Melissa Brienza
Counsellor, MCP, RCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Let's Connect (343) 321-2113
Hi there! Do you struggle with anxiety, motivation and a world that doesn't seem like it was designed for you? Have you been considering counselling for some time now? Are you feeling unsure or anxious about taking those initial steps? My name is Melissa and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. I work from a variety of therapeutic approaches drawing upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Alongside these theories, I strongly value your lived experience to guide our work towards acceptance and change.
I am passionate about working with young adults struggling with anxiety and self-esteem issues which can lead to feelings of self-doubt. I feel a strong connection to adults struggling with feelings of rejection and motivation and may identify with traits of ADHD, or Autism. I use a multicultural, trauma-informed lens and neurodivergent affirming stance.
I tailor therapy to the customary needs of those I work with, using creative modalities to draw upon clients’ strengths. I lean into humour to enhance our therapeutic relationship and ease some of that initial anxiety experienced with something new. I encourage clients to bring in items that create comfort and safety and utilize movement/stimming to soothe.
Call or Email Melissa Brienza now for a free 15 minute consultation - (343) 321-2113
Let's Connect (343) 321-2113
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Wire Melissa Brienza
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 321-2113
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 20130 Melissa Brienza
- Attended Adler University, Masters of Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2022
- Membership with BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) 20130 / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melissa Brienza
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (343) 321-2113
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- Autism
- Developmental Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Melissa Brienza
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (343) 321-2113