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Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela
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About Me

I’m Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela, Psy.D. / Ph.D., C. Psych., PMH-C, and I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Ontario. I am also a certified perinatal mental health clinician with Postpartum Support International (PMH-C) and a Qualified Instructor in Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT-QI). I am the founder and clinical director of Uprise Psychology & Wellness. I work primarily with adults as well as teens and their families struggling with eating disorders and body image concerns, as well as adults struggling with perinatal mental health. I also provide clinical supervision services to team members at Uprise Psychology & Wellness, clinical consultation to professionals outside of the practice.

Contact Information and Address

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Work Address

116 Lisgar street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0G2

Phone: 613-695-7133

Professional Information

Sliding Scale: No

Age Group: Adolescent, Adult

Remote Assessment: Yes

Virtual Services: Yes

Area of Practice: Clinical

Service Language: English, French, Spanish

Problem Area: ADD/ADHD, Adjustment, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Autism/Neurodevelopmental, Bereavement/Grief, Body Image, Chronic Illness, Eating Disorders, Emotion Regulation, Insomnia/Sleep Disorders, Mood Disorders (e.g. Bipolar, Depression), Parenting, Postpartum Depression, Relaxation/Stress Management, School Problems, Self-Esteem and Identity Issues, Trauma, PTSD & Stressor-Related