Melissa Potestio is a Registered Provisional Psychologist (P7309) with the College of Alberta Psychologists and is a member of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta.

 Melissa began her career working in the education field, teaching, and supporting students from all grade levels. For over 10 years, she taught various subjects and worked as learning coach working together with classroom teachers, multidisciplinary team members, parents, and students. In this role, Melissa worked to support the diverse needs of all students because she believes all students have the capacity to achieve their own version of success.

 Melissa enjoys supporting children, adolescents, and adults in their mental health journey. She takes a trauma informed approach while acknowledging that the client is the expert in their own life and experiences. She believes in the in the importance of providing a calm and safe place to voice their experiences as she understands that starting therapy can be an overwhelming experience for many. She approaches each client through an empathetic and compassionate approach while tailoring the therapeutic interventions to the needs of the client.

 She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She holds specialized training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Prolonged Exposure Therapy.

 In her spare time, Melissa loves to travel, cook, and watch movies with her family.