Chanté Merriman
MACP
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
EnglishLife 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 represent my core areas of expertise, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
Anxiety & Worry
Depression
Women's Issues
Stress
Self Image
Cultural Challenges
I also provide skilled support in these additional areas and welcome clients seeking help with these concerns.
Relationship Issues
Work/life Balance
People Pleasing
Childhood Trauma
Family Conflict
Interpersonal Relationships
Therapeutic approaches
These are my primary therapeutic approaches, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
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 Approach
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 incorporate these evidence-based approaches when clinically appropriate:
Integrative
Client communities & cultural expertise
These are the client communities and cultural backgrounds I have specialized experience supporting.
Client populations I serve
Adults
Youth And Young Adults
Individuals With Mental Health Challenges
Racialized And Ethnic Minorities
Cultural expertise
BIPOC
West Indian (caribbean)
First And Second Generation Immigrants
Professional credentials
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- No.15254
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Educational background
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University , Canada