Our Team.
MEET OUR HONEY BEE & TEAM
MELISSA (μέλισσα)
THE GREEK WORD FOR HONEY BEE
Melissa (she/her) is a Certified Canadian Counsellor and Music Therapist Accredited currently working in the Edmonton, Alberta area. From a young age, Melissa found comfort in expressing herself through music. This led to broaden her skills through extensive vocal, guitar, and piano training. Along this path, she discovered a desire to support others by building a strong connection between the power of music and the mind.
Melissa has a Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree and is a member of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists and the Music Therapy Association for Alberta. She also has a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and is a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Melissa founded Honey Bee Music Therapy in 2020 in order to expand opportunities for populations seeking music therapy services.
Melissa uses a client-centred and positive psychology approach to therapy and counselling. She meets clients where they are at and includes them and their caregivers in the therapeutic process. She has provided music therapy to a wide variety of clients in seniors care homes, schools, rehabilitation facilities, private client homes, music studios and through virtual sessions.
REBECCA
Rebecca (she/her) is a new music therapist working in the Edmonton, Alberta area. Songwriting and performing has been a passion of Rebecca’s since she was young. She sings and plays guitar, piano and ukulele. Through music therapy, Rebecca uses her compassion for people and musical talents to help clients grow, develop and heal.
She has a Composition Diploma from MacEwan University and is graduating with a Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree from Capilano University in June 2023. Rebecca is a member of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists and the Music Therapy Association for Alberta. Rebecca is excited to be working for Honey Bee Music Therapy and provide services for clients young and old.
Rebecca believes in a humanistic client-centred approach to music therapy. She meets clients where they are and builds on their strengths to create a meaningful therapeutic relationship. Rebecca has provided music therapy to a wide variety of clients in long term care homes, schools, and halfway houses. Rebecca specialized in working with children in the paediatric setting during her internship at Alberta Children’s Hospital. She is comfortable running in person and virtual sessions, for small groups or individual clients.
STACEY
Stacey (she/her) is a music therapist working on Treaty 6 territory in Edmonton, Alberta. With a background in youth work and over a decade of experience as a DJ, Stacey brings a unique blend of expertise to the field of music therapy. Stacey’s work is rooted in the belief that music has the profound potential to bridge the gap between past experiences and present moments, fostering deeper connections with ourselves and others.
She has a Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree from Capilano University and is a member of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists and the Music Therapy Association for Alberta. She also holds a Diploma of Youth and Community Studies. Her music therapy background includes work in end of life care, long term care, complex care and with adults with a wide variety of developmental disabilities.
Stacey believes that music has a special ability to unlock memories, foster connections, create a sense of belonging and express feelings that seem impossible to articulate. She uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to explore these avenues, but often relies on the songs that you love most to help you on your journey.
LISA
Lisa (she/her) is a music therapist currently working in Parkland County and the greater Edmonton area. Her love of music was nurtured by her family, while beginning piano lessons at a young age. Over the years Lisa expanded her musical interests to enjoy singing, along with learning to play the flute, guitar, and ukulele.
She has a Bachelor of Music Therapy from Capilano (B.C. Open Learning University), Associate of Music Diploma (Western Board) and is a member of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists and the Music Therapy Association for Alberta. Lisa has worked with clients from preschoolers to seniors, and has practiced music therapy in settings such as schools, camps, hospitals and extended care facilities, along with clients in private practice.
Lisa is passionate about the empowering resonance of music and its wide therapeutic use to develop, support and promote growth in a person’s social, emotional, mental and physical well being and sense of self. She believes in a client-centred approach that values the dignity, voice and contributions that each person is able to make. When she isn’t involved with music, Lisa will be enjoying self-care activities such as being in nature, reading, travelling, playing board games, or spending quality time with family and friends.
