Isabel Melo started off as a sole practitioner and, in 2014, founded Couple and Family Therapy Montreal, to help more people improve their relationships and their lives. Couple and Family Therapy Montreal has remained a small, family-style practice because Isabel is highly selective about the clinicians she hires.
“We are a relationship centre, so first and foremost, our clinicians understand deeply the importance of connection with those we love. Secondly, we are focused on growth and healing, not superficial behaviour change.”
“Our couple counsellors have intensive and specialized training in couple therapy, which makes all the difference. We have art therapists who are great at connecting with teens, a deeply compassionate parenting coach who helps parents get to the root of the problem, and a financial coach who specializes in working with couples. Finally, we are excited to now also offer play therapy for children aged 3 to 9. We are all passionate about what we do.”
“I’m comfortable recommending any one of my clinicians to even members of my own family.”
Our Therapists, Counsellors and Coaches
Today, Maryam specializes in working with children, teens and families, using art and the creative process, conversation and exploration to help her clients identify then change negative patterns of behaviour and communication. Addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, relational issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder and autism spectrum disorder, Maryam helps her clients move from stuck and distressed to coping and resilient.
Maryam provides services in English and Persian/Farsi.
Melanie specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, which has the highest success rate of any therapy approach. She is passionate about supporting couples to repair relationship ruptures and restore their connection. An insightful, compassionate clinician, Melanie believes in the healing power of connection and in people’s innate capacity for growth and change.
Alissa’s passion lies in working with couples and families, using Emotionally Focused Therapy, the most effective approach for relationship distress. She receives intensive clinical supervision from Isabel Melo, the director of the centre and a seasoned therapist with 20 years’ experience in couple and family therapy. A skilled and compassionate clinician, Alissa is adept at connecting with couples, helping them to ease their relationship distress and restore their bond.
Frédrique’s approach is rooted in attachment science, with a particular emphasis on emotion-focused and trauma-informed perspectives. She helps clients address a variety of concerns, from situational challenges to deeply rooted emotional issues. Frédrique feels passionately about supporting clients in creating healthier relationships with themselves and with those they love most, while acknowledging the pressures and strains that may come from the larger systems in which we live. Frédrique’s practice is grounded in compassion, collaboration and social justice.
Get in Touch
If you are struggling, don’t hesitate to contact Couple and Family Therapy Montreal to find out more or to request an appointment. We are here to help.