A Bit About Me
I’m Melanie, a Licensed Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). I bring over seven years of clinical experience supporting adults across the lifespan in a range of settings, including university wellness services, primary care, community mental health, and private practice.
I believe change comes from within, and that therapy can help facilitate this process by creating space for self-understanding, reflection, and meaningful growth. My work is collaborative and trauma-informed, with attention to each person’s unique experiences, identities, and needs.
I approach therapy from a strengths-based lens and with compassion – seeing each client as a whole person, with their own strengths and diverse life experiences. I’m committed to helping clients feel a sense of authenticity and connection throughout the therapy process. Therapy can range from exploratory work focused on self-understanding to process-oriented work that helps clients work through past experiences and improve current symptoms.
I aim to bring genuine care, curiosity, and thoughtfulness while integrating evidence-based approaches. I integrate modalities such as Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Outside of my practice, I enjoy art, live music, exploring new places, cultures, and foods, getting outdoors, and time with loved ones and my dog.
If this resonates with you, I invite you to book a session or reach out – I offer complimentary 15-minute consultations as a chance for us to connect.
* Please note Melanie’s fees are $245.00 per 50-minute appointment, the recommended rate provided by the British Columbia Psychological Association (BCPA).