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Dr. Melissa Card
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych (she, her)
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Toronto, ON M4P
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With a wealth of experience in both the academic and private practice realms, Dr. Card offers insights and compassionate care to her clients, empowering them to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and confidence. She offers support to adolescents and adults (including seniors) experiencing eating disorders and body-related concerns, posttraumatic stress disorder, perinatal mental health, grief and loss.
Dr. Card is versed in several therapeutic approaches and works collaboratively with her clients to find the best fit for their therapeutic journey. She provides treatment using evidence-based approaches including dialectic behavioural therapy (DBT), mindfulness and cognitive behavioural techniques, as well as psychodynamic therapy.
Dr. Card is respectful and sensitive to the needs and opinions of different cultures, religions, and sexual orientations. She believes in creating space in the therapeutic environment that allows for empowerment, growth and change for clients.
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Let's Connect (647) 694-2282
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 7486 Dr. Melissa Card
- In Practice for 13 Years
- Degree/Diploma from University of Witwatersrand MA Clinical Psychology / 2009
- Attended University of Johannesburg, Dlitt et Phil, Graduated 2017
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Eating Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- First Responders
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Psychodynamic
Location
Additional Location
Oakville, ON L6H
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Dr. Melissa Card
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych