Melanie Lapointe
​MSW, Registered Social Worker
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Veterans & Military  |  First Responders  |  PTSD  |  EMDR  |  ART  |  ACT  |  CBT  |  EFT

Melanie brings over twenty-five years of experience as a clinical social worker, with a primary clinical focus on the veteran and military community. She has an in-depth understanding of the specific complexities inherent in military service, operational stress, and life after transition. Utilizing a trauma-informed approach, Melanie works with adults navigating work-related traumatic events, adverse childhood experiences, attachment disruptions, and interpersonal violence. She provides individual therapy and works primarily with adults with historical or recent trauma. 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. ​Melanie primarily practices in: SAFE EMDR, Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and trauma-focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is also trained in CBT, Narrative, Solution-Focused, and Emotionally Focused therapy.