Virtual Therapy - Ontario and additional provinces in Canada
Melissa’s approach to therapy takes a modern twist, utilizing empowerment and motivation. This allows her clients to discover and become their best selves through collaborative goal setting. She takes an authentic client centered approach to psychotherapy creating a judgement free safe environment. She believes there is no one single approach to therapy and whether you are new to therapy or experienced, mental health takes continued attention as we as humans are dynamic.
Melissa’s take on therapy understands there are times in which therapy is difficult and sad but also allows space for fun and humor. When taking a therapeutic journey it is important to have accountability and Melissa enjoys being the “hammer in which the clients use to build there house.” She is truly passionate about mental health and is excited at helping others to heal and embrace their true selves.
Melissa is a Registered Psychotherapist with CRPO and completed her Master of Art’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She is clinically trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as well as draws from other modalities such as, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Rogerian Positive Psychology, Gestalt Psychology and Motivational Interviewing.
She primarily works with adults in individual therapy with topics such as; anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship issues, trauma and chronic illness.
Whether you are nervous to start or looking for a check up, Melissa is ready to meet you where you are and help you progress to where you want to be.
Melissa works with individual adults and is accepting new clients.
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