ABOUT MELISSA

Hi! I’m Melissa! I have more than 20 years of experience helping clients build skills to empower them in navigating the complexities of life, managing stress, and improving mental health and well-being. I work with children, youth, and/or their caregivers to support you in developing, achieving and maintaining your goals. I have an interest in working with children and youth who are experiencing difficulties related to stress, anxiety, depression or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I use an eclectic therapeutic approach, which is primarily client-centered and trauma-informed. I have training in several therapeutic techniques and modalities, including cognitive-behaviour therapy, motivational interviewing, and exposure and response prevention, which is an evidence-based treatment of choice for managing symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Life can feel overwhelming at times and reaching out for help can take a lot of courage. I use a friendly, non-judgmental approach to help you to feel at ease, which I believe is a basic, essential need in establishing the trust required to work together within an effective therapeutic relationship.