Meet Our Team

With 60+ years of combined experience, our Registered Psychologists and Social Workers offer evidence-based therapy that looks beyond symptoms to support meaningful, lasting change.

Individual Counselling

Family Therapy

Couples Counselling

Lori Helfenbaum

Registered Social Worker (She/Her)

You might feel supported by Lori if you….

Feel impacted by self-doubt or low self-worth
Are feeling stuck in painful relationship patterns and looking for support creating healthier ways of connecting
Are questioning, thinking of leaving, or in the process of leaving your partner
Are a trauma survivor who has tried CBT and/or DBT and is looking for a different approach
Are a woman navigating mid-life challenges, including perimenopause and menopause
Are a therapist looking for your own therapist
Seeking therapy informed by anti-oppressive and socially conscious perspectives

Individual Counselling

Adolescent Counselling

Peter Driftmier

Registered Social Worker (He/Him)

You might feel supported by Peter if you….

Want to take action on substance use concerns or compulsive behaviours
Are looking for ART or EMDR therapy
Want a therapist who affirms your gender identity and/or sexuality without judgment
Want support navigating men’s mental health, relationships, anger, or emotional disconnection
Desire practical support and tools to help you cope with difficult thoughts and feelings
Feel stuck or uncertain about your next chapter and want greater clarity and direction
Are attending to major life transitions or grief and loss

Individual Counselling

Family Therapy

Child Counselling

Adolescent Counselling

Parent Support

Paige Ellis

Registered Social Worker (They/Them)

You might feel supported by Paige if you….

Are feeling tired of just coping with stress and anxiety and want deeper, more meaningful growth and change
Are seeking to heal from complex trauma while building a stronger sense of self, safety and connection
Are looking for an affirming space to explore queer and neurodivergent identities
Are neurodivergent, or starting to wonder if you might be
Are dealing with burnout, incuding neurodivergent burnout or burnout related to difficulties with boundaries
Want support parenting a neurodiverse child

Individual Counselling

Devany Paxman

Registered Psychologist (She/Her)

You might feel supported by Devany if you….

Have had limited results with talk therapy and want to explore somatic approaches that go beyond talking
Can’t relax or always feel “on”
Are a post-secondary student looking for support in navigating the stresses of school
Are feeling anxious or overwhelmed as you navigate a major life change
Are struggling with the impacts of experiencing a traumatic or overwhelming experience
Want support navigating a chronic illness
Have a desire to feel more grounded, connected, and present

Individual Counselling

Child Counselling

Parent Support

Anna Robertshaw

Registered Social Worker (She/Her)

You might feel supported by Anna if you….

Value a down-to-earth, authentic therapist
Are navigating parenthood, divorce, or career change
Want to understand patterns that keep showing up in your behaviours and/or your relationships
Feel disconnected from a sense of purpose and fulfillment in your life and want to find it
Struggle to understand or connect to how you’re really feeling
Have tried talk therapy without the desired results and want an approach that digs deeper
Want support to address insomnia (including CBT-I)

Individual Counselling

Adolescent Counselling

Monika Pakstas

Registered Social Worker (She/Her)

You might feel supported by Monika if you….

Want to feel like yourself again after a big life change or traumatic experience
Are carrying the impacts of sexual violence and want a steady, supportive place to heal
Have experienced intimate partner abuse and are working to feel safe and grounded again
Struggle to trust your own judgment in relationships, particularly after childhood neglect or abuse
Are stuck in patterns of restricting, bingeing, over-exercising, or preoccupation with weight
Are a new parent feeling persistent anxiety, sadness or sense of disconnection postpartum

Individual Counselling

Parent Support

Child Counselling

Adolescent Counselling

Natasha Thibodeau

Registered Social Worker (She/Her)

You might feel supported by Natasha if you….

Are looking for support adjusting to parenthood or feeling overwhelmed balancing demands
Are impacted by developmental trauma, attachment wounds, or emotional neglect
Are dealing with the impacts of birth trauma, fertility challenges, miscarriage, or infant loss
Want to parent differently than you were parented
Struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, boundaries, or feeling not good enough
Can’t relax or get your mind to stop
Are struggling with how to support your child with big emotions or challenging behaviours

Not Accepting New Clients

Individual Counselling

Adolescent Counselling

Nicole Caines

Registered Psychologist (She/Her)

You might feel supported by Nicole if you….

Are tired of feeling at war with food and your body and want to find more peace
Want support navigating the demands of aesthetic sports or dance in a healthier, more sustainable way
Are seeking a space where your gender and sexuality identity is affirmed and supported
Are navigating the challenges of a chronic and/or invisible illness
Feel impacted by the enduring effects of childhood trauma or mistreatment
Are looking for a therapist, you can be yourself with; cry, laugh, swear – no judgment

Jennica

Client Care Specialist (She/Her)

Jennica is the Client Care Specialist at Monarch Psychology and is often the first point of contact for clients. She is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive experience by assisting with inquiries, scheduling, and billing while helping clients feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their care journey.

With a background in non-profit and healthcare administration, along with experience in operations and marketing, Jennica helps support the day-to-day operations of the practice so clinicians can focus on providing high-quality care through a compassionate, client-centered approach.

Not Sure Who to Choose? Start With a Therapist Match Consultation

New to therapy or unsure where to start? This brief call is a chance to learn about our approach, share what you’re looking for, and get matched with a therapist that fits your needs.