Monica Franz, MA Experience

I'm the closest thing to myself that I know. ~Tom Waits

In addition to my academic and professional credentials, I have also had a great deal of experience with a large range of clinical issues and challenges. My ongoing personal exploration and professional development ensures a continuous enrichment of this foundation, a practice I look forward to continuing for the duration of my work as a counsellor, therapist, supervisor, and educator. I have worked with many people challenged by depression, anxiety, grief, heart break, life losses and sorrows. Much of what I offer is as simple as good listening, what is, in my view, the heart of the therapeutic alliance. Although most of my experience is grounded in private practice, I have also practiced as a clinical supervisor for such diverse organizations as Surrey Delta Immigrant Services Society, Options (immigrant services society), Stopping the Violence and Children Who Witness Abuse programs, and anti-violence women's organizations.

The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are. ~ Joseph Campbell