背景

I am a learner and a helper, curious to understand the why and the how of living and healing. I have spent all my working life in health care, including long-term care, spinal cord injury, palliative care, and primary care. For a brief stint, I dabbled in a variety of roles in post-secondary education working with a cross-section of academics and researchers. I'm grateful to have been able to hone my skills in all my roles. I thrive in this helping vocation and bring my authentic self to the therapy space.

與我經歷治療的體驗

In my professional role, some of the issues that individuals seek support for include depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief and bereavement, chronic pain, stress management, and life transitions. I am also very interested in supporting individuals who are experiencing the outcomes of menopause transition, from perimenopause through to post-menopause. Helping individuals along this transition is very important; many health care providers are unable to spend the time with you to fully educate you on this transition - I can help fill in the gaps and empower you to advocate for your health. Using an eclectic approach, I also offer EMDR, PRT, and outdoor therapy.

專長領域

這些是我具備專業訓練或豐富臨床經驗的核心專長。

創傷與代間創傷 (Trauma And Intergenerational Trauma)

正念 (Mindfulness)

認知行為治療 (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy)

戶外治療 (Outdoor Therapy)

慢性疼痛 (Chronic Pain)

更年期過渡 (Menopause Transition)

我亦能在以下其他領域提供專業支援，歡迎有相關需要的客戶與我聯繫。

焦慮 (Anxiety)

壓力與職業倦怠 (Stress & Burnout)

工作與生活的平衡 (Work/life Balance)

低落情緒 (Low Mood)

完美主義 (Perfectionsim)

治療手法

這些是我主要的治療手法，均接受過專業訓練或有豐富臨床經驗：

戶外療法 (Outdoor Therapy)

Exposure to nature has been proven to reduce the fight or flight response in the human experience. Using the outdoor setting as a therapy space is a powerful way to find grounding and regulation. Walking or sitting in nature is my favourite way to offer sessions, especially for those in burnout.

認知行為療法 (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT))

CBT is effective for teaching individuals how to recognize thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and how to choose appropriate strategies to manage those 'symptoms', be it with anxiety or depression.

疼痛再加工治療 (PRT) (Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT))

Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is a system of psychological techniques that retrains the brain to interpret and respond to signals from the body properly, subsequently breaking the cycle of chronic pain. See www.painreprocessingtherapy.com for more in-depth details.

眼動去敏感與再加工療法 (Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR))

Often referred to as the “gold standard” for trauma therapy, EMDR is a fast-acting, accessible therapy option that can work for people of all ages, languages, cultural backgrounds, and needs. (excerpt from emdrcanada.ca)

服務對象與文化專長

以下是我具有專門經驗與文化理解能力的服務對象與背景：

我所服務的群體

成年人

更年期個體

高階主管

專業資格

註冊社工
- 註冊編號：819059

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

教育背景

Master of Social Work

Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada

Bachelor of Arts

The University of Western Ontario, Canada

專業培訓

EMDR Basic Training

Niagara Stress & Trauma Clinic

PRT Basic Training

Pain Reprocessing Therapy Centre

執業地點與服務項目

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常見問題

What does an initial session look like?

First things first: breathe. Meeting a stranger to open up about challenges can be a lot. Having you feel situated in a place of 'it's ok to be here', whether that's in person or virtually, is key to our conversation. I'm curious to know what brings you to the session and how you want to use our time together, so you have 'the floor'. An inital session is a time for me to understand you as a human being in all the ways that you wish to share.

What are your rates?

Rates vary based on length and type of session. Please see my website for details https://www.monicapease.com/fees

Do you bill directly to my insurance provider?

I don't bill directly to insurance providers. I will provide you with a receipt upon payment which you can submit for reimbursement from your insurance provider.

What platform do you use for virtual sessions?

For video sessions, I use the Jane App. It is fully compliant with health care legislation in Ontario so you can be assured of its security.

Where do you offer outdoor therapy?

I offer outdoor sessions through all seasons. In Guelph, outdoor locations are agreed upon by each client, but I offer 2-3 options of meeting spots located throughout the city in park settings. Walking sessions are held in well-lit locations. For those who prefer sitting for their outdoor sessions, I always bring an extra chair with me if you need one.

How can you help me with my perimenopause?

Oh, wow, I know the struggle. As someone who experienced extreme symptoms, I've read and researched, hired and fired doctors and specialists, and spent several years working really hard to get to a place of calm. I will help to educate you on the current guidelines and clinical practices and then help you create a plan that will empower you to pursue optimal support. Hormones change everything. You're worthy of support, so please, don't do this alone.