MONICA AGUILAR
Monica Aguilar is a Clinical Associate and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who provides psychotherapy and psychological services to adolescents and adults under the supervision of Dr. Taslim Alani-Verjee at Silm Centre for Mental Health. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from York University and a Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from Adler Graduate Professional School.
Monica is deeply committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental, accepting, compassionate, and respectful space where clients can feel genuinely comfortable sharing what comes to mind. She works collaboratively with her clients, drawing primarily from a trauma-informed and person-centred perspective. Her integrative approach incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. For Monica, being able to help in any impactful capacity is the most rewarding gift.