Expectations of changes Counseling will bring...
The first visit onward…
Your first session will be a big step towards accomplishing your therapeutic goals! Besides reviewing your registration forms, confidentiality and background history, we will identify your goals and how to begin accomplishing them. By the end of the session, the objective is for you to feel heard, accepted and confident that you have taken one step closer to achieving your therapeutic goals.
Future sessions will be focused on breaking down your counselling goals, working through blocks and putting things in place to help you reach your goals quicker. You will not only learn coping skills for symptoms but will also be able to do the deeper work, working with the root causes, which helps create lasting change. For example, you'll not only learn how to reduce the symptoms of anxiety, but you'll also learn why you're anxious, what triggers your anxiety and how to shift, address, minimize, and at times even eliminate anxious reactions to your triggers.
Part of a very important, and non-negotiable, way that I work is to design tasks/skills for you to practice or work on after each session. Talking can be helpful, but just talking wont necessarily get you to where you want to go. I spend time after each session creating personalized and targeted goals, with steps, that can work through between sessions, I call them Special Progress Assignment, or SPAs for short. Clients who work on their SPAs often finish counselling sooner and reach their goals quicker.
Together we can gain a sense of understanding of what contributes to your challenges and set-backs, as well as what can help you to create deep and lasting change. You will learn to access the resources you need to maintain your desired changes. My goal is to work myself out of a job and to help you achieve your goals, so that you may feel empowered, confident and competent to work towards the future you want and to work through the challenges life throws at us.
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Counseling Rates
Individual Counseling: The rate for a 60-minute session is $220. Additional time is pro-rated. This rate includes your direct 60 minute time with the therapist, plus the time it takes to create your personalized SPAs and invoices/notes.
Couple's Counseling: When possible, the suggested session length is 90-minutes, which costs $330. A 60-minute session is also available however at a rate of $220. Sliding fees available upon request.
Free 15-30 minutes Phone Consultation: Phone consultations are available Monday-Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons, by request.
Insurance Reimbursement: Check your insurance company and/or employee assistance programs for coverage with a MSW/RSW. I have my Masters in Clinical Social Work (graduate counselling degree) and am a registered social worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers, both of which insurance companies usually require. If you are wishing to be reimbursed you must check with your insurance company/EA program first to see whom they cover, what your yearly coverage is and if they have any restrictions. You will be given a receipt at the end of the counselling session, which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
*You can also inquire with your accountant into having your fee be considered a tax deductible medical expense. If finances are a concern, you can pay for your first 3 appointments in one block at a reduced rate
We Can Help With…
Single – Premarital – Couples Counselling – Divorce – Family Counselling
Stress – Depression – Anxiety – Perfectionism – Loss & Grief - Postpartum Depression or Anxiety
Self-esteem - Confidence – Work-life balance – Life changes
Pain management – Weight issues – Smoking/Vaping cessation – Spiritual health
Hypnotherapy (using hypnosis in conjunction with therapy)
Mental Health (individual and couples) – Physical Health – Fertility – Childbirth – Postpartum
Reviews
Thought you should know that my anxiety about my exams is greatly reduced! I studied but not panicked! Thanks for the hypnosis, it is helpful!…[and] a great skill!
Janice K.
I came to Monica after having a difficult practice labor that left me intimidated and in need of a new outlook. Her consultation, words of wisdom, and visualization techniques completely transformed my way of looking at the birth. One week later, I gave birth to our baby girl, and the experience was peaceful, painless and empowering. It was exactly what I had hoped for. I can't thank Monica enough for contributing her skill and wisdom. It truly made all the difference.
Mariah F.
The hypnosis session helped me cut down immensely to one smoke a day!…I haven't bought a pack since our session!
Lianne S.
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