About Malisa
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Malisa is a dedicated professional embodying resilience, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to personal growth. Starting in 2012, Malisa gained valuable experience in various settings, including community health organizations, hospices, primary schools, and healthcare centres. These experiences honed her skills and deepened her understanding of the challenges individuals face, and her career naturally evolved into that of a devoted clinician.
Malisa excels in various areas, particularly active listening and establishing empathetic connections to facilitate insightful therapy. Her empathetic approach is impactful for individuals dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, parenting, relationships, anger, and grief. Drawing from techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness, she empowers individuals to heal and rewrite their life stories. Malisa has completed Level 1 and Level 2 training in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, allowing her to provide evidence-based support for couples.
Central to her journey is a commitment to trauma-informed practice and a genuine embrace of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her unwavering dedication to empathy, compassion, and non-judgmental support shines through. She stands as an example of the transformative power of therapy, embodying a steadfast resolve to improve lives and create a world where each person's unique story is valued.
Her distinctive quality lies in her curiosity about how experiences affect the mind and body and their interconnectedness. This awareness seamlessly integrates into her therapeutic approach, enhancing it with compassion and insight. Drawing from her own mental health experiences, she brings authenticity, empathy, and a deep understanding to her work, fostering profound connections with those she assists.
Malisa is a Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Alberta College of Social Workers. Her academic journey includes a diploma in Social Service Work from Centennial College, an undergraduate degree in Social Work from Carleton University, and a specialized Master of Social Work degree from the University of Waterloo, focusing on Health and Medical Social Work. With an unwavering commitment to upholding ethical standards, Malisa consistently pursues professional development and ongoing training to refine her skills. She ensures that her approaches remain contemporary and effective, all rooted in a steadfast ethical foundation. Importantly, she provides services in both English and Cantonese, facilitating meaningful connections with individuals from diverse linguistic Backgrounds.
Outside of her professional work, Malisa cherishes time with her family – her husband and three sons – and prioritizes self-care. She enjoys yoga, going to the gym, exploring different cuisines, and travelling. Malisa's journey underscores how kindness, continuous learning, and a compassionate heart can make a positive impact on others and contribute to a better world.
- Often treats
- ADHDAngerAnger ManagementAntisocial Personality disorderAnxietyAutismBehavioral IssuesBinge eating disorder (eating disorders)Bipolar Disorder
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Body ImageChronic Pain or IllnessCommunicationDepressionDivorceElderly Persons DisordersEmotion RegulationFamily planningGeriatric CounsellingGrief, loss, bereavementInfertility or AdoptionInsomniaLonelinessMood disordersObsessive- Compulsive (OCD)ParentingPostpartum depressionPregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumRacial IdentityRelationship IssuesSelf EsteemSex, sexuality, intimacySocial Anxiety DisorderStressSuicidal ThoughtsSuicideTraumaWomen's IssuesWorkplace stress - Sees
- Adults (18+) · Children (under 12) · Couples · Families · Seniors (65+) · Teens (13-17)
- Trained at
- REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER (#14381), ALBERTA COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORKERS · M.S.W., UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO · B.S.W., CARLETON UNIVERSITY
- Credentials
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) · Master of Social Work (MSW) · Registered Social Worker (RSW)
- Member of
- MEMBER OF THE ALBERTA COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORKERS (ACSW) · PAST MEMBER OF ONTARIO COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORKERS & SOCIAL SERVICE WORKERS (OCSWSSW) · SOLUTION-FOCUSED BRIEF THERAPY, INSTITUTE FOR SOLUTION FOCUSED THERAPY · COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY, UDEMY (CANDIDATE) · PATIENT-CENTERED MENTAL HEALTH IN PAEDIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH (TRAINED PROVIDER), CANREACH · FOUNDATIONS OF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION, CANADIAN CENTRE FOR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION · NON-VIOLENT CRISIS INTERVENTION, CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUTE · VIOLENT THREAT RISK ASSESSMENT – TRAINING LEVEL 1 & 2, NORTH AMERICAN CENTER FOR THREAT · ASSESSMENT & TRAUMA
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