Who we are

Uplift is a collective of educated, certified, fully licensed clinicians, and graduate students who are actively pursuing accreditation. Monique Auffrey, the founder, has over 25 years of industry experience to draw upon as she leads her multi-faceted team. Their lived-experience, empathy, publishing records, and education, ensure they are able to offer supportive, non-judgemental, ethical, trauma-informed, care.

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

With more than two decades of experience 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, Discovery House, the Alex & carya. Monique brings a depth of knowledge and expertise to her diverse scope of practice. Her work has 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, post-secondary/university adjustment, and refugee and asylum populations.

Monique understands the transformative power of therapeutic alliance which is built on trust.

Expertise

Psychotherapy

Unlock lasting change with expert psychotherapy from a doctorate-level psychotherapist. Gain deep self-awareness, heal past wounds, and develop transformative strategies to navigate life’s challenges with clarity and resilience.


Counselling

Counselling can indeed be a profoundly uplifting experience. At its core, it offers a space for healing, self-discovery, and empowerment. Through counselling, individuals can gain clarity, develop new perspectives, and build resilience, all while being supported by experienced professionals. 
Clinical Supervision

Monique Auffrey is a highly respected clinical counselling supervisor known for her extensive experience and compassionate approach in the field of mental health. Her supervision style is characterized by a deep commitment to fostering the professional growth of her supervisees, ensuring they develop the skills necessary to provide effective and empathetic care to their clients.

Monique's expertise spans a range of therapeutic modalities, allowing her to offer insightful guidance and support to clinicians under her supervision. She is adept at creating a safe and supportive environment where supervisees can explore complex cases, refine their therapeutic techniques, and enhance their cultural competency. Monique's dedication to the field is reflected in her ongoing pursuit of professional development and her active engagement with the latest research and practices in clinical counselling.

Through her mentorship, Monique Auffrey has become a pivotal figure in shaping the next generation of compassionate and effective mental health professionals.


CEO Experience

Monique has held CEO positions in various nonprofit and social service organizations, where she has led transformative initiatives that significantly improved service delivery and organizational sustainability. Her tenure as a CEO is characterized by her strong emphasis on innovation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnerships that drive mission-focused outcomes.

Board Experience

Monique serves on several boards, sharing expertise in governance, strategic planning, and organizational development. Her board roles often involve advising on policy, overseeing financial management, and guiding long-term strategy. She is known for her ability to foster collaborative board environments, ensuring that diverse perspectives are valued and integrated into decision-making processes. 

Monique’s Publications & Presentations

Article: Women’s safety starts at home: Why safe and affordable housing is key to ending gender-based violence and economic abuse, by Julia Vellucci (includes interview with Monique Auffrey)
October 10, 2025

Opinion: Your Humanoid Robot will see you now (also on Mental Health Research Canada Website)
The Hill Times October 6, 2025

Opinion: Pressures of the past year land heavily on Calgary’s Youth
Calgary Herald, January 2021

From Knowledge to Action: Using Brain Story Science to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families in Alberta
Alberta Family Wellness Initiative, June 2020

Building Informed Service Delivery in Second-Stage Shelters, Phase II
ACSW, September 2017

Preventing Homelessness for Women Who Leave Abusive Partners: A Shelter-based "Housing First"​ Program in Innovations in Interventions to Address Intimate Partner Violence Research and Practice
Routledge, January 2017

Presenter - Utilizing Housing First for Women Fleeing Domestic Violence
IVAT Institute Conference San Diego, August 2016

Comparison of four Housing first programs
Faculty of Social Work, UCalgary, August 2014

Cross Border Reproductive Services
IFSW, February 2012

Safely On Your Way
Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia · January 2008

Guide; Child Custody and Access Information for Women Leaving Abusive Relationships and Their Service Providers
ISBN: 0-88648-416-2

Faces of Poverty
Nova Scotia Legislature Hansard, January 2006

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