Melissa Milligan MACP, CCC, RN
Feeling discouraged, detached, lonely, or hopeless shouldn't be a result of our relationships.
I know, firsthand, the struggle of being a women stuck in current life situations. I became overwhelmed with the thought of my life, which led me down my healing journey as a woman.
Through that journey, I made an effort to learn the ins and outs of building meaningful connections, expressing my needs properly, and providing and receiving care.
My job provides a secure environment for you to confront your deepest desires and anxieties, empowering you to develop the self-confidence and closeness you need to strengthen the bonds in your most meaningful relationships.
I think a therapeutic alliance of stability, humour, directness, and compassion is necessary.
I'm not your lady if all you're looking for is a 'yes woman' or a therapist who will let you just lose fifty minutes once a week! I'll make sure you make the most of our time together since I'm committed to your commitment. Through my work, I can support both your minor and significant moments of transformation, and I promise to always be open and honest with you.
Providing a counselling experience that makes you feel secure, empowered, and at ease is at the core of my work as a therapist. I am especially interested in supporting individuals and healthcare workers/first responders with emotional obstacles such as depression, anxiety, burnout, compassion fatigue, divorce/separation and other emotional concerns.
I hope to assist you with reestablishing healthy roles, forging safe attachments, fortifying boundaries, and cultivating compassionate and emotional relationships with self.
With a combined experience of 13 years as a counsellor and registered nurse, I bring a powerful combination of skills and insights to the table. I understand the unique challenges of front-line workers. My journey with workplace trauma, PTSD and emotional strain, as well as divorce and co-parenting, has taught me to have an added layer of credibility and empathy to help you feel understood and heard.
I have learned how essential it is to prioritize your mental and emotional well-being. With this knowledge, I am passionate about empowering my clients to find their own path to healing and growth. Together, we will work to uncover your strengths and create a meaningful journey toward well-being.
I’m a lover of lattes, nature, and all things dark chocolate. I’m a working mama that is very intentional about raising a strong, brilliant, and confident daughter.