Nina Peers graduated from McMasters University in 2010 and has been a C.C.A.C since 2016. She has worked in a First Nations health care setting for 10 years providing client services in addiction, group facilitation & workshops, family support, mental health and trauma informed practice counselling.  Her primary role at Miklat is counselling in mental health and substance use and case management.

Tricia is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who believes in the power of establishing a strong therapeutic relationship with clients.  Working from a trauma informed lense, she incorporates logotherapy, which encourages clients to focus on finding meaning and purpose in their future. Tricia's work is grounded in the belief that every person has incredible value and worth.​

Sarah is a certified art therapist who offers therapy that is dignity-driven, trauma-informed, and person-centred. This approach involves following the lead of the individual she is supporting and believing in each person's ability for self-direction. Everyone has the knowledge of what to explore, whom to confide in, and how to progress towards personal growth, Sarah collaborates with you throughout your unique journey, providing support in a way that suits you best. She draws on the creative process, attachment theory, developmental theories, response-based practice and internal family systems approaches to guide our work together.

Matthew is a retired member of the Canadian Forces, with over 2 decades of service and multiple deployments at home and abroad.  Matt was injured in Afghanistan and has had to heal with not just his physical injuries, but severe PTSD and alcohol addiction.  Matt helps guide the clients using Solutions Focused Therapy, on a “Life Envisioned” program, which he has created using his experience and education in addiction and trauma informed care.

Scott is deeply familiar with and attuned to the many heavy issues that face individuals living with active substance use disorders. His insight into the process of working towards, achieving and maintaining freedom from addiction reflects his lived experience and his own fervent commitment to recovery. As the holder of a Social Support Worker Diploma from Algonquin College, Scott is sensitive to the challenges of diverse populations, and skilled in holding space for heartfelt, honest sharing, mutual vulnerability, encouragement and ongoing social support.