Andrea has experience working with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, along with other difficulties such as PTSD and trauma. Andrea will support you along the way to work through daily challenges and obstacles you face. You do not have to bear it alone.

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Andrea has a strong desire to work with women and their partners who struggle with prenatal and perinatal mental health concerns. Women supporting women is something she admires and strives for.

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Andrea uses compassion and mindfulness skills to work with clients to explore their thoughts and behaviors in meaningful ways. Her goal is to provide a safe space to explore challenges and the self collaboratively.

Melinda is a bilingual Social Worker with her Bachelor of Social Work from Laurentian University. Melinda is a strong client advocate who is passionate about assisting individuals achieve their personal goals for change and health. Melinda is compassionate and caring, she is focused on building trusting, professional relationships with those she works with by promoting safety and wellness.

Throughout her career she has worked with individuals struggling with substance misuse, mental health, trauma, grief, self-esteem and anxiety. She has experience with individual, family, couple and group counselling.

Melinda’s framework of practice includes a client-centered approach by building on personal strengths, self-compassion, and solution focused therapy. She adopts a holistic approach tailored to your personal needs. She believes that you are the expert and narrator of your life and is committed to working with you.

Chriss has a background in Indigenous Social Work and works with diverse populations including the LGBTQIAA+ community. She uses evidence based strategies to get you out of your limiting thoughts and back into your life. Her strategy includes the challenging of deep-rooted thought patterns and a non-linear approach to hold space for neurodivergent thinkers. Her work encompasses eco-art therapy, a client & strengths-based approach and the use of a wide array of tools which include but are not limited to Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and families, Emotional Clearing and other modalities to support those who face Grief and Loss.

Through academic foundation, clinical experience, continued competency education and returning to a holistic way of doing, Chriss helps you shift your perspective to guide your healing in a new way. She introduces solutions on presenting issues based on measurable, science based methods with outcomes that lead to real change - Here you will find perspective, meaning and safety but most importantly, the work you will be doing together will ultimately be life enhancing.

A message from Chriss:

“It is time to witness the best version of yourself!

Welcome to Northern Skies Wellness!”

Passion for the human mind to not only heal but to thrive amongst the tough stuff is what brought Melissa to Social Work. Melissa has experience working with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, along with other difficulties such as PTSD and trauma. She will support you along the way to work through the daily challenges and obstacles you face. You do not have to bear it alone.

Melissa has a strong desire to work with women and their partners who struggle with prenatal and perinatal mental health concerns. Making sure all the members of the family are healthy and thriving.

Melissa will use compassion and mindfulness skills to work with you to explore your thoughts and behaviors in meaningful ways. She uses a goal-oriented and solution-focused approach to address the problems you are facing. Melissa uses evidence-based therapies to help you gain the skills needed to manage your mental health and well-being.

"I look forward to meeting you!"

Braylee is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Laurentian University. She plans to continue on to complete a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology and become a Registered Psychotherapist. She has volunteered as a crisis responder for Kids Help Phone which has enabled her to become experienced working with individuals with mental health concerns. Braylee's education in psychology, experience as a crisis responder, and her empathetic and supportive nature allows her to effectively support all clients seeking psychotherapy services. 

Braylee's goal is to create a safe and positive environment for everyone to feel welcome and supported when they enter the practice. She will treat all clients with kindness, empathy and compassion during every encounter. She is happy to help with any questions regarding the services offered at Northern Skies Wellness or to assist you in beginning your psychotherapy journey.