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Melanie Saija

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc (she, her)

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5 Endorsed
Dundas, ON L9H
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Available both in-person and online
Dundas, ON L9H
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Conflicts in relationships are inevitable! These conflicts can be circumstantial or rooted in anxieties from the past and may not look like your typical conflict. Perhaps you find yourself experiencing the same anxious thoughts, a recent infidelity, or maybe you're stuck in the same negative patterns that you can't seem to break. Perhaps you and your partner are struggling with intimacy issues, communication struggles, or difference in love languages and attachment. Interpersonal and internal conflict can leave us feeling stuck, confused, stressed, overwhelmed, or depressed. The good news? It doesn't have to stay this way.
My passion is supporting empaths, and highly sensitive individuals as well as couples navigating communication, trust, intimacy issues or attachment struggles. We'll work together to develop healthier patterns & uproot those deep-rooted insecurities. From me, you can expect a warm, collaborative and practical approach filled with humour and my human side.
I'm determined to uncover the conscious and unconscious complexities that each client may be experiencing. Through incorporating self-compassion, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and assertive temperament skills, we can work together to form healthier patterns in your relationship. Reach out today for a free chat!
Call or Melanie Saija now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 210-7366

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Dundas, ON L9H

(289) 210-7366

Rebound Total Health

Winnipeg, MB R2P

My website
Looking for a down to earth therapist to help you navigate anxiety, your relationship, or cope with being highly empathetic? Let's chat!
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Emotional Regulation and Highly Sensitive Persons & Empaths 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
I'm Melanie! A super friendly therapist with a passion for helping couples of all types with a wide range of struggles. Email today!
Melanie Saija
Let's Connect (289) 210-7366
Photo of Melanie Saija, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Dundas, ON L9H

(289) 210-7366

Rebound Total Health

Winnipeg, MB R2P

My website
Looking for a down to earth therapist to help you navigate anxiety, your relationship, or cope with being highly empathetic? Let's chat!
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Emotional Regulation and Highly Sensitive Persons & Empaths 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
I'm Melanie! A super friendly therapist with a passion for helping couples of all types with a wide range of struggles. Email today!
Melanie Saija

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165
  • Couple Sessions $195

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • First Nations Health Authority
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If using insurance, speak to your insurance provider in advance to determine your eligibility for coverage of a registered psychotherapist.
Photo of Melanie Saija, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Melanie Saija
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 210-7366
"
If using insurance, speak to your insurance provider in advance to determine your eligibility for coverage of a registered psychotherapist.
Photo of Melanie Saija, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Melanie Saija
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 210-7366

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 10929 Melanie Saija
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended McMaster University - BA, Graduated 2018
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Using self-compassion, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and assertiveness, I help clients build healthier patterns in their relationships. With training in a variety of therapies, I work alongside you to break old patterns, feel more understood, and create connection that lasts. :)
Photo of Melanie Saija, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Melanie Saija
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 210-7366
"
Using self-compassion, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and assertiveness, I help clients build healthier patterns in their relationships. With training in a variety of therapies, I work alongside you to break old patterns, feel more understood, and create connection that lasts. :)
Photo of Melanie Saija, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Melanie Saija
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 210-7366

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Highly Sensitive Persons & Empaths

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Im often described as "easy to talk to" and super personable. You'll feel as if someone genuinely wants to understand and validate your individual experiences in this big world where we are often made to feel insignificant. You are valued as important and will feel safe in your therapeutic environment. I will chat with you, ask questions, stay curious, laugh with you & empathize.
Photo of Melanie Saija, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Melanie Saija
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 210-7366
"
Im often described as "easy to talk to" and super personable. You'll feel as if someone genuinely wants to understand and validate your individual experiences in this big world where we are often made to feel insignificant. You are valued as important and will feel safe in your therapeutic environment. I will chat with you, ask questions, stay curious, laugh with you & empathize.
Photo of Melanie Saija, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Melanie Saija
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 210-7366

5 Endorsements

Brittany Barratt
Brittany Barratt
Registered PsychotherapistMACPRP
Melanie is fun, friendly and so passionate about the work she does. She has a special admiration for couples therapy work, and it shows! She truly goes above and beyond to support her clients, and is always eager to expand her training to better support!
Monica Lipka
Monica Lipka
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)MACPBA
Mel's approach to couples counselling is explorative, warm and non-judgmental.
Julia Telford
Julia Telford
Registered PsychotherapistBA
Mel's knowledge in attachment theory really helps couples understand each other! Definitely recommend!
Adaptive Healing Psychotherapy — Mariko M. Swanick
Adaptive Healing Psychotherapy — Mariko M. Swanick
Registered PsychotherapistMACCCADMH
Melanie is a skillfully trained, incredibly thoughtful, and client-centered therapist. Her clients' needs and best interests are consistently at the forefront of her mind and inform her approach to working with both individuals & couples.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I approach each case based on client-centered needs and priorities. Once various psychological themes are discovered, I offer clients the freedom to decide which themes they would like to tackle first. We'll then find the approach to therapy that best suits your personality, style and of course, your goals.
Photo of Melanie Saija, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Melanie Saija
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 210-7366
"
I approach each case based on client-centered needs and priorities. Once various psychological themes are discovered, I offer clients the freedom to decide which themes they would like to tackle first. We'll then find the approach to therapy that best suits your personality, style and of course, your goals.
Photo of Melanie Saija, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Melanie Saija
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 210-7366

Location

Primary Location

Dundas, ON L9H

(289) 210-7366

Additional Location

Rebound Total Health

Winnipeg, MB R2P

(289) 210-7366

Group Practice

Rebound Total Health

Nearby Areas

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Looking for a down to earth therapist to help you navigate anxiety, your relationship, or cope with being highly empathetic? Let's chat!
Photo of Melanie Saija, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Melanie Saija
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 210-7366
"
Looking for a down to earth therapist to help you navigate anxiety, your relationship, or cope with being highly empathetic? Let's chat!
Photo of Melanie Saija, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Melanie Saija
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 210-7366