Melissa Lowe
RSW
Registered Social Worker
Highlights of specialties
- Anxiety
- Attachment-related concerns
- Relational disruptions
- ADHD
- Executive functioning challenges
- Behavioural challenges and dysregulation
- Depressive disorders and mood dysregulation
- Developmental trauma and complex trauma (including adverse childhood experiences)
- Emotional regulation
- Family conflict
- Parent-child relational challenges
- Grief, loss, and childhood bereavement
- Life transitions and adjustment difficulties
- School-related challenges and school avoidance
- Self-harm and suicidal ideation
Supporting Ages
- Children 5+
- Teens up to 18
- Families
You might choose to work with Melissa because she believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful and lasting change. She brings a warm, attuned, and compassionate presence to her work, grounded in a trauma-informed lens. Melissa is committed to creating a safe and supportive space where young people feel understood and cared for, while also helping parents feel confident, supported, and connected as they navigate their child’s needs.
Therapeutic Modalities
Melissa draws from a range of therapeutic modalities, including Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT), CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Credentials & Memberships
Melissa is a Registered Social Worker with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). Some of her additional certifications include:
- Phase 1 and Phase 2 trained in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT)
- Children’s Grief and Bereavement Certificate
- Brief and Narrative Therapy Certificate
- Complex Trauma and Treatment Certificate
Availability
- Thursday Evenings
- Saturday