Melissa Burton
MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker
I am a registered Social Worker, registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University, a General Certificate in Social Work from Renison College at University of Waterloo, as well as a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University. I have been working in the field of mental health services for 18 years and practicing as a registered social worker for 15 years.
With 18 years of training and experience, I use a variety of models to tailor counselling services to meet your specific issues and needs. I work with individuals, couples and families to inspire hope and strength. If you find yourself challenged by stress, depression, anxiety, trauma or relationship issues, I am here to help you develop new, healthier strategies to improve your life.
My office is located in Barrie, Ontario and I am currently providing services in-person and virtually.
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Therapist Information
Offers Distance Counselling
Age Groups Served
Early Adolescents, Late Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults/Seniors, Couples, Families
Languages Spoken
English
Counsellor's Gender
Woman
Therapist Type
Registered Social Worker
Conditions Treated
Social Anxiety, Assertiveness, Parenting, emotional regulation, Relaxation, Insomnia / Sleep Disorders, Neurocognitive, Occupational Stress Injury, ADHD, Adjustment issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Brain Injury Counselling, Bullying - School, Chronic Illness, Depression, Panic Attacks, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Postpartum Depression, Relationship Issues, Trauma
Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Distance Counselling, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Family Therapy, Interpersonal Relationships, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centred, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused
Location
80 Bradford Street
#320
Barrie, ON
L4N 3B6Available during the day
Distance Counselling
Also Available!