Melissa Brienza
Counsellor, MCP, RCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
3292 Production Way, 501, Burnaby, BC V5A
Let's Connect (343) 321-2113
Hi there! Do you struggle with anxiety, motivation and a world that doesn't seem like it was designed for you? Have you been considering counselling for some time now? Are you feeling unsure or anxious about taking those initial steps? My name is Melissa and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. I work from a variety of therapeutic approaches drawing upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Alongside these theories, I strongly value your lived experience to guide our work towards acceptance and change.
I am passionate about working with youth struggling with anxiety and self-esteem issues which can lead to feelings of self-doubt. I feel a strong connection to youth/adults struggling with feelings of rejection and motivation and may identify with traits of ADHD, or Autism. I use a multicultural, trauma-informed lens and neurodivergent affirming stance.
I tailor therapy to the customary needs of those I work with, using creative modalities to draw upon clients’ strengths. I lean into humour to enhance our therapeutic relationship and ease some of that initial anxiety experienced with something new. I encourage clients to bring in items that create comfort and safety and utilize movement/stimming to soothe.
Call or Email Melissa Brienza now for a free 15 minute consultation - (343) 321-2113
Let's Connect (343) 321-2113
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Wire
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 321-2113
Melissa Brienza
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 20130 Melissa Brienza
- Membership with BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) 20130 / 2022
- Attended Adler University, Masters of Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2022
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (343) 321-2113
Melissa Brienza
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- Addictions - Family/friends affected by
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Developmental Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (343) 321-2113
Melissa Brienza
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (343) 321-2113
Melissa Brienza
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Location
Nearby Areas
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Neighborhoods
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Melissa Brienza
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Last Modified: 3 Apr 2024