Melissa Giguere

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

1 Endorsed

Hamilton, ON L8P

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Are you experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, or relationship conflicts? Do these challenges hinder your ability to fully engage with life? I specialize in supporting individuals, first responders and healthcare workers facing nervous system dysregulation. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment for you to connect with your inner strength. Together, we will explore and develop evidence-based skills and tools designed to create lasting benefits in your life. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

I utilize a holistic approach integrating evidence based practices such as CBT, ERP, EMDR, and somatic therapy to create a treatment plan tailored specifically to your unique needs. My goal is to provide you with effective tools that help you regulate your nervous system regulation, process your trauma, and create healthier thinking patterns!

I am committed to creating a warm and collaborative environment where you can truly feel heard and understood. Together, we can navigate your vulnerabilities and uncover new insights, all within a safe space that fosters growth and healing. I invite you to take this courageous step towards self-discovery by reaching out and booking a free consultation!

Call or Email Melissa Giguere now for a free 15 minute consultation - (365) 607-0934

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Vital Minds Psychotherapy

Hamilton, ON L8P

(365) 607-0934

Vital Minds Psychotherapy

Burlington, ON L7L

Helping individuals, couples and families with relationship challenges, life transitions, anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma & PTSD

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Marital and Premarital

$120 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (365) 607-0934

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Vital Minds Psychotherapy

Hamilton, ON L8P

(365) 607-0934

Vital Minds Psychotherapy

Burlington, ON L7L

Helping individuals, couples and families with relationship challenges, life transitions, anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma & PTSD

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Marital and Premarital

$120 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $120
Couple Sessions $140
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Any/Out-of-network Insurance
BlueCross and BlueShield
Canada Life | Great-West Life
Desjardins
Equitable Life of Canada
First Canadian Health
Green Shield Canada
LifeWise
Manulife
Medavie Blue Cross
Meridian
Pacific Blue Cross
SunLife
TELUS Health
The Co-operators

Check with your insurance provider beforehand to see if coverage for a registered psychotherapist is available and if you are eligible.

Melissa Giguere

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 607-0934

Check with your insurance provider beforehand to see if coverage for a registered psychotherapist is available and if you are eligible.

Melissa Giguere

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 607-0934

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 18860 Melissa Giguere

With 13 years of experience as a healthcare professional, along with my current internship in counseling, I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), CBT, Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), IFS & Somatic Therapy, and specialized training in eating disorders!

Melissa Giguere

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 607-0934

Melissa Giguere

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 607-0934

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Relationship Issues
Marital and Premarital

Expertise

ADHD
Anxiety
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Eating Disorders
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
First Responsders
Grief
Health Care Workers
Life Transitions
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Stress
Substance Use
Transgender
Veterans

Specializing in working with individuals, couples or families experiencing high conflict and high intensity life challenges, anxiety, stress, OCD, depression, life transitions, divorce, traumatic events, or trauma exposed work environments, I'm here to support you to bring more peace to your life.

Melissa Giguere

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 607-0934

Melissa Giguere

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 607-0934

Endorsement

Mary Vuksanovic

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BA

I highly recommend Melissa. Her dedication, compassion, and expertise as a psychotherapist truly make a positive impact on clients. She is an exceptional professional!

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Deaf Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples

Religion

Christian

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Deaf Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Somatic

I provide a range of therapeutic approaches to support individuals facing trauma and high stress, particularly first responders and healthcare workers. Utilizing techniques such as EMDR, CBT, ERP, DBT and Somatic therapy. I focus on processing traumatic experiences and developing coping strategies to help you regulate your nervous system!

Melissa Giguere

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 607-0934

Melissa Giguere

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 607-0934

Location

Primary Location

Vital Minds Psychotherapy

Hamilton, ON L8P

(365) 607-0934

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Vital Minds Psychotherapy

Burlington, ON L7L

(365) 607-0934

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Helping individuals, couples and families with relationship challenges, life transitions, anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma & PTSD

Melissa Giguere

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Call for a free consultation now - (365) 607-0934

Helping individuals, couples and families with relationship challenges, life transitions, anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma & PTSD

Melissa Giguere

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Call for a free consultation now - (365) 607-0934