Melanie
Resident in Counseling, MA, LMHP-R (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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I believe therapy should be a space where people can show up as they are. I work with adults and children experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, behavioral concerns, substance use recovery, and life transitions. I provide individual, family, and couples therapy, supporting communication, identifying patterns, and building healthier coping skills. My approach is warm, direct, down to earth, and collaborative. I gently challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while creating a safe space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to grow.
I strive to balance empathy with authenticity. Therapy is not about perfection, but about understanding yourself, improving coping skills, strengthening relationships, supporting recovery, and building a more grounded, fulfilling life. Whether facing anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship issues, or feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to go through it alone.
I understand how overwhelming it can feel to carry stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or behavioral challenges on your own. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a supportive, down-to-earth space where we can work through patterns, build coping skills, and create meaningful change together at your pace.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Melanie Canada now - (804) 451-3943
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Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Aetna EAP
- Anthem
- Anthem EAP
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Cigna EAP
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Sentara Health Plans
- TRICARE
- VA Community Care Network (CCN)
Melanie Canada
Resident in Counseling, MA, LMHP-R
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (804) 451-3943
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Virginia / 0704015685 Supervised by La-Toya Jenkins (Virginia / 0701009610) Melanie Canada
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended North Carolina Central University, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Melanie Canada
Resident in Counseling, MA, LMHP-R
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (804) 451-3943
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Melanie Canada
Resident in Counseling, MA, LMHP-R
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (804) 451-3943
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Melanie Canada
Resident in Counseling, MA, LMHP-R
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (804) 451-3943
Location
Nearby Areas
Melanie Canada
Resident in Counseling, MA, LMHP-R
Take the first step to help. Call now - (804) 451-3943