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Melissa Horvat

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP (she, her)

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4 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L6A
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Available both in-person and online
Vaughan, ON L6A
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Sometimes, it feels like the weight of past experiences or current struggles can prevent us from moving forward, but therapy offers a path to understanding and healing. You might find yourself caught in a loop of familiar struggles, unable to break free or see a way out. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, relationship issues, past trauma still lingering, or stress and difficulty regulating emotions, together, we can work toward breaking those patterns and creating a future where you feel empowered and at peace.
I work with children, teens, and adults, providing a warm, understanding, and supportive environment. In addition to psychotherapy, my background in behavioural psychology allows me to help clients understand the patterns that shape their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, offering both insight and practical tools to create meaningful change.
Sometimes, all it takes is a conversation to spark change, and I’m here to make that first step easier. Let’s start with a free 15-minute consultation and figure out the next steps together!
Call or Melissa Horvat now for a free 15 minute consultation - (365) 649-5186

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Vaughan, ON L6A

(365) 649-5186
My website
In-person or virtual therapy, with the option to choose between video calls or phone call sessions whichever you're most comfortable with.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Coping Skills 
$165 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (365) 649-5186
Photo of Melissa Horvat, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Vaughan, ON L6A

(365) 649-5186
My website
In-person or virtual therapy, with the option to choose between video calls or phone call sessions whichever you're most comfortable with.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Coping Skills 
$165 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Mastercard, Visa
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Melissa Horvat
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (365) 649-5186
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Melissa Horvat
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (365) 649-5186

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 14837 Melissa Horvat
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended Yorkville University , Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology , Graduated 2024
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Seneca College Infant & Early Child Mental Health / 2021
  • Degree/Diploma from Seneca College Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology / 2020
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I hold a Master's in Counselling Psychology and a degree in Behavioral Psychology. With 8 years' experience working with children, teens, and adults, I integrate both fields into therapy, offering insight and practical tools to help clients navigate challenges and create meaningful change.
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Melissa Horvat
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 649-5186
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I hold a Master's in Counselling Psychology and a degree in Behavioral Psychology. With 8 years' experience working with children, teens, and adults, I integrate both fields into therapy, offering insight and practical tools to help clients navigate challenges and create meaningful change.
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Melissa Horvat
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 649-5186

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Autism
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Depression
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Melissa Horvat
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
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Melissa Horvat
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (365) 649-5186

4 Endorsements

Rasha Hjeily
Rasha Hjeily
Registered PsychotherapistRPMAHBSc
Melissa focuses on creating a therapeutic relationship that will not only nurture safety and acceptance, but also help clients lean into the difficult work that is done in therapy. She empowers her clients to change and meets them where they're at.
Anabela Colatriani Counselling Services
Anabela Colatriani Counselling Services
Registered PsychotherapistEnglishSpanish
Melisa is a skilled and compassionate professional who brings both expertise and empathy to every interaction, and her commitment to her client's well-being makes her a highly effective therapist.
Rebecca Pimentel
Rebecca Pimentel
Registered PsychotherapistBAMACP
I've had the privilege of working alongside Melissa and can confidently say she is a deeply caring and skilled therapist. Her genuine compassion, empathy, and dedication create a space where clients feel truly seen and supported.
Anastasia Taskov
Anastasia Taskov
CounsellorMACP
Melissa helps clients break unhelpful patterns and build lasting change. With expertise in behavioural psychology and a compassionate approach, she excels in supporting children, teens, and adults in moving toward greater clarity and resilience.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Adlerian
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Melissa Horvat
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (365) 649-5186
Photo of Melissa Horvat, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Melissa Horvat
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (365) 649-5186

Location

Primary Location

Vaughan, ON L6A

(365) 649-5186

Nearby Areas

Postal Codes

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In-person or virtual therapy, with the option to choose between video calls or phone call sessions whichever you're most comfortable with.
Photo of Melissa Horvat, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Melissa Horvat
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Call for a free consultation now - (365) 649-5186
"
In-person or virtual therapy, with the option to choose between video calls or phone call sessions whichever you're most comfortable with.
Photo of Melissa Horvat, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Melissa Horvat
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Call for a free consultation now - (365) 649-5186