Malissa Veroni-Prince, MSW RSW

Growing up with a narcissistic parent, I sensed something wasn’t right. It took decades to understand why I felt different, enduring pain, loneliness, and baffling medical issues. The emptiness and abuse of my childhood led to further damaging experiences including unhealthy relationships, one of which resulted in life-altering surgery.

Several years later, at the beginning of my social work career, I found myself having a profound physical (somatic) and emotional numbing reaction to a Dr. Phil’s episode entitled “Mothers Who Hate Their Daughters.” This reaction signalled that something was deeply amiss. I felt an ethical obligation to understand this phenomenon to better serve my clients, whom I deeply care for. This spurred me to understand this phenomenon to better serve my clients.

After several agonizing and enlightening years of personal growth, pain, and healing, I confronted my own trauma and became a specialist in narcissistic abuse. Witnessing the struggle to find qualified help inspired me to become my own hero and extend a helping hand to remarkable individuals and couples like yourselves on your own healing journeys.

I hold eight qualifications, including Dr. McBride’s WIEBGE Level 1 & 2, making me currently the sole Level 2 provider in Canada. I’m DBT trained, a Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider, and a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC) studying under Dr. Ramani Durvasula. Additionally, I’m a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and Gottman Level 1 & 2 Trained therapist.

With over 15 years of experience and qualifications as a sex therapist, I bring a wealth of expertise to those I serve. Having navigated my own journey with narcissistic individuals in both professional and personal settings, I deeply understand the pain associated with such relationships. As a qualified personality disorder treatment provider, I specialize in working with individuals with narcissistic and borderline personality disorders or traits, offering a unique advantage in assisting survivors and their families.

My genuine care for those I have the honour to serve drives my commitment to providing a safe space for healing. I understand the anxiety that can accompany opening up after being silenced for so long and strive to create a supportive environment for every client. Having experienced the consequences of incorrect help firsthand, I’m dedicated to ensuring you receive the quality care you deserve.

I offer virtual counselling sessions and flexible evening and weekend appointments, ensuring top-notch support from the comfort of your chosen location. With 20 years of experience in behavioural health and intimate partner violence, I serve individuals with compassion, respect, and dedication.