Monarch Psychology1725 10 Ave SW Unit 303View clinic

Monika Pakstas

About Monika

Meet Monika I work with individuals 16 and above across Alberta, including adults in their senior years. My areas of specialty include: - Disordered eating - Body image - Trauma, with specialty in the areas of sexual violence and family violence/abuse and intimate partner violence - Depression - Anxiety - Perinatal mental health, including managing stress before, during or after pregnancy; adapting to being a parent; enhancing self-care; dealing with feelings of anxiety or low mood - Aging and adapting to new life stages - Relationship concerns - Addictions My approach to therapy is a collaborative one built on a strong and trusting relationship. I am here to support you in exploring and gaining a deeper understanding of the thoughts, feelings or challenging experiences that have brought you to seek therapy. In doing so, we can work to uncover narratives that support your well-being, and skills that will help you move forwards towards more peace and contentment in your relationships to yourself and others. I have a Masters of Social Work degree and am a Registered Social Worker in Alberta. I have completed specialized training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Narrative Therapy. I have also completed training in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. In addition, I access specialized supervision and training around eating disorder support. I have also completed training in mindfulness.

Often treats: AbuseAgingAnxietyBinge eating disorder (eating disorders)Body ImageDepressionDivorceDomestic Abuse or ViolenceDual Diagnosis
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Eating disordersElderly Persons DisordersEmotion RegulationEmotional AbuseFamily planningFears / PhobiasGeriatric CounsellingInfertility or AdoptionInfidelityLonelinessMental DisordersMood disordersObesityPanic disorderParentingPersistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymic Disorder)Postpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)Pregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumRelationship IssuesSeasonal Affective DisorderSelf EsteemSex, sexuality, intimacySexual AbuseSocial Anxiety DisorderSocial IsolationStressSuicidal ThoughtsSuicideTraumaWomen's IssuesWorkplace stress
Sees: Adults (18+) · LGBTQ2+ · Seniors (65+) · Teens (13-17)
Trained at: Masters of Social Work
Credentials: Master of Social Work (MSW) · Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Member of: AB College of Social Workers

Services & prices

10 options across 5 treatments · Direct billing

Adult Individual Counselling Session

50-minute in-person session at the MP office.

4 options

From $220 to $330 for 50–75 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

Youth Counselling Session with Parents/GuardiansNew patient

Book this appointment if your child/teen will be attending counselling. The first session is with parents/guardians only for children under 13. Teens may attend with parents/guardians. The child/teen…

$22050 min

Youth Counselling Session

Book this appointment only after an initial session with parents/guardians has been completed.

2 options

$22050 min

Youth Counselling: Family Session

Book this appointment if your therapist has recommended a family session as a part of your child's overall individual counselling. The child/teen should be the primary client. If you would like to…

$22050 min

ConsultationNew patient

15-minute Telehealth consultation for new clients. Choosing a therapist is an important decision and we are happy to answer any questions you may have. Please note that this consultation is not a…

2 options

15 min