Melissa Kaylee De Pace (She/Her)
Counselor/Therapist, CCC, Registered Psychotherapist (Q), CNP, M.A
In-Person in Calgary, AB T2C 3G3
In-Person in Calgary, AB T2J 6A5
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan
I believe meaningful therapy looks beyond the surface. Sometimes you already know what you should be doing, the harder part is understanding what keeps getting in the way. Together, we explore the patterns, beliefs, relationships, emotional experiences, and nervous system responses that may be contributing to how you feel, while building the insight and tools to create meaningful change.
My approach is integrative by design. With a background in psychology, nutrition, and holistic wellness, I view emotional well-being through a whole-person lens, recognizing the connection between your mind, body, nervous system, relationships, daily habits, and life experiences. Rather than relying on one therapeutic model, I draw primarily from relational and attachment-based therapy while integrating approaches such as IFS, ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and nervous-system regulation based on your individual needs.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen, Young Adult
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) An evidence-based treatment for PTSD that teaches clients to reframe unhelpful thoughts about trauma. It helps reduce guilt, shame, and fear.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: My work is rooted in relational and attachment-based therapy. So much of who we are, how we love, how we protect ourselves, how we reach for connection, was shaped inside early relationships. In our work together, the therapeutic relationship itself becomes a gentle place to notice those patterns, offer them compassion, and slowly practice something new. Alongside this, I weave in the tools that fit you best, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and nutrition, always in service of the relationship we build.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 150.00
- Accepts Insurance
Education & Credentials
Melissa Kaylee De Pace CCC, Registered Psychotherapist (Q), CNP, M.A
- Female
- License # 11253483
- Licensed in Alberta
- Practicing Since 2023
Education: Masters of Counselling Psychology (MACP)-Yorkville University,
B.A Psychology- Carleton University,
Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP)- Institute of Holistic Nutrition
Melissa Kaylee De Pace Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Calgary, AB T2C 3G3 and Calgary, AB T2J 6A5
- Available Online for residents of Multiple Canadian Provinces Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan
- Online Therapy Details: Virtual Services provided using secure platforms such as Zoom and Jane App.
MK Integrative Therapy is a boutique psychotherapy practice offering warm, personalized care for teens, young adults, and adults. Rooted in evidence-informed therapy and a whole-person perspective, the practice supports concerns including self-esteem and self-worth, anxiety, eating disorders and body image concerns, emotional regulation, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and relationship patterns. Therapy is thoughtfully tailored to each client, with a focus on creating meaningful, sustainable change that extends beyond the therapy room.