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Monica Andrus
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Monica Andrus is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) whose approach is rooted in humanistic values and an anti-oppressive lens. She believes healing happens relationally, through empathy, respect, and collaborative exploration of both your inner world and the systems surrounding you. As someone who was diagnosed with ADHD herself, Monica brings both lived experience and evidence-based knowledge into her work with neurodivergent clients. Clients often feel met with gentleness, autonomy, and permission to take things at their own pace. She has a special interest in working with ADHDers and anyone navigating identity, emotional regulation, or major life shifts. Monica invites you to connect when you’re ready, so that you can learn not just to cope, but rediscover joy in your life.
My experiences and interests give me a unique understanding of…
- Self-exploration and identity, especially around figuring out who you are beyond or amidst expectations.
- Existential issues like meaning, purpose and spirituality.
- Neurodivergent experiences in work, relationships, and everyday life (e.g., masking, burnout, sensory overwhelm).
- Tolerating uncertainty and life transitions.
- The use of psychedelics in healing process.
- Inter religious, queer, same-sex relationships.
- Being an immigrant, or a child of immigrant parents.
My cultural or ancestral background is…
- South Asian but my relationship with it is layered. I bring an awareness of how identity, culture, and intergenerational influences can shape our stories and our healing.
My clients describe me using words like…
- Thoughtful
- Supportive
- Gentle
- Passionate
- Safe
Expertise
Areas of Focus
Specializations
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Attachment
Relationship with Self
Adjusting to a diagnosis
Identity & Personal Growth
Transitioning into Adulthood
Identity & Personal Growth
ADHD
Mental Health Disorders
Anxiety
Emotional Well-Being
Depression
Emotional Well-Being
BIPOC
Identity & Personal Growth
Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Emotional Well-Being
Burnout
Career & Performance
Trauma
Trauma & Recovery
Childhood trauma
Trauma & Recovery
Chronic and acute illness
Body & Health
Fertility
Body & Health
Couples
Relationships & Connection
Break-up recovery
Relationships & Connection
Nervous system regulation
Emotional Well-Being
Intergenerational trauma
Trauma & Recovery
Attachment trauma
Trauma & Recovery
Perfectionism
Relationship with Self
Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth
Relationship with Self
Identity and Self-Exploration
Identity & Personal Growth
Perinatal
Body & Health
Building Meaningful Connections
Relationships & Connection
Emotional regulation
Emotional Well-Being
Existential questions
Relationship with Self
Familial and social relationships
Relationships & Connection
My clients often self-identify as…
- Individuals seeking meaningful change or growth.
- People navigating life transitions, stress, or burnout.
- Women, men, and non-binary individuals.
- Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
- Neurodivergent individuals.
- Students, professionals, newcomers, creatives, tradespeople, and caregivers.
I’m the right therapist for you if…
- You’re curious about your thoughts, feelings, and desires and want to explore them safely.
- You want to develop practical coping skills, including somatic techniques, to manage anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm and apply them confidently in daily life.
- You want support that balances gentle understanding with helpful encouragement.
- You prefer to have an open conversation where your voice is truly heard.
- You’re working through complex family or cultural identity experiences and want compassionate, culturally sensitive therapy.
- You’re seeking support to build meaningful, fulfilling relationships, both intimate and social.
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
Gottman Method
Trauma-Informed
Attachment-Based
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Anti-Opressive Practice
Somatic and Body Awareness
Culturally Competent
Existential Therapy
Jungian Therapy
Mindfulness
Psychodynamic Therapy
Person-Centered
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Decolonist
Disability Justice
Eco Psychology
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)
ADHD Coaching
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If we work together you can expect to feel...
- Seen and listened to.
- Validated in your feelings and experiences.
- Supported to be your authentic self.
- Empowered to create meaningful change in your life.
Populations Served
Adults (18+)
Seniors (65+)
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
Initial Consultation
Free
Individual Session
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
Couples Session
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
Family Session
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
During your free consultation, we'll go over...
- What brings you to therapy.
- What would let you know that therapy is working (what differences do you want to see in your life?).
- Any questions you may have for me.
If we work together you can expect me to…
- Help you develop new perspectives on your life, thoughts, and relationships.
- Help you gain more clarity on your feelings and behaviours.
- Help you figure out how you got to where you are today.
- Help you process past experiences that might continue to take space in your mind.
- Identify steps to help you move forward at a pace that feels comfortable and sustainable for you.
- Provide research-based information and resources upon your request.
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Coverage depends on the insurance plan. Check with your insurance provider to see if your plan covers one of the listed designations.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Education
Yorkville University
University of Toronto
Certifications
Languages
English, Hindi, Telugu