Services Offered

Psychology services including individual therapy, mental health assessments, therapist support, and workshops

Individual Therapy

  • During our first session, I will spend some time asking you about who you are, what brings you to therapy, and what your goals for therapy are. I also send a form in advance of our time together to more information about you. The following sessions are focused more on your concerns. This will include exploring your presenting issues and struggles a bit more in depth and then working towards facilitating insight about these concerns. We will explore your past as well as your current thoughts, feelings and behaviours. We will then work together on taking what you learn within therapy and applying it to your life. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions

  • My rate for a 50 minute psychology session is $220. I also offer 30 minute sessions for $110 and 80 minutes fo $330. If you have insurance, your insurance will likely cover some or all of the cost of a session with a psychologist - please check with your insurance provider.

    I offer direct billing for a number of insurance companies, so please feel free to reach out to see if I offer direct billing for your insurance provider. At this time, I am unable to direct bill for SunLife.

    I recognize that it's not always easy to afford therapy. As such, I have a limited amount of spots for reduced rate therapy sessions as well. Please send me an email at melissa@mkpsychotherapy.ca to inquire.

  • You are unique. You come with a story that has impacted your life in various ways. Because there is a no one-size-fits-all approach to working with people, I pull from many different therapeutic approaches. Some of these include attachment theory, emotionally focused therapy, compassion-focused therapy/self-compassion, cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy skills, mindfulness, solution-focused brief therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)

Assessments

Melissa is currently undergoing additional training and supervision to be able to provide psychodiagnostic assessments, as well as full ADHD assessments and OCD assessments. Her availability for new clients for this service will be posted in the coming weeks. Melissa will be supervised Dr. Christine Knight while performing diagnostic assessments.

  • Need direction for next steps with your mental health? I can help you with that. I provide assessments for overall mental health, which can help to identify potential difficulties in your life, overall functioning, and to summarize personality characteristics. The assessment results can be used to help with either your current or future therapist have a larger snapshot of what’s going on, and can help to identify possible areas to work with in therapy.

    For a limited time, I am offering general mental health assessments at a reduced rate of $500 (includes 80 minute clinical interview, assessment administration, 50 minute debrief session, and optional consultation/debrief with your therapist with treatment recommendations.

    Written report and additional assessments are additional fees. You will not be charged for these unless you request for these services or additional assessments are deemed appropriate. Please note at this time I do not offer psychoeducational assessments.

  • If you’re looking for next steps with your career or are feeling a bit stuck, a career inventory might help you to get a little momentum and understanding of where to go. Utilizing the Strong Interest Inventory, which will be provided to you in advance of your appointment, we will go through your results and brainstorm some options for next steps either in your current workplace, a new career transition, or finding ways to create a bit of meaning and purpose in addition to, or outside of your job.

    For a limited time, I am offering a reduced rate for career inventory/exploration appointments at $400 (includes 50 minute initial interview, inventory administration, and 50 minute debrief appointment. You will also receive a copy of your inventory report)

  • ADHD assessments for individuals aged 15 and older will be available in the coming weeks. Please reach out to be added to the waitlist.

Practitioner Support

Are you a mental health therapist or front line worker and need a bit of support? I provide consultation and therapy for folks who hold space for those working with mental health.