Melissa Taylor · Ancestral Memory Therapy · Hamilton

About Melissa

Their own words

As a third culture kid, I understand cultural nuances and intergenerational trauma. My experiences and training has prepared me to work with individuals who have experience relational trauma; intergenerational trauma; and oppression. My purpose is to re-learn what connection is and how to reconnect to my ancestors, and I hope to support others in their reconnection journey, as well. My theoretical orientation is anti-racism; anti-oppressive practice; and Black feminism. I work with people who have experience the impact of colonization and/or enslavement, as well, individuals who experience 2SLGTBQ+ oppression. Certifications Cognitive Processing Therapy Narrative Therapy Mindfulness EMDR Therapist Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 Register to practice in Ontario and Nova Scotia $150 / 50 minutes Certifications

Often treats: AbuseEmotion RegulationEmotional AbuseMood disordersPost-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)Racial IdentitySexual AbuseSocial Anxiety DisorderSpirituality
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StressTraumaWomen's IssuesWorkplace stress
Sees: Adults (18+) · LGBTQ2+
Trained at: Masters of Social Work · Toronto metropolitan university
Credentials: Master of Social Work (MSW)
Member of: Ontario college of social workers · Nova scotia college of social workers · Certified EMDR therapist

Services & prices

16 options across 14 treatments

Group EMDR consultationNew patient

“Consultation for mental health professionals who have completed EMDR basic training”

$5060 min

In person

“Hamilton -Thursday (1685 Main st. W, unit 202c) Toronto-Friday (348 Danforth Ave. unit 208)”2 options

From $170 to $250 for 50–80 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

Individual ConsultationNew patient

“Consultation for mental health professionals.”

$17060 min

Individual EMDR consultationNew patient

“EMDR consultation is for mental health professionals who have completed basic EMDR training”

$17050 min

Letter

“Legal, Progress notes, insurance forms, and/or advocacy letters $170 is the base cost for simple forms and letters. Documentation longer than 3 pages may be charge up to $320”

$17050 min

Psychotherapy

“psychotherapy”2 options

From $170 to $250 for 50–80 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

Rest and Restore Protocol orientation

“RRP is designed to promote deep relaxation, recovery, balance in the body and mind, and connection to self, cultivating interception and support through sound.”

$17050 min

Rest and Restore Protocol subscription

“RRP is designed to promote deep relaxation, recovery, balance in the body and mind, and connection to self, cultivating interception and support through sound. the subscription cost covers 6 months or $35 per month.”

$17010 min

Student Psychotherapy

“This service is for college and university students 18 years and over. Individual must be a current student.”

$13050 min

Student Supervision

“External supervision for students enrolled social work and/or MA in counselling course.”

$13050 min

Supervision

“Supervision for Mental Health Professionals”

$17050 min

Unyte subscription cost (SSP)

“This subscription cost is for existing clients who wish to participate in Safe and Sound Protocol. $170 covers 3 months of listening and pre and post assessments”

$17050 min

safe and sound protocol

“Before booking SSP session, schedule a 15 minute phone consultation with Melissa to determine if you meet the program eligibility. The safe and sound protocol is a listening therapy to regulate your nervous system. SSP is a hybrid of therapeutic and independent delivery. This program requires a commitment of one month, and may extend to 8 weeks. What's included: 2 sessions of psycho-education and co-regulation. Weekly email check ins, and 2 15 minutes check ins. As well, 30 minute post session. Access to the program for 3 months. The total cost of the program is $510, and broken up to 3 weekly payment instalments for your convince.”

$17060 min

Free consultNew patient

“A free phone therapy consultation is a gentle first step toward getting the support you need. It’s a chance for us to connect, for you to share a little about what’s been on your mind, and for me to explain how I might be able to help. It’s completely free and no-pressure—just a friendly conversation to see if we’re a good fit for working together. My goal is to make you feel heard, comfortable, and confident about your next steps in your journey toward healing and growth. Sometimes it’s difficult to think of what questions to ask a therapist in a free phone consultation, especially if you’re feeling nervous or unsure about what to expect. It’s completely okay to not know where to start—this is a new experience for many people. Here are some suggestions: What should I expect during a typical session? What is your experience working with issues like mine? How do you address misunderstandings? How do you address intersectionality in your practice? What steps do you take to ensure your practice is inclusive and affirming? How do you tailor therapy to meet individual needs? What do you think is most important for building a good therapist-client relationship? What would progress look like in therapy and how would we measure it? What is your availability? Do you offer virtual or in-person sessions?”

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