About
Melissa Doef
MACP, BA Psyc, DSW, CYT
Melissa Doef, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), brings over 25 years of educational experience and advanced clinical training to her practice. Her approach integrates Brainspotting alongside relational care, somatic awareness, and creative modalities to provide trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Melissa specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, life transitions, and relationship support, offering in-person sessions in downtown Brockville or online across Ontario. Her work emphasizes holistic wellness for mind, body, and spirit, guiding clients toward insight, healing, and meaningful personal growth.
"One moment at a time. You will get through this."
- A grounding phrase Melissa often repeats to herself when facing challenges
What Makes This Support Unique
Play, art, and therapeutic yoga can be integrated into any session when desired, offering a wider variety of ways to process experiences beyond talking alone.
*No previous art or yoga experience needed
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Play Therapy
Play therapy provides children ages 6 and up with a safe, supportive space to express thoughts and emotions through play. Using toys and games, children can process experiences, build coping skills, and develop emotional understanding.
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Art Therapy
Art therapy offers a creative, intentional way to explore and process emotions that may be difficult to put into words. Through artistic expression, clients can access deeper insight, release stored experiences, and support healing in a safe, supportive space.
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Therapeutic Yoga
Therapeutic yoga helps release stress and trauma stored in the body when the nervous system becomes stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or faint. Through gentle movement and breath, it supports regulation, safety, and reconnection with the body.
