Melissa Gates
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
2715 Ellwood Drive SW, (In same office with Stillar Psychological), Edmonton, AB T6X
Let's Connect (825) 305-1368
Do you struggle with Trauma/PTSD, C-PTSD, BPD, or Chronic Pain? Are you so overwhelmed by these unbearable problems that you dont feel like you will ever get through it? I know how you feel! I struggled with similar issues & know firsthand how it can get so bad that you don't even want to wake up in the morning! I understand how chronic pain & trauma also lead to many other problems, such as stress, anxiety, depression & numbing. But there IS hope & we WILL get through it! Let me teach you what I know. Let me help you live a life free from your constant battle with emotional & physical pain. We cant do it alone, so please call me!
When you first come to therapy I will work hard to build a strong relationship with you, so that you feel safe to open up to me. I will never judge you. I will also start by teaching you coping skills that will take away many of your symptoms quickly! Then we will use scientifically-based & Cutting Edge New Therapies to take away the root problems for good!
Over my 16-year career I have learned a lot about chronic pain and the effects of trauma, both personally and professionally. As such, I believe that I am an ideal therapist to help clients w/ these problems. But what makes me YOUR ideal therapist?... I care, I NEVER judge & I have been there. Please book today! You DON'T have to live this way anymore!
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Melissa Gates
now for a free 15 minute consultation - (825) 305-1368
Let's Connect (825) 305-1368
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $220
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Alberta Blue Cross
- Alberta School Employee
- ASEBP
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Canadian Construction workers
- Chamber of Commerce group
- CINUP
- Claim Secure
- Desjardins
- Equitable Life of Canada
- First Canadian inc
- First Nations Health Authority
- FNIHB (First nations benefits)
- GMS
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- Group Health
- Group Source
- Humana
- Industrial Alliance
- Johnson group
- La Capitale
- LiUNA
- Manion
- Manulife
- Maximum Benefit
- Medavie Blue Cross
- People Corp
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- SunLife
- telus health
- Union Benefits
- UV insurance
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- We Have Many Others
- Worksafe BC
- WSIB
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Melissa Gates
Psychologist,
MEd,
RPsych
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Alberta / 3593
- In Practice for 15 Years
- License: College of Alberta Psychologist's 3593 / 2022
- Membership with EMDR Canada/ EMDRIA 2023
- Attended University of Alberta, Master of Education in Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2007
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (825) 305-1368
Melissa Gates
Psychologist,
MEd,
RPsych
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Chronic Pain
- Trauma and PTSD
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- First Nations (FNIHB)
- Gambling
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- veterans (through VAC)
- Women's Issues
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Melissa Gates
Psychologist,
MEd,
RPsych
Client Focus
Age
Teen
,
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals
,
Bisexual Allied
,
Body Positivity
,
Cancer
,
Gay Allied
,
HIV / AIDS Allied
,
Immuno-disorders
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Little Person Allied
,
Non-Binary Allied
,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
,
Queer Allied
,
Racial Justice Allied
,
Sex Worker Allied
,
Single Mother
,
Transgender Allied
,
Veterans
Ethnicity
Indigenous Peoples
,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Enough French to understand you and help you along
Age
Teen
,
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals
,
Bisexual Allied
,
Body Positivity
,
Cancer
,
Gay Allied
,
HIV / AIDS Allied
,
Immuno-disorders
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Little Person Allied
,
Non-Binary Allied
,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
,
Queer Allied
,
Racial Justice Allied
,
Sex Worker Allied
,
Single Mother
,
Transgender Allied
,
Veterans
Ethnicity
Indigenous Peoples
,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Enough French to understand you and help you along
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Ego State Therapy
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Psycho-Education
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (825) 305-1368
Melissa Gates
Psychologist,
MEd,
RPsych
Groups
BPD / Complex-PTSD Therapy Group
This 10week group, starting at the beginning of Sept, is for clients diagnosed with BPD or CPTSD. This is a process-oriented therapy & support group. It is intended to help clients open up to and begin talking about their feelings and painful experiences. This group helps clients feel supported by peers, but also provides unique experiences to hear feedback from the multiple different perspectives within the group. This group helps clients: feel less alone, feel valued, feel less depressed & less anxious, gain new insights about themselves & learn how to relate to others in healthy ways. Email: bp.traumatherapy@proton.me
Expertise
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$90
Group Meets
Every Wed 4 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Location
Roots on Whyte Building
Edmonton, AB T6E
Email Melissa Gates about this group or call - (825) 305-1368
Location
Edmonton, AB T6W
Email Melissa Gates about this group or call - (825) 305-1368
Location
Primary Location
Brighter Path Psychology Southwest/Ellerslie
2715 Ellwood Drive SW
(In same office with Stillar Psychological)
Edmonton, AB T6X
(825) 305-1368Email me
Additional Location
Brighter Path Psychology- Virtual
Edmonton, AB T6W
(825) 305-1368Nearby Areas
Towns/Cities
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Melissa Gates
Psychologist,
MEd,
RPsych
Last Modified: 14 Sep 2023