Chanté Merriman

MACP

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

English

Life feels heavy right now, and you’re tired of pretending you’re fine. You want relief, clarity, and a safe space where you can finally exhale, without judgment. If you’re navigating anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem challenges, or struggling to build meaningful connections, you’re not alone and you don’t have to go through it alone. I welcome you into a therapeutic space where your story can unfold without judgement.

Background

As a Guyanese immigrant now calling Canada home, I understand the emotional and cultural complexities that can come with adapting to a new environment. My own experiences with anxiety, depression, and self-discovery have shaped how I show up as a therapist , with empathy, openness, and deep respect for your journey. I know what it’s like to feel out of place or overwhelmed, and I also know the power of healing through connection, self-acceptance, and community.

Your therapeutic experience with me

My role is to create a space where you feel safe to be yourself : in your fullness, your vulnerability, and your strength. Therapy with me is not about fixing you, because you’re not broken. It’s about helping you notice what’s already within you, reconnect with your inner resources, and create the life you want to live. If you’re ready to begin, we’ll move at your pace, in your way , building trust, exploring what matters to you, and honouring your resilience every step of the way.

Areas of expertise

These are the areas I commonly work with, and they form a big part of the support I offer in my practice:

Anxiety & Worry?

Depression?

Women's Issues?

Stress?

Self Image?

Cultural Challenges?

I also support you in these additional areas and welcome you to reach out if any of them speak to what you are going through:

Relationship Issues

Work/life Balance

People Pleasing?

Childhood Trauma?

Family Conflict?

Interpersonal Relationships

Therapeutic approaches

These are the approaches at the heart of my work, and I use them often because they help create meaningful change:

Person-centered Approach

I prioritize your lived experience, your pace, and your voice in our work together. You are the expert of your life and I’m here to walk alongside you!

Somatic Therapy

I integrate somatic techniques to help you connect with your body, release stored tension, and notice how emotions and experiences show up physically. This mind–body approach supports deeper self-awareness and more holistic healing.

Culturally Sensitive Therapy

Strength-based Approach

I also draw on other evidence based approaches that can gently support you when they align with what you need:

Integrative

Focused populations and cultural backgrounds

These are the communities and cultural backgrounds I focus on, and I bring a sincere commitment to supporting you in a way that feels respectful and genuine: