
About Melissa. (she/her)
Some wounds don’t show on the surface but shape everything underneath. I support individuals exploring identity, relationships, and the lasting effects of painful or complex family dynamics. For many, this can include the impact of cultural or generational histories, immigration, or early experiences that continue to influence how we relate, cope, and make decisions today. As an international, transracial adoptee, I bring both lived experience and clinical grounding, offering space to slow down, reflect, and begin with compassion and collaboration.
I adopt a trauma-informed, client-centred approach. Together, we’ll identify patterns, challenge limiting beliefs with compassion, build emotional awareness, and develop a treatment plan that reflects your needs and lived experience.
My goal is to offer a space where you feel supported, understood, and never alone in your healing.
We may all be on our own paths, but we don’t have to walk them alone. I offer a free 20 minute consultation to explore your needs, answer any questions, and help you decide if this space feels like a good fit for you.


Individual
Therapy
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
Relationships and Attachment
Depression and Mood Concerns
Trauma (PTSD and C-PTSD)
Life Transitions & Identity
Anxiety and Stress
Dialectical-Behavioural Therapy
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Strength-Based
2SLGBTQIA+
Areas of Focus
Adoption and Parenting
Therapeutic Modalities
Clinical Supervision
Heather Carter (OCSWSSW: 817157)
This student practices under the supervision of a licensed and experienced therapist. This collaborative relationship ensures they receive ongoing guidance and high-quality training, allowing them to provide informed, compassionate support throughout your therapeutic journey.