Melissa Persadie
REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, couples and families addressing anxiety, depression, communication issues and changing family dynamics.
Availability
ACCEPTING CLIENTS
Tuesday & Thursday (ONLINE ONLY)
4pm - 6pm
Saturday
9am - 1pm
Format
ONLINE
via secure video sessions
IN-PERSON BURLINGTON
414 Pearl Street, Unit 11
Village Square, Burlington, ON L7R 2N1
Rates
$180 CDN per hour*
Individual Counselling
$195 CDN per hour*
Family Counselling
*please note that our rates vary per individual therapist and service
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I OFFER:
Individual Counselling
Child and Youth Counselling
Family Counselling
I SPECIALIZE IN:
Child and Youth Mental Health
Communication Issues
Family Dynamics
I WORK WITH:
Children (6+) Youth (13+) Adults (18+)
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Anxiety
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Bullying
Chronic Pain
Caregiver Support
Depression / Mood Disorders
Family Dynamics
Grief / Loss
School Refusal
Self-Esteem
Stress Management
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT)
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BA, MSW, RSW Registered Social Worker
OCSWSSW Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers Member
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Bachelor of Arts Honours Psychology McMaster University
Masters of Social Work (Children and their Families) University of Toronto
Let’s see if we’re a good fit…
None of us know everything. We learn as we grow. We learn through our individual and collective experiences.
The biggest misconception about mental illness is that it’s not something that everyone has to deal with - that it’s a weakness.
It seems trendy to talk about wellness but why are we so afraid to talk about mental health? Wellness is an overall sense of positive health and this needs to include both our bodies and our minds.
To me, mental health is about taking care of yourself - your whole self - and learning positive ways to cope with stressors. I can help contribute to your better health by providing you with a sense of hope and guidance as we navigate through your mental health concerns. It is my hope that you will realize that you have strengths in you that you didn’t even know existed.
I’m here for you.
Q&A
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I have always wanted to work with children and adolescents to help them cope with mental health concerns so they can move forward through life and thrive.
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I enjoy working with children and adolescents and addressing communication issues and changing family dynamics.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families as they cope with issues such as anxiety, mood disorders and depression. This also includes acute mental health issues such as suicide, chronic pain, and grief and loss.
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Working with me is a partnership. My goal is always to meet you where you are and where you are most focused.
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I believe that patience, empathy, understanding, and an open mind are important personal qualities for a therapist to have.
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What I value most in a client is honesty and openness.
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What I like most about what I do, is the ability to help my clients see their own strengths and abilities.
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