Mel Devine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MC, RSW, RCC, CST (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
519 A- 5th Street, Courtenay, BC V9N
Not accepting new clients
Let's Connect (778) 907-4041
Are you navigating challenges related to gender, sexuality, or relationships? You’re not alone — and I’m here to help. For over two decades, I’ve supported people living with HIV/AIDS, women who have experienced sexual trauma, the street community, queer and trans folks, youth and families, young people involved in the criminal justice system, and those living with significant mental health challenges. As a queer therapist and Aasect Certified Sex Therapist, I bring a sex-positive, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive lens to all the work I do.
I draw on several modalities in my work and believe the treatment plan should be as unique as you are. I take a holistic approach and like to consider the whole picture in formulating a plan to help you move forward, keeping front and centre the unique gifts and strengths you bring to the table. You are the expert of your life!
Whether you are ready to start living a more easeful, peaceful life, or just need some help getting back in touch with your inner voice, I would love to work alongside you. Perhaps there is some historical trauma, anxiety or inner turmoil holding you back. Regardless of your starting point, I would love to support you on your healing journey.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Mel Devine now - (778) 907-4041
Let's Connect (778) 907-4041
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $185
Payment Methods
Cash, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Blue Cross
- First Nations Health Authority
- Manulife
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Mel Devine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MC, RSW, RCC, CST
Email me or call with questions - (778) 907-4041
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 14498 Mel Devine
- Attended Institute for Sex Education and Enlightenment, City University, University of Victoria, Holistic Sex Therapy, Master in Counselling, Bachelor of Social Work
- License: British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors 18008 / 2020
- Certificate from AASECT Sex Therapist 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Mel Devine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MC, RSW, RCC, CST
Email me or call with questions - (778) 907-4041
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sex Therapy
- Transgender
- Spirituality
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Mel Devine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MC, RSW, RCC, CST
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (778) 907-4041
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Narrative
- Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Mel Devine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MC, RSW, RCC, CST
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (778) 907-4041
Location
Mel Devine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MC, RSW, RCC, CST
Take the first step to help. Call now - (778) 907-4041