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"You helped me see the light
when I was in a dark, dark place"

About Monica

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Monica Dosanjh, Registered Social Worker

Finding a safe space to share your story is essential to one's healing, recovery and transformation. Through nonjudgmental curiosity, humor, insight, and empathy, I create a safe space in which clients can begin to rewrite the major narratives of their lives. I would consider myself to be a casual therapist who truly believes in collaborative and respectful connections. It is also important to note that I would describe myself as a directive therapist, a “straight shooter”, who isn’t afraid to encourage the discomfort of therapy at times and support you toward personal growth and transformation.

I have had the privilege of working with people from many walks of life, across a broad range of issues to include self esteem/self confidence, relationship issues (marital/pre marital), racial identity issues, work related issues, family conflict and women’s issues.

 
My work has consisted of connecting with both individuals and couples.  I use many approaches in my work such as Narrative Therapy, Strength Based, Culturally Sensitive, Emotion Focused Therapy and Solution Focused.  I am trained in Level 1, 2 and 3 in the Gottman Method Approach for couples. I am also in the process of receiving my certification as a Menopause Coach. My style of practice is eclectic and pull from various approaches/modalities that will best suit the needs of the client.

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​Prior to full time work as a Social Worker, I was a Probation and Parole Officer for 18 years with the Ministry of Correctional Services.  I have 20 years of experience working within various Employee Assistance Programs, various Social Service Agencies as well as private practice.  As a woman of colour, it remains very important for me to recognize and respect the full range of our differences. As a result, I remain committed to a practice that promotes equity, inclusion and diversity. I am firmly committed to unpacking, affirming and validating any lived experiences that have been impacted by the various ISMS such as racism, sexism ,ageism, ableism, heterosexism and classism. 

Services:  Individual therapy ​ and Couples Counseling

Method:  In-person sessions (5500 N Service Rd, Burlington) and Virtual appointments 

Population:  Adults​, Seniors

Areas of Focus:​

  • Anxiety

  • Stress

  • Depression

  • Grief

  • Life transitions

  • Couples Counselling

  • Divorce

  • Self-esteem

  • Family conflict

  • Work related stress

  • Women’s issues

  • IVF / fertility 

  • Menopause

  • Racial identity issues

  • MAID

 

Hours:​ Wednesdays 3pm-8pm, Fridays 10am-3pm

Rates: Individual $170 /  Couples & Family $195

Email:  therapy@pathtoempowerment.ca

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Qualifications/Accreditations:

-Registered Social Worker

-Member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers

-Insured by PROLINK

-Masters of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University

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