Mrs. Melanie Johannson, MSW RSW RCC
(She, her)
Preferred Name: Melanie
About Me
I have been an employee with a major health region in British Columbia for 18 years and transitioned to private practice in 2021. I have been married for 30 years and have one adult son.
Outside of my professional life, I have a passion for photography, travel, and cats. To stay active, I enjoy walking and practicing yoga.
Education & Experience
I have been in the field since 1988, earning my BSW in 1988 and my MSW in 1994. Throughout my career, I have worked in various capacities, including relationship violence support within shelters, counseling programs, and management.
Driven by a desire to broaden my scope as a therapist and manager, I expanded my practice into Employee and Family Assistance programs. I am particularly passionate about assisting clients in recovering from both past and present traumatic experiences using EMDR and a variety of other therapeutic modalities.
Currently, I am in full-time private practice. I am proud to work alongside a strong network of therapists who support one another in this important work.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I am a member of BC Association of Social Workers
I am registered with BC College of Social workers
I am registered with BC Clinical Counsellors Association
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Brain Injury
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- First Responders
- Seniors
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
Medavie Blue Cross, Canada Life, Green Shield
