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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

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Toronto, ON M5V
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You're smart, successful, driven - but you're stuck. On the outside nobody would guess it, but on the inside you feel torn apart. Your anxiety is relentless, your inner critic berates your every word, you can never get caught up on your to-do list, and no matter how much praise you get - you simply don't believe it. You wonder if you have anxiety, or maybe it's ADHD, or maybe even depression or past trauma. You definitely know you can't relax, it's hard to even stay still. You've read the self-help books, tried meditation, mental health walks, journaling...You know at the core you need to "love yourself", but truly don't know how
As a highly-sensitive, anxiety prone type A overachiever myself, I truly understand how hard it can be to prioritize your mental health in today's hustle culture society. Having worked in a demanding corporate career for a decade prior to becoming a therapist, I specialize in helping type A anxious women tame their intellectualizing, overthinking brains
I take a trauma informed approach to therapy, working with both the mind and the body. By uncovering the limiting beliefs and patterns of behaviour the keep them stuck, my clients begin to become more present in their lives, and develop the confidence to stop people pleasing, manage their big emotions, and become their best authentic selves.
Call or Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD now for a free 15 minute consultation - (226) 605-5011

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

True Self Counselling

Toronto, ON M5V

(226) 605-5011

True Self Counselling

Oakville, ON L6H

Website
Updated Sep 2026: Now Accepting New Clients! NO Waitlist. Virtual Appts Across Ontario. Email for a free consult :)
I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD and Career Guidance 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Send me an email to set up a free 15 minute consult to see if we're a good fit. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD
Let's Connect (226) 605-5011
Photo of Melanie Barlow - Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

True Self Counselling

Toronto, ON M5V

(226) 605-5011

True Self Counselling

Oakville, ON L6H

Website
Updated Sep 2026: Now Accepting New Clients! NO Waitlist. Virtual Appts Across Ontario. Email for a free consult :)
I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD and Career Guidance 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Send me an email to set up a free 15 minute consult to see if we're a good fit. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $170
  • Couple Sessions $190

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Cheque, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Alberta Blue Cross
  • Alberta School Employee
  • Alliance
  • Any/Out-of-network Insurance
  • Arete
  • Beneva | SSQ
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Chambers Plan
  • CINUP
  • ComPsych
  • CVAP | Crime Victim
  • Desjardins
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • First Canadian Health
  • First Choice Health | FCH
  • First Nations Health Authority
  • Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Guardian
  • Health Net
  • Homewood Health
  • Humana
  • iA Financial Group
  • Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
  • Johnson
  • Johnston Group
  • LifeWise
  • Manulife
  • Maximum Benefit
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • Meridian
  • Military OneSource
  • MultiPlan
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • Sentara Health Plans
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
  • The Co-operators
  • UHC UnitedHealthcare UBH United Behavioral Health
  • Veterans Affairs Canada
  • WSIB
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Most private insurance plans cover services by a Registered Psychotherapist. I also offer siding scale rates to make therapy accessible to as many people as possible. Special rates might be available if you don't have insurance coverage. If you need help checking your insurance, send me an email!
Photo of Melanie Barlow - Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 605-5011
"
Most private insurance plans cover services by a Registered Psychotherapist. I also offer siding scale rates to make therapy accessible to as many people as possible. Special rates might be available if you don't have insurance coverage. If you need help checking your insurance, send me an email!
Photo of Melanie Barlow - Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 605-5011

Qualifications

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying): Melanie Barlow
  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 13171 Melanie Barlow

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Yorkville University, MACP, Graduated 2024
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Reaching out can be the hardest part - especially after years of explaining yourself to people who didn't quite get it, or never even talking about it to anyone. You don't have to know what's wrong. You don't even need the words yet. Just start with a simple email - we will guide you from there :)
Photo of Melanie Barlow - Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 605-5011
"
Reaching out can be the hardest part - especially after years of explaining yourself to people who didn't quite get it, or never even talking about it to anyone. You don't have to know what's wrong. You don't even need the words yet. Just start with a simple email - we will guide you from there :)
Photo of Melanie Barlow - Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 605-5011

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Career Guidance

Expertise

  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Autism
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Neurodivergence
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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The clients I tend to work with are just like me - type A, busy, high-achieving women who overthink, overanalyze, overplan, overexplain and "do it all". Often my clients feel a mixture of anxiety, depression, hyper-fixation, lack of focus, lack of motivation, and procrastination, sometimes all at once. It can feel confusing, but I promise - there's a pathway to clarity, presence and contentment.
Photo of Melanie Barlow - Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 605-5011
"
The clients I tend to work with are just like me - type A, busy, high-achieving women who overthink, overanalyze, overplan, overexplain and "do it all". Often my clients feel a mixture of anxiety, depression, hyper-fixation, lack of focus, lack of motivation, and procrastination, sometimes all at once. It can feel confusing, but I promise - there's a pathway to clarity, presence and contentment.
Photo of Melanie Barlow - Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 605-5011

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach is as unique as my clients. There will be times when we spend more time processing past events and family history, and times when it makes more sense to focus on creating the life you dream of. Either way, the issues that need to be resolved will show up in our work together, and we will address them as they do. I take a trauma-informed, solutions focused, CBT approach to therapy.
Photo of Melanie Barlow - Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 605-5011
"
My approach is as unique as my clients. There will be times when we spend more time processing past events and family history, and times when it makes more sense to focus on creating the life you dream of. Either way, the issues that need to be resolved will show up in our work together, and we will address them as they do. I take a trauma-informed, solutions focused, CBT approach to therapy.
Photo of Melanie Barlow - Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 605-5011

Location

Primary Location

True Self Counselling

Toronto, ON M5V

(226) 605-5011

Email Us

Website

Additional Location

True Self Counselling

Oakville, ON L6H

(226) 605-5011

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

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Updated Sep 2026: Now Accepting New Clients! NO Waitlist. Virtual Appts Across Ontario. Email for a free consult :)
Photo of Melanie Barlow - Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call for a free consultation now - (226) 605-5011
"
Updated Sep 2026: Now Accepting New Clients! NO Waitlist. Virtual Appts Across Ontario. Email for a free consult :)
Photo of Melanie Barlow - Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Melanie Barlow - Career, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call for a free consultation now - (226) 605-5011