Melissa provides supervision services for practitioners who are further developing their skills and who are continuing to grow along their professional journey. Whether you are an MSW student, a professional who has just graduated or an experienced therapist, she is happy to offer consulting services to you in your private practice. 

Melissa is happy to supervise Master of Social Work interns who are interested in learning about working with couples. Melissa provides regular supervision services for her interns and coaches her Associates/Independent Contractors as needed. 

As a Registered Social Worker with a Master in Social Work and an American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Approved Supervisor, Melissa is qualified to offer Supervision to Social Work students, Social Workers, Registered Psychotherapists and Qualifying Registered Psychotherapists with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She is a Clinical Fellow (CF) with AAMFT.

Please note that Melissa practices psychotherapy under the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), not the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Melissa meets the supervision requirements set out by CRPO and OCSWSSW. 

Melissa is a Certified Gottman Therapist, and has extensive training in the Gottman Method. She leans heavily on this approach in her work. She also has training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Prep-Enrich, and SYMBIS. In addition, using a Strengths-based, Mindfulness, Holistic (Systemic), Culturally sensitive approach.

Melissa likes to work together with her supervisees in a collaborative, sensitive, challenging and supportive manner. In her work with supervisees, she helps you with clinical tools and strategies, supports and guides you along your clinical journey, facilitates insight, and fosters recognition of your own personal strengths and areas of growth. Supervision usually involves a combination of session debrief/consultation, reviewing video recordings of session, and live supervision. As needed, we may also discuss Safe and Effective Use of Self, Self-Care, or your professional goals.

Feel free to book a free 20 minute initial meeting by clicking the "Book Now" button to discuss further and to see if we are a good fit. From the Jane system, you can choose Virtual -> Melissa -> "Free 20 Minute Supervision Consultation" 

The 2025 investment rate for one hour of supervision is $110 per hour during the day. This is $50 less than the client fee, in an effort to support your growth/support the next generation of therapists. Dyadic or group supervision is also available at a further discounted rate.