Create PAUSE Counselling & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, MBA (she, her)
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Welcome — I’m really glad you’re here. Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, and taking this step speaks to your courage and desire for things to feel better.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained, struggling with big feelings, self-doubt, or patterns that no longer feel manageable. Perhaps you’re navigating stress, low mood, relationship challenges, or moments where things feel stuck. You’re looking for a space to slow down, feel understood, and begin making sense of what’s happening — with support that feels compassionate and grounded.
I’m Melissa, a clinical social worker with over 17 years of experience supporting youth, adults, and families. At Create PAUSE Counselling & Wellness, I work with anxiety, low mood, trauma, self-harm, relationship challenges, and intense emotions, using CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based approaches tailored to your needs.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, and you don’t have to have everything figured out before starting. I strive to offer a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where we can work together at your pace. If you’re ready to begin — or simply curious about support — I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Couple Sessions $220
Payment Methods
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, MBA
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 826000 Melissa Van Harn
- Attended University of Windsor, Master Social Work (MSW), Graduated 2015
- Certificate from Fanshawe College Child & Youth Worker, CYW / 2006
- Certificate from Ryerson University BA Child & Youth Care / 2011
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Melissa Van Harn
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Create PAUSE Counselling & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, MBA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (548) 798-0213
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety
- Self-Harming
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Behavioural Issues
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Create PAUSE Counselling & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, MBA
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (548) 798-0213
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Create PAUSE Counselling & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, MBA
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (548) 798-0213
Location
Create PAUSE Counselling & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, MBA
Call for a free consultation now - (548) 798-0213