Get to know Melisha Franks
Individuals, Couples, Group Counselling, LGBTQI+ Ally, and Culturally Inclusive
Melisha Franks
Registered Psychologist
M.Ed., Counselling Psychology; BA, Psychology/Philosophy
RiMelisha provides individual counselling support for those who need support with finding personal empowerent, to heal and transform their relationships, healing from trauma, grief and loss, and anyone seeking to increase their confidence in overcoming life transitions and challenges! She is a strong advocate for individuals who are learning to believe in themselves or need unbiased support and collaboration to work through life struggles. Melisha also works with many couples who are struggling with conflict, emotional and sexual intimacy issues, mistrust, communication issues, and more.
She will meet you exactly where you are! Whether it be in the muck, in the valley, or on that tiresome climb uphill.
Melisha will help you, teach you, coach you, encourage you, challenge you, and celebrate with you. And you just might find yourself believing in your relationship or in yourself once again!
Before long, you may see change and new growth while experiencing Melisha's warmth, humor, and relentless belief in you!! Melisha draws from evidenced-based practices, experience, and life to assist clients on their journey.
*Registration now open for: LIFFT (Sept 18 - Nov 6) A group for women experiencing the effects of abandonment and rejection from their partner.
*Registration now open for: Empowerment Lab (Oct 15 - Dec 3) A group for individuals who are seeking tools and opportunity to practice empowerment skills.
(call 403-487-1607 to register)
Areas of Focus:
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Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT): Externship and Core Skills; Working with Highly Escalated Couples using EFCT; The Application of Polyvagal Theory to the Practice of EFCT; The Integration of Sex and Sexuality with EFCT
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Grief and Loss: Disenfranchised Grief, Relationship Loss, Loss of a Loved One, Loss of a Pet, Loss of Employment, Loss of Self and Identity
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Perinatal Mental Health: Birth and Reproductive Trauma
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Mother-Daughter Empowerment Workshop: The Art of Connection
Learn how communication, understanding, apologies, and forgiveness are all part of the intricate dance of the mother/daughter bond. This workshop series is designed to strengthen the unique connection between mothers and daughters, fostering understanding, empathy, and empowerment.
Email: melisha@keystohopecounselling.com for more information.
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Trauma- Strategies for Resolving the Impact of Post Traumatic Stress
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Animal Assisted Therapy: Internship in Animal Assisted Interventions (partnering with horses)
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Women's Issues including Workplace Struggles and Burnout, Relationship Issues, Separation and Divorce, Low Self-Worth, Abuse, and Overall Health
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LIFFT: Living Intentionally Finding Freedom Together. Group Therapy Support for Women Healing from Relationship Abandonment Trauma and Rejection, Infidelity, and Abuse. Next Group dates: Sept 2024 Wednesday Evenings 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Call our office for more information 403-487-1607
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Empowerment Lab 2024 💠 Join a transformative group therapy journey where you'll nurture self-acceptance, learn and practice the art of self-compassion, overcome fear, stop self-sabotaging behaviours, replace negative core beliefs, learn to self-affirm, craft positive mantras, foster assertiveness, set healthy boundaries, increase confidence, and start your journey into EMPOWERMENT! *Next Group dates: Oct 2024.
Call: 403-487-1607 for more information
Additional Qualifications
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(EFT) Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples Externship and Core Skills (54 hours)
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Gottman Level 1
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Creative Grief and Loss Coaching 4 month Certificate
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Counselling Adult Survivors of Sexual Violence Certificate from the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services
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Completed the Birth and Reproductive Trauma Counselling Certificate from the Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings
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Completed the Unleash the Power of Sex in EFT course from the National Marriage Seminars of America
Melisha also works with adults struggling with:
self-esteem, confidence, anxiety, and depression, anger management, career changes, gender identity, life transitions, emotional abuse, sexual abuse and assault, stress management, family issues, premarital counselling, and trauma.
Intervention Approaches:
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Adlerian therapy
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Art Therapy
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Client Centered Therapy (Rogerian therapy)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
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Existential Therapy
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Family Systems
(Bowenian) Therapy
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Gottman Couples Therapy (Level 1)
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Feminist Theory
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Mindfulness Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
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Person Centered Therapy
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Psychotherapy
Session Rates:
$220/individual and $220/couples or families
Stay Connected with Melisha on Instagram!
@fierce_couples
Alberta is located on Treaty territory traditional lands – a traditional gathering place for diverse indigenous peoples whose histories, languages, & cultures are an influential aspect of our community in Medicine Hat and area.
Keys to Hope Counselling Services is committed to ensuring that the spirit of all Treaties are honoured and respected.
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SE Medicine Hat, Alberta
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