Who we are

Uplift was founded by Monique Auffrey, MSW, RSW in 2025.

With more than 25 years in healthcare, counselling, non profit leadership and teaching, Monique brings next level outcomes to her therapeutic practice, practise supervision and consultation.

Monique is recognized as a “positive disruptor”, a recipient of several prestigious awards including the King Charles III Coronation Medal, Woman of Inspiration, Raoul Leger Humanitarian Award and the Eileen McGowan Kelly Award. She has worked as a CEO, manager and clinician across Canada for such organizations as Family SOS, the IWK Children’s Hospital, White Tiger Natural Medicine, Halifax, Discovery House, the Alex & carya, Calgary. Monique brings a depth of knowledge and expertise to her diverse scope of practice and remains authentic, making her easy to connect. Her work has also included touch points with Alberta Family Wellness Initiative and the Harvard Centre for the Developing Child as well as several publications.

Areas of expertise include; early childhood trauma, addiction, intimate/gender-based violence, harm reduction, grief & loss, neurodiversity, work place harassment, healthy relationships, suicide loss, depression and anxiety, diversity, equity and inclusion and refugee and asylum work.

Monique understands the transformative power of therapeutic alliance which is build in trust.

At Uplift, you can expect solutions-focused, client-centered approaches, using evidence-based practices to help individuals navigate life’s challenges. Talk therapy, mindfulness and CBT are often used.

No matter where you are on your journey, we’re here to help you move forward with care and a non judgemental approach. Let’s take your counselling journey to the next level together.

Meet the Team

  • Monique Auffrey, MSW, RSW

    FOUNDER/ Psychotherapist

    Monique Auffrey, MSW, RSW, is the founder of Uplift and a highly skilled psychotherapist with extensive experience in mental health and social justice advocacy. With a background in both counselling and upper-level leadership roles within nonprofits, Monique has dedicated her career to advancing mental health accessibility and supporting individuals through complex challenges. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in counselling, building on her strong foundation in trauma work, mental health, domestic violence, and life transitions. Monique has earned numerous awards for her significant contributions to the social work profession and continues to apply client-centered, evidence-based practices to help clients achieve meaningful change and personal growth. Through her work at Uplift, Monique remains committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive and inclusive environment.

  • Mihaela Slabé, MSW, RSW, CHNC

    Counsellor, Nutritional Consultant

    Mihaela Slabé, MSW, RSW, CHNC, is a highly skilled Registered Social Worker with specialized expertise in neurodivergent support, trauma-focused therapy, mental health counselling, and ADHD support. With an extensive background in arts therapies and disability services, Mihaela combines her gained experience with a holistic approach to provide comprehensive, personalized care. As a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant (CHNC), she integrates nutritional guidance with therapeutic practices to support optimal mental and physical well-being. Mihaela is deeply committed to empowering individuals through life transitions, utilizing evidence-based, client-centered approaches to foster healing, resilience, and lasting personal growth.

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