Meet Our Team of Specialized Therapists for Lawyers

Melanie is a founder and former lawyer (JD) turned therapist with over 18 years of experience, specializing in counselling and therapy for lawyers in Toronto and Ontario. She provides therapy to lawyers dealing with burnout, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, ADHD, and relationship challenges. Her approach to therapy for lawyers is pragmatic and growth-oriented, as well as trauma informed and evidence-based. Each therapy session is tailored to the unique experiences, needs, and goals of her clients, enabling them to move forward and recover. Additionally, Melanie has worked extensively with South Asian and BIPOC lawyers and professionals, understanding the intricate pressures of high-achieving careers, cultural identity, and family expectations that influence how stress, perfectionism, and burnout manifest. Her diverse experience includes roles at a Toronto law school, a trauma centre in London, Ontario, legal aid clinics, and a national Bay Street law firm. Melanie holds a JD from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto and a Master’s in Counselling from the University of Toronto.

Ellen, a founder and former lawyer, is a registered psychotherapist and social worker with over 15 years of experience in providing therapy for lawyers. She specializes in counselling for professionals, particularly lawyers across Ontario, helping them navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, burnout, grief, vicarious trauma, moral injury, workplace issues, interpersonal difficulties, adult ADHD, fertility journeys, and choice parenting. Her therapy for lawyers is trauma-informed and anti-oppressive, creating a validating space where clients can find meaningful relief and sustainable change without adding more to their already demanding lives. Before entering private practice, she worked with addictions and mental health teams and as a therapist at Osgoode Hall Law School. Ellen holds a JD from the University of British Columbia, completed her articles at a national law firm, and earned a Master of Counselling Psychology from Adler University, where her thesis explored the emotional experiences of lawyers.

Liz is a Senior Psychotherapist (RP) for lawyers with over six years experience in this area.  Liz specializes in providing counselling and therapy for lawyers, as they navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, perfectionism, burnout, life transitions, and relationship and family concerns. Liz' approach is rooted in Person-Centered Therapy while incorporating various modalities tailored to each individual client. Liz practices from an anti-oppressive model and is both a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. She holds an M.Ed. in Counselling from Acadia University and a BA in Psychology from Concordia University, ensuring she offers expert mental health support to lawyers.

Jordan is a lawyer turned Registered Social Worker and Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, specializing in counselling for professionals like lawyers and other high-pressure career individuals. She provides mental health support for issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating and body image concerns, relationship and dating stressors, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt/esteem. With a background as a former commercial litigation lawyer and degrees in Sociology and Social Work, Jordan developed a deep interest in human behaviour and counselling. Having worked at law firms in Toronto and internationally, she is well aware of the unique challenges that lawyers face. Additionally, growing up in the world of competitive and professional sports, she has a keen interest in therapy for lawyers and athletes alike. Jordan holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and is eager to connect with clients to help them achieve their goals across Ontario.