Meet
Melody

 
 

Hi, I’m Melody (she/her), a full-time Registered Psychotherapist providing support to individuals virtually across Ontario. After many years of working in customer service, and then in corporate client service, I made the choice to transition away, and dedicate my career instead to HUMAN service (which includes being in service to my own hopes and needs as well). I pursued my MA of Counseling Psychology in the evenings while maintaining my daytime career in insurance. I really enjoyed my job, and over time, noticed that I felt more compelled by the health & wellness aspects of the industry. Add in the joy of encouraging and supporting others as a yoga teacher, I learned that I wanted to be a professional helper. I’m proud to say I’m in my chosen career.

My resumé isn’t linear, and I couldn’t be HAPPIER about that! The variety of experiences affirm where I am today, and allow me to relate to the day-to-day experiences my clients share. Hospitality, banking, work conferences, sales meetings, metrics, office politics, email miscommunication, desire for progression, work boundaries, balance, and the “let’s start a passion-project side-hustle!”..…I get it. Your unique experience will always be the focus and I won’t assume to know exactly how you’re feeling. I see you.

My practice is dedicated to affirming the innate value present within every human, by embracing my authentic-self combined with professional skills and ethics. People describe me as warm, approachable, friendly, lighthearted, and casual. I invite you to show up to our session as you are, too. I hold space for individuals to process thoughts and feelings through gentle exploration, collaborative curiosity, and casual conversation. As a reflective surface for your experiences, we co-create an atmosphere that allows your natural insight and wisdom to provide guidance. I will offer information and techniques along the way to support your journey.

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Professional development & memberships

  • College of Registered Psychotherapista of Ontario

  • Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association

  • MA, Counseling Psychology, Yorkville University, 2020

  • BA, Political Science, UBC, 2010

  • Productive Emotional Processing in EFT, CPEH, 2022

  • EFT for Eating Disorders, York U ETI, 2022

  • Attachment Focused Adult Psychotherapy: Advanced, Sick Kids CCMH, 2021

  • EMDR Level 1, Sue Genest, 2021

  • Stuck in the Vortex of Despair: Responding to clients who experience C-PTSD and Developmental Trauma, Sick Kids CCMH, 2020

  • SACBT, Int’l Inst. of Psych. Medicine, 2020

  • ASIST Suicide Prevention, Living Works, 2020

  • Narrative Therapy, Sick Kids CCMH, 2020

  • Mental Health First Aid, MHFA Canada, 2019

  • Motivational Interviewing, Sick Kids CCMH, 2019

Personal highlights

  • I was born in the Prairies and raised in BC, before settling in Ontario. 

  • I’m a 1st generation Canadian and child of two courageous refugees.

  • My previous career spanned 8 years in the insurance industry (GBA) supporting health & wellness initiatives for employees and students through health insurance plan management, cost containment, financial planning, sales, and implementation. During this time I hosted educational presentations regarding insurance and mental health topics.

  • Pre-pandemic, I was a yoga instructor. I loved teaching Hot Yoga and what I called  “Slow Power”, paired with good tunes. 

  • Coco sits at my feet during therapy. I’m really proud of how well he drinks water!

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My mission as a therapist is to help you understand that YOU MATTER through casual conversation, collaborative CURIOSITY and GENTLE exploration.

Our sessions are guided by…

 

CURIOSITY

Assuming a stance that there is always more to know, and always more to understand.

LEARNING

Being open to the impact
of experiences & committed
to discovery through formal education.

AUTHENTICITY

Being true to ourselves whether it’s against - or even WITH - the norm.

 

INTEGRITY

Keeping informed on best practices and ethics, to serve the best interest of the client, always.

SIMPLICITY

Living with intention and removing undue hardship.