Monique Marques

Hello! Come as you are!

I specialize in treating ADHD, Anxiety and related disorders and Depression - which can happen separately, but also combined in many cases.

Some aspects of my identity: I'm a woman, a mother, an immigrant, a mental health advocate in both professional and personal settings. I believe in therapy as a tool for both individual and social change. If it's important to you, it's important to your therapy! Issues involving cultural, ethnic, racial, sexual, religious or political diversity are welcome in my practice.

I use CBT as the main therapeutic framework. Our thoughts, feelings and actions work in patterns to either seek pleasure and comfort or to avoid pain and discomfort. I'm here to help you identify the patterns of unhelpful beliefs driving the behaviors impacting the quality of your life, while supporting you with making gradual changes that will lead to a life that reflects your values and hopes.

My approach is genuine and warm, with an ongoing focus on psychoeducation, hands-on problem solving and self-compassion. I will meet you where you are at in a humorous and solution-focused manner. A trusting therapeutic alliance is the core of this process.

I will approach you with curiosity and open mind. My intent is to get to know you while you also get to know me. Expect this work to be an ongoing partnership where your voice will be heard and you will be on the driver's seat.

We will work towards defining tangible goals and utilize your strengths to better manage the challenges that come your way.

• About Me: www.moniquemarques.com