416-936-3995

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81 Zenway Blvd, Unit 3 , Woodbridge ON L4H 0S5

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Works with

AdultsTeensFamiliesChildren ages 4+

Areas of focus

AnxietyDepressionTraumaWorryEmotional RegulationBehavioral ChallengesRelationship ChallengesStress ManagementParenting Concerns

Language

English

Melissa Recine

RP, LCL

Registered Psychotherapist

Accepting new clients
Hybrid
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About my work

I believe therapy begins with feeling safe, heard, and understood. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative, and I tailor our work to your unique needs, experiences, and goals.

Together, we can explore patterns, emotions, and challenges while developing practical tools to support healing, balance, and meaningful change. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, or your child’s emotional needs, I’m here to support and guide you at a pace that feels right for you.

I chose this profession because I’ve always been passionate about helping people feel supported, understood, and less alone in what they’re going through. I feel honoured to walk alongside clients as they navigate difficult moments, reconnect with themselves, and work toward meaningful change.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Play Therapy
  • Trauma-Informed Therapy
  • I meet you where you are, tailoring therapy to your unique needs, experiences, and goals.
  • I create a safe and nurturing space, where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.
  • I work collaboratively with you, building a genuine partnership that supports growth, healing, and meaningful change.
  • I move at your pace, offering support and guidance while respecting where you are in your journey.
  • I use warmth and empathy, helping you feel supported and less alone as you navigate difficult experiences.
  • I adapt my approach to your needs, using evidence-based therapeutic tools that fit your individual goals and circumstances.

Outside of therapy, I enjoy reading, travelling, and exploring new places whenever I can.

  • ACT for Teens — Psychwire
  • Basics of CBT: Essentials I — Beck Institute
  • CBT for Anxiety — Beck Institute
  • CBT for Personality Disorder — Beck Institute
  • CBT for Depression — Beck Institute
  • Attachment Science in Practice — Psychwire
  • Managing and Assessing Suicide Risk — Zero Suicide Institute
  • OCD in Children and Teens — SickKids
  • Creative Interventions for School Refusal — SickKids
  • Supporting Neurodivergent Children and Youth — SickKids
  • Working with First Responders and Veterans with Prolonged Exposure — Wilfrid Laurier University
  • Using Sandtray in Play Therapy — Canadian Association for Play Therapy

Other Areas of Focus

Bipolar DisorderBorderline Personality DisorderChronic painInsomniaSchool and peer-related stressTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Frequently Asked Questions

I work with children ages 4 and up, teens, adults, and families.
I support clients navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, behavioral challenges, emotional regulation, relationship concerns, parenting and family issues, stress, grief, and a range of other emotional and life challenges.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I integrate evidence-based approaches and tailor therapy to your needs, experiences, and goals.
I draw from CBT, ACT, EMDR, IFS, EFT, trauma-informed approaches, and play therapy for children.
Yes. When working with children, I incorporate play therapy and creative techniques to help them express emotions, process experiences, and develop healthy coping skills.
I offer hybrid sessions, providing both in-person and virtual therapy options.
You can expect a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where we work together to better understand your experiences, build practical coping tools, and move toward greater balance, confidence, and self-compassion.