Melanie Parent-Dance
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW (she, her)
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1 Endorsed
1701 Woodward Drive, Ottawa, ON K2C
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I am a licensed social worker and would love to work with you. In my counseling practice, I have a holistic therapeutic style where compassion and empathy are ingrained in my active listening and in validating your experiences and feelings. My therapy experience comes from a variety of settings such as non-profit organizations primarily focused on supporting women affected by violence and sexual assaults, the female judicial environment, an employee assistance program, and the pediatric hospital setting. I speak french and English.
I will use an eclectic generalist therapeutic approach which means that the interventions are based on the unique needs of each person considering the influence of the various issues that affect people's lives at the individual, environmental, social and physical level. When you engage in a counseling process with me, collaboration is key.
I am committed to creating a safe space in a therapeutic relationship based on respect and empowerment. I like to use humor and creativity to identify your strengths and goals to guide you in your thoughts and in a problem-solving process. Feel free to request a free consultation to begin your counseling process and determine if I can be part of your team.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, Visa
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Melanie Parent-Dance
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Melanie Parent-Dance
- In Practice for 11 Years
- Membership with Ontario Association of Social Work 22246 / 2024
- Attended University of Ottawa, Masters in Social Work, Graduated 2014
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email
Melanie Parent-Dance
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Chronic Illness
- Sexual Abuse
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email
Melanie Parent-Dance
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
French
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
French
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email
Melanie Parent-Dance
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Location
Melanie Parent-Dance
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW