Melissa (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist with over twelve years of experience in counselling. Prior to working with Lavandula, Melissa worked in both private practice and the public sector, counselling children and their families with a variety of complex needs. Melissa has a Masters degree in Educational Counselling from the University of Ottawa, and has training and experience providing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
Melissa’s therapeutic focus is in perinatal mental health, infertility, and pregnancy loss. She has completed training in mood disorders in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International (PSI). Melissa’s passion in this area stems from her personal experience, having dealt with a lifetime of endometriosis as well as years of unexplained infertility. She and her partner have journeyed through years of loss and success amidst fertility treatments including IUI, IVF, and other procedures.
Outside of the clinic Melissa cherishes her time with family, including her husband and three young kids. She enjoys kayaking, gardening, and cycling.
PRIOR TO BOOKING AN INITAL APPOINTMENT FOR THERAPY SESSIONS WE OFFER A COMPLIMENTARY 15 MINUTE CALL WITH MELISSA TO ENSURE ITS A GOOD FIT FOR ALL AND TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE TO HELP OR…
15 min
THERAPY SESSIONNew patient
ALL SESSIONS ARE DONE VIRUTALLY. YOUR FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENT IS 50 MINS.
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$160–$190· 60–75 minFrom $160 to $190 for 60–75 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.
