Hi,

I’m Melissa

Trauma Therapist | Somatic Work| Psychedelic Integration

Healing is not about fixing what’s broken. It’s about returning to what’s always been whole.

Hi, I’m Melissa Taylor, MSW, RSW (she/her), a trauma therapist and psychedelic integration guide offering deeply attuned, body-based therapy for sensitive, deep-feeling adults who are ready to go beyond insight—and into transformation.

My clients are often the ones who carry others, holding space even when they’re struggling themselves. They’re thoughtful, intuitive, and capable. On the outside, they seem “together.” But inside, they carry the weight of shame, emotional pain, and a sense of being stuck in patterns they understand—but can’t shift.

They’ve done the work. They’ve read the books. Many have even been in therapy for years.

But something in them knows there’s more. More depth. More truth. More ease.
That’s where this work begins.

My Approach

Healing with me is not about talking at your pain. It’s about turning toward it—with curiosity, care, and a nervous system that feels safe enough to truly let go.

I draw on a blend of:

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Parts work that helps you connect with your inner world and access Self energy

  • NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model) – A somatic, relational model for healing shame and developmental trauma

  • EMDR – To reprocess painful memories and create new emotional pathways

  • Somatic & Relational Therapy – To anchor healing in your body, not just your thoughts

  • Psychedelic Preparation & Integration – For those navigating altered states, spiritual emergence, or profound inner openings

This work is compassionate, non-pathologizing, and led by your pace. I trust that your body and psyche already carry the map toward your own healing. My role is to walk with you—attuning, witnessing, and offering tools to help you reconnect with your own wholeness.

Who I Work With

I work with adults across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia through secure, online therapy. My clients are often:

  • Therapists, creatives, coaches, or deep-feeling people drawn to meaning-making

  • Individuals navigating burnout, relationship shifts, trauma, identity transitions, or spiritual experiences

  • People who are ready to go deep, and are willing to invest in their growth

My Training & Philosophy

I bring over a decade of personal and professional experience in trauma healing, nervous system work, and consciousness exploration.

My training includes:

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • EMDR

  • NARM (in progress)

  • Somatic practices, touch work (in training next year), and relational healing

  • Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and Integration Therapy (multiple certifications)

I hold a Master of Social Work, Clinical Specialization, a Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Graduate Certificate, along with many other trainings through the Internal Family Systems Institute, Complex Trauma Training Centre, TheraPsil, Embody Lab, Numinus, and others. I also bring clinical experience supporting ketamine-assisted psychotherapy with Numinus and Field Trip Health in Vancouver, BC. 

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I also come to this work as a human:

Someone who knows what it’s like to live in freeze, to question their worth, and to walk the long road home to themselves.

I don’t pretend to be perfect. But I do sit beside you with honesty, presence, and deep care.

 A Bit About Me

I live in nature on the West Coast and find restoration in the forest, the ocean, and in the quiet. I believe in slow mornings, spacious conversations, and the radical beauty of human messiness. My work is soulful and structured, mystical and grounded—just like me.

If You Feel

the Pull…

I’d love to connect. Whether you’re in a transition, feeling stuck, or simply ready for something deeper—this work might be the next step.