Elissa is a registered Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting women during transitional life phases, from pregnancy to menopause and beyond. Using a holistic approach to women’s mental health and wellbeing, Elissa helps clients navigate tender and vulnerable change with compassion and curiosity.

Elissa believes women deserve to feel supported in body, mind, and spirit through all life transitions. Shame and stigma should not define normal and biological changes. She loves helping women establish balance, embody their values, and foster resilience.

As an integrative therapist, Elissa uses a combination of psychotherapeutic strategies with an OT lens, including CBT, ACT, IPT, mindfulness, self-compassion, neuroscience, and more. Elissa has supported individuals who are experiencing life changes following an accident, injury, illness, pain and other life disruptions. It is a true privilege to journey with clients as they return to or discover what makes life meaningful for them.

Elissa is in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) and holds professional memberships with the Canadian Occupational Therapy Association (CAOT) and the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT).  Elissa participates in regular mentorship and supervision, peer consultation, continuing education and research to ensure her skills are relevant and evidence-based.

In her spare time, you can find Elissa spending time with her family, including two sweet and spirited little kids and her partner. She also enjoys reading, sewing, knitting, and spending time in nature.

For more info check out Elissa's website:
https://www.seasonsofchangetherapy.com/