Melanie Lapointe
​MSW, Registered Social Worker
Melanie@acuitytherapy.ca

Trauma  |  EMDR  |  Anxiety  |  Depression  |  Domestic Violence  |  DBT  |  Postpartum Depression

Melanie comes with over twenty years of experience as a social worker. She uses a trauma-informed approach and has an in-depth understanding of adverse childhood events, attachment disruptions, and interpersonal violence. She provides individual therapy with a client-centered approach and works primarily with adults. Melanie works with those who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress, and various other personal or mental health concerns. She is invested in collaborating with clients to ensure that their goals are met in a way that fits best for them. This can sometimes include utilizing a variety of approaches and modalities. Melanie understands that individuals are the experts in their own lives, and that each individual brings inherent strengths to the table.
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Melanie is trained in CBT, ACT, EMDR, and DBT as well as Emotionally Focused, Solution-Focused and Narrative therapy.