Melanie is a Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Trent University, and both a Bachelor and Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor.
With over 20 years of experience in mental health and addiction, Melanie provides compassionate psychotherapy for individuals navigating anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, and substance use. As a naturally observant and empathic listener, she creates a calm, welcoming, and inclusive space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported. Melanie’s approach is trauma-informed, with a focus on safety and respect. She will collaborate with you to uncover your strengths, skills, and inner wisdom. Together, you’ll work toward a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with your values.
Therapy for Anxiety: Feeling constantly on edge or stuck in your head can be exhausting. Anxiety doesn’t have to be extreme to deserve support, and you don’t have to manage it alone. Melanie provides a supportive environment where you can take steps forward at a pace that feels right for you. Whether you’re struggling with worry/overthinking, burnout, people-pleasing, academic or workplace stress, imposter syndrome, or social anxiety, Melanie offers guidance and strategies to help you build calm, clarity, and self-compassion. You don’t need to have the right words or a clear reason for how you feel — together, you’ll explore what works for you and how to move toward greater balance and well-being.
Trauma Therapy: Seeking trauma therapy takes courage, and Melanie prioritizes creating a safe, supportive, and empowering space. She will work alongside you to build stability, trust, and coping tools before gently exploring deeper experiences, always guided by your needs and boundaries. Healing can happen at your pace, with care, choice, and consistent support every step of the way.
Grief Therapy: Grief often lies at the heart of anxiety, trauma, depression, and addiction. Loss can take many forms — loss of safety or trust, death of a loved one, perinatal or pet loss, relationship endings, relocation, career changes, or unmet expectations. Because grief accumulates over a lifetime, it can leave us feeling less resilient, especially in a society that often overlooks or minimizes loss. Melanie provides a safe, nonjudgmental space to witness your grief and trauma, helping you process what has been unrecognized or unacknowledged.
Substance Use and Recovery-Oriented Care: When alcohol and/or drugs have become a way to cope with anxiety, grief and/or trauma, therapy offers a judgment-free space to explore your relationship with substances. Melanie supports you in considering changes that feel realistic and sustainable. Whether you’re exploring sobriety, reducing use, or simply seeking insight into your patterns, Melanie meets you where you are.
Melanie has extensive and formal training in the following evidence-based, trauma/polyvagal-informed approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT); Clinical Hypnosis; Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT tapping); Motivational Interviewing; Narrative Therapy; Solution-Focused Therapy. Melanie is also a Certified Grief Educator and Certified Grief Movement Guide.
