Monica Duffy BA Psyc, BSW, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker Psychotherapist

I have had the pleasure of working as a social worker psychotherapist for more than 30 years in Toronto in both the public sector and private practice focusing on adolescent (13+) and adult mental health. I understand that life does not always unfold the way we expected, sometimes we find ourselves struggling and unsure how to move through it. Psychotherapy can help you resolve life issues and create strategies and support for positive change. In our time together, I will use an evidence-based and collaborative therapeutic process that promotes self-awareness, healing, and personal growth.

I offer both Individual Therapy and Family Therapy

Whether you are facing a specific issue or uncertainty, I will offer a safe space to explore thoughts and feelings. By working together, we can identify unwanted patterns and develop strategies to help you move forward with confidence and resilience grounded in evidence-based interventions.

I have advanced training and experience in the following therapeutic modalities in order to tailor our intervention approach:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and CBT-E
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Mindfulness Based Strategies
• Exposure and Response Prevention
• Structural and Systemic Family Therapies
• Crisis Intervention

I am a registered member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).

Social Work is a Regulated Health Profession. As such, many employees extended health benefits cover the fees partially or in full. Alternatively, social work psychotherapy may be claimed as a health expense on your income tax return.