Right for you if

You want to navigate challenges related to ADHD.

You want to develop tools to manage emotional regulation.

You want to build self-awareness to foster deeper connections with yourself and others.

You resonate with an open and exploratory approach to therapy.

Right for you if

You want to navigate challenges related to ADHD.

You want to develop tools to manage emotional regulation.

You want to build self-awareness to foster deeper connections with yourself and others.

You resonate with an open and exploratory approach to therapy.

And you're looking for support with

Anxiety and Overthinking
Body Image
Burnout
Communication Skills
Emotional Regulation
Family Dynamics
Friendship Challenges
Stress and Overwhelm
Grieving Life Transitions
Sexuality and Intimacy
Loneliness and Isolation
Major Life Transitions
Confidence and Self-Esteem
Religion and Spirituality
Exploring Sexuality and Attraction
Single Life
Shame and Guilt
Sexual Shame or Guilt
Hormone-Related Mood Changes
Identity in Parenthood
Pet Loss and Grief
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Pressure and Expectations
Religious Trauma

Can support you with

Anxiety and Overthinking
Body Image
Burnout
Communication Skills
Emotional Regulation
Family Dynamics
Friendship Challenges
Stress and Overwhelm
Grieving Life Transitions
Sexuality and Intimacy
Loneliness and Isolation
Major Life Transitions
Confidence and Self-Esteem
Religion and Spirituality
Exploring Sexuality and Attraction
Single Life
Shame and Guilt
Sexual Shame or Guilt
Hormone-Related Mood Changes
Identity in Parenthood
Pet Loss and Grief
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Pressure and Expectations
Religious Trauma
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Meet Melissa

Melissa helps Millennial women navigate feelings of low self-esteem so they can challenge limiting beliefs and stop people pleasing. Melissa is also passionate about supporting and empowering individuals with ADHD to bring clarity to their experiences and navigate challenges related to emotional regulation. The goal is to empower you to lead confidently and comfortably, setting healthy boundaries to experience more meaningful relationships. In working with Melissa, you will open the door of opportunity to live life as your most expansive, authentic self.

Melissa emphasizes building a safe space for you to share and experience all of who you are, from your pain and sorrow to your joy and laughter. Her approach speaks to her versatility, so while she can be spontaneous and creative, she also brings a calm, centred and slow nature to sessions. She is committed to remaining open and curious about where you lead, ultimately believing you are the expert on your journey. She encourages open and honest communication to build and strengthen our therapeutic relationship.

Outside of the session, you can find Melissa cuddling or playing with her dog, Billie. She enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and watching reality T.V. One of her favourite activities is taking walks by the water with an Americano. Melissa loves to travel and often has some far-off destination in her mind; much like coming to therapy, she thinks travel teaches you a lot about yourself.

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Melissa

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Q&A

Are you a paw-rent? Who’s the furry (or scaly!) friend running your household?
Yes - to my dog Billie! 7 lbs of pure joy, sass, and relentless treat enthusiasm.
What’s your zodiac sign? (and do you think it fits you?)
Gemini — full of curiosity and contradictions, always balancing two sides of myself at once. Definitely fits me!
What’s your go-to coffee order (or tea, if that’s your vibe)?
I love coffee — sometimes an americano, sometimes a flat white, sometimes a latte, it really depends on the mood.

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies, Toronto Metropolitan University (2012), Five Year Training Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy, The Gestalt Institute of Toronto (2022)

A Gestalt Approach to Eating Disorders with Margherita Spagnuolo Lobb (The Gestalt Institute of Toronto)

Grief and Loss: Only Living Can Witness the Passing of Death with Carmen Vasquez Bandin (The Gestalt Institute of Toronto)

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

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