Areas of expertise and special interest are:

Children (using play therapy and other techniques)
.......- Disruptions and transitions (divorce, moving, changing schools)
.......- Anxiety (fears, phobias, night mares)
.......- Trauma (abuse, loss)
.......- Behavioral difficulties

Youth
.......- Depression
.......- Anxiety
.......- Body image
.......- Addiction
.......- Life transitions
.......- Self-esteem
.......- Abuse

Adults
.......- Addictions
.......- Anxiety
.......- Depression
.......- Grief/loss
.......- Life transitions
.......- PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
.......- HIV/AIDS

Monika obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in conflict resolution,
developmental studies and psychology from the University of Winnipeg. she then
went on to complete her Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from
Trinity Western University in Langley, BC.

Monika is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC# 6676) with the Canadian Counselling
and Psychotherapy Association. She is also certified in Applied Suicide Intervention.