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Trauma, PTSD & intergenerational trauma therapy in Hamilton, Ontario.

Ancestral Memory Therapy

You Are More Than Your Trauma

Get started on your healing journey and book your free consultation today.

Trauma Therapy Rooted in Evidence and Embodiment

Maybe you’ve done the reading, named the patterns, understood why, and still feel stuck in your body. If that’s familiar, you’re in the right place. We work with adults navigating intergenerational trauma, parent attachment wounds, and neurodivergence, especially those for whom talk therapy alone hasn’t been enough. The past isn’t gone; it’s present, and that’s exactly why you’re here. Through EMDR, DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting), dreamwork, and somatic work, we help you process what words alone can’t reach, so your history can stop running the show, and you can start to feel more at home in yourself.

Our Mental Health Services

Individual Therapy

Unearth your path towards integration and healing with our personalized therapy sessions. Tailored for individuals aged 18 and above, our expert therapists use cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR, and other proven modalities. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Anti-Oppression Consultation for Individuals & Groups

Let us help bridge the gap between theory and practice. With our Anti-Oppression Consultation, we assist you in translating the language of anti-racism and anti-oppressive practice into tangible action in your day-to-day life.

Supervision for Ontario Therapists

As therapists, we recognize the need for mutual support. Our supervision services provide a nurturing space for therapists to explore the complex intersections of personal histories, traumas, and victories. We believe in fostering your growth and honouring your humanity while helping you navigate the complex waters of trauma therapy.

Each of our services is crafted with care, understanding, and a deep commitment to your healing journey. Let's explore your path together at Ancestral Memory Therapy.

Melissa Taylor, MSW

Clinical Director & Therapist

Navigating both physical and virtual spaces, Melissa is a third-culture individual deeply versed in cultural nuances and intergenerational trauma. Driven by a mission to reconnect with her ancestors and to help others on their own journeys of reconnection, she specializes in addressing relational and intergenerational trauma as well as oppression.

Melissa’s practice is grounded in principles of anti-racism, anti-oppressive practices, and Black feminism. She’s committed to working with individuals impacted by colonization, enslavement, and 2SLGTBQ+ oppression.

Melissa’s certifications span Cognitive Processing Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, EMDR, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. She’s registered to practice in Ontario and Nova Scotia.

Through her empathy and expertise, Melissa illuminates the path towards healing and reconnection at Ancestral Memory Therapy.

Begin Your Journey Today - In-Person Therapy Available Toronto and Hamilton

Every step towards healing is a victory. Join us at Ancestral Memory Therapy, where we’ll walk alongside you on your unique journey towards understanding, integration, and healing. Book a free 15-minute consultation to start your journey today.