Will Jackson-Monroe
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Works with: Adults (17+) Couples - Monday – Thursday - In Person/Virtual
Therapy Modalities
Specialities
Life’s journey can be challenging, as stress, disappointment, pain, and loss are inevitable parts of the human experience. Celebrating achievements and processing difficult circumstances doesn’t have to be done alone, and often growth occurs in connection with others. I view psychotherapy as an opportunity to identify what hasn’t been working for you and open your field of view to other possibilities, other ways of responding to the issue, or other ways of relating to others.
I use an integrative approach to therapy, blending modalities to meet your unique needs. I work with individuals and couples on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use and life changes. My specialties include institutional betrayal, sanctuary trauma, first responders, members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Veterans, and couples in first responder and CAF communities.
I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to identify your core values and use them as a guide in making decisions aligned with what matters most to you. I also integrate a psychodynamic approach – namely, Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy (SIRP) to uncover and address unmet needs. In my work with couples, I draw from the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) to support couples achieve secure functioning relationships by prioritizing safety and security. I offer a trauma-informed approach, prioritizing a safe environment for healing, and I am culturally sensitive, respecting and honouring your unique background and experiences.
Collaboration is at the heart of my practice, and I believe in a strong therapeutic partnership where your voice is central, and my work always honours your life’s unique journey. I intend on providing you with a safe, compassionate space where you feel truly heard and understood, helping you tap into your strengths to navigate personal and relational struggles.
Outside of the clinic, you may find me in one of three places: a basketball court, in nature, or on a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mat. I’ve yet to find myself in all three locations at once, but if I do, I’ll let you know.
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Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology - Concentration in Health Psychology and Well-Being, Carleton University, Master of Arts in Counselling and Spirituality, Saint Paul University
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SIRP
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SIRP, Unified Protocol (CBT), IFS, DBT, Polyvagal Theory, EFT for Couples
Areas of Focus
Issues in Couples
Communication
Infidelity & Betrayals
Intimacy & Sexuality
Issues in Individuals
Anxiety
Depression
Self-esteem
Grief
Trauma
Childhood Trauma
Moral Injury
“There is no perfect partner. What makes a partner right for you is a shared willingness to create a secure relationship. If you both are willing to go all in together, you are ‘perfect’ for each other.”
― Stan Tatkin

