Melissa
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (289) 800-8279
My ideal clients are children, teens, adults, parents, and families navigating trauma, complex relationships, childhood experiences that still affect the present, burnout, or vicarious trauma. This includes helping professionals, first responders, adults impacted by sibling sexual abuse, and adults carrying shame, confusion, or unresolved pain related to sexual behaviours they engaged in as children or teens. Clients often seek relief, clarity, healthier relationships, and a path forward grounded in safety, self-understanding, responsibility, and hope.
I’m a social worker and psychotherapist with over 23 years of experience specializing in trauma, complex family systems, and stress across the lifespan. My approach is eclectic, relational, and trauma-focused, integrating a range of therapies to meet each client’s needs.
I know that reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, especially when life feels heavy, complicated, or stuck. My role is to offer a thoughtful, compassionate space where healing can unfold at a pace that feels right for you. If this approach resonates, you are warmly welcome to connect.
Call or Email Melissa Maltar now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 800-8279
Let's Connect (289) 800-8279
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa Melissa Maltar
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (289) 800-8279
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Melissa Maltar
- In Practice for 23 years
- Attended University of Toronto, MSW, Graduated 2004
- License: New Brunswick Association of Social Workers 4823 / 2024
- Membership with Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse 2006
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melissa Maltar
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (289) 800-8279
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Melissa Maltar
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 800-8279
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gestalt
- Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Schema Therapy
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Melissa Maltar
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 800-8279