My intention is to foster a warm and empathetic space that strengthens the therapeutic relationship and encourages clients to express themselves openly. I am committed to ensuring that my clients feel valued and safe as we work through their challenges at their own pace. By blending my personal and educational experiences with a compassionate approach, I strive to support each individual in their journey toward healing and self-discovery.

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Hello, everyone! I’m Melisa (she/her), and I’m thrilled to be joining the team here at the Beyond Trauma Recovery Centre. As I embark on this journey, I want to introduce myself and share a bit about what brings me here. I’m currently a qualifying member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, and I come with a range of experiences in the wellness field. Having spent over 20 years working on the front lines in EMS, I believe I bring a unique perspective to the therapeutic process. Additionally, my background in coaching has allowed me to work with individuals of all ages, focusing on personal growth, development, and building confidence. In my practice, my aim is to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where you can freely express yourself and explore new perspectives that can lead to a healthier mindset. I believe strongly in your inherent strengths and resilience, and I see my role as helping you tap into these qualities to increase self-awareness and navigate the psychological influences on your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. My approach is proactive, and I tailor it to your individual needs, drawing from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused and Strength-Based approaches, as well as trauma informed techniques. I have a strong passion for assisting first responders, given my extensive background in EMS. However, my desire to help extends beyond this community to encompass everyone who seeks support and guidance on their journey toward healing and personal growth. Through our collaboration, my goal is to support you in making positive changes in your daily life while fostering resilience and self-compassion along the way. I’m excited to be a part of your journey toward healing and growth.

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Demography

Children, Adolescents and Early Adulthood

Services

Individual Counselling and Psychotherapy

Approach

Person-Centred; Trauma-Informed; Evidenced-Based

Specialties

Acute, Chronic, and Complex Trauma

About

Reaching out for help takes courage. Instead of asking, “What’s wrong with you?” I prefer to ask, “What happened, and how can I empower you to heal?” I am dedicated to providing person-centred and trauma-informed therapies rooted in science. I firmly believe that you are the expert in your life and experiences, and it is my responsibility to support and guide you toward healing. I will collaborate with you to develop personalized and comprehensive treatments that respect and address your needs and circumstances. Together, we can attain your short- and long-term goals and help you feel empowered and deserving of healing.

My name is Jessica, and for the past seven years, I have been deeply involved in the fields of addictions, mental health, social justice, and civil rights. I am committed to using my education and expertise to make meaningful contributions to my field and society at large.

Through my work, I strive to make a positive impact on the lives of those around me, and I remain committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in all my endeavours and continue to work diligently towards promoting healing, social justice and advocating for individual rights.

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Hello I am Vanessa (she/her), and I am finishing my Master of Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. At the core of my practice is the belief in each person’s inherent wisdom and strength. Our human experience can be scary, confusing, and overwhelming at times. Life transitions, traumatic events, escalating work stress, family tensions, grief and loss can seem insurmountable. However, these experiences can provide profound growth, self-awareness and transformation with the right tools. As an empath, I connect to your words and attune to your expressions and body language. I will collaborate with you to uncover the root causes of your presenting concerns. When we understand how our past affects our current behaviour, we can work towards more beneficial ways of being. Old behavioural patterns that once ensured our survival may no longer serve us. Uncovering those unmet needs can reveal the beginning of a return to wholeness. With insight and clarity, we will make sense of them and integrate them into a new cohesive narrative. I aim to maintain a culturally aware, client-centred, safe space of compassion and non-judgment for you to share and be authentic and vulnerable. I advocate for normalizing therapy and de-stigmatizing mental health care. Having begun my own journey in therapy many years ago, I also became a certified yoga instructor. I appreciate what it feels like to be understood and to be heard. You are no longer alone. It will be my privilege to meet your where you are on your journey and walk with you towards wholeness. There is no one-size-fits-all in therapy. I believe in a holistic approach that takes the whole person, body, mind, and spirit into account. Using evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) including meditation, and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), among others, we will co-create a treatment plan that is as unique are you are. I offer daytime, evening, and weekend sessions to accommodate your diverse needs.

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I’m passionate about creating a warm and supportive environment where clients can feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences, all in the pursuit of healing and growth.

I truly believe in evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and I’m committed to weaving these approaches into our sessions to foster meaningful change and support your journey. My goal is to empower individuals from all walks of life with personalized strategies to help them navigate challenges such as anxiety, grief, depression, and emotional difficulties.

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I am a Registered Psychotherapist and EMDR-trained clinician. I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, an Honours Degree in Forensic Psychology, and Diplomas in Behavioural Science and Behavioural Psychology.

My approach is strength-based and person-centred, deeply rooted in the belief that you are the expert of your own experience. I am passionate about working with PTSD/CPTSD, anxiety, betrayal trauma, attachment wounds, developmental trauma, grief, and many other mental health concerns.

I also bring extensive experience from my work booking Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and providing counselling support for diverse populations across Canada, addressing a wide range of mental health challenges. In addition to my clinical work, I serve as a Clinical Learning Facilitator with TELUS Health, where I support and mentor new therapists in delivering industry-leading care.

I view therapy as a transformative tool for self-discovery, growth, and healing. Through a trauma-informed lens, I draw on various evidence-based modalities tailored to your unique needs, including EMDR, EMDR 2.0 for dissociation and complex trauma, and the recent events protocol to address acute trauma.

I look forward to offering you a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where we can collaborate on your journey toward healing and self-compassion.

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