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Melissa White
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, OCT

Melissa White

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, OCT (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
67 Frid St, Suite 1B, Hamilton, ON L8P
Let's Connect (289) 312-4946
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I specialize in Attachment Trauma and C-PTSD, Relational Issues, Big Life Transitions, and Self Discovery. While I have worked with many diverse populations, my typical clients experience intergenerational trauma, childhood trauma, attachment issues, PTSD, borderline personality disorder (BPD), anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), relationship problems (marriage, intimacy issues, polyamory, divorce, infidelity, co-dependency etc…), burn out, and who otherwise are seeking more fulfilling authentic lives. My role is to journey with you as a fellow traveler to uncover meaning and purpose, acceptance and change.
Together we will look at how your past has informed your present self, putting you in the driver’s seat of where you want to go. You can be the changemaker of your life and rewrite the narrative of your history and future. I utilize trauma-informed psychodynamic psychotherapy, and support somatic work. Your safety and comfort in sessions always comes first.
I am a believer in radical acceptance. Existentialist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl said, "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." I am here to validate, support, and challenge you. Virtual sessions and Ecotherapy Walk-and-Talk are available. Reach out to start your therapeutic journey today.
Call or Melissa White now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 312-4946

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Making Space Psychotherapy

67 Frid St

Suite 1B

Hamilton, ON L8P

(289) 312-4946

Sojourn Psychotherapy

Dundas, ON L9H

My approach is trauma-informed, extremely open-minded and accepting, driven with meaning and purpose. In person and virtual sessions.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Life Transitions 
$140 Per Session  
Let's Connect (289) 312-4946
Photo of Melissa White, MA, OCT, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Making Space Psychotherapy

67 Frid St

Suite 1B

Hamilton, ON L8P

(289) 312-4946

Sojourn Psychotherapy

Dundas, ON L9H

My approach is trauma-informed, extremely open-minded and accepting, driven with meaning and purpose. In person and virtual sessions.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Life Transitions 
$140 Per Session  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $140
  • Couple Sessions $180
  • Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Visa
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Check with your insurance company for coverage for Registered Psychotherapists. If so, they will reimburse you directly. Please note I work out of two practices with different pay structures and availabilities. In person visit makingspacetherapy.ca
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 312-4946
Photo of Melissa White, MA, OCT, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Melissa White
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, OCT
"
Check with your insurance company for coverage for Registered Psychotherapists. If so, they will reimburse you directly. Please note I work out of two practices with different pay structures and availabilities. In person visit makingspacetherapy.ca
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 312-4946
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Melissa White
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, OCT

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by Province of Ontario / 13607 Supervised by Liane Wood (Ontario / 007066) Melissa White
  • In Practice for 2 Years
  • Certificate from Gottman Level 1 2023
  • Certificate from CCTP (Certified Complex Trauma Professional-specialty Attachment) Evergreen
  • Attended Yorkville University, MA, Graduated 2023
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Complex Trauma Certification (CCTP-I) with Attachment Focus. Level 1 Gottman Method (Couples Therapy). Intro to Jungian Sandplay Therapy (Non-verbal trauma processing and self exploration). Sound Therapy Certificate (In process). Talk-therapy and experiential modalities such as Sandplay.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 312-4946
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Melissa White
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, OCT
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Complex Trauma Certification (CCTP-I) with Attachment Focus. Level 1 Gottman Method (Couples Therapy). Intro to Jungian Sandplay Therapy (Non-verbal trauma processing and self exploration). Sound Therapy Certificate (In process). Talk-therapy and experiential modalities such as Sandplay.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 312-4946
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Melissa White
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, OCT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Body Positivity
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • Identity
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Psychedelic Integration
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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Treatment is collaborative and may include poIyvagal theory, CBT, somatic and experiential work, mindfulness, or may just look like processing thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in session. Depth psychology and psychodynamic work is usually integrated. I work relationally, and my own interests in therapy include Relationships and Sex Therapy, Sound Therapy, Ecotherapy, and Sandplay Therapy.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 312-4946
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Melissa White
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, OCT
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Treatment is collaborative and may include poIyvagal theory, CBT, somatic and experiential work, mindfulness, or may just look like processing thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in session. Depth psychology and psychodynamic work is usually integrated. I work relationally, and my own interests in therapy include Relationships and Sex Therapy, Sound Therapy, Ecotherapy, and Sandplay Therapy.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 312-4946
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Melissa White
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, OCT

3 Endorsements

Stephanie Dinsmore
Stephanie Dinsmore
Registered Social WorkerEdDMSWRSW
Melissa is a calm and soothing presence. She desires to work with clients as individuals and meet everyone where they are at. Those who have an opportunity to work with Melissa will be touched by her ability to think and work outside the box.
Lily Loretta Nell Burt
Lily Loretta Nell Burt
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)MABA
Melissa is a kind, compassionate, thought-provoking, and creative therapist and she has experience working with young adults, couples, and seniors! I highly recommend working with Melissa!

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Communities

Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Mother

Age

Adults

Communities

Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Mother

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Sandplay
  • Somatic
  • Sound Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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I often lean towards attachment theory, family systems, mindfulness-based CBT, body awareness, and narrative therapy (being the author of your past, present, and future self). I have a personal investment in existential therapy and Jungian depth psychology. I offer Sound Therapy (baths) to groups and can integrated it into 1:1 sessions.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 312-4946
Photo of Melissa White, MA, OCT, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Melissa White
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, OCT
"
I often lean towards attachment theory, family systems, mindfulness-based CBT, body awareness, and narrative therapy (being the author of your past, present, and future self). I have a personal investment in existential therapy and Jungian depth psychology. I offer Sound Therapy (baths) to groups and can integrated it into 1:1 sessions.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 312-4946
Photo of Melissa White, MA, OCT, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Melissa White
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, OCT

Location

Primary Location

Making Space Psychotherapy

67 Frid St

Suite 1B

Hamilton, ON L8P

(289) 312-4946

Additional Location

Sojourn Psychotherapy

Dundas, ON L9H

(289) 312-4946

Nearby Areas

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

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My approach is trauma-informed, extremely open-minded and accepting, driven with meaning and purpose. In person and virtual sessions.
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 312-4946
Photo of Melissa White, MA, OCT, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Melissa White
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, OCT
"
My approach is trauma-informed, extremely open-minded and accepting, driven with meaning and purpose. In person and virtual sessions.
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 312-4946
Photo of Melissa White, MA, OCT, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Melissa White
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, OCT