Melissa is a Registered Psychologist who has over 15 years of experience as a school teacher and counsellor. Melissa has obtained her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan in 2001 and then her B.Ed. degree at the University of Lethbridge in 2005.

After teaching for ten years, she decided to return to university and graduated with a Masters of Education in 2016 from the University of Calgary, where she specialized in School and Applied Child Psychology with a focus on psychoeducational assessments. Melissa has had the opportunity to complete assessments in school districts and in private practice settings.

Melissa has also been providing counselling support to children and teens in schools and in private practice since 2016 as well as adult counselling supports since 2018. Melissa has completed a number of trainings in cognitive behavioural therapy, internal family systems, trauma-informed practices, and play therapy. Currently she is completing her Advanced Diploma in Art Therapy from the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute.

Melissa is invested in developing strong, effective relationships with others. She describes herself as being playful, creative, funny, and curious. Melissa enjoys engaging in meaningful connections with others and to help inspire growth in others.

As a registered psychologist, Melissa’s approaches to therapy include trauma-informed, evidence-based practices with a foundation in cognitive behavioural therapy along with other sensory-based approaches including art, strengths-based, narrative, and play therapy techniques.

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