Mississauga
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The Couple Wellness Experts
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
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The Couple Wellness Experts

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)

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4 Endorsed
1814 Barbertown Road, Mississauga, ON L5M
Available both in-person and online
1814 Barbertown Road Mississauga, ON L5M
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Has life gotten so busy that you just feel like roommates? Do you feel unheard or not prioritized? Now more than ever couples are feeling lost and lonely. Not addressing this can lead to further disconnection. There is hope! We specialize in couples! We offer couples therapy, couples intensives, couples webinars and couples retreats! We are all trained in empirically-based couples therapy, including the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
With The Couple Wellness Experts you get therapists who are passionate about helping couples and who are specifically trained to work with couples. Our approach is customized, and we start by understanding your strengths, areas of growth, and goals for therapy. We offer an emotionally safe space to navigate challenging conversations, on-line or in person.
We love helping couples regain closeness in their relationship. We can help you navigate those difficult conversations, understand each other better, and give you evidence-based tools to help guide you. Book a free 20-minute video consultation and we can get started on your journey of reconnection together.
The Couple Wellness Experts now for a free 15 minute consultation

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Portico Community Church

1814 Barbertown Road

Mississauga, ON L5M map

Sarnia, ON N7S

Website
On-line counselling is readily available, with some limited in-person sessions
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Parenting and Life Coaching 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
My team and I are here to help you!
The Couple Wellness Experts
Connect with The Couple Wellness Experts
Photo of Melissa Johari - The Couple Wellness Experts, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Portico Community Church

1814 Barbertown Road

Mississauga, ON L5M map

Sarnia, ON N7S

Website
On-line counselling is readily available, with some limited in-person sessions
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Parenting and Life Coaching 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
My team and I are here to help you!
The Couple Wellness Experts

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $187
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Mastercard, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • SunLife
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Melissa and Azalea are Registered Social Workers with MSW's. Susan is a RP(Qualifying). Elnor is an MSW Candidate. We are covered under most benefit plans. It is recommended that you confirm with your insurance company what you are covered for before starting your therapeutic journey.
Photo of Melissa Johari - The Couple Wellness Experts, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
The Couple Wellness Experts
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Melissa and Azalea are Registered Social Workers with MSW's. Susan is a RP(Qualifying). Elnor is an MSW Candidate. We are covered under most benefit plans. It is recommended that you confirm with your insurance company what you are covered for before starting your therapeutic journey.
Photo of Melissa Johari - The Couple Wellness Experts, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
The Couple Wellness Experts
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

    Registered Social Worker: Melissa Johari
  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Melissa Johari

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 14 years
  • Attended Wilfrid Laurier University, Graduated 2004

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Ontario Association of Social Workers 2020
  • Certificate from American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy 2020
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Devanshi is a Registered Social Worker with a MSW. Susan and Enas are Qualifying Registered Psychotherapists. Elnor is working on her Master of Social Work. Rubina is working on her MDiv. Azalea has MSW, training in Gottman and EFT. Melissa is a RSW with a MSW and a Master of Theological Studies.
Photo of Melissa Johari - The Couple Wellness Experts, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
The Couple Wellness Experts
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Devanshi is a Registered Social Worker with a MSW. Susan and Enas are Qualifying Registered Psychotherapists. Elnor is working on her Master of Social Work. Rubina is working on her MDiv. Azalea has MSW, training in Gottman and EFT. Melissa is a RSW with a MSW and a Master of Theological Studies.
Photo of Melissa Johari - The Couple Wellness Experts, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
The Couple Wellness Experts
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Life Coaching

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Career Guidance
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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We work with individuals struggling with stress, depression and anxiety. We also work with couple and family conflicts. We will coach you in your relationships so that you can understand each other better. We use the tried and true Gottman Method, and integrate other approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Prep-Enrich and SYMBIS.
Photo of Melissa Johari - The Couple Wellness Experts, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
The Couple Wellness Experts
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
We work with individuals struggling with stress, depression and anxiety. We also work with couple and family conflicts. We will coach you in your relationships so that you can understand each other better. We use the tried and true Gottman Method, and integrate other approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Prep-Enrich and SYMBIS.
Photo of Melissa Johari - The Couple Wellness Experts, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
The Couple Wellness Experts
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

4 Endorsements

Edna Maria Pereira
Edna Maria Pereira
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
Shirley Hung-Truchot
Shirley Hung-Truchot
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Melissa is passionate about working with couples. She has completed extensive training in Gottman Method and offers couples retreat. She is genuine and provides a safe space to work through challenges. Clients are in good hands working with her.
Tammie Ross
Tammie Ross
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Melissa is committed to providing exceptional counselling to her clients. As a fellow Gottman therapist, I feel very comfortable referring couples to her as I see her work in our Gottman supervision group. I highly recommend her!
Andrea Rawson/ Etobicoke/ In Person Counselling
Andrea Rawson/ Etobicoke/ In Person Counselling
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MDiv
Melissa and her team at the Couple Wellness Experts have a therapeutic approach that helps clients develop the skills needed for healthy couple relationships and individual well-being. They also run excellent retreats and workshops.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Single Parent

I also speak

Arabic , 
Hindi

Religion

Christian

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Single Parent

I also speak

Arabic , 
Hindi

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counselling
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Positive Psychology
  • Prepare-Enrich (premarital work)
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts)
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With the Gottman Method, we will do a thorough assessment to understand your strengths and areas of growth as a couple. You will each do a Gottman Connect questionnaire, and we will go over the results together. During the course of our work, we will use various interventions in order to achieve the goals that we have set out together. Retreats also available!
Photo of Melissa Johari - The Couple Wellness Experts, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
The Couple Wellness Experts
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
With the Gottman Method, we will do a thorough assessment to understand your strengths and areas of growth as a couple. You will each do a Gottman Connect questionnaire, and we will go over the results together. During the course of our work, we will use various interventions in order to achieve the goals that we have set out together. Retreats also available!
Photo of Melissa Johari - The Couple Wellness Experts, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
The Couple Wellness Experts
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Portico Community Church

1814 Barbertown Road

Mississauga, ON L5M

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Website

Additional Location

Sarnia, ON N7S

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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On-line counselling is readily available, with some limited in-person sessions
Photo of Melissa Johari - The Couple Wellness Experts, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
The Couple Wellness Experts
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
"
On-line counselling is readily available, with some limited in-person sessions
Photo of Melissa Johari - The Couple Wellness Experts, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)
The Couple Wellness Experts
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP(Q)