Melina Rodriguez, Counselling Intern at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Melina Rodriguez

MC
Counselling Intern
Low Cost Counselling
Accepting New Clients

Works with women, caregivers, adults and teens 16+ navigating anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, relationship challenges and major life transitions. Reduced-rate sessions at $85, in person in NW Calgary or online.

FEE

$85

per session · reduced intern rate

INSURANCE

Coverage varies

Not direct billed · check with your insurer

WHERE

In person & online

NW Calgary · online anywhere in Alberta

LANGUAGES

English

HOURS

Weekday daytimes

In person or online

About Melina

Hi, I’m Melina! I know from my own experience that choosing to go to therapy can be vulnerable and sometimes even feel a bit stressful itself.

There are many times in my life where I have felt anxious, overwhelmed, and disconnected from myself. Therapy has been a place that I have turned to over the years when my mind feels heavy and like too much to carry alone. I am here to help make the process as comfortable as possible. I believe that therapy works best when we work together. So building relationships grounded in trust, respect and curiosity about what makes you, you is an important part of my process.

I completed my practicum with Solasta as part of the Master of Counselling program at City University, and I’m continuing on with the team as a Counselling Intern. At the heart of my counselling style is collaboration. Drawing from evidence-based approaches, I aim to help clients explore their stories, discover their strengths, and feel empowered to move toward growth and healing. I am excited to work with clients in all stages, including those navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. I’m especially passionate about working with women and caregivers, and with people battling perfectionism and burnout.

If you’re looking for a supportive, approachable space where you can be yourself while working toward your goals, I’d be honoured to walk that journey with you.

Who I work with

AdultsTeensYoung AdultsWomenCaregivers

Communities:

Women and caregivers, young adults, and teens 16 and older.

What I can help with

Women & CaregiversPerfectionismBurnout ›Anxiety ›Life TransitionsRelationship ChallengesEmotional RegulationWork-Life Balance

Also:

stress, depression, low motivation and self-esteem, overthinking, coping skills, grief and loss, adoption-related concerns, and school stress for older teens.

How I work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Learning to make room for difficult thoughts and feelings, loosening the grip of perfectionism, and moving toward what matters to you.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Practical tools for noticing anxious and overwhelmed thinking, and for building healthier patterns and coping skills.

Narrative therapy

Exploring your story and the roles you carry, as a woman, caregiver or high achiever, and finding the strengths within it.

Also:

Client-centred, solution-focused, mindfulness-based, attachment-based, strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches.

A bit more about me

Outside of the counselling room, I love staying active, so you’ll probably find me at the gym, doing yoga, hiking or snowboarding when the weather allows. I also enjoy spending time with loved ones and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, as food is my favourite love language! Whether at home or at work, connection, curiosity, and compassion are the values I carry into every part of my life, and they’re the foundation of my work as a counsellor.

Fees and insurance

Session fee: $85.
Melina is a Counselling Intern, so her sessions are offered at a reduced rate of $85. Insurance coverage for counselling interns varies by plan, and many plans don’t cover intern sessions, so check with your insurer before booking.

How to get started

Book a free 20-minute consultation to see if it feels like a good fit. If it does, book your first session online or by phone, in person or online.

Prefer to talk first? Call (587) 487-7015.

Credentials and training

REGISTRATION

Counselling Intern, practicing under the supervision of Solasta’s Registered Psychologists

EDUCATION

Master of Counselling (MC), City University of Seattle · BA in Psychology (minor in Sociology), University of Alberta

EXPERIENCE

Counselling practicum at Solasta · Respite caregiver supporting a neurodiverse child in an adoptive family · Trauma-informed yoga instructor · Poverty relief volunteer, YWAM Guatemala

KEY TRAINING

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) · Mental Health First Aid · Alberta Family Wellness Brain Story Certification · Indigenous Canada (University of Alberta) · Adoption-informed therapy · Level 1 Early Childhood Educator

Questions about seeing Melina

How much does it cost to see Melina?

Sessions with Melina are $85. As a Counselling Intern, she offers counselling at a reduced rate, which makes therapy more accessible if cost is a concern.
Yes. As a Counselling Intern, Melina practises under the supervision of Solasta’s Registered Psychologists, who support her clinical work.
Yes. Melina works with teens 16 and older, young adults and adults.
Melina offers daytime appointments, in person at our NW Calgary office or online anywhere in Alberta.
Insurance coverage for counselling interns varies by plan, and many plans don’t cover intern sessions. Check with your insurer before booking. Her reduced rate of $85 makes sessions more affordable either way.

Not sure if Melina is the right fit?

A free 20-minute call is the easiest way to find out. There’s no commitment.
Profile last updated October 2026
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