About Melissa Clarke | ADHD Therapy for Women Across Canada

About Me

My future practice is intended to support women navigating anxiety, ADHD, stress, and meaningful life transitions. I believe meaningful change begins with understanding yourself more clearly — not with trying to become someone you’re not. My approach will combine evidence-informed strategies with deeper exploratory work, creating space to understand what is happening while also finding practical ways forward. Together, we will focus on creating meaningful, lasting change rooted in clarity, self-awareness, and intentional action.

Who I Hope to Help

I hope to work with women who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for something to change. This may include women navigating anxiety, ADHD, burnout, perfectionism, changing relationships, shifting roles, or significant life transitions. You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and begin moving forward with greater intention.

My Approach

My future practice will be integrative and tailored to each client rather than relying on a single approach. I expect to draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and mindfulness-based therapies. My work will also remain grounded in a client centered, trauma-informed and strengths-based perspective. For me, this means balancing practical strategies with the deeper work of understanding yourself, your experiences, and the patterns that may be getting in the way.

Educational Background

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Acadia University and am currently completing my Master’s in Counselling Psychology through City University of Seattle's virtual campus in Calgary. My training emphasizes evidence-informed practice and thoughtful, individualized care, with continued focus on ADHD, anxiety, stress, and women's mental health.

Professional Memberships & Registration

I am a student member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and a student member of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA). My Registered Qualifying (RQ) application with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) is currently pending.

*This website represents my future practice and is not currently accepting therapy clients. Services will become available once the appropriate education, registration, and practice requirements have been completed.

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CONTACT

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mclarke@quietstrengthrefined.com

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