Nakasha is a registered social worker specializing in mental health. Before entering private practice, she served as the University of Calgary’s Mental Health Consultant where she was the primary on-campus therapeutic support for staff, faculty and post doctorates. Nakasha now works in private practice supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups. Nakasha also has specialized training and experience working with first responders and their families in dealing with operational stress injuries. Her breadth of experience includes work with patients accessing community public health as well as school aged youth in primary and secondary school divisions.

“Life is hard enough. Therapy does not need to be overly stressful. For this reason I take a relaxed approach, infusing light humour while discussing your deepest thoughts and concerns. I aim for your time with me to be one of the best parts of your week, because it is where you know you can be your authentic self with a warm and non-judgemental supporter.

Therapy can work for anyone when there is a strong relationship between the client and therapist. For this reason I prioritize building a strong therapeutic partnership with my clients that is grounded on transparency, empathy, and unconditional support. Think of me as a GPS for your mind. You pick the destination and I’ll show you how to get there.”

Nakasha is a registered social worker specializing in mental health. Before entering private prac... Read More

As a York University Alum, Melissa then completed her Master’s degree in Psychology at the University of New Haven, Connecticut. Specializing with forensic populations, Melissa started her counselling career in Youth Justice working with at-risk youth, youth on probation, and youth in custody. After a number of years, Melissa transitioned and continues to work at a Children Community Mental Health agency where she is a clinical manager overseeing a number of children’s mental health programs and a large team of Psychotherapists, social workers, and other allied health professionals. Melissa has experience working with crisis programs, first responders, complex family custody situations, and children/youth and their families. Melissa is a registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) as well as an approved Clinical Supervisor.

Melissa’s training includes Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), and elements of many others. She has specialized training working with those in conflict with the law, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s), victims of crime/trauma, sexually deviant behaviour, and parenting/co-parenting in situations of complex family dynamics. Melissa is also able to offer Christian informed counselling upon request.

As a York University Alum, Melissa then completed her Master’s degree in Psychology at the Univer... Read More