We’ve worked with hundreds of people who came to us after trying therapy before.
Many had learned coping strategies, gained insight into their thoughts and behaviours, or found temporary relief. Yet they still felt stuck. They found themselves repeating the same patterns, carrying the same emotional weight, or wondering why they understood their struggles intellectually but still couldn’t create the lasting change they were looking for.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
For many people, healing requires going deeper.
Rather than focusing only on managing symptoms, we work to understand where those symptoms came from in the first place. Anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, emotional numbness, relationship struggles, or feeling constantly on edge often make sense when viewed in the context of your life experiences. These responses may have helped you survive difficult circumstances, but they may no longer be serving the life you want to live today.
By understanding the story behind your struggles, not just the symptoms themselves, we can help you create meaningful, lasting change. Our goal isn’t simply to help you feel better in the moment. It’s to help you build a life that feels more authentic, connected, and fulfilling.
We also recognize that psychology has not always served everyone equally. Historically, the field has centred Western perspectives while overlooking or minimizing the experiences and knowledge of many communities. We are committed to providing care that is culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and grounded in humility. We strive to recognize the broader social, cultural, and systemic factors that shape people’s lives, while creating a space where every person’s story is treated with dignity and respect.
Healing happens in relationships, which is why finding the right therapist matters.
Our team has more than 60 years of combined clinical experience and trains across a range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, EMDR, and somatic therapies. While each therapist brings their own expertise, personality, and specialization, we share a common commitment: to understand your story without judgment, to see your strengths as well as your struggles, and to help you create meaningful change.
We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead of being assigned to whoever has an opening, you can start with a Therapist Matching Consultation with our Director, who will learn what you’re looking for and match you with a therapist suited to your needs and goals.
Our team’s specializations extend across trauma, perinatal mental health, eating disorders, addictions, and more. If your needs shift or connect to something else during your work together, you can be supported by the right specialist without leaving the practice.
Whether you’re seeking support for trauma, anxiety, relationships, grief, life transitions, or something that’s difficult to put into words, we’re here to walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and evidence-based care.
Wherever you are in your journey, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I knew I wanted to pursue a career in a helping profession from a young age, and chose Psychology in my 20s. However, my journey to becoming an entrepreneur and founding my own practice was more of a surprise that emerged over time.
I started my career as a Psychologist, like most, working for an agency. While I enjoyed this work, it was not sustainable for me. Through personal experiences of burnout, loss, chronic illness, and trauma, I learned that I could not keep up with the workload of agency work while also maintaining my health and serving my clients in an effective and fulfilling way. I founded Monarch Psychology so that I could work in a sustainable and rewarding way, and had a vision of providing the same opportunity for other therapists. My goal is for our clients to receive effective treatment and for our therapists to have a rewarding career that allows work-life balance.
The Monarch butterfly seemed an apt symbol after which to name the practice. Across many cultures, the butterfly is a symbol of growth and transformation. Like the caterpillar that goes through the long and difficult process of metamorphosis to become the beautiful butterfly, I believe that we often find our best selves through the difficulties that we face. Growth and change is not easy and is often not quick, but the butterfly reminds us that the process is worth it.
From a personal perspective, butterflies are symbolically connected to the memory of my mom, whom I lost in 2014 to a chronic illness. My mom was a very compassionate person and the drive that I have to be of service to others is something that I believe I learned from her. Naming the practice after a butterfly is, in a way, a dedication to my mom.
