MEET OUR TEAM OF SPECIALIZED THERAPISTS FOR LAWYERS

• Founder
• Former Lawyer
• Registered Psychotherapist 
• Registered Social Worker

Melanie is a lawyer turned therapist with over 18 years experience, who helps lawyers and other professionals in Toronto + Ontario with burnout, anxiety, depression, grief/loss (including pregnancy loss), trauma, ADHD, fertility decisions and relationship challenges using a pragmatic, growth oriented approach that is trauma informed, anti-oppressive and rooted in evidence based therapies. Therapy is always tailored to each client's unique experiences, needs and goals so clients can move forward.

Melanie has additional experience working with South Asian and BIPOC lawyers and professionals, understanding firsthand the intersecting pressures of high-achieving careers, cultural identity, and family expectations that can shape how stress, perfectionism, and burnout show up. 

Melanie has worked at a Toronto law school, a trauma centre in London, Ontario, legal aid clinics and a national Bay Street law firm. Melanie has a JD from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto and a Masters in Counselling from University of Toronto.

• Founder
• Former Lawyer
• Registered Psychotherapist 
• Registered Social Worker 

Ellen is a lawyer turned therapist with over 15 years of experience helping lawyers across Ontario navigate depression, anxiety, burnout, grief, vicarious trauma, moral injury, workplace challenges, interpersonal challenges, adult ADHD, fertility journeys, and choice parenting.

Her approach is trauma-informed and anti-oppressive. Ellen provides a validating space where clients can find meaningful relief and sustainable change without adding more to their already demanding lives.

Before entering private practice, Ellen worked on addictions and mental health teams and as a therapist at Osgoode Hall Law School. She holds a JD from the University of British Columbia, articled at a national law firm, and earned a Master of Counselling Psychology from Adler University, where her thesis explored the emotional experiences of lawyers.

• Ontario & BC Lead Associate
• Registered  Psychotherapist (ON & BC)

Liz specializes in supporting lawyers and a range of professionals through issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, perfectionism, burnout, life transitions, and relationship and family concerns. She's been a therapist for 10 years. Her approach is rooted in Person-Centered Therapy and she also draws from other modalities as suits each individual client. Liz practices from an anti-oppressive model. Liz is a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor who holds an M.Ed. in Counselling from Acadia University and a BA in Psychology from Concordia University.

• Registered Social Worker (ON)
• Registered Psychotherapist (ON & BC)
• Lawyer turned therapist

Jordan is a lawyer turned Registered Social Worker and Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario who specializes in helping lawyers and other professionals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating and body image concerns, relationship and dating stressors, imposter syndrome and self doubt/esteem. She is a former commercial litigation lawyer whose prior degrees in Sociology and Social Work instilled an interest in human behaviour and, ultimately, counselling. Having worked at firms in Toronto and abroad, Jordan understands the unique challenges and stressors that lawyers and others in high pressure careers face.  She also grew up in the world of competitive and professional sports and has a keen interest in working with athletes. She looks forward to connecting with clients and working with them to achieve their goals. Jordan has a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and serves residents of Ontario.