Melissa Soares

Melissa is a Registered Clinical and Educational Psychologist, clinical supervisor, and director of Child Psychological Services & Wellness. She has over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families with diverse needs. She specializes in the assessment and intervention of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Specific Learning Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma, and various behavioural presentations. She also facilitates groups and workshops on various topics including emotional regulation, social skills, ASD, ADHD, executive functioning, learning difficulties, anxiety, and positive and collaborative parenting. Modalities Neuropsychological Approaches Play-based Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Attachment Based Therapy Strength Based Approach Solution Focused Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Clinical Hypnosis