Melynda Thompson

Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP

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Melynda Thompson

Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP (she, her)

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52 Village Centre Place, Mississauga, ON L4Z

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52 Village Centre Place Mississauga, ON L4Z

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I believe each of us is doing the best we can in life, given the tools we have. However, when life gets overwhelming, we may feel stuck and wish things were different—it might be easy to focus on what needs to change, yet we may feel unable to make changes. As a therapist, I help clients add to their toolkit, equipping them to manage challenges while also empowering them to recognize and access the strengths already within them. I believe each person is resilient and can grow and thrive, even if they need help along the way. Reaching out is the first (and often hardest) step, and I would be honoured to support you on your journey.

I see every person as unique and as an expert on their own life, and so I prioritize creating an open, non-judgemental space to explore what's important to you. Whether you want specific tools to address your concerns or simply a safe space to explore thoughts and feelings, I will be beside you throughout, helping you move towards the life you want to live.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out! I would love to share more about how I work and answer any questions you may have. Using the links on this page, you can reach me by email or phone, or you can book a session or free 15-min phone consultation on my webpage. Even if you and I are not the right fit, I would be happy to help you connect with someone who is.

Call or Email Melynda Thompson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 278-8359

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Building Bridges Psychotherapy

52 Village Centre Place

Mississauga, ON L4Z map

(289) 278-8359

Building Bridges Psychotherapy

115 Norfolk Street

Guelph, ON N1H map

My website

Check out my website for the full list of concerns I work with, my trainings, and therapies I use! Looking forward to connecting with you!

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Life Transitions

$190 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Hi, I'm Melynda! Feel free to check out my website for the entire list of concerns I work with and therapy approaches I use!

Let's Connect (289) 278-8359

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Building Bridges Psychotherapy

52 Village Centre Place

Mississauga, ON L4Z map

(289) 278-8359

Building Bridges Psychotherapy

115 Norfolk Street

Guelph, ON N1H map

My website

Check out my website for the full list of concerns I work with, my trainings, and therapies I use! Looking forward to connecting with you!

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Life Transitions

$190 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Hi, I'm Melynda! Feel free to check out my website for the entire list of concerns I work with and therapy approaches I use!

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $190
Couple Sessions $190
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa, Wire

Insurance

Alberta Blue Cross
Alliance
Any/Out-of-network Insurance
Arcora
Beneva | SSQ
Blue Cross
Canada Life | Great-West Life
Chambers Plan
CINUP
Desjardins
Equitable Life of Canada
First Canadian Health
Great-West Life
Green Shield Canada
iA Financial Group
IFHP
Johnson
Johnston Group
Manulife
Maximum Benefit
Medavie Blue Cross
Meridian
Pacific Blue Cross
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
SunLife
TELUS Health
The Co-operators
Veterans Affairs Canada

Nearly all insurance policies cover psychotherapy! After payment, you'll be issued a receipt which you can use for submitting a claim.

Melynda Thompson

Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 278-8359

Nearly all insurance policies cover psychotherapy! After payment, you'll be issued a receipt which you can use for submitting a claim.

Melynda Thompson

Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 278-8359

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 17679 Melynda Thompson

Education and Years In Practice

Attended McMaster University, Masters of Science in Psychotherapy

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Beginners Russ Harris

Degree/Diploma from University of Western Ontario Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

I completed my Master's degree in Psychotherapy at McMaster University, with a special focus in CBT and other cognitive-behavioral therapies. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the CRPO and a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals.

Melynda Thompson

Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 278-8359

Melynda Thompson

Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 278-8359

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions

Expertise

Anger Management
Body Image
Codependency
Coping Skills
Divorce
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Guilt & Shame
Infertility
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Obesity
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Spirituality
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
View my page for the entire list!
Women's Issues

I work with a wide range of concerns and issues. I couldn't fit them all here on Psychology Today. So check out my website to see the full list of concerns I work with! You can also learn more about me, my story, and how I do therapy. There are also links to view my calendar so you can book your first session with me or a free 15 minute phone consultation. Looking forward to starting together!

Melynda Thompson

Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 278-8359

Melynda Thompson

Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 278-8359

Endorsement

Justin the Therapist (& Clinical Supervisor)

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSc, RP, RMFT

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Eclectic
Existential
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Gestalt
Humanistic
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Person-Centered
Strength-Based

Therapy with me is rooted in the unique relationship we build with one another. In our 1st session, I hope to get to know you as a whole person, not merely focusing on your struggles. From the 1st session onward, we'll work collaboratively to set the focus for our time together and build the trust needed to confront the difficult thoughts, feelings, or situations that are bringing you to therapy.

Melynda Thompson

Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 278-8359

Melynda Thompson

Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 278-8359

Location

Primary Location

Building Bridges Psychotherapy

52 Village Centre Place

Mississauga, ON L4Z

(289) 278-8359

Email Me

My website

Additional Location

Building Bridges Psychotherapy

115 Norfolk Street

Guelph, ON N1H

(289) 278-8359

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Check out my website for the full list of concerns I work with, my trainings, and therapies I use! Looking forward to connecting with you!

Melynda Thompson

Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP

Call for a free consultation now - (289) 278-8359

Check out my website for the full list of concerns I work with, my trainings, and therapies I use! Looking forward to connecting with you!

Melynda Thompson

Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP

Call for a free consultation now - (289) 278-8359

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