
Destiny Melo
Therapist / RP (Qualifying)she/her/hersDestiny is known for the kind of energy that helps people feel at ease almost immediately. Bubbly, warm, and naturally outgoing, she brings a relaxed presence to therapy while still holding space for the deeper work. Clients often describe sessions with Destiny as open, collaborative, and grounded. She believes therapy doesn’t have to feel rigid or intimidating; meaningful change often happens when people feel comfortable enough to be real.
Grounded in somatic approaches, she has a particular interest in helping clients who feel overwhelmed by their thoughts or emotions learn how to slow things down, understand what’s happening internally, and respond in ways that feel more aligned with the life they want to live. She also supports individuals living with borderline personality disorder who are looking to build stability, strengthen relationships, and develop healthier ways to cope with emotional intensity.
Destiny focuses on helping clients not only understand their patterns but also practice concrete skills that can be used in everyday life. Whether that means gradually facing concerns related to OCD, learning to regulate overwhelming emotions, or building new habits around substance use and stress, she aims to make therapy practical, empowering, and relevant outside of the therapy room.
Outside of therapy, Destiny is a self-described social butterfly who thrives on connection. You’ll likely find her spending time with her family, partner, or friends, and she prioritizes staying active and caring for her physical health through fitness. She also has a natural love for kids and family life, which contributes to the warmth, humour, and authenticity she brings into her work with clients.
Many Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and extended health care plans will cover services rendered by a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying).
- Individual Therapy
- Virtual Therapy
- Your mind feels constantly busy with intrusive thoughts, worst-case scenarios, or health worries, and you want practical strategies to help quiet the noise and regain a sense of control.
- You experience intense emotions that can quickly turn into anger, impulsivity, or overwhelm, and you want to learn concrete skills to regulate your feelings and respond differently in difficult moments.
- You’re struggling with addictive behaviours or unhealthy coping patterns and want a therapist who can support you with honesty, compassion, and practical tools to help you create lasting change.
You want therapy that feels collaborative, where humour, honesty, and real conversations are welcome, but the work is still structured and grounded in proven approaches.
Session Types: Individual Therapy
Specialties: Health Anxiety, OCD, Substance Use, Porn Consumption, Stress, Life Transitions, Emotion Regulation, Anger Management, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Approaches: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Somatic Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Psychoeducation, Motivational Interviewing