BEHIND THE WORK
Therapy for anxiety, people-pleasing, and emotional overwhelm across Ontario
Understand what’s actually driving your thoughts, emotions, and reactions so you can start responding differently.
MEET MELISSA MARCHESE Bsc, MACP
Therapy doesn't have to be one more thing you're supposed to get right.
Hi, I'm Melissa, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a background in counselling psychology. I work with adults and teens as they navigate life's challenges, and my aim is simple: to help you be who you are, express how you really feel, and build a deeper sense of self-acceptance and understanding.
I've been told I make therapy feel approachable. There are no expectations here, just space to show up as your authentic self. Our conversations might be casual, funny, meaningful, deep, or somewhere in between, whatever feels important that day.
Beyond the therapy room, we're all human. I love playing sports, drawing, shopping, reading, and spending time with my friends and family. I bring that same genuine approach into our work together by meeting you at your own pace, listening to your thoughts and experiences, and helping you better understand your emotions, patterns, and reactions.
My hope is that therapy can feel like a safe space where you don't need to have everything figured out. Come as you are. We'll work through it together.
YOU CAN COME AS YOUARE
YOU CAN COME AS YOUARE
CREDENTIALS
Solid training applied in a way that actually works.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP)
Master of Education (MEd)
Bachelor of Arts in Business (BA)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Intercultural Relations
Trauma Treatment Training
My work is trauma informed and grounded in evidence-based approaches to mental health, behaviour and emotional regulation.
But more importantly, it’s applied in a way that is authenti to you and meets you where you are at
You don’t have to figure this out alone
If you’re feeling stuck in the same patterns of overthinking, second-guessing, or carrying more than you should, this is your next step.
Book a free 20-minute consultation to talk through what’s been coming up and see if this feels like the right fit.