide you through three critical phases:
  1. Preparation: Building trust and setting clear intentions for your journey.
  2. The Experience: A supervised session in a calm, controlled, and medical-grade environment.
  3. Integration: Essential follow-up sessions to process insights and translate them into meaningful life changes.

Who Can Benefit?

While not a "quick fix," PAP has shown remarkable results for those who haven't found relief through standard medications or talk therapy alone. Our team provides specialized support for:
  • Treatment-Resistant Depression: Breaking the cycle of persistent low mood.
  • Severe Anxiety & PTSD: Processing deep-seated trauma in a regulated way.
  • End-of-Life Distress: Helping individuals navigate the existential anxiety of terminal illness.
  • Chronic Stress & Burnout: Resetting the nervous system for long-term resilience.

Safety, Ethics, and Professionalism

Your safety is our absolute priority. At Nova Phoenix Counselling, our PAP programs are conducted by highly trained therapists and medical professionals. We ensure a screened, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment. By removing the traditional barriers to specialized care—such as long waitlists and complex intake processes—we make these innovative treatments accessible to the Niagara region and beyond.

Accessible Innovation Across Ontario

Whether you are visiting us in Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland, or connecting with our broader network in Ancaster, Burlington, or Kanata, we bring high-quality, community-focused mental health care to your doorstep. With flexible scheduling and direct billing options, your journey toward a breakthrough is more supported than ever.

Why Choose Nova Phoenix?

Collaborative Care

We work hand-in-hand with medical doctors to ensure your journey is both clinically safe and emotionally supported.

Holistic Support

We don't just focus on the session itself; we focus on how the experience translates into long-term healing and resilience.

Deep Clinical Expertise

Our therapists are trained to guide you through complex psychological terrain with compassion and skill.

Meet the Therapist

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Zoe Sisson (she/her)

Zoe is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology with a Minor in Anthropology from Western University. Her clinical experience spans youth mental health in live-in treatment settings as well as crisis intervention across local and national services supporting both youth and adults. In these roles, she has supported individuals navigating emotional dysregulation, family conflict, and complex life experiences.
Zoe specializes in working with youth and young adults as they navigate life transitions, identity development, relationships, and emotional challenges. Her approach is trauma-informed, relational, and client-centred, integrating evidence-based modalities to support meaningful and sustainable change. She focuses on building practical skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, while fostering insight and self-understanding.
Zoe is dedicated to building strong therapeutic relationships and creating a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel supported in exploring their experiences. Her background in crisis work has strengthened her ability to remain grounded, responsive, and attuned in high-intensity situations.

She recognizes that periods of transition, particularly in adolescence, can feel overwhelming, and works collaboratively with clients to meet them where they are, supporting growth at a pace that feels manageable and empowering. Zoe values therapy rooted in trust and collaboration, helping clients develop tools and insights that translate into their everyday lives.

Zoe integrates elements of the following modalities into her practice:
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
• Narrative Therapy

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Tia Van Fleet (she/her)

Tia is a Registered Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience supporting children, youth, adults, and families. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology (minor in Indigenous Studies) and a Bachelor of Social Work. Her career spans frontline, clinical, and community-based roles, supporting individuals navigating mental health challenges, addictions, system involvement, and complex life circumstances.

A significant portion of her career has focused on children and youth in residential, treatment, and community settings, where she works closely with parents, foster and adoptive families, as well as young people impacted by attachment disruptions and complex emotional or behavioural needs. She is skilled in building trust with even the most guarded children and creating spaces where caregivers feel informed, supported, and free from judgment.

Alongside her work with children and youth, Tia brings over a decade of experience supporting adults across crisis, acute care, forensic, domestic violence, and independent practice settings. Through her work in first responder mental health roles, she has developed a strong commitment to supporting this population, grounded in firsthand understanding of frontline culture, cumulative trauma, operational stress, and the unique barriers that can make seeking support difficult.

Early in her career, Tia worked with Indigenous communities through domestic violence agencies and in public education. With several family members who are Status First Nations, this work is both professionally and personally meaningful. It has shaped her ongoing passion for supporting Indigenous individuals and families in a way that is respectful, relational, and culturally responsive.

Tia has completed formal university-level training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, with additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, somatic and nervous system-based approaches, attachment-focused modalities, and specialized caregiver support frameworks. She is a registered member of the Canadian Association for Play Therapy and will begin advanced play therapy training this year, further integrating play-based approaches into her child and youth work.
Drawing on experience across child and youth care, adult mental health, first responders, and culturally informed practice, Tia combines extensive clinical knowledge with a deeply relational approach. She supports individuals and families through complex challenges, offering compassionate, skilled, and culturally sensitive guidance that empowers clients to build resilience, find clarity, and move forward with confidence. Her practice is grounded in trust, respect, and evidence-informed approaches, ensuring clients feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their care.
Siobhan Kenny

Siobhan Kenny (she/her)

Siobhan is a Registered Social Worker with a Bachelor and Masters degree in Social Work. Siobhan has worked with families, individuals and children over the last 8 years. Siobhan is also a Métis individual and a mother of two children.
Siobhan is a dedicated and compassionate social worker who wants to foster change in the individuals and families she works with. She works from a client centered approach which focuses on the goals and values that you want to achieve.  She also enjoys working with children on emotional regulation, mental health and well-being, and navigating parental separation.

Siobhan is patient, non-judgmental, and extremely knowledgeable of resources that can support you and your family. Siobhan also has lived experience in managing family addiction, high conflict families, financial and housing stress, as well as loss of a parent and bereavement.

 

Siobhan utilizes CBT, DBT, solution focused and meditation strategies, just to name a few of her approaches. Siobhan is eager to help clients become their best self through empowerment and exploration of self-awareness. 

Thomas Tom

Thomas Tom (he/his)

Thomas is a Registered Social Worker. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master of Social Work from Christ University in Bangalore, India. After moving to Canada as a student, Thomas completed post-graduate programs in Community and Social Service Management at Conestoga College and in Autism and Behavioural Science at Niagara College.

Thomas is a dedicated and compassionate social worker, deeply committed to creating positive change in the lives of the individuals and families he serves. With over four years of experience, Thomas has worked with individuals, couples, youth, and families in a variety of community and mental health settings, including hospitals, group homes, and addiction centers. He is skilled in several therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Informed Care, and Crisis Intervention.

Thomas has a particular interest in working with South Asian men, individuals who have immigrated to Canada for studies and work, and those navigating the complexities of cultural identity. Having personally experienced the challenges of transitioning to a new country, he understands the unique struggles faced by immigrants and is passionate about supporting them in overcoming these obstacles.

In addition to his professional expertise, Thomas is fluent in English and Malayalam, and has the ability to communicate in Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada. His multicultural background and linguistic abilities allow him to connect with a diverse range of clients, ensuring that they feel seen, heard, and supported in their therapeutic journey.

Thomas also recognizes the importance of spirituality and cultural practices in individuals' well-being. He values the integration of cultural and spiritual aspects in therapy, which helps clients find meaning, strength, and resilience as they work through their challenges.

Tsarina Smith

Tsarina Smith (she/her)

Tsarina is pursuing her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She has her bachelors of honours in Sociology with a minor in women and gender studies.
For the past 7 years, Tsarina has been working with those experiencing homelessness in Hamilton, ON. During this time, she became familiar with the large gaps that exist within the system and decided to further her education to further support those in need. This work has created a solid foundation for Tsarina, where she has built skills working with those in crisis, experiencing complex situations as a result of situations outside of one’s control.

Tsarina has experience working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity concerns, systemic injustices, and criminally involved individuals.

Tsarina strives to practice from anti-oppressive, non-judgemental, compassionate, and trauma-informed framework. Her hope is to continue to provide safe spaces in which people are able to feel empowered to improve themselves and the world around them.

Tsarina has begun some training in CBT and DBT. She has an eclectic approach including aspects of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Person-centered Therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy legal and safe?

Yes. We only operate within legal frameworks, primarily utilizing Ketamine-Assisted Therapy which is a legal and regulated medical treatment in Ontario. Every session is supervised by trained professionals to ensure physical and emotional safety throughout the process.

What is "Integration" and why is it important?

Integration is the most vital part of the process. It is the therapy that happens after the psychedelic experience. Your therapist helps you make sense of the visions, emotions, or memories that surfaced, ensuring those lessons are integrated into your daily habits and mental outlook.

Do I need a referral to start this therapy?

While a referral from a family doctor can be helpful, it is not always necessary. We conduct a thorough medical and psychological screening to determine if you are a suitable candidate for this specific modality before beginning the process.

Is this treatment safe?

Yes. Through our partnership with Ketamind Health, all infusions are administered in a controlled, supportive environment under the direct care of a medical doctor.

Who can benefit from this therapy?

This approach is particularly helpful for those dealing with treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, severe anxiety, and chronic pain.

Our Locations

Nova Phoenix Counselling Services

148 1/2 Welland Avenue, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 2N6

905-980-0632

Nova Phoenix Counselling Services

5679 Main Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2G 5Z3

905-980-0632

Nova Phoenix Counselling Services

70 Seventh Street, Welland, Ontario, L3B 5B7

905-980-0632

Nova Phoenix Counselling Services

203-1038 Garner Road West, Ancaster, Ontario, L9G 3K9

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Nova Phoenix Counselling Services

 136 Gilmore Rd, Fort Erie, ON L2A 2M2, Canada

905-980-0632

Nova Phoenix Counselling Services

534 Brant St, Burlington, ON L7R 2G8, Canada

905-980-0632

Nova Phoenix Counselling Services

430 Hazeldean Road, Suite 227, Ottawa, ON K2L 1T9, Canada

905-980-0632

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