Melissa Hanson

Counselling Beaumont Wellness CentreBeaumont

About Melissa

Melissa is a Registered Psychologist in the province of Alberta. She earned her Master of Counselling in Counselling Psychology from Athabasca University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Alberta. Melissa has been actively involved in her community through many years of volunteer work as a distress line listener and youth mentor, where she gained valuable experience supporting individuals through difficult situations, navigating crises, and working with people from diverse backgrounds. Melissa further developed her clinical skills through her internship at The Family Centre, where she provided therapy to individuals in both office and school settings. Through this experience, she worked with youth and adults experiencing a variety of concerns and developed a strong foundation in supporting clients through different stages of life. Melissa believes that seeking support takes courage and that healing begins within a safe, compassionate, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. She incorporates compassion and self-compassion practices alongside evidence-based counselling approaches to help clients better understand themselves, navigate challenges, and reconnect with their own strengths. Melissa works from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. Using a relational, client-centred, and strengths-based approach, Melissa recognizes that clients are the experts in their own lives. She works collaboratively with each individual, adapting her approach to meet their unique needs, goals, values, and experiences. Melissa strives to create a space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to use their own strengths and resources to create meaningful change. Melissa provides individual therapy for adolescents (16+) and adults (18+) experiencing concerns related to anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, self-care, trauma, life transitions, peer relationships, relationship concerns, school-related challenges, women’s issues, perinatal mental health, cultural and racial concerns, and other life challenges. Melissa has a special interest in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma-related concerns, perinatal mental health challenges, and cultural or racial concerns. She enjoys working with young adults, BIPOC individuals, individuals navigating pregnancy and postpartum transitions, and those adjusting to the many changes that come with growing their families. To support individuals through the perinatal period, including preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum, Melissa is Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. This certification included specialized training in perinatal mental health, including Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care and Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy. Melissa is a wife, a mother of three littles, and a cat mom to two furry companions. In her free time, she enjoys painting, reading, yoga, biking, swimming, travelling, and exploring new adventures with her family.

Often treats: AddictionADHDAnger ManagementBullyingDepressionDivorceDual DiagnosisEmotion RegulationFamily planning
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Grief, loss, bereavementInfertility or AdoptionInfidelityInsomniaLonelinessMen's IssuesMental DisordersMood disordersPanic disorderParentingPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)Pregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumRacial IdentityRelationship IssuesSeasonal Affective DisorderSelf EsteemSelf-harming or suicidal behaviorSex, sexuality, intimacySocial Anxiety DisorderSocial IsolationStopping SmokingStressSubstance AbuseSubstance UseSuicidal ThoughtsSuicideTraumaWomen's IssuesWorkplace stress
Sees: Adults (18+) · LGBTQ2+ · Seniors (65+)
Trained at: Melissa graduated from Athabasca University with a Master of Counselling in Counselling Psychology. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Sociology minor from the University of Alberta.
Credentials: Master of Counselling Psychology (M.Ed.)
Member of: Melissa is a Registered Provisional Psychologist in the province of Alberta. Melissa graduated from Athabasca University with a Master of Counselling in Counselling Psychology. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Sociology minor from the University of Alberta.
Typical cost: $180 - $235 per visitSun Life’s estimate, from members’ claims

Services & prices

8 options across 7 treatments

First time, or a new issue

ADULT - Psychological Consultation/Assessment

This appointment is a first-time, in-person therapy visit for an individual Adult who has never seen the therapist before. To maximize full session time, please arrive 15-20 minutes before the…

$23550 min

Psychological Consultation and Assessment - (/ meeting)

This appointment is a first-time, virtual/telehealth therapy visit for an individual Adult who has never seen the therapist before. The necessary intake/consent forms will be provided by email and…

Price not listed60 min

TEEN (16+) - Psychological Consultation and Assessment Individual

This appointment is a first-time, in-person therapy visit for an individual Teen who has never seen the therapist before. Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) must be present for the first appointment and…

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$23560 min

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ADULT - Psychological Session

This appointment is a follow-up, in-person therapy visit for an individual Adult who has already had an initial appointment with the Therapist. Intake/consent forms have been discussed and completed.…

$23550 min

Psychological Session - (/ meeting)

This appointment is a follow-up, virtual/telehealth therapy visit for an individual Adult who has already had an initial appointment with the Therapist. Intake/consent forms have been discussed and…

Price not listed60 min

TEEN (16+) - Psychological Session

This appointment is a follow-up, in-person therapy visit for an individual Teen who has already had an initial appointment with the Therapist. Intake/consent forms have been discussed and completed…

$23560 min

TEEN (16+) Psychological Session Individual (/)

This appointment is a follow-up, virtual/telehealth therapy visit for an individual Teen who has already had an initial appointment with the Therapist. Intake/consent forms have been discussed and…

$23560 min

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