BScN, RN Psychotherapist, IBCLC
You don’t have to do this alone.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, uncertain, or even just not quite like yourself since welcoming your baby: you’re not alone. Parenthood can be beautiful, but it can also be incredibly hard. The emotional, physical, and mental load in those early weeks and months can feel like too much, especially when it feels like you’re supposed to be enjoying every moment. There’s so much pressure to “bounce back,” to be everything to everyone, and to do it all with a smile. But the truth is, this season can be messy, emotional, and isolating and you deserve real support through it.
I’m here to meet you exactly where you are, without judgment.
I’m a mental health registered nurse psychotherapist with nearly 20 years of experience, having worked in both hospital and outpatient settings. I've had the honour of helping teens navigate deep anxiety, struggles with eating, body image concerns, depression, suicidal thoughts and self harm. These experiences have shaped my understanding of how complex, tender, and vital mental health care is, especially during life transitions.
Of late, I support postpartum parents through that same lens — with compassion, presence, and practical tools. Whether you're facing feeding challenges, feeling disconnected, navigating intrusive thoughts, or simply unsure of how to cope day-to-day, I’m here to help you feel less alone and more supported.
I believe your mental health is just as important as your baby’s. Together, we’ll navigate this new chapter so you can feel more grounded, confident, and supported. Every parent’s journey is different, and your experience matters. I’d be honoured to walk alongside you as you find your footing.
Your story matters. Your feelings are valid. And you deserve and are entitled to care.
I offer in-person support in Markham, Stouffville, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Woodbridge, Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa, and Whitby. If you’re outside of York or Durham Region, feel free to reach out — we can explore how I might support you, too.
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"As a second time mom who struggled to breastfeed, Melanie was kind and attentive throughout the entire process when I reached out for her expertise. She provided great advice to help my baby latch and followed up with me regularly to ensure I was still on track. I felt reassured and she was great at answering all my questions. Melanie is an excellent lactation consultant. Thank you for helping me through this difficult process and achieving my breastfeeding goal!"
"Melanie has been a tremendous help in my breastfeeding journey. Even though this is my second baby, every baby is different and she has been there to help me get the proper latch. She has guided and shown me how to achieve the perfect latch. Suggested different feeding positions if a certain position wasn't working for me. Thank you Melanie for all your help"
"Being a first-time mom, breastfeeding was single handedly the most difficult part of my journey. Not knowing what I was supposed to do, how I was supposed to do it, or what to expect. There were a million questions I didn't even know I needed to ask. That's when I decided to reach out to a lactation consultant. I am so thankful and blessed to have had Melanie be my guide during such a stressful time. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable, she was also compassionate, understanding, emotionally supportive, not judgmental, and above all, had so much patience when it came to answering all my questions and concerns. She was professional during consultations and catered her recommendations based on my needs during our one on one sessions. She made me feel comfortable, and her technique was gentle and effective. She is someone I would highly recommend and will be reaching out to her myself for baby number 2."
My mission is to provide compassionate and evidence-based lactation support, empowering families in their unique breastfeeding journey.
I approach every client with empathy and understanding, recognizing that each family's breastfeeding journey is unique and may come with its own challenges.
My commitment to ongoing education and staying up-to-date with the latest research ensures that we provide the highest quality and evidence-based lactation support.
I empower families with knowledge, tools, and confidence, helping them make informed decisions and achieve their breastfeeding goals.
I celebrate diversity and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where every family feels supported and respected.