Hi, my name is Monique Dauphinais, and I am a Registered Psychologist practicing out of Calgary, Alberta.

Prior to joining Shirley Psychological Services in July 2024, for the past 23 years, I have specialized in child, adolescent and family therapy. In addition to this, I also see adults for numerous issues including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and life stressors.

I completed my masters degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Newcastle, Australia, in 2000 and have been working as a psychologist ever since. I have worked in both the private and public sectors including non- profits, health care, sexual assault services, interpersonal and domestic violence services, and also on both in-patient and out-patient units and community clinics. I have worked in Australia, British Columbia and Alberta.

My work is informed by attachment theory and the work of Dr. Gordon Neufeld, and is trauma informed. I have extensive experience in trauma-related therapy. The client therapist relationship is an important aspect of therapy and with my experience, I also bring to each session enthusiasm, empathy and a sense of humour. That, and many years of experience also as a parent on this messy, lovely and bumpy ride.

Therapy Types/Modalities:

• Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

• Attachment Informed Therapy

• Family Systems

• Narrative Therapy

• Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Specialties:

• Parent consultation

• Child, teen and family therapy

• Peer and school related challenges

• LGTBQIA2S+ community

• Trauma

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder

• Women’s Mental Health Issues

• Relationship challenges

To book with me, click here, or use the “Book with Monique” button above. If you have any questions or special requests, please use our contact form below to reach out to our admin Elena and one of us will get back to you soon!

Take care, and see you soon-ish, Monique.

Hi, my name is Monique Dauphinais, and I am a Registered Psychologist practicing out of Calgary, ... Read More

I completed my masters degree at University of Calgary in counselling psychology in 2006 and have maintained a private practice ever since. Aside from working with adult clients struggling with several mental health related issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, and other common mental health challenges, much of my counselling work falls into one of the following five areas:

• Men’s Mental Health

• Relationship health (i.e., connections with family and/or intimate partners)

• Teens and young adults in transition to adulthood

• Career transition and work-related counselling

• Separation and Divorce

My client work is significantly informed by attachment theory, emotion focused therapy, and body-centered therapy. However, what influences my work in equally significant ways has been the journey and transitions I have experienced in becoming a parent and step-parent. From parenting inside a marriage, to being a long-distance single dad (my son grew up in France), to step-parenting twins under 12 years old in my new relationship, raising children has taught me many things. I have come to understand the need for deep and fulfilling connections with those I love, asking for help when I’m stuck, finding support and helpful resources when I’m feeling lost, laughing with my partner, kids, and friends about absolutely anything; being honest in my self-reflections and letting down my guard (we all have one), and mucking through situations that have literally brought me to my knees from stress, grief, and sadness.

People who have known me for a few years also know that I used to weigh over 400 pounds and struggled with weight management for almost 20 years. But back in 2006, after 18 months of better eating habits, healthier food choices, and regular exercise, I lost 180 pounds and went on to become a podium-position triathlete, Ironman competitor, and in 2013 a cross-Canada cyclist. Now I prefer to stay a little closer to home and enjoy home renos, digging fence post holes (Who doesn’t like digging a hole?), mountain and road biking, hiking, and I recently bought an acoustic guitar which I am excited to learn how to play (but currently sits in the corner gathering dust).

My professional history also includes work as a former sessional instructor for the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary, certification in career consulting and transition, and two years counselling Indigenous clients in central and northern Alberta. For 5 years, I also facilitated Parenting After Separation (PAS), Parenting After Separation High Conflict (PASHC), and Focus on Communication in Separation (FOCIS) workshops for parents with Alberta Justice.

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In 2006 I completed a masters degree in applied psychology from the University of Calgary and have been a registered psychologist with the Alberta College of Psychologists since 2008. I have worked in a variety of settings including residential programs with vulnerable youth, crisis services and community mental health clinics.

My work is heavily informed by attachment theory, neuropsychology and strength-based models of care. But perhaps influencing my work even more was the journey of becoming a parent myself and experiencing the vulnerability inherent to being a parent. I have experienced firsthand the need for courage, self-reflection, and connectedness in order to lead a child through what is becoming an increasingly complex and isolating journey.

I have considerable experience and/or training relating to the following:

• parenting challenges

• diagnosis and treatment of child and adolescent mental health (age 5-17) • diagnosis and treatment of adult mental health (age 18-65)

• relationship transitions and difficulties (divorce/separation/birth of children)

• trauma and trauma related symptoms

• working with transgender and non-binary persons

• working with LGBTQIA2S+ persons

• non-traditional families and relationships

I have completed basic training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). ART is recognized as a peer reviewed evidence-based treatment for psychological trauma, developed to treat adults and children. ART works directly to reprogram the way in which distressing memories and images are stored in the brain so that they no longer trigger strong physical and emotional reactions which can lead to significant improvements in only a few sessions.

In 2006 I completed a masters degree in applied psychology from the University of Calgary and hav... Read More