Melissa is the Founder and Clinic Director of The Couple Wellness Experts.

Melissa is a Registered Social Worker and has training in the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Prep-Enrich, SYMBIS (premarital program), and Theology. She specializes in couples, supervises other practitioners, and facilitates workshops and retreats.

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Are you excited to strengthen your long term relationship? Or are you at the stage of engagement and wanting to form a solid foundation for your lives together? Or are you and your partner eager to learn more about each other’s needs and goals? Or are you struggling and yearning for the skills to better communicate, apologize, forgive, and cultivate a peaceful home and family as a trusting and committed team?

Susan Netterfield loves healthy relationships and marriages. Happily married for three decades, her life experience has given her a deep understanding of the challenges and rewards of marriage. She believes that with the right tools and shared commitment, relationships can thrive. Decades of research shows that strong relationships are related to better emotional, financial and health outcomes.

As an intern doing her Master of Divinity in Clinical Counselling at Tyndale University, Susan Netterfield blends theological and psychological insights in her practice. Susan is doing her internship under the direct supervision of Melissa Johari. With certifications to facilitate Level One and Two Gottman and Prepare/Enrich, she offers research-based tools to help you build your friendship and manage conflicts. She can help you gain a deeper understanding of your dreams, family cultural differences, history, attachment styles and values while acquiring new skills to navigate your relationship’s challenges.

Your marriage is a valuable investment, and Susan is here to help you enrich it.

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Are you looking for a supportive and collaborative environment to talk through issues, better understand feelings, and develop effective coping strategies?

Hello! My name is Beck, and I am a dedicated and empathetic individual working towards becoming a Registered Social Worker. I am committed to principles of equity, anti-oppressive practice, intersectional feminism, and neurodivergent-affirming approaches. In my practice, I am devoted to creating a safe, non-judgemental, and cooperative environment for individuals, couples, and members of polyamorous constellations. I strive to foster a therapeutic relationship where clients feel empowered to direct their own care. I firmly believe that you are the expert in your own life, and I am here to offer guidance and support as you navigate life’s challenges.

I am passionate about helping people cultivate healthy and fulfilling emotional, romantic, sexual, financial, and familial lives, whatever that looks like for you. I particularly enjoy working with individuals, couples, and members of polyamorous constellations who are experiencing difficulties with intimacy, communication, and life changes, as well as general anxiety and stress. I have both professional and lived experience in supporting individuals as they navigate the effects of homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia, explore their sexuality and gender, and work through how these experiences impact their relationships. In my practice I integrate various therapeutic approaches, with a focus on the Gottman Method (Level 1) and Narrative Therapy.

I am currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at the University of Toronto where I am specializing in mental and physical health. I am pleased to be completing my practicum experience with The Couple Wellness Experts and am under the direct supervision of Melissa Johari, MSW, RSW. I completed a Honors Bachelor of Arts in Sexual Diversity Studies, Critical Studies in Equity and Solidarity, and Women and Gender Studies. I have a background as a peer support worker for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, working with individuals with disabilities, and facilitating intimacy direction workshops.

If you are currently experiencing difficulties and seeking support, I invite you to reach out. I am happy to answer any questions, and I look forward to the possibility of working together on your path to wellness! Whether you are navigating communication issues, intimacy concerns, or other relational challenges, I am here to help you build a stronger, healthier connection with yourself and others.

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