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Melina Bondy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
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Melina Bondy

Registered Psychotherapist, RP (they, them)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
2333 Dundas Street West, Unit 506, Toronto, ON M6R
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If you’re used to numbing out or criticizing yourself to get through the hard times – we’ll do it differently. Therapy with me is a judgment-free space to bring your anxiety, anger, heartbreak and confusion without having to hide it or push through on your own. I have learned there is wisdom and strength hidden in the most painful of patterns, even when these patterns leave us trapped in destructive habits, despair or bad relationships. Once we find the wise intentions behind the old strategies, healing can happen. If you want to try therapy that works with the body, heart and mind, reach out for a free introductory call.
I am passionate about helping people build a meaningful and liberated life. I use talk therapy, mindfulness (meeting present-moment experience with compassion and curiosity), somatic therapy (tuning into the body's wisdom) and an structural/anti-oppression lens to help you find what works in your real life.
I two decades of meditation practice including nine years as a Buddhist monastic and an expressive arts practice into psychotherapy along my own experiences of unlearning whiteness, surviving cancer and being a queer, gender-fluid person. Outside of this practice, I teach mindfulness and meditation to people across North America and Europe.
Melina Bondy now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

mindfulness for life.

2333 Dundas Street West

Unit 506

Toronto, ON M6R map
Book a free introductory call with me today at mindfulness.janeapp.com
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Life Transitions and Spirituality 
$170 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Melina Bondy
Photo of Melina Bondy, Registered Psychotherapist, RP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

mindfulness for life.

2333 Dundas Street West

Unit 506

Toronto, ON M6R map
Book a free introductory call with me today at mindfulness.janeapp.com
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Life Transitions and Spirituality 
$170 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $170
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As a Registered Psychotherapist, psychotherapy with me is covered by many private insurance plans.
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Melina Bondy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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As a Registered Psychotherapist, psychotherapy with me is covered by many private insurance plans.
Photo of Melina Bondy, Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Melina Bondy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 15229 Melina Rose Bondy

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Emmanuel College, University of Toronto, Master of Pastoral Studies, Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy
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My specialized training in somatic approaches to therapy includes the Somatic Experiencing Professional Training Program and Values-Based Integration Process.
Photo of Melina Bondy, Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Melina Bondy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
My specialized training in somatic approaches to therapy includes the Somatic Experiencing Professional Training Program and Values-Based Integration Process.
Photo of Melina Bondy, Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Melina Bondy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Spirituality

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Cancer
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Health Crisis
  • Life Coaching
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Relationship Issues
  • Religious Wounding
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Past clients have said I have a talent for hearing what's being said behind the words, for encouraging people to find their own goodness and for sharing big concepts in practical ways that can be applied in real life. I help people through trauma, grief, gender and sexuality struggles, spiritual questions, religious wounding, medical crises and all sorts of life transitions.
Photo of Melina Bondy, Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Melina Bondy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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Past clients have said I have a talent for hearing what's being said behind the words, for encouraging people to find their own goodness and for sharing big concepts in practical ways that can be applied in real life. I help people through trauma, grief, gender and sexuality struggles, spiritual questions, religious wounding, medical crises and all sorts of life transitions.
Photo of Melina Bondy, Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Melina Bondy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

4 Endorsements

Tristan Mohamed | Anxiety Therapist
Tristan Mohamed | Anxiety Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist, BA(H), JD, MPS, RP
Melina's holds a warm, compassionate, and approachable presence. Drawing from their rich background as a Buddhist practitioner and monastic, they create a safe space where no emotion is too big to be accepted, invited in, and processed.
Michelle Nicholls Counselling
Michelle Nicholls Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Melina has a genuine warmth and heartfelt, non-judgmental approach in working with individuals and community. They bring years of experience as mindfulness and meditation teacher to their practice. I highly recommend Melina as a therapist and facilitator.
Yijia Shao
Yijia Shao
Registered Psychotherapist, MPS
Melina has a lot to offer to the Buddhists and the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Their specialty in Somatic Experiencing formulates a safe, anti-oppressive environment for trauma survivors to heal. Melina's wisdom and compassion makes them a great therapist.
Oona Fraser
Oona Fraser
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Religion

Buddhist

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Religion

Buddhist

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Feminist
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Polyvagal Centered
  • Somatic
  • Somatic Experiencing
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I focus on embodied practices because the story-telling, meaning-making parts of the brain can't access the big, deep hurts that get stuck over time. This is why I combine talking through experiences with quiet pauses, letting the body move and sound, along with an exploration of the images and ideas that don't seem to make sense, but point to deeper truths than hide in the corners of our being.
Photo of Melina Bondy, Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Melina Bondy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I focus on embodied practices because the story-telling, meaning-making parts of the brain can't access the big, deep hurts that get stuck over time. This is why I combine talking through experiences with quiet pauses, letting the body move and sound, along with an exploration of the images and ideas that don't seem to make sense, but point to deeper truths than hide in the corners of our being.
Photo of Melina Bondy, Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Melina Bondy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

mindfulness for life.

2333 Dundas Street West

Unit 506

Toronto, ON M6R

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

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Book a free introductory call with me today at mindfulness.janeapp.com
Photo of Melina Bondy, Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Melina Bondy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
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Book a free introductory call with me today at mindfulness.janeapp.com
Photo of Melina Bondy, Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Melina Bondy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP