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Bright Life Counseling

Learn Science Based Skills to Make Life Better

About Me

Get to Know Me and How I Work

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Hello and welcome, I'm Maylene

Your Partner in Mental Health and a Registered Clinical Counselor, 

I grew up in a large extended family affected by mental health and addiction. This gave me a practical understanding of how people can make significant life changes and what holds them back from doing so.

My approach is based on the idea that our feelings and behaviors are connected through the nervous systems.

I use the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, along with mindfulness and body-based techniques, to help you understand your patterns. We will work together to manage challenges, gain understanding and build a more confident, intentional life.

I have seen therapy create powerful change, both personally and professionally. My role is to support you in your own goals and growth.

 

I look forward to starting that work with you.

About Me

Work With Me

Here Are Some Challenges I Can Help With

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Depression

Process feelings of sadness, burnout, emptiness, and fatigue and reconnect with life,

yourself and others. 

Boundaries

Learn to communicate your limits with clarity and confidence

and build relationships based

on mutual respect.

Anxiety

Understand the power of your nervous systems, how to work with it for your wellbeing and break the cycle of

worry and overthinking

Behaviour Change

Whether it's procrastination, anger, or any unwanted habit, lasting change is possible with the right tools and support. 

Couples Counseling

Learn practical communication skills and conflict-resolution techniques to help you create a more solid, sustainable partnership.

Psychedelic Integration

Process your journey and translate insights into valuable changes in your behavior, relationships, and worldview.

Services

Individual and Couples Counseling Sessions

Couples Counseling

Individual Counseling

Psychedelic Integration

Client Feedback

See What Clients Are Saying

I have been working with Maylene and I couldn’t be happier to have her as my counsellor on my journey to a better and happier mental health. She has been nothing but wonderful and provided be with a lot of tools and knowledge about the life struggles I’ve been going through and have gone through, solely tailored to my needs.
 
Working with Maylene for the short period of time I am already able to navigate my life and mental health much smoother and easier. I’m looking forward to working with her long term to see how I can free myself from the constant loop I’ve been in.

— J.N.

FAQ'S

F.A.Q.S

Answers to Common Questions

How much are sessions?

Here are fees for 2026 1 Hour Session Individual $175 1 Hour Session Couples $230 90min Couples Session $285 1 Hour Session Psychedelic Integration $175

Zoom or In Person?

Do you have an office for sessions or are they only over Zoom? Currently there are only Zoom sessions available.

Availability

What days are you available? Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am to 7pm and every second Saturday. Please see the calendar in Jane for current availability or send me an email.

Insurance Coverage

Does Insurance Cover Sessions? Yes, most private or work based insurance plans will cover counseling sessions. Some may have a limit on how many and may need additional details or for a form to be filled out. Please email me with any questions.

Payment & Direct Billing

What forms of payment do you accept? A credit card will be kept on file and after a completed session your credit card will be billed. You will receive a detailed receipt by email to submit to your insurance, if applicable. Do you offer direct billing? No, at this time we do not offer direct billing.

Cancellation Period

What happens if I have to cancel a session? Within 48hrs of the appointment you can cancel on Jane with no charge. If cancellation is within the 48 hr window the full session amount will be charged unless rescheduling is possible. Exceptions can be made in emergency situations.

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