Melissa Johari

Melissa Johari has her Master’s in Social Work and is currently working on her Master of Theological Studies at Tyndale. She is a Registered Social Worker and has been employed in this field for 18 years. She has been a therapist with Tyndale Wellness Centre since September 2019, and has had a private practice since 2012, working with individuals and couples. Melissa has completed Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the Gottman Method for couples , Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy externship, Prepare-Enrich and SYMBIS premarital training, and Level 1 of Theraplay. She is also trained as a "Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" Workshop Leader, Melissa is compassionate, warm, empathetic, and caring. She works with clients’ strengths and offers them hope while gently challenging them. She has experience working with clients who face issues with relationships, depression, anxiety, stress, self-confidence, and life transitions. She believes that each person and situation is unique and bases her approach on the needs presented. Melissa enjoys biking, hiking, going to the beach, having a picnic, or playing in the park with her family, including her cockapoo dog and five-year-old son.