Helping to navigate wellness & wellbeing through meaningful therapeutic connection.
Providing individual and family therapy to help people to heal
HOW I CAN HELP
Through evidence based therapy sessions informed by best practice, I help clients navigate thoughts, feelings, behaviours & beliefs to repair relationships with food, body, movement and self.
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and compassionate space
ABOUT MONICA FREUDENREICH
Welcome,
I am told I bring warmth, genuineness, and a sense of humour and joy to therapy. I am an avid writer, music lover and adventurer when not working with clients. I offer individual and family therapy in person and virtually, and have resource books to help you get started right now in my online shop!
NOW YOU KNOW WHO I AM
This Is What I Do...
I primarily work with people to heal from disordered eating, eating disorders, feelings of loneliness, inadequacy, depression, anxiety, and grief. Since 2010, I have worked with individuals struggling with trauma, substance use, and chronic health conditions including HIV.
"We are all wired for connection. It’s in our biology. As infants, our need for connection is about survival. As we grow older, connection means thriving – emotionally, physically, spiritually, and intellectually. Connection is critical because we all have the basic need to feel accepted and to believe that we belong and are valued for who we are”
— DR. BRENE BROWN
From the blog
🎵 [To the theme music of Final Countdown ]... It’s the final chapters! 🎶 We are at the end! Final chapter + epilogue! Massive respect for sticking with this important (and often dry) academic read. Seriously, well done. 🙏 Thanks for going on this journey with me :) And if you feel “behind” — no worries. You’re exactly where you need to be. Keep going at your own pace. 💌 Chapter 11: What We Do For Love Opening with another fantastic quote: “There can be no love without justice.” — bell...
Fierce Self Compassion Book Club: Week 8
📚 Week 6–7 Overview Week 6 (Oct 27–Nov 2): Catch-up / Rest Week 🌿 Week 7 (Nov 3–9): Part 3, Chapters 9–10 We’ve officially hit Part 3 of Fierce Self-Compassion — “Compassion in the World.” Chapters 9 & 10 dive into how to bring compassion into our workplaces, relationships, and caregiving roles (without burning out). Think equity, boundaries, and empathy — with a dash of “why is this book a university class?” energy. Goal: Finish the book and reflect on applying self-compassion in real...
Fierce Self Compassion Book Club: Week 6-7
Hey friends! Not sure about you, but October has felt like one of those months that just refuses to end. How is it still October?? And for another whole week! 🍁 Also the jump from warm early-fall days to suddenly dark, wet, windy chaos out there was ... abrupt. 🌧️ I hope you’re reading this somewhere cozy with a blanket and something comforting in your hands. I, personally, discovered eggnog at the grocery store this week — so this post is brought to you by many mugs of eggnog...
Fierce Self Compassion Book Club: Week 5
Hello 👋 Welcome back to our weekly dive into Fierce Self-Compassion ! & Happy October! 🍂 How are we already two-thirds through the month (what?!)? Whether you’re reading along with us, catching up, or just popping in for inspiration, this post will cover Chapters 5 & 6 — full of practical self-compassion strategies, thought-provoking reflections, and a little mix of fun connections and personal thoughts from me. Let’s jump in! ✨ 📘 This week... onto Part Two: Chapter 5: Holding Ourselves...