Meet Melanie

Registered Psychotherapist,
BA (Hons)

Melanie is a Registered Psychotherapist with a passion for art, play, nature and body-based experiences that promote self-care, healing, and connection. She has been working in non-profit and community mental health for over 15 years and has specialized training in Somatic Experiencing, Art Therapy, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Grief, and Trauma.

Melanie is passionate about connecting children, youth, and adults with their innate strengths, skills, and wisdom. She is in a supervised practice, welcomes all expressions of diversity, and specializes in trauma-responsive, strengths-based, and anti-oppressive practices using a variety of integrative approaches. Woven into traditional talk therapy, sessions together may include gentle movement, expressive arts, and mindfulness-based practices.