Meet Melissa
Melissa Masci
BA(Hons)Psych, BSW, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Areas of focus: Stress Management, Emotional Dysregulation, Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Communication and Boundary Work, Symptoms of Childhood/Adult Trauma, Relationships (including Abuse)
My Style & Approach
Navigating life’s challenges can be overwhelming and requires vulnerability and courage, especially when we don’t know where to begin. With this in mind, I take a collaborative approach to support clients by helping them identify their challenges, set attainable goals, while honouring their values as they chart a way forward. I employ Trauma-Informed practices to foster a safe, judgement-free environment so that clients can progress and heal as comfortably as possible at their own pace.
Education, Training & Personal Development
Melissa has Bachelor’s Degrees in both Psychology and Social Work and a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. She is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), and performs the controlled act of psychotherapy. Melissa has over 7 years of experience in the field, and offers in-person, virtual and phone appointments for Adults (18+), Teens (13-17yrs), and recently, Youth (10-12 yrs). Melissa now offers Couples Therapy in-person and virtually. Melissa will also be a Group Therapy facilitator for Worthy, Women’s Self Esteem Group at Balanced Life Therapy.
Melissa has extensive experience supporting clients with stress management, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, abuse in relationships, interpersonal issues, grief, and working with symptoms of trauma. Melissa utilizes therapeutic modalities, such as: Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), incorporates tools in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy through the Gottman Institute, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), and Trauma-Informed approaches.
Favorite Quote
“Always remember that you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you know.” – A.A. Milne