Melissa is not currently taking new clients at this time.

Melissa Reid is a counsellor and Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Melissa received her undergraduate degree in Social Development Studies at the University of Waterloo. She continued her education with a Master’s in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. In addition to her formal education, Melissa has tailored her continued learning in the areas of trauma-informed practice, adult attachment, grief, and bereavement.

Melissa has extensive experience providing grief and bereavement counselling to individuals and families coping with the death of a loved one. She also works with individuals dealing with loss through diagnosis, fertility concerns, caregiving, divorce or separation, death of a pet and/or job loss. In addition to grief and bereavement counselling, Melissa has a passion for adult attachment work and trauma therapy.

Melissa provides skillful services with a primary focus on creating a warm, attentive, and confidential environment. Through the use of empathic listening, Melissa works in collaboration with her clients to understand their perspective, establish meaningful goals, and work toward the client’s desired outcomes.

Melissa employs a client-centred, strength-based approach to counselling while utilizing a trauma-informed therapy models. She is diligent about creating a safe and comfortable environment where her clients can work toward optimal health and well-being.