Meet Melissa Gray, Registered Psychologist in Calgary: Compassionate Care & Innovative Mental Health Support
In Calgary’s growing mental health community, Melissa Gray, MSc, Registered Psychologist at Bloom Institute of Mental Health and Wellness stands out as a warm, experienced, and deeply supportive clinician dedicated to helping adults navigate life’s emotional challenges. With a strong foundation in trauma-informed therapy and a passion for integrated wellbeing, Melissa brings both expertise and heart to every client she supports.
Qualifications & Professional Background
Melissa earned her Master of Science in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary and is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. Over more than a decade in the field, she has developed extensive experience working with adults in community agencies, private practice, and specialized trauma-focused settings.
Her clinical areas of focus include:
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and depression
Grief and loss
Perinatal and postpartum mental health
Stress, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm
Melissa takes an integrative therapeutic approach, offering evidence-based methods such as EMDR, somatic and mind-body strategies, mindfulness-informed practices, and strengths-based interventions. Her goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore, heal, and grow.
Supporting Clients at Bloom Institute of Mental Health & Wellness
Melissa is a valued member of the clinical team at the Bloom Institute of Mental Health & Wellness in Calgary. A modern and progressive centre dedicated to whole-person mental health care. At Bloom, she provides compassionate, research-supported therapy that prioritizes emotional safety, resilience building, and long-term wellbeing.
Bloom’s multidisciplinary environment allows Melissa to collaborate with a team passionate about forward-thinking and integrative approaches to mental health, offering clients expanded opportunities for healing beyond traditional therapy models - Ketamine Assisted Therapy.
Role in Ketamine-Informed Care and Integration
As innovative treatments continue to transform the landscape of mental health care, ketamine-assisted therapy has emerged as a promising option for individuals struggling with depression, PTSD, and treatment-resistant conditions.
While psychologists do not administer ketamine themselves, Melissa plays a crucial supportive role in ketamine-informed care at Bloom by offering:
Pre-treatment preparation and intention setting
Emotional and cognitive processing throughout treatment
Integration sessions to help clients make meaning of their experiences
Long-term therapeutic support for sustainable healing
Her trauma-informed perspective and expertise in mind-body regulation make her uniquely skilled at guiding clients through the psychological aspects of ketamine-related treatment, helping them maximize therapeutic benefits and build lasting resilience.
Why Clients Choose Melissa Gray
Clients consistently describe Melissa as:
Warm, empathetic, and grounded
Skilled in creating a sense of emotional safety
Collaborative and strengths-focused
Deeply knowledgeable about trauma and nervous system healing
Supportive of both traditional and innovative therapeutic pathways
Her approach is both practical and deeply human — meeting clients exactly where they are and empowering them to move toward clarity, healing, and meaningful change.
A Path Forward With Compassion and Insight
Whether you are beginning therapy for the first time, returning after a difficult life event, or exploring integrative approaches like ketamine-assisted therapy, Melissa Gray offers thoughtful, personalized, and evidence-based support at every step of your journey.
Her commitment to holistic mental health, combined with her experience in trauma-informed care, makes her a trusted partner for those seeking compassionate guidance and lasting emotional wellbeing.
