Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela

Dr. Arias-Valenzuela is the founder and clinical director of Uprise Psychology & Wellness, a private practice located at the heart of Ottawa, ON. In her clinical work, she primarily works with adults as well as teens and their families struggling with eating disorders and body image concerns, as well as adults struggling with perinatal mental health. In addition, she provides clinical supervision services to team members at Uprise Psychology & Wellness, as well as clinical consultation services to professionals outside of the practice and often participates in speaking engagements.

Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela, C. Psych. (she/her), is a clinical psychologist licensed in Ontario. She holds a bachelors degree specialized with Honours in Psychology (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Ottawa and a doctoral degree (Psy.D. / Ph.D.) from l’Université du Québec à Montréal. Dr. Melisa has trained in various clinical settings and completed her predoctoral internship at the McGill University Health Center’s Cognitive Behavioural Therapy centre.