Melanie Russell, RP

Melanie Russell is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and Psychometrist with over 25 years of experience in the field of psychology. Melanie is an active member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and the Canadian Association of Couple and Family Therapy (CACFT). Melanie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (B.A. Psych.) and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology (MCP) and has pursued continued education in psychometric testing, family and couple therapy, and a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Exposure Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems Therapy (FST), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and crisis interventions. She has also completed advanced training focused on anxiety and panic in adolescents. Melanie specializes in supporting individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related conditions, eating disorders, personality and somatic disorders, cognitive concerns such as memory and concentration difficulties, challenges with emotion regulation, and interpersonal, family, and couple relationship issues. Please note that our associates work with many presenting issues, some of which are not listed in this biography. Please speak with our intake team at 416-363-4228 for more information.