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Melanie Hickey, BSW, MSW, RSW
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Social Worker
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:30 am
-
8:30 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am
-
8:30 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am
-
8:30 pm
Thursday
8:30 am
-
8:30 pm
Friday
8:30 am
-
4:30 pm
Saturday
9:00 am
-
12:30 pm
Description
Melanie is a Registered Social Worker (R.S.W.) practicing for over 17 years in various roles. She adopts a down to earth, compassionate and person-centered approach to therapy. Melanie has extensive experience working with a diverse range of clients is committed to helping her clients reach their full potential and live fulfilling lives. With a passion for helping others, she creates a safe and supportive environment where her clients feel heard and understood. Valuing each client's unique experiences and perspectives, Melanie builds trust and mutual respect in the therapeutic relationship.
Conditions
- Abuse
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotion Regulation
- Grief, loss, bereavement
- Loneliness
- Panic disorder
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-harming or suicidal behavior
- Stress
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Workplace stress
Services
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Marital counselling
- Motivational interviewing
- Narrative therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- The Gottman method
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- Couples
- Seniors (65+)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Memorial University, Sociology and Women’s Studies
- Certificate in Criminology, Memorial University
- Bachelor of Social Work, University of Victoria
- Master of Social Work, Memorial University, Fellow of the School of Graduate Studies for outstanding academic achievement and performance of special merit.
Professional associations
- Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers (NLCSW)
Facility Information
A Holding Place
Summary
At A Holding Place, our counsellors offer individual, couple and family counselling. We work with adults, adolescents and children to help deal with a variety of issues. We offer our clients a warm, welcoming and safe space to get the support they need. No matter where you are in Newfoundland and Labrador, you can meet with one of our clinicians for telephone or video counselling sessions. We are open and we are taking new clients. We offer in person sessions and virtual, by video and telephone. If you need to talk, we can help. To set up an appointment, you can email, call or book online
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:30 am
-
8:30 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am
-
8:30 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am
-
8:30 pm
Thursday
8:30 am
-
8:30 pm
Friday
8:30 am
-
4:30 pm
Saturday
9:00 am
-
12:30 pm
Services & supplies
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Marital counselling
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Play therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
- Wheelchair accessible
