Melissa Ponic MSW, RSW, BA, TITC-CT
Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist
About
My specialities include mental health disorders (anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, ADHD) trauma, addictions, dissociation, and stress management.
I am skilled in utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Solution-Focused Therapy. I am passionate at what I do and I look forward to working with you to achieve and maintain your therapeutic goals.
Credentials
(2012) Masters of Social Work
(2010) Bachelor of Health and Behaviour Sciences- Social Work with Honours
(2009) Bachelor of Arts- Psychology with Honours
Registrations
OCSWSSW
OASW
Training/Certifications
Certification as a Clinical Traumatologist (Traumatology Institute)
EMDR Basic Training
Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist Practitioner (C.Hyp) Program- Trauma Specialist Certification- in progress
EMDR and Dissociation: The Progressive Approach (EMDR Advance Training and Distant Learning)
Polyvagal-Informed Treatment for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression & More
Intensive CBT Training (Unified CBT)
DBT Skills Training (LHSC)
DBT Foundation Training (Dr. Andrew Ekblad)
Certificate in DBT Chain Analysis and Validation Training (Behavioural Tech)
Services
Consultation
A free 15 minute consultation by phone to ensure we are a good fit
Individual Counselling
Individual counselling services is a process between a therapist and client to improve quality of life, inspire change, self-growth and awareness. It can be utilized to address mental, emotional, physical, and behavioural issues.
Groups/ Programs
Coming soon
F.A.Q
Confidentiality Policy
It is your right to have the information you disclose remain confidential. For this reason information you choose to disclose will remain strictly confidential, except where given written permission. While you have a right to confidentiality, some limitations to this apply including the following exceptions:
By law your counsellor is obligated to break confidentiality and report any information that is disclosed regarding intent to harm yourself, intent to harm someone else, and child abuse. Additionally, counsellor notes on sessions can be subpoenaed by a court of law.
By law your counsellor is obligated to break confidentiality and report any information that is disclosed regarding intent to harm yourself, intent to harm someone else, and child abuse. Additionally, counsellor notes on sessions can be subpoenaed by a court of law.
Cancellation Policy
Your appointment time is reserved just for you. A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a hole in the therapists’ day that could have been filled by another client. As such, I require 24 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling or a full session fee will be charged. I am only able to waive the cancellation fee in the event of a medical emergency, the death of a loved one, or natural disaster.
Fees for Service
$150 for a 50 minute individual session
$90 for a 30 minute wellness check/maintenance session
$90 for a 30 minute wellness check/maintenance session
Claiming social work under insurance plans
Registered Social Work Services are covered under most insurance plans however check the details of your coverage prior to session. At the end of session I will provide a detailed receipt for your submission.
In Ontario, services provided by Registered Social Workers are considered a medical expense for tax purposes. You may be able to claim fees not covered by your extended health provider on your personal income tax.
Insurance plans I can bill directly include:
In Ontario, services provided by Registered Social Workers are considered a medical expense for tax purposes. You may be able to claim fees not covered by your extended health provider on your personal income tax.
Insurance plans I can bill directly include:
- Greenshield
- Canada Life
What if I can't afford the fee?
There are many agencies within the Windsor-Essex Community offering free and subsidized services:
- Windsor Essex Community Health Centre
- Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor-Essex
- Teen Health Centre
- Family Services Windsor Essex
- Sexual Assault Crisis Centre
- Hiatus House
- Hospice of Windsor
Contact
- 3270 Electricity Drive, Windsor, ON, Canada