Melissa Punambolam

Offers Virtual appointments only
  • Social Worker
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 9 ratings.
Accepting new patients

Provider information

Description

With 20+ years of experience, Melissa combines evidence-based practices with holistic insights, tailoring therapy to each client's needs. Her mission is to inspire lasting change and foster spiritual growth.

Melissa works primarily with women and families seeking to heal deeply, break cycles of pain, and create lasting fulfillment for themselves. She’s honored to help you reclaim your life, feel grounded, and live with purpose on your terms.

Conditions

  • Abuse
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse or Violence
  • Emotion Regulation
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Grief, loss, bereavement
  • Insomnia
  • Loneliness
  • Mental Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum depression
  • Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-harming or suicidal behavior
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Suicide
  • Trauma
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Women's Issues

Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
Closed

Services

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Compassion-focused therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Emotionally focused therapy
  • Family counselling
  • Family systems therapy
  • Integrative therapy
  • Marital counselling
  • Marriage and family therapy
  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Multicultural therapy
  • Narrative therapy
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • Somatic therapy
  • Strength-based therapy

Clientele

  • Adults (18+)​
  • Children (under 12)​
  • Couples​
  • Families​
  • LGBTQ2+
  • Seniors (65+)​
  • Teens (13-17)​

Languages spoken

  • English

Education

  • BSW Degree from the University of Waterloo - 2003
  • MSW Degree from Wilfrid Laurier University - 2007

Professional associations

  • The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Facility: Life Designer Consulting Inc.

Summary

Your Life Designer Inc., founded by Melissa Punambolam and based in Toronto, ON, is a private practice offering virtual therapy for individuals ages 6 to 65+. Our integrative approach combines evidence-based practices with holistic insights, creating personalized therapeutic experiences designed to meet each client’s unique needs. We provide practical strategies to help dismantle limiting patterns and empower lasting growth.

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
Closed

Services & supplies

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Compassion-focused therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Emotionally focused therapy
  • Family counselling
  • Family systems therapy
  • Integrative therapy
  • Marital counselling
  • Marriage and family therapy
  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Multicultural therapy
  • Narrative therapy
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • Somatic therapy
  • Strength-based therapy

Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
Closed

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
Closed