Melissa Beer, BSW, MSW(In Progress)

Registered Social Worker
546 Christina Street N, Unit 504-B, Sarnia, Ontario, N7T 5W6
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Session Fees: Intake 90 minutes $210.00 and 50 minute session is $140.00

Melissa Beer has graduated from Social Service Worker (2013) and Addictions & Mental Health Post Graduate Degree from Durham College(2014). In 2019 I graduated from the Bachelors of Social Work Degree at Toronto Metropolitan University. I am currently enrolled in my Masters of Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University. I have been working in the field of mental health and addiction since 2014 in various capacities. I provide a gentle, empathic, and non-judgemental environment. Some specialities I have been trained in are Somatic Experiencing (Beginner Level) and Internal Family Systems (Level 1 from IFS Institute), Polyvagal Theory, and Safe and Sound Protocol (practical application of the Polyvagal Theory). I use a self-compassionate lens to counselling. I do reflect on my practice through an anti-oppressive lens. I am also familiar with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. In addition, I am currently working on completing my Trauma Certificate through Wilfrid Laurier University.
During sessions, I strive to meet you where you are at in your journey. We will work together to create a unique treatment plan that best suits you, helping you achieve your goal. I use a variety of modalities that focus on helping the body and mind feel safe. When we experience chronic stress, events that were overwhelming or trauma, our bodies can take the toll. My practice focuses on the whole person and looks at various ways of bringing relief to your presenting symptoms.
While we will focus on the addictive behaviours, we will also look at the helping you understand and heal from the reason that the addictive behaviours started from. As Gabor Matés states "not why the addiction but why the pain?"

The benefits of having counselling from a practitioner who uses body-mind techniques are; develop coping strategies, regulate your Autonomic Nervous System, reduce physiological symptoms, activate social engagement systems, develop better relationships, improve boundaries, promote resilience, reduce depression & anxiety symptoms and more.

I look forward to working a long side you for this journey.

Melissa Beer charges a flat fee of $210.00 for a 90 minute intake appointment and $140.00 for a 50 minute session. Counselling sessions done by a Registered Social Worker are usually covered under most insurance companies. If a client is struggling financially, a sliding scale is possible on a case by case basis.
The office is located at 546 Christina St, N, Unit 504-B, Sarnia, ON.

Melissa Beer Reaches

Sarnia ON
Chatham Kent ON

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