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Melissa Gates
Melissa Gates
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych

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!
Call or Melissa Gates now for a free 15 minute consultation - (825) 305-1368

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Brighter Path Psychology Southwest/Ellerslie

2715 Ellwood Drive SW

(In same office with Stillar Psychological)

Edmonton, AB T6X

(825) 305-1368

Brighter Path Psychology- Virtual

Edmonton, AB T6W

Exciting News: We now have a 2nd Location in the Southwest/Ellerslie area! So you can now see me virtually or in Ellerslie in Southwest Edm!
I specialize in Chronic Pain, Trauma and PTSD, and Dissociative Disorders (DID)
$220 Per Session, I accept insurance
I see individuals and groups
Are you depressed & and close to giving up? I know how you feel...I have been there. Call or email me today. We will get through it together
Melissa Gates
Let's Connect (825) 305-1368

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Brighter Path Psychology Southwest/Ellerslie

2715 Ellwood Drive SW

(In same office with Stillar Psychological)

Edmonton, AB T6X

(825) 305-1368

Brighter Path Psychology- Virtual

Edmonton, AB T6W

Exciting News: We now have a 2nd Location in the Southwest/Ellerslie area! So you can now see me virtually or in Ellerslie in Southwest Edm!
I specialize in Chronic Pain, Trauma and PTSD, and Dissociative Disorders (DID)
$220 Per Session, I accept insurance
I see individuals and groups
Are you depressed & and close to giving up? I know how you feel...I have been there. Call or email me today. We will get through it together
Melissa Gates

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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We DO Direct Bill to most insurance companies so you don't have to pay anything up front! Feel free to call or email us to discuss more!
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (825) 305-1368
Melissa Gates
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
"
We DO Direct Bill to most insurance companies so you don't have to pay anything up front! Feel free to call or email us to discuss more!
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (825) 305-1368
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
"
I have been a Psychologist for over 15 years, practicing EMDR for 6 years and working with Chronic Pain, BPD & Trauma my Entire Career!
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (825) 305-1368
Melissa Gates
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
"
I have been a Psychologist for over 15 years, practicing EMDR for 6 years and working with Chronic Pain, BPD & Trauma my Entire Career!
Call or 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
"
My favorite problems to help w/ are Trauma/PTSD, Complex-PTSD, Attachment-Based Trauma & Dissociation/DID. But I also know how these issues always come along w/ MANY other problems! So, I work with almost all of those as well, to some degree. Sometimes we joke that I have heard it all! So, please never worry that I might judge you or the problems you are carrying, because I never will! Call today!
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (825) 305-1368
Melissa Gates
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
"
My favorite problems to help w/ are Trauma/PTSD, Complex-PTSD, Attachment-Based Trauma & Dissociation/DID. But I also know how these issues always come along w/ MANY other problems! So, I work with almost all of those as well, to some degree. Sometimes we joke that I have heard it all! So, please never worry that I might judge you or the problems you are carrying, because I never will! Call today!
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (825) 305-1368
Melissa Gates
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych

2 Endorsements

Katherine Moore
Katherine Moore
Psychologist,  MA
Open to collaboration and consultation, kind and compassionate

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
"
Im a Person-Centered therapist, first & foremost. I truly believe that the strength of our relationship is the MOST important factor in your progress in therapy...And the research backs me on that! Without trust, therapy is just not "therapeutic"! I also use a variety of evidence-based therapies in my practice, but my "true loves" are EMDR, Somatic-based, Attachment-based, & Ego State Therapies.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (825) 305-1368
Melissa Gates
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
"
Im a Person-Centered therapist, first & foremost. I truly believe that the strength of our relationship is the MOST important factor in your progress in therapy...And the research backs me on that! Without trust, therapy is just not "therapeutic"! I also use a variety of evidence-based therapies in my practice, but my "true loves" are EMDR, Somatic-based, Attachment-based, & Ego State Therapies.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (825) 305-1368
Melissa Gates
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Brighter Path Psychology Southwest/Ellerslie

2715 Ellwood Drive SW

(In same office with Stillar Psychological)

Edmonton, AB T6X

(825) 305-1368

Additional Location

Brighter Path Psychology- Virtual

Edmonton, AB T6W

(825) 305-1368

Nearby Areas

Postal Codes

"
Exciting News: We now have a 2nd Location in the Southwest/Ellerslie area! So you can now see me virtually or in Ellerslie in Southwest Edm!
Call for a free consultation now - (825) 305-1368
Melissa Gates
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
"
Exciting News: We now have a 2nd Location in the Southwest/Ellerslie area! So you can now see me virtually or in Ellerslie in Southwest Edm!
Call for a free consultation now - (825) 305-1368
Melissa Gates
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Last Modified: 14 Sep 2023