Melissa Scheichl
Lead Therapist & Founder

SOCIAL WORKER & PSYCHOTHERAPIST


B.A. (Psych)., B.Ed., M.Ed., MSW, RSW

Someone you can talk to…

Hello! If you’re reading this page, chances are things have gotten to a point where you need something different in your life. The definition of insanity is doing the same things and expecting different results.

Perhaps someone has told you that you should see someone (a friend, partner, your doctor, etc)… or maybe you’ve heard from others that therapy can be helpful and want to see for yourself. Whatever the reason, I’m excited as I passionately believe in the value of therapy for well-being.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Professional Education:

B.A., Psychology, University of Western Ontario & Wilfrid Laurier University

B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education), Brock University

M.Ed, (Master of Education) Brock University

Psychotherapy Training, Ontario Psychotherapy & Counselling Program

M.S.W. (Master of Social Work), Wilfrid Laurier University

Professional Memberships:

Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers (#836589)

Ontario Association of Social Workers (#17796)

EMDR Canada & EMDRIA


Additional Trainings & Certifications:

Gottman Method Levels 1 & 2

Trained EMDR Therapist

DBT - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

Sex Therapy - The Buehler Institute

MY SPECIALTIES

  • Anxiety is what brings most people to my office. It's the "What ifs" - the future thinking - the uncertainty - the worrying. Enough is enough. Let's work together to put a stop to your anxious thoughts.

  • Learn how to regulate your emotions, tolerate distress, handle crises, and navigate interpersonal relationships by cultivating your very own toolbox of coping skills. You've got this.

  • Depression robs a person of their vitality. When you don't have the strength, the energy or the will to do daily life, we can work together to make things better.

  • Trauma is what you experienced when something horrible happened. Despite your attempts to let it go, it can remain stuck inside of you. As an EMDR-trained therapist, I offer this valuable, proven therapy for healing from trauma and distressing experiences.

  • We dream of happily ever after with the person we love but the reality can be far from it... It doesn't have to be this way. Couples counselling using the Gottman Method offers renewed hope for you and your partner.

  • You never imagined a loss of this magnitude. Grief rocks our world. I offer a supportive ear and comfort so you do not have to be alone with your grief.

"Realize that you are not alone, that we are in this together, and most importantly that there is hope.” -- Deepika Padukone