About Moniek

 Dr. Moniek Garside is a licensed clinical social worker, educator, speaker, author, and advocate for mental health, self-care, and intentional living. With nearly two decades of experience across healthcare, community practice, and academia, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals and professionals move beyond survival and into sustainable healing, balance, and growth.

Her work extends far beyond traditional therapy. Dr. Garside brings her message into diverse spaces through speaking, teaching, consulting, and creating tools that support real-life transformation. Whether she is in a classroom, on a stage, or working with clients, her focus remains the same: helping people build awareness, establish boundaries, and create lives rooted in clarity, connection, and self-preservation.

As a wife, mother, and community advocate, she understands the realities of balancing multiple roles while still prioritizing well-being. This lived experience shapes how she shows up, authentic, grounded, and deeply committed to creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to do the work.

At her core, she believes healing is intentional. Growth is a decision. And the life you want is built through the moments you choose to show up for yourself.