About Me
I became a therapist because I believe that feeling truly understood can change everything. So many people move through life carrying things they were never meant to hold alone — often without the space or support to make sense of it.
I also know what it's like when your nervous system feels like it has a mind of its own, and how exhausting it can be to keep explaining yourself to people who don't quite get it. My approach is warm, collaborative, and down to earth. I meet you where you are, with curiosity and respect for your pace — no fixed agenda, no timeline to keep up with.
I draw from trauma-informed, attachment-based, and somatic approaches, blending them with practical tools to support emotional regulation, nervous system awareness, and meaningful change in your day-to-day life. I'm especially drawn to working with people navigating ADHD, trauma, and the quiet gap between what's happening inside and how it looks on the outside.
Before becoming a psychotherapist, I worked in community rehabilitation, supporting people recovering from motor vehicle accidents, strokes, and brain injuries — watching them navigate recovery without adequate emotional support is what drew me to this work. Outside of sessions, I recharge through nature, yoga, pickleball, and snowboarding.
I offer in-person sessions at my office at Leslie and Sheppard in North York, Toronto, and virtual therapy across Ontario.
Hi, I’m Melissa Huang— a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario
My work draws from a range of approaches, tailored to what resonates with you:
Training & Credentials
Melissa holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Health Science from York University. She is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) under registration number 17942.
Specialized training includes:
EMDR Basic Training (EMDR Training Canada, EMDRIA-approved)
Trauma Treatment Certification
ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
Complete IFS Therapy Immersion
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Level 1
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Externship (ICEEFT)
DBT Essentials
Fundamentals of CBT (McMaster University)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Trauma-Informed Care (Alberta Health Services)
Ready to connect?
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