Meet Melissa Hopkins

Melissa is a Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting children aged 10 and older, adolescents, and adults, with a particular focus on autism, neurodivergence, mental health, and life transitions.

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She provides a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and supported.

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Melissa has experience working with neurodivergent individuals, including those on the autism spectrum, as well as clients navigating anxiety, emotional and behavioural challenges, addictions, housing insecurity, and other life stressors. Her approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, recognizing the unique needs, experiences, and goals of each individual.

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Drawing on therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, Melissa tailors her support to each client's needs.

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Melissa is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults better understand themselves, develop practical coping and emotional regulation skills, build confidence, and navigate life's challenges with greater resilience. Her goal is to create a trusting therapeutic relationship that encourages meaningful and lasting change.

 

      In-Person session in Whitby, ON

      Virtual Across Ontario