Myah Meleca

When we experience emotional challenges, it prevents us from living in a way that aligns with our values. Through a supportive therapeutic relationship with you, I will work with you to identify your values, explore what may be keeping you stuck, and help you with developing coping strategies and skills to manage emotional and cognitive challenges. Together, we can create a path that helps you move closer to living in line with what matters most to you. I strive to help you feel more empowered, resilient, and connected to your authentic self.

I support individuals with a range of concerns and challenges including anxiety and stress and panic, depression, self-esteem challenges, perfectionism, life transitions, obsessive thoughts, and compulsions.

My approach to therapy is integrative, as I combine therapeutic techniques and interventions from a range of modalities including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based approaches. I view therapy as a collaborative process, and shape my approach around your specific needs and goals.

At Therapy Villa, I am a clinical therapist providing services under the supervision of Ms. Niyati Gandhi, M.A., C.Psych. I am currently completing my Master of Clinical Psychology degree at Adler Graduate Professional School. Over the past two years, I have worked at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) assessing clients with a range of mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and borderline personality disorder. I have volunteered as a crisis responder with Kids Help Phone as well, providing support to individuals experiencing psychological distress. With a strong background in psychology research, I completed an Honours Bachelor of Science degree, specializing in psychology research at the University of Toronto, and worked as a research assistant in various psychology laboratories.